SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Lilac Festival Association will host its fifth annual Brewfest on May 16, bringing together more than 30 regional craft breweries and cider producers at Riverfront Park Gesa Pavilion.
The event features local beers and ciders alongside live entertainment and food vendors.
“Brewfest is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together in a fun and meaningful way,” said Monika Hawkinson, 2026 Spokane Lilac Festival president. “This year’s theme, ‘Embrace,’ reflects exactly what this event is all about by bringing people together to celebrate local businesses, great craft beverages, and the traditions that make Spokane special.”
The celebration kicks off Craft Beer Week, which runs May 16-23 and features a special collaboration hazy IPA created with more than 25 local breweries. The beer features flavors of pineapple, mango and limeade.
Proceeds support SLFA programs, including youth scholarships, community outreach and military service member recognition. Attendees must be 21 years or older, and organizers encourage early ticket purchases as the event typically sells out.
Tickets cost $35 online or $40 at the door through spokanelilacfestival.org.
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