2025 Tap New York Craft Brew Festival Details
Started in 1998 and attended by more than 100,000 beer lovers, Tap New York is one of the largest and longest running craft brew festivals in the country. After being located at both Hunter Mountain Ski Resort and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Tap New York is moving in 2025 to our new host location: Blackthorne Resort in East Durham NY, just 45 miles south of Albany.
Taking place over two days, attendees can purchase tickets for either/both days that include continuous 4 oz. samples of craft alcoholic beverages, plus continuous food samples including CORN DOGS!! Additional food/dessert vendors and live music will also be present, along with games and various vendors. Attendees are encouraged to stay in overnight lodging and campsites at the resort with Stay & Play Weekend Packages.
Date: June 28 & 29, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday)
Event Start & End Times:
SAT – 12:00pm-1:00pm VIP-Exclusive / 1:00pm-5:30pm VIP + GA – taps close at 5pm
SUN – 12:00pm-1:00pm VIP-Exclusive / 1:00pm-5:30pm VIP + GA – taps close at 5pm
VIPs get 5 hours and GAs get 4 hours of drinking time
Event Location: Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Rd., East Durham NY 12423, 518/634-2541, Info@blackthorneresort.com
Blackthorne will host a pre-party on Friday night, and an after-party on Saturday night, for folks who stay all weekend!
Specific Details:
65+ craft brewers (150+ brew options), including craft beer, cider, mead, mixed drinks, sours, and more
Continuous food sampling (menu TBA but will include hand foods such as CORN DOGS)
VIP and General Admission ticket holders will be issued a keepsake sampling glass with continuous 4 oz pours
VIPs will receive a VIP lanyard, which is required to access the VIP Lounge Area
Event held rain or shine
21+ Event — no children or pets will be allowed into the event area, including babies in carriers
No backpacks or large bags will be allowed — only small purses or fanny packs, which are subject to search
No outside alcohol or weapons of any kind may be brought in
Folding “camp” chairs are allowed
A variety of dessert and merchandise vendors will offer products and services at an extra cost to attendees
Food: Menus may change, but expect the following food options to be served throughout the event:
General Admission: corn dogs, slider burgers, chicken fingers, caprese skewers, etc.
VIP: additional specialty options including bite-sized beef wellington, chicken souvlaki skewers, stuffed mushrooms, antipasto skewers, etc.
Music: Schedule TBA in April 2025
Logistics: ID Check will be at entrance for all attendees. Attendees must be 21+ to enter. Designated Drivers found drinking beer samples will be asked to pay an extra $30 to get a General Admission pass. No persons younger than 21 years of age will allowed into the festival area; this includes children and infants.
Tickets: Three tiers of tickets will be released: VIP, General Admission & Designated Driver, as detailed below. Both VIP and GA tickets can be purchased for either/both days, and may also be combined with a Weekend Event Camping “Stay & Play” Package.
VIP Admission: $99 Early Bird (through 12/31/2024) / $109 Regular (through 6/15/2025) / $129 Last-Minute (if available, after 6/15/25)
Limited to 500 tickets per day
Premiere up-close VIP parking
Exclusive VIP entrance lane and VIP Lanyard
Full FIVE HOURS with taps open, including 1-hour early admission, from 12-5pm
Continuous 4 oz. tastings from 200 craft brew options
Continuous food samples, including CORN DOGS
EXCLUSIVE food and beverage options in VIP Area
Exclusive LARGER take-home sampling glass
Exclusive VIP Area with rain cover, tables, seating, portajohns, and dedicated restrooms
Bathroom stalls
Unlimited bottled water
Live music all-day
Games and additional dessert and product vendors
General Admission: $69 Early Bird (through 12/31/2024) / $79 Regular (through 6/15/2025) / $89 Last-Minute (after 6/15/25)
Free parking
Full FOUR HOURS with taps open from 1-5pm
Continuous 4 oz. tastings from 200 craft beer options
Continuous food samples, including CORN DOGS
4 oz. take-home sampling glass
Bathroom stalls
Unlimited bottled water
Live music all-day
Games and additional dessert and product vendors
Designated Driver: $39 Regular (through 6/15/2025) / $49 Last-Minute (after 6/15/25)
Any Designated Driver who is found to be drinking beer samples will be asked to immediately pay a $30 up-charge
Early entry with valid VIP attendees; access to VIP Lounge only with valid VIP attendee
Free parking
Continuous food samples, including CORN DOGS
Bathroom stalls
Unlimited bottled water
Live music all-day
Games and additional dessert and product vendors
Stay & Play Weekend Packages: VIP and GA tickets can be combined with a Weekend Event Camping “Stay & Play” Package, allowing you to stay both Friday and Saturday nights, with Saturday and Sunday Festival passes.
CAMPING PACKAGES ARE LIMITED!!
Anyone wishing to stay in an on-site lodge or hotel room must contact Blackthorne Resort directly at 518-634-2541, and indicate you are coming to TAP New York.
4-Person VIP RV Stay & Play Package: $865 Early Bird (through 12/31/2024) / $945 Regular (through 6/15/2025)
Premiere RV location in sites closest to Festival space until 3/31/2025 deadline
RV sites include water and 30amp electric, and are 15’ wide x 35’ deep
(4) VIP Passes for both Saturday and Sunday festival days (see above for VIP perks)
Ability to go back-and-forth from RV site to Festival space
Invitation to Friday night and Saturday night resort after-parties
Use of Resort pool and amenities (bathroom, showers, laundromat)
2-Person VIP Tent Stay & Play Package: $435 Early Bird (through 12/31/2024) / $475 Regular (through 6/15/2025)
Premiere tent location in sites closest to Festival space until 3/31/2025 deadline
Tent sites are approximately 15’ wide x 25’ deep; these are festival camping sites
(2) VIP Passes for both Saturday and Sunday festival days (see above for VIP perks)
Ability to go back-and-forth from tent site to Festival space
Invitation to Friday night and Saturday night resort after-parties
Use of Resort pool and amenities (bathroom, showers, laundromat)
4-Person GA RV Stay & Play Package: $625 Early Bird (through 12/31/2024) / $705 Regular (through 6/15/2025)
RV sites include water and 30amp electric, and are 15’ wide x 35’ deep
(4) GA Passes for both Saturday and Sunday festival days (see above for GA perks)
Ability to go back-and-forth from RV site to Festival space
Invitation to Friday night and Saturday night resort after-parties
Use of Resort pool and amenities (bathroom, showers, laundromat)
2-Person GA Tent Stay & Play Package: $315 Early Bird (through 12/31/2024) / $355 Regular (through 6/15/2025)
Tent sites are approximately 15’ wide x 25’ deep; these are festival camping sites
(2) GA Passes for both Saturday and Sunday festival days (see above for GA perks)
Ability to go back-and-forth from tent site to Festival space
Invitation to Friday night and Saturday night resort after-parties
Use of Resort pool and amenities (bathroom, showers, laundromat)
