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31st Annual Great Tucson Beer Festival September 30

31st Annual Great Tucson Beer Festival September 30

Sep 26, 20171 min read
What
Great Tucson Beer Festival
When
6 – 10 p.m., Saturday, September 30
Where
Kino Sports Complex, North Stadium
2817 E. Ajo Way

More Info
(520) 296-2400
azbeer.com

A spectacular evening of beer tasting is on the horizon.

The 31st annual Great Tucson Beer Festival is going down at the Kino Sports Complex’s North Stadium from 6 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 30th.

Roam the fields at Kino Sports Complex and discover several of the 200+ beers to choose from.

Aside from guzzling beer, there will be various games, live music, and other entertainment.

Every guest will be given 24 tickets that are good for three-ounce beer samples, and a commemorative beer mug.

The event is also a major fundraiser for the Tucson Sun Sounds of Arizona, which is a main reason free radio is still on the air.

Tickets are $35 for General Admission, $70 for VIP tickets, and parking is free.

Great Tucson Beer Festival VIP Perks

  • Early entry at 4 p.m.
  • Special souvenir mug
  • Wine tastings
  • Different beer tastings
  • Additional food options

Great Tucson Beer Festival Participating Food Vendors

Children and pets are not permitted, so leave your responsibilities at home.

80’s and Gentlemen will be pumping out the jams on the stage at 6 p.m.

Also, it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to driving. Viscount Suites Hotel is offering special room rates and a free shuttle service to and from the event.

Kino Sports Complex’s North Stadium is located at 2817 E. Ajo Way. For more information, call (520) 296-2400 or visit azbeer.com.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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TONIGHT

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9/5 from 6–10pm 

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BEVERAGES
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#tucsonsmallbusiness #tucsonlocalTONIGHT @vegantucsonnightmarket❤️🐖🐄 9/5 from 6–10pm Come support our amazing local makers, small businesses, and restaurants while eating an absolutely ridiculous amount of vegan food. 📸Glamour shots by @viguerrafoto 🪩Music by @visionaryhousecollective 🌙FREE ENTRY | FREE PARKING | DOG-FRIENDLY 📍RILLITO PARK • 4502 N 1ST AVE, TUCSON, AZ 🐶 @oldsoulsanimalrescue @paws_without_borders @rescuemetucson HOT/SAVORY @substancediner @hotsaucenpepper @huhushouseofdumplings Eatgypt Bereisheet 129 @bobbyskitchen__ @delcielotamal @lovinspoonfulstucson @ensenadastreetfood @mayascajunkitchen @therealnaughtyvegan @patricias_cuban_kitchen @scratchingtheplate @themakanbowl @theveganjointaz @youslydogtucson @yumyumpocha_ DESSERTS @atekei_treats @thirddaysourdough @treats_by_gabby @donutblitz @abstractaquariums @sweetrollsandmore @tucsonchocolatefactory @uniquelymadecookies @coolkidssnackcakes @dirty_t_tamarindo @duckys_pineapplebananabread @tiasourdough @eatbliss.az @flourpotvegan @maxa_oats @sahteinpatisserie Counter Crispies BEVERAGES @espressoul_cafe @transit.tea @yourcoffeestopaz @barlapachanga @scentedleaf @konaiceofmarana @littlebearlemonade Wrapido @bardownfitnessandnutrition @brewingcupofculture @lemonpoptucson SHOP LOCAL @barknberryaz @cosmicfoundry @desierto_designs @enjoycrochetandknit @greenexpressiontucson @harvestedcreations @purpleskyincense @ricos_threads @snackabeesaz @sparkle_sparrow_az @spunkykind @yellowbirdfarm @wisteriacreekcottage @wisdombodyandsoul @tacosysalsa_tucson @thedrecreations #tucsonevents #vegantucson #tucsonsmallbusiness #tucsonlocal
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Swipe to see six itineraries built around Tucson’s core attractions, each paired with nearby restaurants participating in this year’s event. Menus and prices are subject to change, so it’s worth confirming details on the Sonoran Restaurant Week website before heading out.@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs from September 4 through 13, 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to pair a day of Tucson sightseeing with a prix fixe meal. Since the Old Pueblo packs desert trails, historic missions, art districts, and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation into one metro area, visitors can easily build a full day around any interest and land near a Restaurant Week stop when it’s time to eat. Swipe to see six itineraries built around Tucson’s core attractions, each paired with nearby restaurants participating in this year’s event. Menus and prices are subject to change, so it’s worth confirming details on the Sonoran Restaurant Week website before heading out.
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