Are you looking for the best way to enjoy local drinks while supporting a great cause? If so, you need to grab tickets for the ultimate Craft Beer Fest Grayslake gathering this summer. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the community is coming together for the annual Sips for Scholarships festival. This amazing event brings the best local breweries, food trucks, and beer lovers together for a massive party. Best of all, your ticket purchase helps raise money for local student scholarships. Therefore, you can enjoy a cold drink while helping local kids reach their goals!
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Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (VIP Entry starts at Noon | General Admission starts at 1:00 PM)
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Location: Grayslake Festival Grounds (33 S. Whitney St., Grayslake, IL)
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Tickets & Info: Learn more on the official Grayslake Craft Beer Fest website.
Tons of Craft Drinks and an Unbeatable Cause
The drink lineup at this year’s Grayslake Beer Festival is bigger than ever. First, you can taste rare local craft beers from across the Midwest. Second, you can try refreshing hard seltzers, crisp ciders, and sweet meads. Next, you can enjoy tasty meals from popular food vendors like Dog N Suds, Emil’s of Grayslake, and Weez’s Groovin’ BBQ.
This entire day is organized by the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club of Grayslake. Because higher education can be expensive, these groups donate the net ticket proceeds straight into student scholarship funds. Therefore, every single sample you enjoy helps a local kid go to school! Just remember that this event is strictly for adults aged 21 and older, so please leave kids and pets at home.
Live Band Karaoke at the Grayslake Beer Festival
This year, the festival is bringing some major entertainment to the main stage. The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts is presenting a live show you will not want to miss. You can participate in Live Band Karaoke with Last Call Legend!
Instead of singing along to a boring computer screen, a real rock band will back you up on stage. Consequently, you can live out your rockstar dreams in front of the whole town. Additionally, there will be awesome food trucks parked on-site to keep you fueled up while you dance and sing.
Keep the After-Party Going at Beer Bazaar
Because the festival grounds are just a short walk away from our front doors, stopping by our shop is incredibly easy! Once the festival gates close at 5:00 PM, head straight over to our taproom to escape the summer heat.
If you have any questions about the day, call our team at (224) 541-4494. You can check our current bottle menu on the Beer Bazaar Home Page. View our full schedule on the Beer Bazaar Events Calendar. Come out to the Village of Grayslake this Saturday, support our local students, and share a cold drink with the neighborhood!