Frequently Asked Questions

June 21st & 22nd, 2025

 Noon - 6PM

Vermont State Fairgrounds - 175 S. Main Street, Rutland, Vermont 05777

• Kids activities are free for families to enjoy.  Please note kids 12 and under are free!
• We have other interactive activities and games for people to participate in and enjoy..

Please Note that a portion of ALL proceeds is being donated to the Josh Pallotta Fund.

While we recommend you purchasing your tickets online you can buy tickets the day of the event at the gate.

Ticket prices are:  $10 online in advance & will be $15 at the gate.

Parking is FREE!!!

You will enter the grounds off of Rout 7 across from the McDonalds.  You will park in the oval and then walk through the tunnel and enter near the grandstands closest to Park Street.

Yes.  We have some seating for people to relax or eat, but we recommend people bring a chair or blanket to sit on while enjoying your day.

• Food for infants or those with medical conditions in non-glass containers
• Service animals for patrons with disabilities
• Single collapsible lawn chairs
• Blankets
• Umbrellas may be brought in, but you may be asked to put them down in concert areas to allow all guests access to stage viewing.
• Wheelchairs/medical scooters
• Strollers and wagons

• NO weapons of any kind
• NO outside food & drink.  This includes alcohol
• NO illegal drugs or illicit substances of any kind
• NO plastic sipper bottles, glass bottles or glass containers
• NO bags or backpacks
• NO cans, coolers of any size, ice chests, picnic baskets, thermoses
• NO fireworks or explosives
• NO animals (with the exception of pre-approved service animals)
• NO skateboards, bicycles, motorized vehicles or scooters

*This list is subject to change without notification.

No.  For your safety and the safety of others  Re-entry is not permitted.

BBQ & Brew goes on rain or shine. If the weather forecast calls for rain, please bring rain gear and umbrellas (please note patrons may be asked to lower umbrellas in concert areas to allow all guests access to stage viewing).BBQ & Brew does not refund or exchange tickets due to inclement weather. 

BBQ & Brew accepts Credit/Debit Card Payments (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover) at all gates and food and beverage locations.

ATM machines are available throughout the site. A small per transaction fee applies.

Children and families are always welcome at BBQ & Brew. In fact, children 12 and under are admitted free and there is a youth ticket discount for those ages 13-17.  There will also be a Children's area for them to enjoy engaging and  interactive activities.

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