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Angela Stewart

Colin Hart

GREETINGS! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DERRY AFTER DARK 2025 TICKETS IS IN THIS POST! 

 DERRY AFTER DARK 2025 Festival Date: Saturday September 20, 2025 5:30-9pm 2025 

Ticket Sales Date: Sunday November 3, 2024, 10am Location:

Daydreaming Brewing Company/Cask & Vine

1 ½ East Broadway, Derry COST: $15 DD, $40 GA, $60 VIP We are once again requesting CANNED goods, which we will be collecting that morning and donated locally. Thank you! 

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 4 TICKET MAXIMUM PER PERSON. MUST BE 21+ TO PURCHASE TICKETS. ALL SALES ARE CASH. ALL SALES FINAL. ***********************

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS DERRY AFTER DARK Essentially a block party on Manning street with 1,800 of your closest friends and neighbors, complete with craft beverage samples, local eateries and music. 

 WHO PUTS ON THE EVENT?

Cask & Vine hosts the event. The day of the event, approximately 25-30 incredible volunteers make the event happen. While we work closely with town departments to create a safe and fun event, it is not put on by the town of Derry. All fire and police details are paid for by the event.

WHY ARE YOU SELLING TICKETS A YEAR IN ADVANCE?

While we have an outstanding volunteer crew that make the event happen the day of Derry After Dark, leading up to it there are typically just two of us behind the scenes. Selling tickets a year out allows us one less thing to deal with as we get into festival season (and we’ve found people love giving them as Christmas gifts).

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VIP, DD and GA?

VIP gain entrance 30 minutes early and will receive a commemorative glass for their samples. Both GA and VIP tickets provide access to any/all craft beverage samples being offered by over 40 breweries. Our DD ticket gets your incredible driver into the festival, where we’re sure you’ll buy them all sorts of things to snack on, since they’re so fantastic for ensuring a safe ride home.

WHY DO I NEED A TICKET?

 The event is not free to put on and most of the ticket costs go towards event costs – beer, tents, tables, gates, tickets, insurance, police, lights, etc. Potties are most definitely not free, and we all need them that night.

IS FOOD INCLUDED?

No. Food vendors will be interlaced with breweries for cash purchases.

HOW MANY TICKETS ARE THERE?

There are approximately 300 VIP tickets and 1,200 GA tickets that we put on sale.

ARE THERE ONLINE TICKETS?

No. There are NO online tickets, online ticket sales or “print at home” tickets. There will likely be scammers even in this post commenting that they can’t attend but have tickets for sale.

I CAN’T BE THERE THE DAY TICKETS ARE ON SALE. IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO GET TICKETS?

We set some tickets aside for local charities and auctions that happen leading up to the event. The best option is to keep an eye out for those.

CAN I ASK SOMEONE TO WAIT IN LINE FOR ME?

Absolutely. If waiting in line is not an option for you, you can certainly have anyone 21+ wait in line. If standing isn’t your thing, we suggest you bring a chair (the folks at the font of the line are always prepared)

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU RUN OUT OF TICKETS BEFORE THE END OF THE TICKET LINE?

Unfortunately your best bet is looking for events and causes that have tickets to raffle. The last time we sold tickets for Derry After Dark, tickets sold out in 90 minutes. We are blown away and love the excitement behind this event, but when they’re gone, they’re gone. We do our best to share events/causes on this page when we see tickets being raffled.

WHAT TIME SHOULD I "LINE UP" FOR TICKETS?

That's up to you, however we will say that with the excitement for this event, anyone who wasn't here by 9:30am didn't end up with tickets. It's absolutely bonkers.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO WITH THE MONEY THAT DOESN’T GO TO PAYING FOR THE EVENT?

Over the course of the years doing this event, we have sponsored/donated to dozens of local organizations and charities. Visit www.derryafterdark.com for more information.

HOW DO I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?

Please email us at info@derryafterdark.com for volunteer information.

WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKETS?

We both know the answer to that question. Keep them secret. Keep them safe. But not too secret. I think that’s it. Thank you again for all of the support!

Red Daisy Revival

SIGN UPs TO BE A VENDOR COMING SOON!

Over the last 13 years, the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce and the Exeter Parks and Rec. Department have partnered to present the largest beer and chili festival in New Hampshire, the Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival- which takes place along Swasey Parkway in downtown Exeter on the first Saturday in October. 

 VIP Session - 12:00-4:00pm 

General Session - 1:00-4:00pm 

 All tickets include Unlimited Beer & Chili Samples* & Live Entertainment *

While we aim to provide an exceptional experience featuring craft beverages and a variety of chili options, please note that chili availability is determined by the participating vendors and may vary throughout the event. We encourage you to enjoy the wide selection of beverages and other festival offerings, but chili samples are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Visit www.powderkegbeerfest.com for the most up to date list of Breweries and Vendors attending. 

THE 17TH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE BREWFEST, presented by Service Credit Union.

New Location in 2025! Now at the iconic SMUTTYNOSE BREWERY in Hampton, NH! New Hampshire’s premier event for craft brewers from throughout New England and beyond. Proceeds from this event support both Prescott Park Arts Festival and the New England District of the Master Brewers Association of Americas (MBAA) scholarship fund.

About Us:

The New Hampshire Brewfest is a beer festival put on BY brewers FOR Beer Fans! New England craft breweries, food trucks and a great cause. Fundraising for Prescott Park Arts Festival and the New England District of the Master Brewers Association of Americas.

Admission includes entry to the session specified on your ticket (VIP or GA) beer samples from nearly 50 breweries, and live DJ and festivities. Food is not included but is available for purchase.

VIP: $80 – Noon to 4:30pm, *early access, commemorative Brewfest drinkware

GA: $60 – 1pm to 4:30pm

Designated Driver: $20 for those that want to support their loved ones that love beer (entry only along with food & non-alcoholic drink vouchers) *Please Note: taps down occurs at 4PM and/or no beer will be served between 4-4:30pm.

NOTE: ONLINE SALES END AT 9AM ON OCTOBER 18TH. HOWEVER, WALK UP SALES ARE STILL AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Same day admission increases by $10 when purchasing onsite. Presented by our longtime friends at Service Credit Union, with support from Sheehan Phinney and James & Whitney Co., Brewfest is New Hampshire’s premier celebration of craft beer — featuring brewers from across New England and beyond, live music, good food, and great vibes. All proceeds benefit Prescott Park Arts Festival and the Master Brewers Association of the Americas District New England — supporting both the arts and the incredible local brewing community. Let’s raise a glass to community, creativity, and craft beer — we’ll see you at Smuttynose!

Brewfest Rules

All are welcome at New Hampshire Brew Fest. We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Violators will be promptly removed from the premises with no refunds. We create an intentionally inclusive space for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, citizenship, economic status, and any other cast of individuals protected from discrimination. Thank you for being a kind and considerate member of our community. Enjoy the day responsibly. Ages 21+ only / Valid ID Required, No newborns, infants, toddlers, or kiddos of any kind - no one under 21. Ticket admits one to the session specified on the ticket ONLY. (VIP or GA) Ticket Sales are FINAL – No refunds / exchanges. No re-entry. Event is Rain or Shine outside (under tents) at Smuttynose Brewery. 

Dress: prepare for the weather as there is NO Re-entry. No smoking on the premises. Seating: General admission festival-style, feel free to bring a blanket or folding chair. No tents. No outside food & beverage allowed. (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) No pets. Bags are subject to search. Cash and Credit Sales day of fest (note NO re-entry to event, so prepare before entering) Sampling Rules & Suggestions Once admitted, you are free to sample any of the brews. Samples are poured in a BrewFest provided sampler cup. Taps down at 4pm. If you don’t enjoy the sample, ask the brewer to dump it—no biggie. Please sample responsibly. SAMPLING TIPS. Any persons visibly intoxicated or under the influence will be ejected. Come by bus, trolley, taxi, or carpool, PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE. Check out the Official Brew Fest Website: 

WWW.NHBREWFEST.COM