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Get ready for a fun craft beer & wine experience when Mermaid City Fest kicks off. Enjoy specially curated exhibitors, including top breweries and wineries, as they share with you some of the best craft beers, wines, and more.

  • Waterside District

    333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510

  • Yes, beverage tastings are INCLUDED. Find your favorite!

  • If you purchased a General Admission ticket you can attend between 3pm - 6pm.

    If you purchased a VIP ticket, your ticket gets you in one hour earlier than General Admission. You can attend between 2pm - 6pm.

  • GREAT VALUE!

    Buy a VIP Admission ticket which gets you access between 2pm-6pm. Includes:

    • 1 hour early access beginning at 2pm to beat General Admission crowds

    • Unlimited sampling of over 40 beers and wine!

    • Multiple food trucks and food offered at Blue Moon, Market Kiosk, PDS Street Tacos, Fudgery and Waterside Pizza (available for purchase)​

    • Entertainment (Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, and Free Mechanical Bull rides at PBR)

    • Light Food Stations in the VIP area from (2pm – 4pm)

    • Private Space with Access to Specialty Beers not available to GA

    • Private access to balcony overlooking festival and Entertainment on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

    • VIP Dedicated Bathrooms

    • VIP Commemorative Lanyard

    • Exclusive Souvenir VIP Pilsner glass

    • Swag Bag

    • And More!

  • Buy a General Admission ticket which gets you access between 3pm-6pm. Includes:

    • Unlimited sampling of over 40 beers and wine!

    • Multiple food trucks and food offered at Blue Moon, Market Kiosk, PDS Street Tacos, Fudgery and Waterside Pizza (available for purchase)

    • Entertainment (Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, and Free Mechanical Bull rides at PBR)

    • Limited Edition Souvenir GA mug

    • And More!

  • Yes, thanks for being responsible!

  • Food is not included, but is available for purchase.

  • We LOVE kids, but this is a 21+ only event. Take this as an invitation to relax and take a few hours off from those little humans.

  • We pets too but please no animals inside the building, except qualified service animals.

  • We strongly encourage use of public transportation or ride sharing apps.

  • Last call is 15 minutes prior to the end of each session time. You’ll be able to hang out and continue to enjoy the event until the end of your session time, but there will be no more service after last call.