(Quad Cities, IA) - The countdown is on! Less than two weeks remain until the first pour flows at Brew HA HA on Saturday, September 19 in LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa.

Brew Ha Ha is an award-winning local beer festival where you taste more than 150 beers from local, regional and national brewers. Take a tour of the American brewing landscape?one ounce at a time -- from some of the finest brewers. Some are from well-loved places around the QC, while others will offer you something new to sample and sip.

Brew Ha Ha offers just about every type of beer, porter, ale, lager and more - and we couldn't do this event without the generous volunteer spirit of our beer sponsors, and the helping hands of our volunteers.

Join us Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. for Brew Ha Ha. Advance tickets are on sale now for $30 at jayceesqc.org. Tickets are also available at Co-op Records and area Hy-Vee stores for a $2 convenience fee. Tickets at the gate are $35. CASH ONLY ACCPTED AT THE GATE.
All attendees must be 21 and possess a valid photo I.D. for entrance.

What's New This Year?

  • Pre-gamers package, exclusive to online purchases, available now until September 10th.  For $50.00 guests receive a regular admission ticket, commemorative Brew Ha Ha t-shirt and an empty 64 oz Brew Ha Ha growler.  Limited to first 100 buyers.

  • Hoppy Hour: The first 1,000 people to arrive at the event will get to enjoy entertainment, minute-to-win it games and prizes and more during our one hour Hoppy Hour from 12PM - 1PM.  The gates open to the public at 1:00 p.m.

  • Brew Ha Ha is pleased to announce two Quad Cities based cover bands, covering every genre and generational hit imaginable.  Corporate Rock performs recognizable songs from every genre of music. You will hear hit songs you can dance to from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. Quad Cities born and raised, Stone Flowers Band, delivers spirited performances from a diverse array of bands, along with explosive originals drawing from rock and funk.

  • Uber is offering attendees a free first ride (up to $20) with a special attendee code to ticket holders.

About Brew HA HA:

It's a party for your taste buds! It just wouldn't be fall in the Quad-Cities without this favorite beer-tasting event held on the third Saturday in September. Sample two ounce tastings of more than 150 beers, Cabot cheeses all while enjoying live entertainment. After all, this is a PARTY for your tastebuds!

About Jaycees of the Quad Cities: Jaycees aim to build personal and professional relationships by working together on projects to strengthen and grow the Quad-Cities community. The Quad Cities Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state of Iowa and has grown to include young professionals from both sides of the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on blending social opportunities with service - like planning the annual Bridal Expo and the Brew Ha Ha that raise funds for charitable initiatives. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering with Jaycees of the Quad Cities should contact info@jayceesqc.org or call (563) 484-0041.

SPECIAL MEDIA NOTE: Media outlets covering Brew Ha Ha on Saturday, September 19 must send a reporter/photographer age 21 or over with a valid photo I.D.

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