Summer Ale Fest 2025 Returns with Beers, Beats, and Beasts
The beloved Summer Ale Fest returns to the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday, July 19, 2025, for an unforgettable evening where award-winning craft beers, music, food, and exotic wildlife all converge. As the city’s largest beer festival, Summer Ale Fest 2025 is set to host more than 100 of the region’s top craft brews, hard ciders, spiked teas, and seltzers alongside live entertainment and savory eats from Philly’s favorite food trucks. All of this unfolds against the lush, 42-acre backdrop of one of America’s most iconic zoos.
Summer Ale Fest 2025 Showcases 100+ Beers and Beverages
Guests will sip and stroll through immersive animal habitats with a complimentary branded tasting glass in hand, enjoying a curated selection of beverages from acclaimed local and regional producers. Highlights from the Summer Ale Fest 2025 brewery roster include Vault Brewing, Flying Fish, Jersey Girl Brewing, and Wild Air Brewing. For those leaning toward lighter options, offerings from Stateside Seltzer, Downeast Cider, Sea Isle Ice Tea, and Beatbox Brew will keep palates refreshed.
The extensive drink lineup also features hard-to-find varietals from Angry Orchard, Ever Grain, Revolution Bees meads, Warsteiner, White Claw, and more. Whether you’re into hazy IPAs, fruited sours, rich stouts, or bubbly spritzers, Summer Ale Fest 2025 offers something to please every brew aficionado.
Summer Ale Fest 2025 Brings Philly’s Top Food Trucks and Live Music
Festivalgoers won’t go hungry, thanks to an appetizing lineup of more than a dozen food trucks, including Mac Mart, Chickie’s and Pete’s, Loaded Tots, Bacon on a Stick, and The Pasta Truck. From loaded mac and cheese to savory handheld bites, these vendors dish out comfort food favorites perfect for pairing with cold brews.
As guests roam between Zoo exhibits, they’ll groove to a fresh musical lineup on the Impala Stage featuring live sets from Ridge Runners, Kind Hearted Strangers, and Nik Greeley and the Operators. DJs Quigs and Corey will keep the energy high with curated tracks at Bird Lake Plaza and Backyard Kitchen. This blend of beats and beasts is what sets Summer Ale Fest 2025 apart as the summer’s most dynamic party experience.
Summer Ale Fest 2025: Everything You Need to Know
General admission starts at 7:00 p.m., with VIP early access at 6:00 p.m. Taps close at 9:30 p.m., and the festival wraps up at 10:00 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Zoo’s website, as no onsite sales will be offered. Ticket tiers include General Admission ($65–$84), Early Admission ($75–$99), and Non-Drinker tickets ($35), with Zoo Members receiving a $10 discount.
Attendees must be 21 and older with valid ID. Children (even infants) are not permitted. Complimentary parking is provided, though there will be no shuttle from 30th Street Station this year. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Summer Ale Fest 2025 Supports a Greater Mission
Summer Ale Fest 2025 serves as a major fundraiser for the Philadelphia Zoo, with all proceeds supporting its mission to inspire action for animals and habitats. From Zoo360 animal exploration trails to rare species conservation, every ticket contributes to maintaining one of Philadelphia’s most treasured cultural institutions.
Get your tickets now and raise a glass to a summer evening filled with beer, beats, and big cats. After all, where else can you toast a tiger while supporting endangered species?
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