Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest drops anchor at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville on May 30, 2026. Presented by Pearl Street Taphouse & Antz Marching, LLC (founders of Fest of Ale) the gathering offers a catalog of local, regional and even international brews curated by local beer aficionados.

What are the Deets?

Big Four Station Bridge Park Jeffersonville

Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 3 – 7 p.m. (2 – 7 p.m. for VIP ticket holders)
Location: Big Four Station Park, 215 W Chestnut St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Parking: There is plentiful parking in and around Big Four Station Park in downtown Jeffersonville. Map & parking info. 

What to Expect?

Floyd County Brewing Mugs

Attendees get a chance to sample more than 100 craft brews, including some from sponsors Butchertown Brewing (Louisville), Great Lakes Brewing Co. (Cleveland) and Hard Truth & Quaff On! (Brown County, IN). Floyd County Brewing Company and Distillery 64 will be representing SoIN, as well as our friends at Upland Brewing Company, headquartered just up the road in Bloomington. Vendors will also be sampling seltzers, cocktails, wine and ciders.

Rollin on the River Food

Ramiro's Cantina, Dock Seafood Concessions and Bayou Butcher Shop will be on hand in case you need a little snack in between drinks. Pearl Street Taphouse will be wandering the grounds of the event, selling their famous pretzels and beer cheese! Runaway Souls, a fuzz pop, rock and roll band from Louisville, will provide musical entertainment.

Stein Hoisting competition

New this year is the Stein Hoisting competition! Stein hoisting (or Masskrugstemmen) requires holding a full 1-liter stein (weighing roughly 5 lbs) with one arm, straight out and parallel to the ground. The elbow must remain locked, the thumb cannot be on top of the handle, and any spilled beer results in immediate disqualification. The person who holds their stein in the correct position the longest is the winner. Sign up for the competition here. 

While plenty of fun will be had, the event will also raise money to benefit the WHAS Crusade for Children. 


How Do I Purchase Tickets?

General Admission and VIP tickets can be purchased in advance online or at Pearl Street Taphouse, 407 Pearl Street in Jeffersonville.

GA Tickets - $45 in person or $49.50 online
General Admission tickets get you access to the event beginning at 3 p.m. and a Rollin’ on the River tasting glass.

VIP Tickets - $75 plus fees SOLD OUT!
VIP entry begins at 2:00 p.m. and includes a wristband, tasting glass for unlimited beverage samples, and exclusive access to Pearl Street Taphouse starting at 12:00 p.m. with one free drink and appetizer. VIP guests also enjoy access to private restrooms, with tickets limited to just 100 attendees.

Ticket prices will go up $10 the day of the event, so make sure to purchase yours ahead of time!

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What Items are Prohibited?

  • Outside alcohol – it will be confiscated!
  • Pets – we know they’re super cute, but please leave your four-legged friends at home.
  • Children – also cute, but this event is for ages 21+.


What Should I Bring?

The festival encourages people to pack light. The grounds offer plenty of seating, so leave the lawn chairs at home. Here are a few things you DO want to bring with you:

  • A Full Stomach – While Pearl Street Taphouse and food trucks will be on hand with some brew bites, make sure you eat a proper lunch and hydrate before the festival begins. Jeffersonville and SoIN are home to some great restaurants to fill up before the event … or to extend the festivities after the festival ends. View Jeffersonville Dining Options
  • Your ID – this event is for ages 21+
  • Cash – for food trucks and charity raffle.
  • Designated Driver – Not required, but highly encouraged! Designated drivers get in for free but CANNOT sample any of the beers or other alcoholic beverages. Volunteers will also be around to help call you a taxi, or your mom, or your BFF who missed the fun. Don’t drink and drive!
  • Pretzel Necklace – Keep it classy with a nice palette cleanser.
  • Portable rain slicker (remember the deluge at Fest of Ale 2016?!)
  • Sunscreen & Hat – On the flipside, June can also be very hot. Check the weather before heading out. We all know how quick it can change.
  • Beer Tracking App (like UnTapped) – If you enjoy beer, but haven’t quite memorized all the varieties and nuances, this is a great way to keep track of your favorites so you can find them again later.
  • A healthy appetite for tasting – there are tons of brews and spirits to try, but it’s not a contest. Pace yourself. Anyone who appears to be intoxicated will be denied additional samples and may be deemed to be in violation of public intoxication statutes.

Of course, the most important thing to bring is your craft beer-loving friends. Prost! 

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