The 11th Annual Craft Beer Festival at CD&ME is Saturday, April 25, featuring 50+ beers, ciders, & mead, plus live music by River Road Trio and a great atmosphere.
Kick off America 250 with us.
Emil’s Red, White & Brrrew
America 250 Fest
River Road Trio
River Road Trio is a suburban Chicago country band formed in 2011. Members include Terry Carter, Jonelle Carter, and Kyle Ripsch. Their sound features strong three-part vocal harmonies, with each member taking turns on lead vocals, backed by piano and guitar.
Brrrew Fest 2026
Q&A
What is Emil’s Brrrew Fest?
Hosted by CD&ME, a Premier
Midwest Indoor/Outdoor Venue
& Midway III Construction
Creating a Premier Midwest Brrrew Fest.
It only makes sense.
Where is the fest located?
At CD&ME:
23320 S. LaGrange Road
Frankfort IL. Parking is Free
Is this a family event? Can I bring my children?
No, this is a 21+ event.
No one under age 21 will be admitted.
IDs are checked at the door.
You must have valid identification to enter.
All attendees must be of legal drinking age to participate.
Children, babies and pets are not permitted with the
exception of Service Dogs.
Is the fest canceled if it is too much snow to cold or rain?
No. This is a rain or shine event. No Refunds
Will there be tickets for sale at the door on the day of the festival?
Yes. If not sold out there will be a limited number of tickets for purchase at $75
Will any of the breweries run out of beer?
It is possible that a brewery may run out of a popular beer before the fest ends. Breweries try their best to plant accurately for these festivals, however, sometimes many of the popular beers sell out. We cannot guarantee that a particular beer will be available the entire span of the festival
How long will I have to stand in line?
It always depends on the festival, but lines are inevitable. We try to keep line waits down to no more than 15 minutes, but we cannot ensure a specific wait time. Popular breweries tend to have longer lines and the longest wait times. Please be patient, considerate and enjoy!
What CAN I bring in with me?
You’ll need your ticket and ID to enter, so make sure you have those!
Personal cameras/camera phones – pictures ARE encouraged!
Pretzel necklace
A pen – In fact, we recommend it for keeping track of your favorite beers/breweries, so you remember for later
What can I NOT bring in with me?
You are not allowed to enter the festival with weapons of any kind, illegal substances, outside food or beverages – including alcohol, glass containers of any kind, backpacks, fireworks and explosives. Instruments and laser pointers, picnic baskets, lawn furniture, no pets except Service Dogs, professional camera or video equipment, coolers of any kind.
Any questions? We’re here to help,
If you did not find the answer please let us know.
