Riverworks Thawfest
Sample dozens of craft beverages from local breweries, distilleries and vineyards with your own commemorative glass and enjoy live entertainment at Riverworks Thawfest.
Please Note: The dates for 2021 have not been announced yet. All dates reflected are from 2020.
Time to celebrate the snow melt with the best of Western New York’s breweries, distilleries and wineries! The 5th annual Thawfest is returning to Buffalo on Friday, April 3 just in time to celebrate the coming of the sweet spring months. With over 50 vendors of craft beverages, spirits and wines, there is something for everyone, over 21 of course. Some participating vendors include Mackjac, Rohrbach, Community Beer Works, Rusty Nickle Brewing Co., and many more.
Entertainment
What goes better with fine beverages than live music? Riverworks Thawfest has both. The stage will be set and rockin’ with a performances yet to be announced.
Tickets
Thawfest VIP (5:30pm-9:30pm)
– $65
– Commemorative sampling glass
-VIP entry is an hour early so you can come and talk to the brewers before the crowds arrive
-Wider selection of rare beers and finger food in VIP area
-Delicious food in the VIP area that compliments the libations
Thawfest VIP + Brewery Tour (4:45 pm-9:30pm)
-$80
-Includes all of the above, plus a tour of the Riverworks Brewery
Thawfest General Admission (6:30pm-9:30pm)
– $45
-Commemorative sampling glass
-Access to all brewers and vendors
Thawfest DD (6:30pm-9:30pm)
-Access to live music and entertainment
The lobby at Hilton Times Square overlooking New York City’s skyline. | Photo from Hilton Times Square
Pinnacle Bar at Hilton Times Square, overlooking the Times Square. | Photo from Hilton Times Square
Take Amtrak to Riverworks Thawfest
Experience Riverworks Thawfest via Amtrak to Buffalo-Exchange Street Station in Buffalo—Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Buffalo-Exchange Street Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Buffalo-Exchange Street Station office today at: 716-884-6666.
