October 12, 2026 · Mesa, AZ Arizona's craft beer community has a new Halloween home. The Arizona Craft Beer Fest, celebrating the 5th annual AZ Craft Beer Awards from PHOENIX magazine and the Arizona Craft Brewer's Guild, lands Saturday, October 31, 2026, at The Post and Macdonald Plaza in Downtown Mesa, 26 North Macdonald. VIP entry starts at 11 a.m. with 25 drink tickets (5 ounces each) and a commemorative sample glass. General admission starts at noon with 20 tickets and a glass. Late admission starts at 1 p.m. with 15 tickets and a glass. The fest wraps at 4 p.m. Ticket prices run about $20 to $68 including fees, depending on tier. Early brewery signups include Phantom Fox, Hundred Mile, Sana Sana Cerveceria, O.H.S.O., The Brewery at Tirrito Farm, Desert Monks, Barrio, Lumberyard, High Tanks, AZ LOC Ale, SanTan, Pinnacle, Vulture Peak, Saddle Mountain, and Greenwood, with more still joining. Food trucks on the list include Eighty Twenty Burgers, Desert Burn Hot Chicken, Pelon's, The Dog Father Gourmet, and California Tacos. A portion of proceeds supports the Arizona Craft Brewer's Guild and the awards competition. Ages 21+ only with ID checks for everyone. Pretzel necklaces and Halloween costumes are welcome. No pets, no kids under 21, and no outside food beyond empty or factory-sealed water bottles. For a Halloween Saturday of Arizona's best award-winning beer in a brand-new Downtown Mesa home, The Post on October 31 is the stop. Sources: PHOENIX magazine ticket page and Visit Mesa event listing.Timing and tickets
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