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Deer Valley Beer Fest 2025: Brews, Views & Live Music

The Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival returns September 12–14, 2025, with a weekend of events including a five-course Brewmaster Dinner, live music, scenic chairlift access, and tastings from Utah craft breweries. The festival offers family-friendly activities and multiple ticket options ranging from free entry to VIP experiences.

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Ted Scheffler

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A weekend of brews is back as the Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival returns September 12-14 at Deer Valley Resort. 

“In its fourth year, the Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival celebrates the state’s growing community of award-winning breweries,” said Deer Valley Resort Director of Beverage, Josh Hockman. “We invite families and friends to join us on the mountain to savor refreshing brews, stunning views and the close of a memorable summer season.” 

The experience kicks off Friday evening with an exclusive Brewmaster Dinner, where guests can savor a thoughtfully paired five-course dinner and selected brews in an elevated mountain setting. According to the folks at Deer Valley, “This intimate, high-elevation dining experience celebrates the craft of beer pairing with a thoughtfully designed five-course menu, each dish perfectly matched to a distinctive brew. Curated by Deer Valley’s acclaimed chefs, the evening offers not just exceptional flavors but also live acoustic music and sweeping mountain views. It is a relaxed yet refined night of alpine charm and culinary artistry.”

On Saturday and Sunday, from 12-5 p.m., explore the two-day festival, which includes scenic chairlift access throughout the resort, outdoor dining, live music, and family-friendly activities. Sample a curated selection of Utah’s finest craft beers—including full-strength varieties—and discover diverse styles from beloved local breweries.

Prices for the Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival range from $15 for a Tasting-Free Admission and $35 for General Admission, to VIP Sessions priced from $50 to $135. 

Please note: festival access is only available via chairlift, with parking and check-in at Snow Park Lodge.

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Ted Scheffler

Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.

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