FEELIN' SOUR? There's a festival for that.
This annual event will feature Iowa breweries and cideries pouring everything from puckering kettle sours, crisp ciders, to easy-drinking seasonal favorites.
Feelin’ Sour brings together longtime fans and first-time sippers for a flavor-packed party full of bright, refreshing pours and nonstop good vibes. With a live DJ spinning, local food vendors serving up the goods, and a craft beverage crowd ready to mingle, it’s a high-energy summer celebration made for connection, creativity, and seriously delicious drinks.
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Date: July 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 7:00PM
Location:
RiverLoop Amphitheater & Expo Plaza
460 Jefferson St.
Waterloo, IA 50701
Tickets:
Attendees will receive access to samples of 100+ beers & ciders from our vendors, a commemorative Feelin' Sour? tasting glass, the best beats on the track, and all the smiles and high-fives they can handle. VIP gets in at 4:00pm, General Admission begins at 5:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 1st.
Early Bird Tickets (Available until May 31st):
VIP: $40 General Admission: $30.
May 31st - July 11:
VIP: $50 General Admission: $40.
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Here are a few other things you might like to know:
- Attendees will receive access to samples of 100+ sour beers & ciders from our vendors, a commemorative Feelin' Sour? tasting glass, listen to some great music, and all the smiles and high-fives they can handle. VIP gets in at 4:00pm, General Admission begins at 5:00pm.
- VIP ticket holders will unlock additional sipping opportunities with early access to the event.
- If you need a quick reprieve from the sour action and are looking for some flavorful foodstuffs, a food truck will be inside the festival for those wanting to bolster up before heading back to your sipping stations.
- Get some friendly competition going with some outdoor games, or grab a spot in some shade and relax.
- We will have water coolers to fill a reusable thermos, if you bring one along. No outside alcoholic beverages allowed to be brought in.
- A portion of proceeds will be dedicated to the Iowa Brewers Guild.
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See you in July!
