The 2025 beer drinkin’ season will once again kick off in Rockford, with the return of 815 Ale Fest on Saturday, February 1st at the Tebala Event Center in Rockford – presented by Anderson Toyota with Lonnie’s Carpet Max, Lonnie’s Stonecrafters, and 104.9 The X! VIP and General Admission tickets are on sale now HERE! This event sells out annually – so snag your tickets today and avoid regret this winter!

The 815 Ale Fest in Rockford, is a highly anticipated annual winter event that celebrates the rich and diverse world of craft beer with an impressive lineup of local, regional, and select national breweries, offering the chance to sample a wide variety of unique and innovative brews – along with live music, delicious eats from local vendors, and more! Whether you’re a dedicated beer aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, the 815 Ale Fest provides a perfect opportunity to explore new flavors, meet fellow local beer lovers, and shake off Stateline winter cabin fever!

Last year’s event featured over 20 breweries including: Lena Brewing, Firestone Walker, Urban Forest, MORE Brewing, Hairy Cow Brewing, Prairie Street, Hop District, Revolution Brewing, Maplewood, Pig Minds, New Belgium, Bells, Galena Brewing Co., Mud Run Brewing, Church Street, Marz, Destihl, Scorched Earth, Pecatonica, and more