Brew Five Three
Date & Time
Saturday, August 9, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Venue
Tacoma Armory
Tickets
Regular ticket: $63.25
Day of ticket: $68.25
Designated driver: $15.50
(Ticket prices include online handing fees)
Event Details
This summer, we are excited to bring Brew53 back to Tacoma! Our annual Beer and Music Festival will be held on Yakima Avenue as well as inside the historic Tacoma Armory. Yakima Avenue will be transformed into a unique destination for delicious beer, cider, food trucks, games, a raffle, and live music.
Sip beer and cider from regional brewers and taste food from local restaurants while enjoying live entertainment on the main stage. This is an event for beer nerds and novice drinkers alike. Best of all, your participation helps support Tacoma Arts Live’s year-round events and youth arts education programs.
Full admission tickets include the tasting glass and eight tasting tokens. Each token can be exchanged for a four-ounce pour. Additional tokens can be purchased in advance, 8 tokens for $12.
Pricing Details
Early-bird ticket (through July 13): $51.00
Regular ticket: $63.25
Day of ticket: $68.25
Designated driver: $15.50
(prices include online handling fees)
Save money on handling fees by purchasing through the Box Office. Groups of 10+ can purchase by calling the Box Office at 253.346.1721. This is a 21+ Event; valid ID is required for entry. This is a dog-friendly event!
Current Participating Brewers - more added weekly!
Axis Meads
Bizarre Brewing
Brothers Cascadia Brewing
Dick’s Brewing Company
E9 Brewing Co.
Evergreen State Brewing Co
Fierce County Cider
Ghostfish Brewing
Honey Dragon Meadery
Lucky Envelope Brewing Co
Mac & Jacks Brewing Co.
Matchless Brewing
McMenamins Elks Brewery
Merchant du Vin
Narrows Brewing
North 47 Brewing Co
Odd Otter Brewing
Offset Ciderworks
pFriem Family Brewers
Republic of Cider
Sig Brewing Company
Silver City Brewery
Stoup Brewing
Thorntail Hard Agave
Tieton Cider Works
Woodinville Cider Works
Yonder Cider
7 Seas Brewing
2 Towns Ciderhouse
Music Line-Up
Jayza – 1:30 p.m.
A Seattle standout with a voice that blends jazz, gospel, R&B, and operatic soul. She weaves soulful melodies with deep expression, creating impactful performances.
Listen to her music
&Friends – 2:30 p.m.
Tacoma-based cover band known for their electrifying performances, the band features a full horn section, a stellar rhythm section, and powerhouse lead vocalists. Enjoy a genre-hopping mix of classics and modern hits.
Listen to their music
Grit & Grain Podcast – 3:30 p.m.
Beer gurus Matt McLaren (Orcas Distributing), Ron Swarner (Peaks & Pints) and Bethany Carlsen (The Funk Busters) explore and celebrate the craft beer industry, community, and history in the Pacific Northwest region, with assistance from opinionated beer industry insiders.
Listen to a podcast episode
Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek – 4:45 p.m.
Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek is a two-time nominee for the Best Band award from the Washington Blues Society, and leader Mark Hurwitz has been nominated three times for Best Piano/Keyboards as well as winning the prestigious Keeping the Blues Alive award. They play a variety of blues genres, specializing in jump blues, an upbeat style with elements of swing and jazz.
Listen to the music
Riio – 5:45 p.m.
An Urban Latin reggaeton artist bringing an explosive fusion of Spanish pop, cumbia, and Latin beats. Come ready to dance!
Listen to his music
Thank you to our sponsors!
