Join us on Friday, November 7th, 2025, as we mark the 15th Anniversary of the area’s largest fall craft beer festival.
Sponsored by Brew Barons Beer Trail. Find out more.
Autos & Ales, one of the Hershey area’s oldest and most enduring craft beer festivals, is planned for Friday, November 7th. The event begins with VIP admission at 6 p.m.; general admission begins at 7 p.m. Guests enjoy live music, food, and dozens of breweries, all within the galleries of our award-winning transportation museum. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend the event (No admission is available for visitors under age 21). Valid ID must be presented at the door
(Regular Museum visitation ends after 1:00 on Friday, 11/7, for event preparation.)
2025 Features
Chicken Wings! We’re welcoming our “Chicken Wing” contest back to the festival this year.
More than 50 regional craft breweries with dozens of craft-brewed beers for sampling
Live music
Delicious food prepared by C&J Catering
General admission access to all breweries from 7-10 pm.
VIP admission includes general admission + a VIP hour from 6 to 7 p.m. (limited to 175 tickets). The VIP hour presents the debut of our 2025 event’s signature beer. “Firebird Pils,” from our friends at Iron Hill Brewery. We are also pleased to announce that all local Hershey/Middletown area breweries are participating in the event for the first time! Most will also have something special to serve during the VIP hour as part of our “Taste of Hershey Experience.”
Listen to Bobby D. and Diane for a chance to win VIP tickets on 96.1 SOX, Susquehanna Valley’s Greatest Hits!
Past 2024 Event Beer!
Iron Hill Brewery is pleased to present “Firebird Pils,” a 4.9% German Pilsner as our Autos & Ales 2024 event beer. This bright, balanced classic combines delicate noble hop flavors and bitterness with a clean, dry finish. It’s traditional, in the best way possible!
2024 Event Sponsor
2024 Charity Designee
