Uptown Untapped
Additional Information
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
6:00 PM 10:00 PM
21+ Event ID Required
Rain or shine
ID REQUIRED: This event is only for those over the age of 21. All participants must show ID to enter. No exceptions. Event will be held Rain or Shine.
The Craft Brew Festival in the former Dry Capital of the World
Make Uptown your destination for a great night out Aug. 8 at our 2026 Uptown Untapped festival.
11 breweries with 32 craft beer selections are expected at the 2026 Untapped. Tasty food selections will be offered by Uptown eateries. Live music, entertainment, games, and scores of our friendly Untapped volunteers will create a great atmosphere. And gluten-free drink choices will be available for those not into to hopping it up!
Location
2026 Uptown Untapped: 6-10 p.m. | Saturday, Aug. 8 | East Main Street
Parking
Uptown Untapped sets up along the first block of East Main Street. Usually held the second Saturday of each August, Untapped takes over the roadway and adjacent parking lots both north and south of Main.
Enter from State Street adjacent to the Old Bag of Nails. Have that ID ready!
Where to Park and Enter
Main street will be closed at State Street. Haywood Alley will be closed and the lots to the North and South of East Main Street will be closed beginning at 12pm for event set up.
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There is plenty of parking available near by for the event. If you aren’t familiar with the area or need a refresher, consider downloading and using the City of Westerville’s free Smart Parking App, which identifies available spots in Uptown lots, or using COTA Plus to shuttle from your Westerville home to the event. (See COTA section below.)
Attendees enter from State Street at Main Street, by The Old Bag of Nails Pub, 24 N. State St.
Stay safe and let COTA do the driving!
Shuttle from your home to the event with friends on COTA Plus! Just $3 each way.
Event Features
Full Pours — 12oz pours from local craft breweries (tasting menu will be shared prior to the event). White Claw is available as an alternative.
Main Stage Music — Billy Brown, Trailer Park Ninjas
Eats Available Inside the Event — Asterisk Supper Club, Cardinal Pizza, The Crazy Cucumber, Los Altos Mexican Restaurant, Meza Wine Shop with Charcuterie, Spires Social Grill, Old Bag of Nails Pub.
Games — Games by SuperGames plus – Pop-a-shot, Corn Hole, and brewery games and swag
Ticket Information
Early Admission Tasting Hour
5-6 p.m. (Includes early entry to event and event entertainment, signature Uptown Untapped 4oz tasting glass and tastings to 6 p.m, Sample menu to be available before event.)Â $60
Be there for the first tap! A tasting menu will be available prior the event. Get your Uptown Untapped tasting cup and sample the offerings available from the craft breweries. Tastings are only offered until 6pm and with the Early Admission ticket (General Admission is included with this ticket) Early Admission Tasting Hour is sponsored by Epic Beer Trips.
Help us out and join the fun! Volunteers get an event T-shirt, pizza, and pouring volunteers get beer (of course)!
General Admission
6-10 p.m. (Includes entry in to event and event entertainment; Drink tickets sold separately)Â $20
Drink Ticket Information
Beer Ticket Information
- Beer Tickets: $6 pre-order | $7 at the event
- Good for beer and seltzer only (craft cocktails sold separately)
- Pick up pre-orders at Will Call (Entry Gate)
Craft Cocktails
- $14 each
Stay in Westerville!
Play it safe and spend the night in our recommended hotels, The Renaissance Hotel or The Aloft Hotel.