A few FAQs as we get ready for this Saturday's Tap & Craft Festival!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
Niagara Falls Convention Center
101 Old Falls Street
Niagara Falls, New York 14303
VIP Session: 3-4:00 pm
General Session: 4:00-7 pm
This is a 21+ event. All attendees must show valid photo ID at the door. We love kids, but they must stay home for this one. Dogs are not permitted. If you have a service dog, please email cheers@tapandcraft.com.
Q. What entrance do we use?
A. Please use the doors on Old Falls Street to enter the festival. The Niagara Falls Convention Center’s address is 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY. You will see the festival from the lobby.
Q. Can I buy a ticket at the door?
A. There are General Session tickets available at the door for $40. VIP is sold out. Tickets can still be purchased on Eventbrite via www.tapandcraft.com.
Ticket for Entry
Q. Do I need to print my ticket?
A. No, we can scan on your phone. You can also print it out if you would like. Please have your ticket ready to scan and your photo idea ready as you enter the event space, so we can keep the line moving.
Parking
Q. Where can I park?
A. There are a few options. Niagara Falls State Parks is offering free parking in the lot
across the street from the Hard Rock Café (333 Prospect Point, Niagara Falls, New York 14303). The Niagara Falls Convention Center will validate on the day of the festival so that the cost is $5 versus the posted $30, for the lot next to its building (can be
entered on Third Street). There will be a parking validation scanner in our event space.
The Tasting/Amenities
Q. How does the tasting work?
A. You receive a glass at entrance and can visit all of the great brands for 3-ounce
samples. Liquor samples will be smaller. No tickets required for each tasting. Just bring
your glass and enjoy. Anyone who purchased a designated driver ticket will receive a
bottle of water, and there will be a hydration station will free waters and sodas. We will
have QR codes throughout the venue with the pour list, as well as specials that area
businesses are offering to Tap & Craft guests.
Q. Will VIP selection be available during the general session?
A. In order to make the VIP special, no. VIP selections are only for the VIP session.
Q. Anything new this year...what about food?!
A. We have a market of 40+ artisan and food vendors for you to check out. Food items
are not part of the ticket price.
Food vendors:
Aurora Bagels
The Urban Rural BBQ
Save Me A Slice
WNY Empanadas
Baked by Burns
Niagara’s Honeymoon Sweets
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Q. Is there music?
A. Oh yeah. The Far Trio during both sessions.
Q. Are there perks?
Yep:
-Opportunity to show your ticket at the Seneca Niagara Casino Social Club for Free Slot
Play on 10/5.
-Half off one pint at the Lock Tender Tap Room, 4 Lock Street - Lockport, NY, between
10/2-10/6.