Join us for the 7th Annual Rotary Club of Youngstown Groundhog Craft Beerfest, set for Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Stambaugh Auditorium Ballroom! This year’s event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with two tasting options: Session One from 1-4 PM and Session Two from 5-9 PM. 

General Admission tickets are available for $50, and they offer access to the region’s best craft beers, live entertainment, and delicious food options. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, the Preferred Ticket is available for $100, and it includes access to premium features.

With over a thousand attendees each year, the Groundhog Craft Beerfest continues to be one of the most popular events in the region, and 2025 promises to raise the bar even higher!

New for 2025:

• Wineries: Enjoy a selection of fine wines from regional wineries, perfect for those who prefer grapes over hops.
• Home Breweries: Discover the talents of local home brewers and sample their unique creations, adding a community-driven touch to the event.
• Premium Ticket Experience: This special package includes access to an exclusive area featuring rare beers, visits from brewmasters, gourmet food, and unique gifts to enhance your experience.

Get Your Tickets Today! Tickets can be purchased through the Stambaugh Auditorium box office by calling 330.259.0555, visiting www.stambaughauditorium.com, or scanning the QR Code here.  The box office is open from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Tickets are also available directly from any Youngstown Rotarian.

More Than Just a Beerfest – It's Our Largest Fundraiser! The Groundhog Craft Beerfest is more than just a fun-filled event—it’s the Rotary Club of Youngstown’s largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the Beerfest directly support a wide range of causes that strengthen our community and improve lives. Since its inception in 2019, the generosity of our sponsors has enabled us to award over $130,000 in grants supporting education, social services, and capital improvements.

As we gear up for the 2025 Groundhog Craft Beerfest, we aim to raise $35,000 or more! With the needs in our community greater than ever, your support as a sponsor or attendee will make a significant impact.

Why Sponsor Groundhog Craft Beerfest?  By sponsoring this event, you’ll help provide vital resources to local non-profits and organizations on the front lines of community service. You’ll also give small businesses—local brewers, restaurants, wineries, home brewers, and more—a chance to showcase their products and services. The Groundhog Craft Beerfest is more than a beer tasting; it’s a community gathering that brings people together for a good cause.

Our Impact: Since the Beerfest’s inception in 2019, the generosity of our sponsors enabled us to award more than $100,000 in grants to benefit the community! Those include funding support for the Dorothy Day House, St. John’s Church, the historic Wick Park Pavilion, which has been home to the Rotary Club of Youngstown since 2021, and efforts to install a Rotary Club of Youngstown Verdin Clock in our community.

At the heart of our work is Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self.” With over 100 members who are leaders in the business and non-profit sectors, the Rotary Club of Youngstown is dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact in the Mahoning Valley.

Join Us! We hope you’ll consider sponsoring and/or attending the 2025 Groundhog Craft Beerfest. Together, we can continue to improve our community and the lives of those who call it home.

For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact 2024 Beerfest Co-Chairs:
●    Jack Kravitz at 330-519-6875
●    Mike Latessa at 330-770-3923
●    Or email yorobeerfest@gmail.com

Thank you for your consideration!

Download the Beerfest Sponsor Packet.