Event:	HOLD FOR Washington Beer Fresh Hop Festival (PENDING) Share
Location:	Marymoor Park 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Date:	Oct 11th 2025, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Jeannette R
RSVP:	This event is still pending

Event Description:

The Washington Beer Fresh Hop Festival will bring the heart of the Yakima Valley’s hop country to the westside of WA state, featuring 30+ breweries with each pouring at least one fresh hop ale along with other seasonal favorites. While drinking some of the freshest beer brewed, make sure to check out the variety of food trucks on-site and the main stage featuring local music acts.

What we'll be doing:

Volunteer jobs may vary depending on demand, but may include any of the following: Ticketing/admission area, or working at the merchandise/WABL table.

What you should know:

Please note that volunteers must be 21+ for this event - bring your ID with you! This is also a 100% fully vaccinated event - bring your proof of vaccination with you!

Volunteers will receive complimentary admission after our volunteer shift is completed, which includes a commemorative tasting glass and eight 4 oz sample tastes. Please note that by law, it is illegal to drink before your shift. Since this is the last volunteer shift of the day and the festival closes at 6:00 pm (last call at 5:45 pm, last pour at 5:50 pm), WBC will also offer our volunteers one complimentary day of festival admission to a future event!

2021 COVID-19 WBC SAFETY INFORMATION:

The Washington Beer Commission is following all state and local health requirements and guidelines for large outdoor events. Our goal is to provide a safe event for all attendees, staff and volunteers by implementing the following protocols. If state or local health requirements change, we will adjust our admission requirements accordingly. Thank you for supporting Washington Beer and we look forward to a safe and fun event!

Full Vaccination Required: YES - All guests, staff, and volunteers inside the festival must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can include your vaccination card, a printed copy of your vaccination card, or photo of your vaccination card on your phone. The name on the vaccination card must match the name on your state issued identification (driver license or state-issued ID card) or government-issued passport. Any guest not providing proof of vaccination will be denied entry.

Masks Required: YES - Masks are required at all outdoor events exceeding 500 people per King County Order. Protective masks must be worn at all times when not drinking/eating. Masks must cover both nose and mouth.

Health Screening: YES - Volunteers should self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before our shift. If you area feeling ill or showing any symptoms of being sick, please stay home and let us know that you need to cancel your RSVP.

Social Distancing: YES - Event setup will include more open spce to allow for more physical distancing of attendees. Capacity controls and distancing of brewery pouring stations have been implemented to accommodate at least 6 feet of separation.

Additional onsite safety procedures include hand sanitizers to be available at each brewer station, additional hand washing stations added, and single-use compostable tasting cups to be available at brewery pouring stations upon request.

Physical Requirements: Volunteers should be able to stand for the entire session, and may be asked to perform some light lifting and bending.

Getting Here: Follow signage to the parking area. Please note that there is a King County Parks event parking fee of $10 if parking in Marymoor Park, but there is off-site parking available outside of the park (about a five minute walk if you park on/near NE 67th Ct). The Washington Beer Commission encourages attendees to carpool, designate a driver, or use a ride share. Do not drink and drive.

Entrance: The Washington Beer Fresh Hop Festival will be held next to the Velodrome in Marymoor Park (6046 S Sammamish Parkway in Redmond). Follow signage to the main festival entrance, and we should be stationed at the festival entrance.

Personal Items: Volunteers are asked to keep personal items to a minimum. Limited storage will be available at the Volunteer Booth, but space is limited and the festival is not responsible for your personal belongings.

What to Wear: This is an outdoor festival, but volunteers should be under tents during our shift. Volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt, but we recommend dressing in layers so that you'll remain comfortable if the temperature fluctuates.

Inclement Weather Policy: Volunteers will be notified via email of any site closures or volunteer shift modifications, but this festival will be happening rain or shine. We embrace Washington weather along with our Washington beer. ;)

Where to Meet:

Follow signage to the main festival entrance. You do not need to wait in the main festival line. We should be at or near the entrance area... look for our One Brick name tags to check in & receive your volunteer assignment!

Washington Beer Commission:

The mission of the Washington Beer Commission is to promote Washington beer, benefit the state's breweries, and increase awareness and demand. WBC was ratified by the Washington State Legislature in 2006 as an Agricultural Commodity Commission, becoming the first commodity commission for craft beer in the United States. Washington is now home to 400+ breweries and is still the only state in the nation with a beer commission.