Cheers to 22 years! Join us in Capitol Hill for a night full of Pumpkin Beer, Music, Food, and More!
TICKETS SELL OUT EVERY YEAR, GRAB YOURS BEFORE THEY DISAPPEAR:
What: Our 22nd Annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival!
When: October 3rd, 2026, 4 PM to 10 PM
Where: Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery, 1221 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, taking over part of 13th Ave and Pike St!
Already purchased your tickets? Scroll to the bottom of this page for the 'know before you go' section.
This is a 21+ event. Age will be verified upon entry.
NEW TO GPBF?
CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S RECAP!
Our 22nd Annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival returns to our original Capitol Hill pub this October!
Join us at the place it all started, where 60+ pumpkin and seasonal beers (plus a couple of surprises) from near and far will be poured!
New to the Great Pumpkin Beer Festival? We have a giant, several-hundred-pound pumpkin that is scooped, scorched, filled with pumpkin beer, sealed, conditioned, and then tapped at the fest for all to enjoy.
Beyond the beers, this year’s GPBF offers a costume contest, music, plenty of food options, a pumpkin pie-eating contest, and so much more. Tickets sell out every year, so grab yours before they disappear!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
WHEN + WHERE
Saturday, October 3
4 PM to 10 PM
Elysian Capitol Hill
1221 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
GETTING TO GPBF
Parking in Capitol Hill is extremely limited, especially around the festival footprint. We strongly encourage using rideshare, public transportation, or making other transportation arrangements ahead of time.
ENTRANCES
There will be two entrances to GPBF:
• 13th Avenue & E Madison Street
• E Pike Street, heading west toward Elysian Capitol Hill
We’ve included a festival map for reference so you can get familiar with the layout before you arrive.
Have your ticket and a valid government-issued photo ID ready at the entrance. GPBF is 21+ only.
NO RE-ENTRY
Once you enter GPBF, re-entry will not be permitted. Make sure you have everything you need before heading inside.
GPBF IS CASHLESS
No cash will be accepted on-site. Please bring a credit or debit card for drink tickets, food, merchandise, and other purchases throughout the festival.
YOUR TICKET
Your ticket includes five drink tickets and a 2026 collectible GPBF tasting goblet.
Additional drink tickets will be available for $2 each or $10 for five. Drink tickets can be used at drink stations throughout GPBF, including for Easy Dust Non-Alcoholic IPA and our roving cocktail offerings.
AN EXPANDED GPBF
GPBF is back at Elysian Capitol Hill with an expanded festival footprint across the pub, Pike Street, and 13th Avenue.
More than 60 pumpkin, seasonal, fresh hop, and specialty beers and ciders will be pouring throughout the festival. You’ll also find food, local DJs, activations, giveaways, and more throughout the footprint.
We’ve added seating options throughout the festival as well, so you’ll have places to grab some food, take a break, and enjoy a pour between exploring.
COME IN COSTUME
Costumes are highly encouraged!
We’ll be scouting the festival throughout the night for some of our favorites, with finalists taking the stage for the annual GPBF Costume Contest.
One winner will be crowned the 2026 GPBF Costume Contest Champion and take home a great grand prize.
If you’re in it to win it, bring it!
FOOD + WATER
Food trucks will be serving throughout the festival, along with food from Elysian Capitol Hill. Keep an eye out for GPBF exclusives, including the Great Pumpkin Burger Box and smoked turkey legs!
No outside food or beverages are permitted.
Free water stations will be available throughout the festival, served from authentic decommissioned Elysian brewery equipment. Stay hydrated between pours!
RAIN OR SHINE
The event is on rain or shine! It’s Seattle in October, so check the forecast and dress accordingly.
PLAN A SAFE RIDE HOME
Please make a plan to get home safely. Rideshare, public transportation, and designated drivers are strongly encouraged.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Capitol Hill for the 22nd Annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival.
See you Saturday! 