8th Annual Rotary Club of Youngstown Groundhog Beerfest
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Session One:
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Session Two:
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Online ticket sales will close two hours prior to doors opening on the event date.
The Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office is open to phone sales only
Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Contact: 330-259-9651
In-person ticket sales will be available at the DeYor Performing Arts Center during business hours, or 1 hour prior to performances at Stambaugh Auditorium.
For most events, the exterior doors will open one hour prior to the scheduled event start time.
The Elevator is located in the south west corner just inside the ADA / Garden Entrance on the left.
Restrooms may be found on all levels. Accessible (ADA) restrooms may be found off of the ground floor (Ballroom) lobby & across from the elevator on the balcony/third level.
All parking is free for Stambaugh Auditorium Events. Please call ahead for ADA Parking.
ADA Seating:
There is ADA accessible seating for all events. ADA accessible seating in the Concert Hall is available on the main floor only. Balcony & Gallery are not ADA accessible. Please call the box office if ADA accessible seating is needed.
Events and prices are subject to change or cancellation. Ticket Service Fees of up to $6.00 may be assessed to the face value of each ticket purchased. All sales are final. Tickets cannot be refunded, returned, or exchanged. Other restrictions may apply.
1000 Fifth Avenue.
Youngstown, Ohio 44504
Please join us at the beautiful Stambaugh Auditorium for The Rotary Club of Youngstown’s Groundhog Craft Beerfest. Featuring craft beers, wine, non-alcoholic beer and new for 2026, Gorant’s Candy will be offering a chocolate bar with non-alcoholic beverages.
The Annual Beerfest began in 2019 as a way to bring local craft brewers and the community together to enjoy the many tasty brews in our region and to raise money for the charitable works of the Club. As our 8th Annual event is approaching, we hope that our next event will enable us to surpass $200,000 in total funds raised. One of the Club’s most beloved charities is Operation Warm, which provided more than 1,400 winter coats to children in the Youngstown City Schools last season.
Other examples of the Rotary’s investment back into the community include: repairing the pool at Camp Stambaugh, YWCA Mahoning Valley, Project MKC, Robinson-Shuba Statue Project, Rotary International’s Polio Plus program and so much more.
The 2026 Groundhog Craft Beerfest will consist of two three hours sessions, 1pm – 4pm or 5pm – 8pm. General Admission tickets and a limited quantity of Preferred Admission for both sessions available (Premium admission includes private seating with special access to charcuterie, unique tastings, brew master visits, VIP badges and beer steins). Mocktail/Non-Alcoholic tickets will also be offered with access to a full assortment of non-alcoholic beverages. Food vendors will be in attendance along with a live DJ and band.
In addition, Rotary Club of Youngstown is seeking sponsorships at various levels to help support this event. Sponsors will receive varying numbers of VIP tickets to the Beerfest as well as other benefits, depending on sponsorship level. The sponsorship form can be found on the Rotary website at youngstownrotary.com. Questions can also be directed to any Rotary Club of Youngstown member.
General admission tickets are $67 and Premium tickets are $107. Mocktail/Non-Alcoholic tickes available for $47. Prices listed include box office fees. YourArts is a shared box office platform serving the DeYor Performing Arts Center, Opera Western Reserve, Stambaugh Auditorium, The Youngstown Playhouse, The Youngstown Symphony and partnering organizations found at experienceyourarts.org. Be wary of third party ticketing websites. The Experience Your Arts box office is open weekdays 10am-5pm, in person or by phone. ALL SALES FINAL – NO REFUNDS.
