Local Event
Cost: No-Mug Tickets Starting @ $43
Bock Fest 2025 will occur on Sunday, May 4th at the Sly Fox Brewery in Pottstown, PA. This event is held every year, rain or shine! Called "Philadelphia's best beer event," the Bock Fest & Goat Race draws massive crowds of people who love to celebrate the arrival of spring with brats, bocks, goats, and gemütlichkeit!
General Information:
When does Bock Fest begin?
Bock Fest begins at 11:00am and winds down at 6:00pm.
Wait…is there really a Goat Race?
Yes! The first heat begins at 2:00pm and the races generally run for an hour and a half. To honor the hard work and sacrifice of the Goat Race champion, our Maibock is named after the winning goat and ceremoniously tapped directly after the conclusion of the race. In years past, we’ve had between 40-60 registered goats. It’s intense. And delightfully weird.
Do I need an admission ticket for Bock Fest?
Yes, you need to purchase a ticket to gain admission to the event. You will find ticket package pricing and information in the link above. We will have a secure perimeter around the property with an entrance gate. Don’t wait to purchase your tickets! We have sold out each of the last two years and will sell out again. Once the event is sold out, we will NOT be selling tickets at the gate.
Is Bock Fest rain or shine?
Yes, we’ve hosted several goat races in the rain and rest assured, they are an absolute blast! Just be prepared and bring your rain boots and some water-resistant clothing and all of the gemütlichkeit will have you singing in the rain. The goats must race on!
We cannot issue any refunds prior to the event. If the event is cancelled entirely, then refunds will be issued to those who have purchased tickets.
Can we set up our own tent?
We do not allow guests to set up their own tents on the Bock Fest grounds due to limited space and so that other guests’ views of the goat race track, jumbotron, and stage are not inhibited.
Why is Bock Fest ticketed now? It was free for so many years.
Is this event cash-only?
ALL FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND MERCHANDISE MUST BE PURCHASED WITH BOCK FEST TICKETS. Tickets are valued at $7 each and will be sold from ticket booths. TICKET BOOTHS ARE CASH ONLY, but we do have ATMs on site.
Oh fiddlesticks, I forgot to bring cash!
No worries, there are ATMs on-site in the Tastin’ Room and in the parking lot.
Can I bring a previous year’s mug and get it filled?
Yes, so long as that mug is from a prior Sly Fox Bock Fest & Goat Race in either one-liter or half-liter size.
Does Bock Fest benefit any charities?
Yes! Portions of the day’s proceeds benefit both Pottstown PAL and the Brandywine Valley SPCA.