Xul Beer Company Presents: Kill the Lights Beer Festival 2026

Xul Beer Company Presents: Kill the Lights Beer Festival 2026

100 Incredible Breweries. New Beer & Merch Releases. Food Vendors. Live DJ.

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Participating Breweries

• Announcing soon!

Location

We will be hosting this festival at the new Covenant Health Park, home of the Knoxville Smokies and One Knoxville SC. Breweries and vendors will be spread out throughout the park.

Parking

Please consider taking rideshare services, riding your bike, or using a designated driver to and from this event. If driving, parking is available in the large garage underneath the interstate adjacent to A Dopo Pizza. There are also several paid spots throughout the city and other day lots all around the stadium.

Entry

Ultimate VIP:

• Check-in Starts at 10:00am
• Festival Entry at 11:00am

VIP:

• Check-in Starts at 11:00am
• Festival Entry at 12:00pm

GA

• Check-in Starts at 12:00pm
• Festival Entry at 1:00pm

Please bring a printed copy of your ticket OR have the digital QR code ready at the Gate. You must have a ticket and be 21 or older and present a government-issued ID to be admitted.

Refunds
Refunds will be given on a case-by-case basis. However, VIP tickets are NOT refundable and can only be transferred.

Food and Water

Water will be provided. Please drink lots of it. Food is NOT included in the ticket price. There are several food vendors on site, or you are welcome to bring in small snacks.

Water Bottles

Water bottles or camelbaks are allowed. Last year, there was a miscommunication with security about water bottles at the very beginning of the festival, but we got it sorted shortly after the gates opened. This will not happen again. They are allowed inside the park during this event only.

Bags/Chairs

Covenant Health Park, home of the Knoxville Smokies, has a clear bag policy. Allowed bags are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and cannot exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches. Additionally, small clutch purses, not exceeding 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches, are permitted. Diaper bags and medically necessary items are also allowed, but must be carried in a clear bag, according to the Smokies website. All bags are subject to search upon entry.
Please do not bring chairs. There will be plenty of seating available on-site.

Children and Pets

Children and pets are NOT allowed. Please find a sitter for the Fest and enjoy an afternoon or evening out.

Overconsumption

Be sure to have a good meal and drink plenty of water before you come. Should you feel that you have had too much, please find a volunteer or police officer and they will get you to the on-site medical team. Your safety is important to us. Please consume responsibly.

Weather

The festival is held rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Most of the event is held in the covered concourse, so rain will not affect it.

Designated Drivers

There are designated driver tickets available for $25 that get you access to the grounds to enjoy the music & the ability to purchase special merchandise and food from our vendors. You will not receive a tasting glass. You must still be 21+.

If you have not received a link to print your tickets upon purchase, be sure to contact events@xulbeer.com.

More information is available at www.xulbeer.com

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