Application

2026 MBF Charity Application

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Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Aug 15, 2026 3:00 pm - Aug 15, 2026 10:00 pm (EST)
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Wheeling, West Virginia
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Free

About the application

Thank you for your interest in becoming the sponsored charity for the 2026 Mountaineer Brewfest. Our festival showcases West Virginia’s diverse entries in the Craft and Microbrew market, strengthens community ties, and promotes tourism for our city and region. Each year the Mountaineer Brewfest committee selects one local charity to receive proceeds from our festival. 

Our Mission Statement:

  • To promote West Virginia’s unique and growing industry of craft and microbreweries
  • To provide the public an opportunity to learn about West Virginia’s craft and microbrewers and their products
  • To provide the best in Craft Beer, Entertainment, and Food from West Virginia all within a relaxed atmosphere. 
  • To encourage community, tourism, and growth within the city of Wheeling by: 
    • Working with local officials and businesses to provide a sustainable event
    • By donating festival proceeds to local charities
  • With over $320,000 raised in our first 11 years through festival proceeds and tips collected by volunteers of the Circus Saints and Sinners, we are proud to have helped Wheeling Health Right, Harmony House, St. John’s Home for Children, Habitat for Humanity – Wheeling, Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center, the Augusta Levy Learning Center, A Special Wish Foundation – Ohio Valley Chapter, the Seeing Hand Association, Family Service-Upper Ohio Valley, Helping Heroes, House of the Carpenter and more!

About the event

The 12th Mountaineer Brewfest , brought to you by Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, is a celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews, will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Heritage Port in Wheeling, WV. Enjoy craft beer from the best breweries in West Virginia, local artisan food, and great entertainment! And the Mountaineer Brewfest has raised over $320,000 to date for local charities thru festival proceeds! Early Bird tickets on sale June 1st thru July 31st, prices increase starting August 1st! Only 2200 general admission tickets and 200 VIP tickets will be sold. General admission includes 10 samples, commemorative mug, and great entertainment. In addition to the general admission items, the VIP ticket features early festival entrance (3:00pm), special VIP only beers, special entertainment, a food voucher, 10 additional samples, and a commemorative VIP item. The "VIP + Thursday" ticket also includes an invitation to our Thursday beer & food pairing at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Designated Driver tickets are available for both GA and VIP. The Mountaineer Brewfest additionally features a Beer Garden with additional craft beers for purchase, local artisan food for purchase, and the best in entertainment! The festival hours are VIP entry 3:00pm, General Admission entry at 4:00pm, the festival ends at 10:00pm. This is a rain or shine event.
Mountaineer Brewfest
Mountaineer Brewfest
Mountaineer Brewfest
Mountaineer Brewfest

Terms & Conditions

  • Charity must be a 501(c)3, operate in and provide services within Ohio County, WV.
  • Charity will be expected to provide volunteers for the Mountaineer Brewfest, number of volunteers to be determined, (plan on 20).
  • Charity volunteer responsibilities are operational only (setup, tear down, clean up).
  • Your Organization will receive special mentions in Mountaineer Brewfest media advertising and press releases.
  • Valley Groove Productions Inc dba Mountaineer Brewfest does not warrant or guarantee any particular donations to the sponsored charity. 
  • Charity applications are due by March 31st each year
  • Charity Announcement will be made in April or early May of each year

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Is your Organization a 501(c)3?
  • Organization Tax ID:
  • Does your organization operate in and provide services within Ohio County, WV?
  • Contact Name for Media/Marketing Information:
  • Email address for Media/Marketing person:
  • Company Name for Media/Marketing:
  • Describe your Organization:
  • Describe how you would use the money raised by the Mountaineer Brewfest to support our Ohio County Community:
  • Please upload any additional information about your organization here:
2026 MBF Charity Application
2026 MBF Charity Application
2026 Mountaineer Brewfest