If you have any questions about the festival, please email us at director@downtownsherman.com for assistance. We will do our best to return all messages in a timely manner.
Craft the Night Away is a craft beer tasting of beers, ciders, and meads from approximately 25 breweries and focused on seasonal and local selections. AGAIN in 2022 is a fiddling contest (6-10pm) sanctioned by Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association.
The festival is in Downtown Sherman on the Courthouse Square, Saturday, June 11, 2022.
The fiddling is 6-10pm.
The beer tasting is 6-10pm.
The fiddling is 5-10pm.
The ticket ($25*) includes a souvenir tasting glass for sampling 8 different beers, ciders, and meads (24 ounces total) between 6-10 PM. Additional tasting cards are available for purchase: 8 (eight) 3-ounce tastings for $5 (cash only.) The event will also have live music, food trucks, and artisan/craft vendor booths.
(No ticket is needed for attending only the fiddling contest.)
*Ticket Price Day of Event: $30
You do not. You only need a ticket to sample beer.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 day of the event.
Please visit our TICKETING page to purchase tickets or buy them in person at A Touch of Class Antique Mall, 118 W. Lamar Street, Sherman.
Yes, you may. Eight (8) 3-ounce tastings for $5. Cash only.
Because we have to purchase the beer in advance from the breweries, we will not be able to issue refunds to ticket purchasers.
No, unfortunately only breweries with a Cartage Permit are allowed to bring beer.
Plan to come rain or shine because we will be here! Our rain venue is inside Sherman Municipal Ballroom, 405 N. Rusk.
The best part about a brewfest is you get to try beers you might enjoy. BUT we understand some people just don’t like beer. Craft the Night Away also has artisan craft vendors, food trucks, 1 stage featuring live performances, and another stage dedicated to our fiddling contest.
There are several free parking lots near the Courthouse Square. Please visit our MAP page.
Children are permitted at the festival, and they will enjoy, in particular, the younger fiddling contestants at 6:00 pm. But please keep in mind that this event is designed for adults who are 21 and over.
Designated Drivers do not need tickets. They may attend and purchase non-alcoholic beverages and food, enjoy the music, shop, etc., without purchasing a ticket.
Food is NOT included in the festival ticket, however there will be great food for sale that will pair well with beer!
Most items for sale at the event will be cash only. There are ATMs nearby.
No, but there is a bank 2 blocks away. Please remember most items for sale at the event will be cash only.
Sorry, but no pets are allowed on the courthouse grounds. Service animals will be allowed as permitted by Federal law.
Unfortunately, no. But Sherman has Uber as well as several cab companies, so please don’t drink and drive. Here are several company numbers to add to your phones in advance of the festival:
City Cab of Sherman, 903-893-6666
Heart & Soul Transportation, 469-262-5238
Texoma Taxi, 903-328-5132
From delivering tickets, to setting up tents and tables, to pouring beer, to helping clean up after the festival ends–there are many, many ways to help! ALL VOLUNTEERS will receive a free $25 event ticket.
Absolutely! This is one great aspect of attending a craft beer festival.
Downtown Sherman NOW, the non-profit hosting Craft the Night Away, is committed to revitalizing downtown Sherman. Profits from the event will help DSN host other fun events in Downtown Sherman.
Whether you purchased your ticket online or in person, all festival-goers will have to CHECK IN (5:00-8:00 PM) on Saturday, June 11, at the courthouse steps, 100 W. Houston St. A photo ID is required! You will receive your wristband, tasting card, and glass at Check in.
Tickets are not being mailed. The names of ticket purchasers are at WILL CALL (5:00-8:00 PM) on the courthouse steps, 100 W. Houston St. on Saturday, June 11. A photo ID is required!
Yes, if you purchase multiple tickets online, all tickets will be listed under ONE NAME, the purchaser’s. Groups should plan to arrive at CHECK IN together. Everyone in the group must show a photo ID!
Two stages.
Travis Street Stage
6:00-9:30 PM
Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association Fiddling Contest
Crockett Street Stage
6:00-10:00 TNT And The Smokin’ Horns
YES!!! There are many options! Our downtown is great!
ENJOY ADULT BEVERAGES
Choose from a vast selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails:
ENJOY FOOD
Enjoy a meal at one of Sherman’s great restaurants:
ENJOY HISTORY
Visit one of Sherman’s wonderful downtown museums:
ENJOY SHOPPING
Shop Sherman’s trendy boutiques, antique stores, more:
ENJOY BEING CREATIVE
Create a ‘masterpiece’ or have fun at one of Sherman’s trendy venues:
