# Boo Five Three Beer Festival

Tacoma's longest-running beer fest takes over the Armory: local brews, food trucks, booth-decor wars, costume prizes. 21+, 6:30–9:30pm.

Canonical URL: https://tacomairl.com/events/boo-five-three/
Section: events
Area: Tacoma
Published: 2026-10-11
Last fact check: 2026-10-11
Event status: Upcoming or ongoing
Start date: 2026-10-23
Start time: 18:30
End time: 21:30
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Venue: Tacoma Armory, Parade Floor
Address: 1001 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, US
Price: Early Entry $65; General Admission $55; Designated Driver $35
Age policy: 21+ with valid ID
Reservations: Not confirmed
Tickets / organizer: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boo-five-three-beer-festival-tickets-1996756955806

## Why go

Eighteen-plus Washington breweries and ciders on the historic parade floor, a booth-decorating war, a costume contest with real prizes, and eight drink tokens with entry. This is the grown-ups' Halloween party.

## What happens

Friday, October 23, 6:30 to 9:30pm (early-entry ticketholders from 5:30pm). Food truck alley out front; designated-driver tickets include non-alcoholic drinks.

## Good to know

Strictly 21+ with valid ID, including designated drivers. Dollar pricing wasn't listed at check time — admission includes 8 tokens, a souvenir glass for the first 800, and the costume contest.

## Sources

- [Official Tacoma Arts Live event page](https://www.tacomaartslive.org/events/boo53/)