As major industry gatherings return to the calendar, the Brewers Association says it will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all participants and attendees to its events in 2022. That includes the Craft Brewers Conference in May, the Homebrewers Conference in June, and the Great American Beer Festival in October.
In conjunction with the CBC in May, the requirement also applies to exhibitors and attendees of the BrewExpo America trade show as well as judges and volunteers for the World Beer Cup. It includes both U.S. participants and those traveling from abroad.
“Next year, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required of all attendees at events hosted by the Brewers Association,” says Ann Obenchain, the BA’s marketing director. “We believe it is in the best interest of our members and the larger brewing community to ensure we’re bringing back our annual events in the safest way possible. This includes the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America and the World Beer Cup, as well as all beer lovers attending the 40th annual Great American Beer Festival.”