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WHBF Performer Agreement 2027
Performer Agreement
The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite you to perform at our 23rd Annual Winterhop Brewfest event on January 16, 2027. This snow-or-shine event gives 1,500+ beer lovers access to the best PNW brews and local music covering multiple downtown venues in Ellensburg, WA.
We are inviting musicians to play at each of our event venues. This document is intended to explain what we will provide and what you, as a performer will need to provide, as well as serve as an agreement.
Winterhop Brewfest Information
Winterhop Brewfest is set to take place on Saturday, January 16, 2027 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Each venue will be OPEN at 11:30 a.m. for VIP attendees.
- 20+ Breweries (Wineries and Cideries welcome on a limited basis)
- Set in downtown Ellensburg
- Estimated up to 1000 attendees
- 5.5 hours (11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- Live music
- Food by vendors & downtown businesses
- And did we mention, BEER!
We provide:
- Returning musicians are eligible for a maximum stipend of $500. For new musicians, solo or duo acts can receive $250, while full-piece bands are eligible for up to $500.
- 1,000+ guests who want to hear your music
- An assignment of which venue you will be playing at
- Venue monitors at each venue to make sure everything runs smoothly
- All equipment necessary for your performance including seating for yourself if needed
- Set up at designated venue between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (VIP starts promptly at 11:30 a.m.)
- An understanding that the breweries attending will be speaking about their products, your music will need to not overpower breweries ability to speak with patrons. The volume needs to be moderate.
- Music between 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with short breaks (no more than 10 minutes)
Either party reserves the right to cancel their participation in the event up to 30 days before the scheduled event date without penalty due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war, government orders or restrictions, public health emergencies, or other force majeure events.
Date and Time
Saturday Jan 16, 2027
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Location
Downtown Ellensburg
Contact Information
509-925-2002
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Printed courtesy of www.kittitascountychamber.com/ – Contact the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
609 North Main Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926 – (509) 925-2002 – info@kittitascountychamber.com