About This Festival

The 4th Annual JoCo "Pours in the Park" craft beer, wine & spirits festival will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Johnson County Park Amphitheater in Nineveh, Indiana. This 21+ outdoor event offers unlimited samples from a wide range of local craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

The event atmosphere is festive and relaxed, set in the beautiful and spacious outdoor amphitheater area of Johnson County Park. Live music will be provided by the band 45 RPM, enhancing the vibe with a lively soundtrack. Attendees can enjoy food from various onsite food trucks.

Activities include yard games such as corn hole, giant connect four, and giant jenga, as well as an axe throwing trailer and an oxygen bar, providing adventurous entertainment options for guests looking for something beyond tastings.

There are two ticket options: VIP tickets grant early access at 12 PM (an extra hour before general admission) with shorter lines, while General Admission tickets start at 1 PM. Both ticket types include unlimited sampling and entertainment access. Tickets can be purchased in advance with early bird pricing available through April 30, 2025.

The event is handicapped accessible and located at 3097 E. 32nd St., Nineveh, IN 46164. Organizers encourage attendees to bring their own beer mugs or growlers, although tasting cups will be provided on entry.

Rough Schedule (May 31, 2025)

  • 12:00 PM: Gates open for VIP ticket holders (unlimited samples, yard games, axe throwing, oxygen bar, live music)
  • 1:00 PM: General Admission tickets admitted
  • 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Music performance by 45 RPM throughout the afternoon
  • 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Unlimited tastings from craft breweries, wineries, distilleries
  • During event: Food trucks available, yard games and axe throwing open for play

Event History

This is the 4th annual iteration of JoCo Pours in the Park, indicating it has been held steadily over recent years by Johnson County Parks & Recreation as a celebration of Indiana's craft beverage industry combined with social outdoor fun and live entertainment.

Location Context

Johnson County Park is a large recreational park in Nineveh, Indiana, with an outdoor amphitheater that hosts several events throughout the year. The park area for the festival offers a spacious, natural setting ideal for open-air tasting events and social activities.

In summary, JoCo Pours in the Park is a well-organized, community-oriented craft beverage festival with a lively but family-friendly outdoor park atmosphere complemented by food, games, and live music. It showcases local Indiana breweries, wineries, and distilleries to a crowd of adults seeking a relaxed yet stimulating day of tastings and entertainment.