On sale dates:
Wednesday, April 22: Member Exclusive On sale and Early Bird Pricing on GA only
Friday, April 24: Public On Sale with Early Bird Pricing on GA only
Friday, May 8: Early Bird Pricing Ends
Ticket prices:
VIP: $90 (SOLD OUT)
Designated Driver VIP: $45 (SOLD OUT)
Early Entry: $75
General Admission Early Bird: $55
Designated Driver Early Entry and General Admission: $15
General Admission: $60Festival times:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
VIP and Early Entry: 4–9 p.m.
General Admission: 5–9 p.m.
Join us for Conner Prairie’s largest single-day fundraiser. Conner Prairie and the Horizon Council invite you to the 2026 History on Tap, this year taking place on a Saturday. Experience tastings from a diverse selection of craft brewers, vintners, and distillers, and discover a new local favorite. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening and surround yourself in the fellowship of community in and around Prairietown, where history meets hops.
VIP and Early Entry Ticketing Information
VIP Level: Our VIP guests will receive a commemorative tasting glass and a takeaway bag that includes discount coupons for the festival food trucks.
Enjoy an exciting menu of seven food sample stations and five beverage samples from local partners, including Oliver Winery, Sun King Brewery, Hard Truth Distillery, and Westfork Distillery.
Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event will continue until 6 p.m. inside the Museum Experience Center located in Banquets 1 and 3 on the second floor. Our exhibits will not be open during this time.
Menu:
- Charcuterie with Tunis sausage
- Melon booze ball
- Chips and tequila salsa
- Longhorn beef & Ossabaw sausage beer chili with spent grain bread
- Fireball cupcakes
- Baileys mousse shots
- Fireball grilled pineapple and Ossabaw brat bites
Early Entry: Enjoy a full hour of early access to the grounds and a commemorative pint glass upon exit.
Musical Guests
The Greenwood Ramblers
Location: Whitaker Store Porch in Prairietown
Malingo
Location: The Porter House Porch in the Junction
Our 2026 Brewers
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Everything you need to know before your festival experience!
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO
- LOCATION + PARKING
- MAP INFO
- WILL THERE BE FOOD?
- WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
- CONTACT
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WHERE TO GO AND PARK:
Conner Prairie is located at 13400 Allisonville Road in Fishers, IN, 46038.
Free parking will be in Conner Prairie’s main lot unless instructed otherwise upon entry.
THERE IS NO TICKETED ENTRY AFTER 8 P.M.
At the close of the event, all attendees will exit through the gates they entered.
For those intending to use Uber/Lyft or other services, a designated waiting area will be available adjacent to the exit. -
MAP INFORMATION:
Brewer and food maps will be available through a QR code on signage throughout the event.
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WILL THERE BE FOOD?
Come Hungry!
Throughout the festival, there is always a variety of food options for you to purchase from.
Truck locations will be available through the map accessible on site through a QR code during the festival.
Free water will be available throughout the festival grounds. Designated Driver ticket holders will have access to free beverages from the Café on the Commons, located next to the 1859 Balloon Voyage area.
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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
History On Tap takes place outdoors on moderately uneven grounds and gravel walkways. Guests should dress appropriately, including footwear. This is a rain or shine event. Please watch our homepage and social media for potential inclement weather updates on the day of the event.
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WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH ADDITIONAL TICKETS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS EVENT?
If you have any questions, contact us at info@connerprairie.org or call at 317-776-6000.
News and Updates
Calling all Food Vendors!
We are looking for amazing food vendors to be a part of our festival experience!
Not a member?
Support our mission and receive exclusive discounts for festivals, classes, and more! Becoming a member helps support the daily events across our museum.
A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Growler Sponsors
Stein Sponsors
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Pint Sponsors
| Christopher B. Burke Engineering | Crowe LLC | Apex Benefits | Church, Church, Hittle and Antrim |
| HotBox Pizza |
Designated Driver Sponsor
No stress planning
Book Your Stay
Enjoy wonderful Indiana craft beer and walk home, for a night across the street at Prairie Guest House. Wake up to our super hangover beer neutralizing home cooked breakfast.
Use promo code HISTORY for 10% off your booking.
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