Volunteer Application
Want to get your TAP New York ticket for (nearly) free and meet lots of new people? Then join us as a volunteer for the event!! We have a variety of tasks to make the event run smoothly, and most shifts run 2 to 2.5 hours, giving you at least 2.5 hours to enjoy the festival! Bring your friends and family and volunteer as a group!
Volunteers get the following perks:
Opportunity to enter the event at the same time as VIPs ($109 value) to attend the event before and after your shift — Volunteer ticket does not grant access to the VIP Lounge.
Get at least 2.5 hours of the event in exchange for working 2 to 2.5 hours! Volunteers who take the Morning or Evening Crews get the full 5 hours of drinking time!!
Opportunity to volunteer either or both days!
Exclusive Volunteer lanyard for easy identification!
Opportunity to take an RV or tent campsite at the festival location!
$15 discount off Friday night pairing dinner from 5-7pm on May 15 — Indulge in a four-course chef-curated dinner, each course expertly paired with a unique craft beverage. Our chef will guide you through each pairing, sharing the inspiration and tasting notes behind the evening’s creations.
Invitation to Friday night and Saturday night after-parties at Blackthorne Resort!
Tap New York is rain or shine! Volunteers must be 21+. Volunteers cannot consume any alcohol or be visibly impaired during their shifts due to insurance and licensing requirements. Volunteer tickets to the event will be available when you check-in for your shift. More specific information about where to go and park will be emailed as we get closer to the event.
Just so you know, we will be running $2.99 per volunteer on your credit card to ensure it works. Believe it or not, some people volunteer for a brewfest, take their free ticket and enjoy the event, and then forget to show up for their volunteer shift! We know you’ll show up like you promised, but if you somehow get caught up in the moment and don’t check-in, just know that we will run your card after the event for the full $109 amount per no-show.
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 and/or Sunday, May 17, 2026
Where: Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Rd., East Durham NY
Please enter the festival’s Main Entrance and go to the Volunteer Station inside the front Ticketing Tent to receive your Volunteer Lanyard, which provides early access to the event. Check back with the Volunteer Station at least 10 minutes before your shift for additional instructions and to officially check-in for your shift. If you do not check in prior to your shift, we will assume that you have chosen to enjoy the festival instead, and will charge your credit card $109 for each volunteer that does not check in.
Tasks & Descriptions:
Morning Set-Up Crew — Help vendors and brewers as needed before the gates open to register, find their sites and set-up. (minor lifting of up to 30 lbs) — 2.5 hours commitment
Front Gate Support — Scan tickets via cellphone/pad, check IDs, provide VIP lanyards, give DD wristbands, hand out sampling glasses. — 2.5 hours commitment
VIP Area Monitor — Ensure only VIPs enter designated VIP area. — 2.0 hours commitment
Brew Crew — Help brewers by fulfilling beer and ice orders, stocking water bottles, and removing trash. (must be able to lift up to 60 lbs — NO EXCEPTIONS) — 2.5 hours commitment
Evening Clean Up Crew — After the event, move beer to cooler, help vendors as needed to clean up their areas. (must be able to lift up to 60 lbs — NO EXCEPTIONS) — 1.5 hours commitment
Please choose from either the Saturday or Sunday Volunteer Options below, and guarantee your task assignment and times. Remember, ALL VOLUNTEER TASKS are important!!
