Worth the $35? You bet. So many things to try! A smattering of food options, as well, although an…read moreextra truck or two might have been appreciated due to some long lines. Great to see so many homebrews - that was probably my favorite part about the whole thing. My only disappointment was there were not many black ales to sip on (my favorite), unless you were a VIP. Music was okay if you like country. Supposedly many Nebraskans do... I hope I have the opportunity to go next year, because I definitely will!

****2016**** This is…read morecertainly not my first foray into the great world that is Craft Beer. This staple of my year makes the journey to Stinson Park like a Hajj to to Mecca for me. This year it was a bit sparse in terms of brewers. I did not see Blind Tiger, for instance, but Defiance was there. The Friday evening setup was really just OK. I even left a bit early. I handed out a bunch of swag and everybody I talked to was in good spirits. Friday has the Homebrew Expo and that is always solid. Saturday always has the VIP access and some one off specials for them. See you there!

We had the luck of winning some tickets to maha this year and I'm SO GRATEFUL for them because we…read moretruly had such a good time!! I was pleasantly surprised with how well aksarben showed up - I have never been to Maha before so I didn't know what to expect, but it was generously supplied with vendors, events, and other fun things to do. I loved the music and the way they were able to set up the amphitheater, they had great artists and everyone seemed to have an awesome time. There was such a variety of vendors you didn't miss out on any one thing -- from chalk, to jewelry, to lotions, to thrift tees, to skateboarding and a whole entire area dedicated to crafts and art thanks to mill work, there was plenty to do and enjoy!! I personally didn't go all day or in the afternoon time, I could see how you could spend about 2-3 hours here but anything more than that would've been too much for me. It a was a beautiful night and a great environment, I wish the Ferris wheel was open longer so that we could've gotten a ride but the line was as long as the street! They also had free water which was awesome to see how they were trying their best to take care of everyone who came. I was impressed by this event and hope to return next year!

Maha 2017 is in the books and absolutely my favorite Maha to date. Spent way too much money on…read moregoods from local vendors and, let's face it, a lot of $6 beers (shoutout to Lyft for the safe ride home). Main reason I loved this year is getting to see Belle & Sebastian live in Omaha. The crew from Glasgow is one of my longtime/all-time favorite groups and their set was magical. Really fitting/beautiful how the sun set behind the stage as they performed. Also saw The Faint for the first time in probably a decade and had to get down and dance -- because when you see The Faint, you dance. The drag I took from some rando dude's (tobacco ;]) joint helped with that. Hey it's what you do at music festivals. Great times all around and one of the best annual events in Omaha!

Had a great time at the Coffee & Donut Fest. It was totally worth getting up at the ass-crack of…read moredawn on a Saturday morning just to attend the VIP hour and get first sips/bites before the crowds poured in. And there was some really awesome jelly donut wrestling. It was sticky, sweet and full of pile drives, headlocks and jelly. The donut queen pageant was also pretty great. I heard donut jokes and saw a lady dressed up as a donut do some jazzercise moves to some groovy tunes. The best donuts were from Hurts Donuts, but Hy-Vee really pulled through giving away probably a few thousand delicious donuts to attendees. Great event. I'm sure next year will be bigger/badder!

Cool idea and much thanks to Hyvee for supplying copious amounts of free donuts, the glazed were…read morefor sure my fav. Lamar's donuts had a great showing with their complimentary donut holes, we really enjoyed the basic glazed as well as their blueberry variety. Am definitely looking forward to checking these out fresh sometime! Another cool vendor there was Pettit's pastry which had a collection about ~15-20 different types of gourmet donuts that was vaguely reminiscent of some of the donut trucks you might find in Soho NYC, we also opted for their blueberry donut and weren't disappointed at all. I think overall the event was pretty cool but would like to see more showings from other stores in the Omaha area hopefully next year! Great idea and looking forward to seeing this event expand, possibly an outdoor venue would have been more appealing!

My first time here for a football game is was a THRILL! Oh my gosh what a neat transformation to…read morethe areana. Ive been here for a beer fest years ago and it's obviously a different venue when it's for sports. Amble parking, easy to get in, easy to get around. There wasn't a lot of lines for anything. The game itself was super fun and very kid friendly! Everything was great. Clean and tidy, Can't wait to come back.

Went to a Yelp Event Omaha Beef Arena Football. This arena has a lot of free parking. The inside…read moreof the arena are many food and drink stations, and bathrooms. There is only one tier of seating so every seat is a good seat!

Goodness me. How could I forget to review this gem? Oh, now I remember. I was there and made it all…read morethe way around! I got to Stinson Park a little early as Wifle dropped me off and I wen to get my tickets at the will call booth. They put my wristband on and I thought nothing of it. as I went further a volunteer told me that the after party was going to be cool and I discovered that I had a VIP bracelet. My friend and I started at the Maker's Mark booth. The tiniest sips were offered and I knew that it was going to be a long day. From the craziest cocktails that could be imagined to the most exclusive pours i have seen, this was great. Whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum. All the vendors were fabulous. Very professional and accommodating. I found a few new favorites and I have been enjoying them since. The best was HopHead Vodka from Anchor. It is really cool to see some of my favorites at local bars as I tend to choose them over the standard choices. I hope to get back next time! I will try to see you there

A fine fall afternoon in a great location. Stinson Park rocks! My sipping and sampling was limited…read moreby the 50 mile drive back home, but the samples I had, as well as the friendly folks giving out the samples were excellent in every way. I wish much success to everyone involved in staging and presenting this event. It was a winner!

Just because zero isn't an option I give 1 star. The women's bathroom by keno is so foul that I am…read morenauseous coming out of there. The amount of methanes in that room are dangerous. This has been this way for many years. Does the health department ever check them???I can't believe they can't fix this ... sorry Jimbos, lavista keno.... My health is worth more than this. Do better!

So much fun to play here. The keno writers are always super nice and get to know you. And the food…read morefrom Jimbos diner is amazing!,

Still one of the best local beer events. Even with a larger turnout than last year, the 2017 Hop…read moreCup is much more intimate than the big beer fests that take place throughout the year in the Omaha area. Ploughshare Brewing out of Lincoln took home the cup this year, with a Red IPA made in part with Nebraska Grown Hops (as were all the entries). Scriptown's ale was always very interesting, as it was made entirely of local hops and barley. Almost tasted like champagne! Great event supporting local hops farmers and the greater beer community at large.

Yes, give me more hops!…read more I wish they could rewind and have more hop heads turn out for the show. The last year I went was a lot more hoppiness. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great event and I love that it supports local hops! Please look for the event next year! Not your average Omaha beerfest! Thank you Nebraska Brewing!