Dark Lord Day celebrates the annual release of 3 Floyds Brewing’s ultra-limited Dark Lord Imperial Stout — one of the highest-rated and most sought-after beers, which has gained a cult-like following since its release in 2004. This event is the one and only place where fans can obtain bottles of the elusive brew.
On May 17, thousands will gather at the brewery in Munster, Indiana to celebrate the annual release of Dark Lord and its barrel-aged variants, while experiencing the “Not Normal” beer and metal fest alongside one of the country’s biggest bottle shares.

Dark Lord ticket ($200) includes:
– Festival admission
– Metal show
– (1) bottle of 2025 Dark Lord Imperial Stout
– (3) bottles of 2025 Dark Lord variants at random
– Tote bag

Deluxe Dark Lord ticket ($333) includes:
– Festival admission
– Metal show
– (1) bottle of 2025 Dark Lord Imperial Stout
– (3) bottles of 2025 Dark Lord variants at random
– (1) bottle of 2025 Brandy Vanilla legacy Dark Lord variant
– Tote bag
– Limited-edition art print
– Commemorative bottle opener
– Access to the Deluxe tent located in stage lot, which includes an exclusive bar featuring ultra-rare barrel-aged Dark Lord variants from the 3 Floyds vault for purchase, private restrooms, and a separate food tent

General admission ticket ($60) includes:
– Festival admission
– Metal show

PLEASE NOTE:
This is a 21 + event.
Limit 4 tickets per person.
The name of the credit card holder MUST match the ID of the attendee – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Ticket holders will receive an RFID wristband by mail to use for entry, Dark Lord bottle pickup, and to make purchases at the festival. Instructions will be included.
No refunds. No transfers.
This is a rain or shine event.
You and your belongings are subject to security screening and search upon entry to the festival.
All information is subject to change without notice.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I DID NOT PICK UP MY DARK LORD ALLOTMENT. CAN I ARRANGE FOR LATE PICKUP?

Email darklordday@3floyds.com with your full name and eTix confirmation number for additional information on late pickups.

HOW DO I PICK UP MY DARK LORD BOTTLES?

You can enter the festival anytime after the main gates open at 9am. Your wristband is printed + chipped with a group assignment that indicates your Dark Lord pickup time:

Group A 9-11am / Group B 11am-1pm / Group C 1-3pm / Group D 3-5pm /

If you miss your group time, you can pick up your bottles in a later group. 

Dark Lord bottle pickup will take place inside the brewery. Security will check your group assignment, and scan and mark your wristband to indicate receipt of your bottles.

Dark Lord bottles are not available before or after the festival or to those who left without picking them up. You must pick up your allotment in the bottle pickup area before 5pm. 3 Floyds will not replace lost or broken bottles.

WHAT CAN I BRING?

Your wristband and ID are a must. You need a valid passport or U.S. ID to enter the festival. Also acceptable: backpacks up to 20” without wheels or frames. Up to 72 ounces of beer; must fit in your backpack. Two factory-sealed water bottles. (Water bottles will be available for purchase at the event.) Hydration packs must be empty and will be inspected.

WHAT’S BANNED?

Anyone under 21, babies, pets other than service animals, camping equipment, hard-side coolers, chairs, wagons, drones, firearms, knives, weapons, wine or liquor, flip-top jugs, growlers, backpacks larger than 20”, backpacks with wheels or frames, outside food, umbrellas, RVs.

You and your belongings are subject to security screening and search upon entry to the festival. Failure to consent to security screening and search will result in denial of entry.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Please carpool or take a cab, limo, Lyft, Uber or shuttle.

Reggies in Chicago offers multiple shuttles throughout the day.

Limited parking is available in Munster’s Centennial Park and at neighboring businesses. No RV parking is available. ADA parking is located at the west end of Progress Avenue near the Re-Entry Gate.

CAN I LEAVE AND COME BACK?

Yes. You may re-enter the event with your Dark Lord wristband and 21+ ID that matches your order confirmation name.

Beer can be carried out of the festival grounds in sealed, unopened containers, but you cannot re-enter with beer. You and your belongings are subject to security screening and search upon re-entry to the festival. 

WHERE IS THE LOST AND FOUND?

A lost & found is located at the Will Call tent at the Main Entrance. To inquire about lost items after the event, email darklordday@3floyds.com.

MY WRISTBAND NEVER ARRIVED IN THE MAIL. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Bring your ID and email order confirmation to the eTix Will Call tent at the main entrance to receive a replacement.