Fall Beer Festivals
Cool night, fall weather, colorful leaves and beer festivals are just a few of great happenings this fall. There are an incredible number of September and October beer festivals this year. And we aren’t even counting those that are for Oktoberfest. In addition to the Oktoberfest beers and pumpkin beers that you’ll find at these fall festivals, you will also enjoy a tremendous amount of other craft beers. So don’t drink too much over the Summer. And expect to vomit when you see beer in November. Because we have no doubt that you will get your fill of beer while attending these fall beer festivals.
Texas Craft Brewers Festival - Austin, TX - Nov 16 to Nov 16, 2024
The state’s largest craft beer event focuses exclusively on Texas-produced craft beer. 21+ event at Fiesta Gardens, featuring live music, food trucks, and beer sampling from 90 small and independent Texas craft breweries! Since 2003.
Delaware Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival - Harrington, DE - Nov 9 to Nov 9, 2024
Annual event held at the Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village. Admission includes unlimited samples and a commemorative sampling glass.
Treasure Coast Beer Fest - Port St Lucie, FL - Nov 2 to Nov 2, 2024
A Veterans’ Day weekend tradition at Tradition Square, where attendees can sample more than 300 beers from 50+ breweries, plus wine, food trucks, live music, games for all. If you aren’t sampling beer and wine, admission is free! Proceeds benefit organizations helping veterans and their families, Operation 300, as well as other local causes.
San Diego Beer Week - San Diego, CA - Nov 1 to Nov 10, 2024
A 10-day celebration of independent craft breweries in San Diego County, with events held across the county in breweries, bars, restaurnats and more.
Shreveport Brew - Shreveport, LA - Oct 26 to Oct 26, 2024
Annual beer festival, held since 2009.
BARCStoberfest - Baltimore, MD - Oct 26 to Oct 26, 2024
BARCStoberfest 2021 will feature a few dog and cat oriented events over the month at various locations. Contests, beer, adoptable animals, and more!
Brew at the Zoo - Wilmington, DE - Oct 25 to Oct 25, 2024
21+ event at the Wilmington Zoo after hours. Enjoy spooky cocktails and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment featuring live music.
Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival - Wilmington, NC - Oct 25 to Oct 26, 2024
Sample from 100 craft breweries and wineries in one place. Held for over 15 years in Wrightsville Beach. Don’t miss the Voracious & Rare Beer Festival the day before!
Lighthouse Voracious & Rare Festival - Wilmington, NC - Oct 25 to Oct 25, 2024
They’ve selected 50 breweries through a rigorous selection process, selected to pour their favorite limited release beers [read as: beers you’Â’ll never have otherwise]. Also included in the evening is dinner, delightfully rare voracious brews, and live music. Followed by the larger Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival the next day.
Swain Beer Festival - Swain, NY - Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2024
Come sample local brews from over 40 local breweries, delicous food trucks, and check out the amazing vendors while enjoying live music
Donut and Beer Fest - Columbus, OH - Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2024
The festival Homer Simpson always wanted! Attendees can expect one-of-a-kind doughnuts, craft beers, ciders, live music and fun including yard games, contests, on-field activities and much more. This is a festival on the move so attend when it’s near you!
Detroit Fall Beer Festival - Detroit, MI - Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2024
One of the largest all-Michigan beer tastings with over 1,000 craft beers from 120 Michigan breweries, plus food from area restaurants, all served up at Eastern Market. 21+ event
Beervana Fest - Cranston, RI - Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2024
250+ world class beers. Advance tickets are $55 online. Located at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Runs from 6:30 – 9 PM.
Gloucester Township Food and Craft Beer Festival - Blackwood, NJ - Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2024
Over 20 food trucks will be set up, and a beer garden at the Gloucester Township Library, plus live music. Free admission!
Tennessee Beer, Wine and Shine Festival - Nashville, TN - Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2024
Annual event runs from noon to 5 PM. Beer and wine aficionados will unite to enjoy sampling craft beer and great food
Smoke in the Valley - Seymour, CT - Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2024
A Craft Beer-Chili-Music Fest featuring over 80 craft breweries, home brew contest, chili competition with $5k in cash prizes, and 2 stages of live music.
Good Beer Festival - Salisbury, MD - Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2024
Over 100 different craft beers and unlimited tastings from master brewers. Features live music and other fun activities. Held at the Pemberton Historical Park.
Easton Beer Fest - Easton, MD - Oct 12 to Oct 12, 2024
40+ craft brewers offering unlimited samples of nearly 90 beers. Live music, vendors, food, games and more.
LA Fall Beer Fest - Los Angeles, CA - Oct 12 to Oct 12, 2024
Sample over 200 beers from over 80 breweries, plus bites from food trucks. Held at LA Center Studios.
Choctoberfest - Hershey, PA - Oct 12 to Oct 12, 2024
Choctoberfest: a celebration of bands, beers, bites, and chocolate! Enjoy a fall afternoon full of great live music, local craft beer, delicious food from downtown restaurants, and, of course, chocolate! Choctoberfest offers an array of activities for all ages to enjoy and is free and open to the public, with food and beverages available for purchase.
NH Brew Fest - Portsmouth, NH - Oct 12 to Oct 12, 2024
Held on the grounds of beautiful Cisco Brewers Portsmouth, formerly Redhook Ale Brewery, this event is presented each year as a special fundraiser for the Prescott Park Arts Festival in partnership with Master Brewers Association of America and WHEB’s The Morning Buzz. Admission includes entry to the event, 5 oz. souvenir sampler cup, beer samples and live music and entertainment. VIP ticket gets you early admission to the first of two sessions.
Taste and Brews Country Fest - Canton, GA - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Taste & Brews Country Fest brings the tastes, flavors and cultures of the South & Georgia together in one amazing (2) two-day celebration at the beautiful Etowah River Park. In addition to the many opportunities to taste, sample, buy and enjoy all the flavors of Georgia, guests will also be treated to live music with Nashville acts. Other activities will include the Airborne Canton Kidzone, vendors market, Arts & Crafts plus other childrenÂ’s activities & entertainment.. Free admission
Hops and Harvest Festival - Columbia, MD - Oct 12 to Oct 12, 2024
Showcases the finest craft beer, music, and food.
Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival - Miramar Beach, FL - Oct 11 to Oct 12, 2024
Sample and savor more than 200 domestic and international craft beers.
Great American Beer Festival - Denver, CO - Oct 10 to Oct 12, 2024
A public tasting event and private competition at the Colorado Convention Center. They bill the event as the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served.
Stein Dash 5k - Puyallup, WA - Oct 6 to Oct 6, 2024
3.1 miles of Run – Chug – Running. 3.1 miles of beer stops from start to finish. The Stein Dash isn’t your typical fun run, this 5K jaunt around the Washington State Fair includes 3 beer stops along course, filling your stein every mile. Chug, sip or pound that beer though and get back on course because the clock doesn’t stop as you drink!
Grand Ledge Beer Fest - Grand Ledge, MI - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
12 local breweries and cideries at Fitzgerald Field
Hood River Hops Fest - Hood River, OR - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
Hood River County is surrounded by world-renowned hop-growing regions, and since 2003 brewers have gathered each October in downtown Hood River to share their fresh-hop beer creations.
Villa Park Brewfest - Villa Park, IL - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
Sample from more than 80 different styles of beers from America’s best craft brewers.
Fresh Hop Ale Festival - Yakima, WA - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
One of the top beer festivals in the nation is located at Millennium Plaza and benefits Yakima-area based arts and science organizations.
Hops on the Mon - Morgantown, WV - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
The organizers are taking High Street in the heart of historic downtown Morgantown and turning it into a mecca of beer greatness where you can savor the highest quality and most distinctive local, American, and European craft beer.There’s food, music and more. Have a bite and cast your vote for the winner of the ‘Perfect Pierogi & Dumpling Showdown’ featuring Morgantown’s best restaurants. Listen to some cool tunes or try your luck at the festival arcade
Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival - Exeter, NH - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
Nearly 40 breweries serving craft beers. 20 restaurants participate in the People’s Choice Cook-Off. Advanced general admission tickets available.
Harbor Springs Brew Fest - Harbor Springs, MI - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
Sample beers from local breweries, wineries, and cideries, plus a taco competition and other food, live music and more fun
Tennessee Brew Fest - Jackson, TN - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
Enjoy dozens of unlimited samples of the finest craft beers from around the world and right here in West Tennessee. Shop local vendors, enjoy delicious food, games & afternoon entertainment. As always, this in a 21 and up event, held at the Jackson Fairgrounds.
Kennett Brewfest - Kennett Square, PA - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
Almost 100 breweries with unique and seasonal brews, plus live music, food trucks, vendors, gaming area and more.
Gretna Heritage Fest - Gretna, LA - Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024
25 city blocks of carnival rides and games, German beer garden, Latino Village, Italian Village, arts & crafts, live music and more.
Tupelo Ale Trail - Tupelo, MS - Oct 4 to Oct 5, 2024
Ale Trail is a progressive craft beer tasting with stops in shops throughout Downtown Tupelo. Start your night by picking up your beer glass and map at FNB Bank, then shop around with participating merchants. End your night with an after-party
Zoo Brew - Milwaukee, WI - Oct 3 to Oct 3, 2024
An annual event held at the Milwaukee County Zoo, with new brews from micro and macro brewers, fun foods from local area vendors, and new friends to meet all over the zoo. 21+ event. VIP tickets get you in one hour earlier.
Bend Brewfest - Bend, OR - Oct 3 to Oct 5, 2024
In years past, the three-day event has attracted more than 40,000 fans and included more than 70 vendors serving up 200 beers, ciders, wines and other fermented beverages like hard seltzers
Bikes and Beers Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA - Sep 29 to Sep 29, 2024
Head out from Yards Brewery on a 15, 30 or 45 mile race through the beautiful city of Philadelphia.
Sly Fox Can Jam Music Festival - Pottstown, PA - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Free music concert at Sly Fox Brewery, featuring several styles of music, plus Sly Fox Food, beer, and gear available for purchase.
Capital Brewfest - Juneau, AK - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Great brews, live bands, food, and fun for beer enthusiasts. 21+ event.
Lewiston Harvest and Hops Festival & Craft Show - Lewiston, NY - Sep 28 to Sep 29, 2024
Chainsaw art, can releases, farmers market, craft vendors, craft beers, and more!
Limerick Uncorked Festival - Schwenksville, PA - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Vendors, vineyards, breweries, food trucks, live music and more! Sample wine and beer or purchase full-glass pours and bottles/cans. Proceeds benefit Limerick Parks & Recreation Department. Previously called the Wine, Beer & Food Festival
Hudson River Craft Beer Festival - Beacon, NY - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Sample over 180 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries down at Riverfront Park, while enjoying live music, local vendors, and delicious food!
Maryland Microbrewery Festival - Westminster, MD - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
An annual event at Union Mills Homestead. Features continuous live music, entertainment, historic site, ample parking, a variety of breweries and beers, food vendors, craft vendors, and brewing seminars.
Maine Lakes Brew Fest - Casco, ME - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Annual event at The Beach at Point Sebago. 35 brewers and 15+ food vendors expected.
Cadillac Craft Beer Festival - Cadillac, MI - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Held in City Park. The beer fest is a 21+ only event. Homebrew competition, live music, yard games, food vendors, the best of Michigan beer & cider and a classic car show.
Excelsior Springs Mug Shots - Excelsior Springs, MO - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
You’ll sample a different craft beer at each participating location throughout the eateries, drinkeries, shops, boutiques and galleries of downtown! You will also have the option to compete in the annual poker run at the event
Fall Harvest Sampler - Doylestown, PA - Sep 27 to Sep 27, 2024
Enjoy a night at Peace Valley Nature Center with over 50 seasonal craft beers, paired with harvest foods and desserts. There will also be live music, silent auction, door prizes, raffle, and a commemorative beer glass!
OktoBREWfest - Greeley, CO - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
Once known as The Greeley Oktoberfest, OktoBREWfest changed its name in 2013 to reflect the focus on specialty brews, VIP tasting tent and expanded musical entertainment. But the same German traditions will still take place. Event kicks off Friday evening with brats, beer, games and a free concert. Huge children’s area on Saturday along with more music, food and specialty beer. Stein lifting, pie eating, volleyball and life size beer pong contests.
Lynchburg Beer & Wine & Cider Festival - Lynchburg, VA - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Over 5,000 guests attend the event at Lynchburg City Stadium. Enjoy samples of over 75 different craft beers, ciders, and wines from Virginia, plus local artisans, food, and live music. The Sampling Admission Ticket includes 10 4-oz samples of beer and cider, plus unlimited wine samples and a commemorative beer or wine glass.
Glassboro Craft Beer Festival - Glassboro, NJ - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Live music and sampling local brews
South Philly Sausage Fest - Philadelphia, PA - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
An autumn craft-beer, sausage-themed festival with live music, featuring 10 restaurants, 10 local craft breweries, 8 live music shows, arts & craft vendors, and kids play area. Head to West Passyunk Ave between Broad and 15th Street.
Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest - Alpharetta, GA - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Celebrate fall with beer, wine and food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. Live music from great bands. This event is rain or shine.
Commerce Fall Fest - Commerce, GA - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Music throughout the day, beer, food including BBQ competition and chili cookoff, crafts, cars, and fun times. Includes event previously known as Bands, Brews and BBQ
Maine Brew Fest - Newry, ME - Sep 21 to Sep 22, 2024
Almost 100 craft beer and cider sampling from nearly 30 Maine breweries. This is a packed weekend with a beer dinner, an oyster tasting event, great food, family-friendly activities, and more.
Shore Craft Beer Fest – OCtoberfest - Ocean City, MD - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Experience a craft beer festival featuring only local craft beers brewed on the Shore while enjoying the beauty of Ocean City in the off-season
Bines and Brews Hopfest - Monument, CO - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Enjoy beer, hard cider, moonshine and gin from breweries, a cidery, and distilleries. Enjoy upbeat contemporary jazz all afternoon. 21+ event
High Street Brewfest - Eugene, OR - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Free admission at the High Street Brewery & Cafe for a day of special craft beers, food, music and more.
Pacific Northwest Brew Cup - Astoria, OR - Sep 20 to Sep 21, 2024
Local beer, live music, food and kids activities. More than 15 breweries from the Pacific Northwest.
Wyandotte Beer Fest - Wyandotte, MI - Sep 20 to Sep 20, 2024
This event will feature several craft beer, ciders & meads from Michigan and the Metro Detroit area. Guests will enjoy live music and games.
San Diego Festival of Beer - San Diego, CA - Sep 20 to Sep 20, 2024
An indoor/outdoor event with live music and nearly 60 different breweries.
Brews on Lake Augusta - Sunbury, PA - Sep 20 to Sep 20, 2024
Annual celebration of locally brewed wines and beers, food and music, craft vendors and more.
Nashville Brew Festival - Nashville, TN - Sep 20 to Sep 20, 2024
The Nashville Brew Festival will take place on the field and throughout the concourse of First Tennessee Park on Sept 20th from 7pm to 11pm. The event will feature over 50 breweries, including Nashville’s best breweries, as well as food trucks, music, lawn games and more. Both general admission ($45) and VIP ($60) will include unlimited beer, with VIP attendees having early admission and access to specialty beer poured during the first hour. Food will be sold separately.
Montana Fall Rendezvous Beer Festival - Missoula, MT - Sep 19 to Sep 20, 2024
Sample Montana’s local brews at Caras Park in Missoula
Wibby Oktoberfest - Longmont, CO - Sep 15 to Sep 15, 2024
5k with beer party to follow
MFBG Beerfest - Lake City, SC - Sep 14 to Sep 14, 2024
1:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday at Moore Farms Botanical Garden. VIP ticket holders get access for a sneak peek and first taste at Noon. Enjoy beers from over 35 local and regional craft breweries and devour delicious local food truck eats. Beautiful botanical Garden serves as backdrop. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Florence County Disabilities Association.
Hops for Hope - Raleigh, NC - Sep 14 to Sep 14, 2024
Sample over 30 beers curated by their corporate teams who partner with some of the Triangle’s finest breweries*. Hops for Hope will also host food trucks, live music, a vendor village and more!
California Brewers Festival - Sacramento, CA - Sep 14 to Sep 14, 2024
The longest running and longest pouring Sacramento beer festival. Unlimited, tokenless tasting. Tickets are already on sale so don’t miss out!
B’DAM Brew Jam Craft Beer Festival - Beaverdam, VA - Sep 14 to Sep 14, 2024
Located at Ruritan Park in western Hanover, this event features live music, amazing selection of craft brews and ciders, eclectic vendors, food trucks and a beer garden
Adirondack 5K - Lake George, NY - Sep 14 to Sep 14, 2024
Start and finish at Adirondack Pub & Brewery, and run in the fall foliage before relaxing with a beer with tremendous views of Lake George and some music too!
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - Telluride, CO - Sep 13 to Sep 15, 2024
One of the most scenic music festivals and craft beer tastings returns for another year in a beautiful mountain resort town, Telluride! Musical offerings include blues, funk, jam bands, indie, rock, gospel and soul – plus microbrewery offerings from around the country, food and craft vendors, children’s activities, late night shows, and more! Camping options are available too!
Allentown Beer Fest - Allentown, PA - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
Beer and live music on Hamilton Street, plus food from local restaurants, and craft vendors!
Flying Fish 5k - Somerdale, NJ - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
5k with beer and family fun at Flying Fish Brewery in Somerdale, NJ.
Historic Odessa Brewfest - Odessa, DE - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
Support a fundraiser for the Historic Odessa Foundation while enjoying food and merchandise vendors, live bands, and unliminted sampling during the full duration of the festival!
757 Battle of the Beers - Virginia Beach, VA - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that exclusively features over 30 local 757 Craft Breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories – with proceeds going to local Hampton Roads charities. Sample every craft beer, plus food trucks (1 meal included with the ticket), live music, and more.
Happy Retreat Craft Beer and Music Festival - Charles Town, WV - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
The annual Happy Retreat Craft Beer and Music Festival is held on the historic grounds of Happy Retreat, former home of Charles Town founder Charles Washington, brother of George Washington, and designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The event will feature music all day from touring bands as well as samples from multiple brewers of the best craft beer available in the State of West Virginia,
U.P. Fall Beer Festival - Marquette, MI - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
More than 600 local craft beers from 80 Michigan breweries with local musicians playing and food available for purchase. Overlooks Lake Superior from Mattson Lower Harbor Park. 21+ event
Thirsty Troll Brew Fest - Mount Horeb, WI - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
Beer sampling features craft brewers serving over 100 different beers. Use Troll’s Gold to vote for your favorite beer of the festival! Masskrugstemmen (steinholding) competition too!
Chili and Beer Festival - Crested Butte, CO - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
Chili & Beer Festival and Park to Peak to Pint Race – Get to Crested Butte for a weekend of beer, chili, and bikes! Kick off fall in Mt Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley with a chili and beer festival on Saturday, featuring locally made chili, tasty craft beer, and live music! There is a race beforehand, Park to Peak to Pint Race, info available here.“
Brass City Brew Fest - Waterbury, CT - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
Beer fest held at Library Park. Tickets are limited. General Admission for 1-5 pm provides entry & sampling in all tents except the Belgian & International Tent: Advance Price: $35 / Day-of-Event: $40. VIP SESSION Tickets includes 12-1 pm for $10 additional ($45 total in advance) / Day-of-Event price: $50.
Emerald Coast Beer Festival - Pensacola, FL - Sep 6 to Sep 6, 2024
Taste over 200 beers from 50+ brewers
Western Maryland Craft Beverage Festival - Frostburg, MD - Sep 1 to Sep 1, 2024
Annual festival designed to showcase Maryland’s wineries, breweries, and distilleries
Septemberfest - Schaumberg, IA - Aug 31 to Sep 2, 2024
Arts & crafts show, craft beer & wine tent, carnival, 3 stages of live entertainment, Taste of Schaumburg, parade, fireworks and more at the municipal center on Schaumburg Ct. Free admission
Mount Snow Brewers Festival - Mount Snow, VT - Aug 31 to Aug 31, 2024
Enjoy brews from nearly 50 different breweries who are on-hand pouring their beers and ciders from 100+ different taps, plus live music, great food and more.
Beer Fest of Ale - Princeton, MA - Aug 30 to Sep 2, 2024
Annual Beer Fest of Ale will feature over 40 local and national breweries! Come enjoy a day of sampling, food, live music, and entertainment.
Schweitzer Fall Fest - Sandpoint, ID - Aug 30 to Sep 2, 2024
Live music and more than 60 regional microbrews are on tap for this event along with sightseeing, souvenir glassware, kids soda tent and arts, crafts and food vendors.
Key West Brewfest - Key West, FL - Aug 29 to Sep 2, 2024
Try tasting more than 200 beers in one long weekend at a variety of beer-themed events created by the Southernmost Beach Resort team.
Fonthill Castle Beer Fest - Doylestown, PA - Aug 24 to Aug 24, 2024
Spend an end-of summer afternoon at Fonthill Castle for the annual Beer Fest featuring high-quality drafts from local and regional breweries in a beautiful outdoor setting. Guests enjoy live music, light fare, and a commemorative beer-tasting glass. 21+ event.
Coastal Craft Beer Festival - Virginia Beach, VA - Aug 24 to Aug 24, 2024
Neptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!
Burning Foot Beer Festival - Muskegon, MI - Aug 24 to Aug 24, 2024
Burning Foot Beer Festival is a celebration of beer, beach, art and music. The festival will be held along Lake Michigan’s beautiful lakeshore in Muskegon, MI, offering the perfect way to end the summer. Beach camping and barefoot entry make it unique, the Brewers’ Ring makes it extraordinary. 70+ breweries, art, 2 stages of live music, food and more!
Wine, Brew & BBQ - Hill City, SD - Aug 23 to Aug 24, 2024
This Kansas City-sanctioned barbecue is a national competition and opportunity for the public to sample and appreciate great barbecue from 24 competitors plus wine and beer from local crafters. Live music under a big tent on Hill City’s Main Street.
Brew City Cigar Festival - Glendale, WI - Aug 17 to Aug 17, 2024
Enjoy a night of unlimited beer, wine, spirits, and food sampligs while trying premium cigars and meeting with cigar experts. Everything is included in the ticket price.
Manitou Springs Heritage Brew Festival - Manitou Springs, CO - Aug 17 to Aug 17, 2024
20 brewers and bands bring Memorial Park to life for the last Saturday in September! All proceeds benefit the Manitou Springs Heritage Center.
Great American Beer Tasting - Dayton, OH - Aug 17 to Aug 17, 2024
This year’s event features over 100 beers and is taking place from 2 PM to 6 PM at Day Air Park.
Brew at the Zoo – Dakota Zoo - Bismarck, ND - Aug 15 to Aug 15, 2024
Brew at the Zoo features a variety of beers to sample from local distributors. Craft brewers will be in the house as well.. Great bites will also be available from local restaurants. All guests for this event must be 21 years of age or older
Rock the Hops - Alton, IL - Aug 10 to Aug 10, 2024
This event features local original musicians along with a variety of artists in a number of Downtown Alton venues, and a craft brewery paired with each location. Your ticket gains you access to live concerts at each location, a commemorative glass, samples of craft beer at each location, and shuttle transportation between venues. Participating establishments will also be offering food and beverage promotions and other activities especially for those on the “Hop.” Mixed in will be artwork and other items from local vendors. Rock the Hops is a fundraiser for Alton Main Street.
Lafayette Brew Fest - Lafayette, CO - Jun 1 to Jun 1, 2024
Beer sampling, wine for sale, food and live music. Free admission with beer tickets by 4oz pour.
Barnyard, Band and Booze - Ijamsville, MD - May 3 to Oct 4, 2024
On the first Friday of the month, the farm will be open for a special evening event for adult farm fans! From June to October, they will have a band, various breweries, distilleries, wineries, food and more. BYOB or enjoy an adult beverage purchased from one of the vendors. The Animal Barn will also be open. Bring your blankets, chairs and friends. Each date will feature different vendors and band.
NY Craft Brewers Festival - Syracuse, NY - Nov 18 to Nov 18, 2023
Held 4PM-8PM (VIP hours) at the Landmark Theatre. Sample foods and over beers from over 60 NYS breweries, and brewers, owners, and direct brewery reps always pour – so you can meet the people making the beer you love! VIP tickets get you in an hour early plus access to some beers not available to the general public.
Boone’s Ferry Autumn Ale Fest - Wilsonville, OR - Nov 11 to Nov 11, 2023
Sample more than a dozen beers and ciders that are perfect for the fall season, and vote for who should be awarded the Boone’s Ferryman oar trophy.
Traverse City Beer Week - Traverse City, MI - Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2023
Enjoy beer tastings, dinners, and workshops, all week long.
Decatur Craft Beer Festival - Decatur, GA - Oct 28 to Oct 28, 2023
An afternoon of beer tasting and music on the square in downtown Decatur, with unlimited sips from over 80 breweries.
Harvest Fest Mendocino - Mendocino County, CA - Oct 27 to Nov 12, 2023
Events take place throughout Mendocino County, which is home to more than 3,000 mushroom varieties, including the candy cap mushroom (which has a maple syrup flavor) that only grows in on the Northern California coast. Enjoy mushroom dinners, wine and beer pairing workshops, cooking classes, musical performances, and more
Witch Craft Beer Crawl - Philadelphia, PA - Oct 25 to Oct 25, 2023
Let East Passyunk Avenue cast its spell on you during the Annual Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl! Enjoy seasonal craft beers at 15+ bars and restaurants along the Avenue. Online tickets are $6.66 and include beer specials from Founders Brewing Company, a witch hat and a Witch Craft stamp card. Tickets purchased in-person at registration are $10. Earn stamps by purchasing a craft beer, food or other beverage at participating locations. Collect stamps to be entered to win a gift certificate prize package worth $300+ with runner up prizes from brewers and bars!
Fallbrew - Idaho Falls, ID - Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2023
Come enjoy local craft beers and live music on the stage.
Fall Fest at Workhorse Brewing - King of Prussia, PA - Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2023
Join Workhorse for a fun-filled day at the taproom! Fall brews, live music, activities for the kiddos, a vendor market, and much more
Louisville Craft Beer Week - Louisville, KY - Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2023
Peculiar Pours Beer Festival - Ogden, UT - Oct 14 to Oct 14, 2023
A rally of local breweries bringing their most peculiar flavors, seasonal brews and test pours, Peculiar Pours offers live music, delicious bites, quirky surprises and a party with your taste buds!
New Mexico Brew Fest - Albuquerque, NM - Oct 14 to Oct 14, 2023
2024 – planning a new location for next year. Description: Established in 2010, the New Mexico Brew Fest has grown into craft beer lovers favorite fall festivals in New Mexico and the Southwest Held during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in early October, NMBF always draws a few thousand thirsty craft beer lovers convening for a full day of beer sampling, live music, local food and craft beer camaraderie.
Fresh Hops Festival - Warren, VT - Oct 8 to Oct 8, 2023
10 Vermont brewers to choose from. Guests will receive a pour card for fifteen 5 oz. pours and a commemorative Fresh Hops Festival logoed glass. Non-drinkers and designated drivers are welcome to join, and do not need a ticket. Live music. Held at the Lincoln Peak Courtyard at Sugarbush
Sertoma Seltzer and Beerfest - Minot, ND - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
A beer tasting festival by the Minot Sertoma Club at the North Dakota State Fair Center
Steel City Big Pour - Pittsburgh, PA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
An annual fundraiser for Construction Junction featuring breweries and food vendors, live music and art and more! 21+ event, DD tickets are discounted. Tickets include a complimentary Taster Glass and Brew Caddy.
Great Alaska Beer Train - Anchorage, AK - Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2023
Take a scenic journey along Turnagain Arm with the world’s best designated driver – the Alaska Railroad. The Great Alaska Beer Train makes a round-trip journey from Anchorage to Portage and features an impressive assortment of local microbrews and seasonal fare from the Glacier Brewhouse. 21+ event
Corks and Kegs for CF - Sioux Falls, SD - Sep 29 to Sep 29, 2023
Corks & Kegs for CF is a fun and popular night out where attendees enjoy handcrafted beers, wines, and chef-inspired cuisine. Join in for a fun night of delicious samples, unique live and silent auction items, great music, entertainment, and dancing! This event supports the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.
Harbor Brew Fest - Bridgeport, CT - Sep 29 to Sep 29, 2023
The annual Harbor Brew Fest at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard. The event will tap off with a limited attendance Brewer’s Special from 12pm – 1pm and General Admission will begin at 1pm and will pour until 5pm. An unforgettable day of beer tasting, a beer tasting glass, great music from talented local bands, delicious food from CT’s favorite food trucks and a fun-filled day to enjoy with friends. Brewer’s Special will also grant Exclusive Access to the Brewer’s Beer Garden where limited release and hard to find beers will be served for tasting.
Hometown Brewdown - Verona, WI - Sep 23 to Sep 23, 2023
Brewing competition. 21+ event
Pints in the Park and Chili on the Divide Cookoff - Elizabeth, CO - Sep 23 to Sep 23, 2023
Featuring craft beers & Colorado wines, chili cookoff, and a cornhole tournament
Halfway There Craft Beer Walk - Wilmington, NC - Sep 17 to Sep 17, 2023
Join the Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance to celebrate the halfway point to Cape Fear Craft Beer Week (March). Local breweries will be setup at different venues in Downtown Wilmington to each release a new beer. Exciting seasonals, first ever releases, and carefully crafted one-offs will be available for purchase at each designated location.
Noblesville Brewfest and Wine Garden - Noblesville, IN - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
21+ event – beer tasting, live band, silent auction, and commemorative sampling glass for all. Designated drivers admitted at no charge – so don’t drink and drive!
Amps & Ales - Chula Vista, CA - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Almost 40 breweries to sample from, multiple stages of live entertainment and more, at Memorial Park in Chula Vista
Ballpark Brew Bash - Buffalo, NY - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
2024: canceled, will return next year. Normally: Beer festival at Sahlen Field
Denver Beer Week - Denver, CO - Sep 15 to Sep 23, 2023
Annual beer festival, with all things beer and more than 100 beer-related events across Denver with tap takeovers, beer tappings, meet the brewers event, beer & food pairings and more, culminating with the Great American Beer Festival, where more than 3,800 beers from 800 US breweries will be available.
Newtown Beerfest - Newtown Borough, PA - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Beer tasting, live music, food & fun at The Stockings Works.
Septembeerfest - Corvallis, OR - Aug 26 to Aug 26, 2023
Beers, ciders and meads in Avery Park from the Heart of the Valley Homebrewers.
Pints in the Pines - Idylwild, CA - Aug 19 to Aug 19, 2023
Pints in the Pines is a live art and emerging beer festival to benefit Animal Rescue Friends (ARF)
Busch Gardens Bier Fest - Williamsburg, VA - Aug 18 to Sep 4, 2023
Toast to the end of summer at Busch Gardens® Bier Fest, Virginia’s largest craft beer festival. Choose from over 120 craft brews representing 78 breweries throughout the event, with 33 local Virginia breweries.
Gartenfest - San Antonio, TX - Jun 15 to Sep 15, 2023
An evening in an outdoor Biergarten featuring a German band just wouldn’t feel right without some authentic food and beer to go with it. Beethoven’s food line will offer its usual array of bratwurst, Reuben sandwiches, goulash, Leberkäse and potato salad. Beethoven also has a full selection of German and craft beers in our clubroom and back bar, along with wine available by the bottle or by the glass
South Sound Craft Beer Festival - Seattle, WA - Dec 2 to Dec 3, 2022
Winter beer festival. Features 30 Washington breweries pouring over 100 craft beers. 21+ event.
Stony Point Wine, Beer, & Spirits Festival - Richmond, VA - Nov 12 to Nov 12, 2022
An amazing day celebrating Virginia distilleries, breweries, wineries, cideries and more!
Grovetoberfest - Miami, FL - Nov 5 to Nov 5, 2022
The largest beer festival in South Florida, with over 500 local craft beers up for sampling, live music, games, and more!
Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival - Virginia Beach, VA - Oct 29 to Oct 29, 2022
The festival is under a huge tent right on the beach. More than 80 vendors and more 50 craft brews from over 25 breweries, plus live entertainment. 21+ event.
King of Prussia Beerfest Royale - King of Prussia, PA - Oct 6 to Oct 8, 2022
The King’s Plate (pairing dinner and competition) is on Thursday and Beerfest Royale sessions on Saturday. Tasting mug, beer samples, live music, free parking and more. Event proceeds benefit King of Prussia District.
ZooDo - Roanoke, VA - Oct 1 to Oct 1, 2022
This relaxing event will give guests the opportunity to see the animals and the view from the mountain while enjoying drinks and dinner. Musical entertainment will be provided as well, as well as animal related games, prizes, special animal encounters and more!
Hoptoberfest - Pikeville, KY - Oct 1 to Oct 2, 2022
Pikeville’s annual craft beer festival. Enjoy over 80 different beers around the US paired with great food and entertainment.
Guinness Oyster Festival - Red Bank, NJ - Sep 25 to Sep 25, 2022
A street festival featuring live music on two stages and local restaurant food booths with a wide variety of food options such as lobster rolls, filet mignon sandwiches, mini-ruben’s, friend and raw oysters and of course plenty of Guinnes beers. Family friendly event with lots of vendors and activities for the kids.
Chesapeake Bay KOA Craft Beer Festival - Cape Charles, VA - Sep 23 to Sep 25, 2022
More than 30 brews just waiting for you to sample. Once you’ve quenched your thirst check out the live entertainment or do some shopping with the vendors onsite.
Steers and Beers Festival - Colorado Springs, CO - Sep 22 to Sep 22, 2022
Hundreds of brews and whiskeys to sample! Meander throughout the ballrooms, sampling products, have a seat with your friends outside on the patio to enjoy the view, ride the mechanical bull, and sample, sample, sample!
605 Black Hills Classic Beer & Music Festival - Lead, SD - Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2022
Live music and beers from across South Dakota for tasting. $10 entry for all, or $30 entry with unlimited beer tasting wristband.
Troy on Tap Beer Festival - Troy, NY - Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2022
Come enjoy over 120 beers from some of America’s best craft breweries, plus live music, fun activities, local vendors, and food
Orange County Brew Ska Ska - Silverado, CA - Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2022
More than 90 craft breweries offer unlimited tastings of 200+ local and imported beers, along with ska and ska punk.
Great Lakes BrewFest - Racine, WI - Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2022
Unlimited sampling of more than 450 beers, ciders and meads. Local restaurants will be serving up delicious fare, and live music will set the mood! Held at Racine Zoo.
German Bierfest Atlanta - Atlanta, GA - Aug 20 to Aug 20, 2022
The craziest authentic German party in Atlanta is back for another year! Come sample more than 40 authentic German beers, as well as authentic German cuisine like bratwurst, pretzels, and schnitzel from German restaurants and food vendors from all around the city. There is also a tug of war competition and VIP tents available.
WinterFest at Scioto Mile - Columbus, OH - Dec 4 to Dec 4, 2021
A celebration of the season featuring local and national musical acts, seasonal craft beer and cocktails along with favorite dishes from Columbus food trucks.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Lutherville-Timonium, MD - Oct 29 to Oct 29, 2021
Annual festival serving up more than 60 beers, 40 bourbons, lots of BBQ, live music and more
Off the Rails Beer Festival - Ashland, VA - Oct 23 to Oct 23, 2021
Come taste the finest craft beers Central Virginia has to offer in historic small town Ashland, Virginia. This event is family friendly and offers food truck fare, great music and BEER. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a non-profit community center that supports Arts, Education and Community.
Brews and Bivalves - Laurel, MD - Oct 9 to Oct 9, 2021
A day of craft beer, oysters—buck-a-shuck, fried, grilled, and baked, Casino-style and fundraising fun to benefit the Oyster Recover Partnership. Plus, new beer releases, live music, local ice cream (made with Jailbreak Brewery beer), and more.
Bierborse - Rapid City, SD - Oct 9 to Oct 9, 2021
Free admission to a local craft beer festival at Main Street Square. Experience ticketed microbrew tasting, sample homebrew, win contests, beer stock exchange, polka music, stein holding competitions, and have fun at The Black Hills Beer Beverage Garden.
Bridge Bust - Columbia, PA - Oct 2 to Oct 2, 2021
An arts and crafts festival on Veterans Memorial Bridge, which stretches across the Susquehanna River. Enjoy nearly 300 vendors, plus delicious food and beverage and amazing views of the river.
Hops 2 Grapes Craft Beer, Wine and Whiskey Festival - Bel Air, MD - Oct 1 to Oct 2, 2021
Enjoy craft beer, local and international wines, whiskey, morning yoga, live music and food trucks. Enjoy a 165 acre farm in rural Bel Air, MD, and experience the best Maryland has to offer.
HOP in the City Beer Festival - St Louis, MO - Sep 18 to Sep 18, 2021
Food, live music and unlimited beer samples of most of the more than 40 different Schlafly Beer styles.
Snommegang Invitational Beer Festival - Oneonta, NY - Nov 14 to Nov 14, 2020
Canceled for 2020, look for their return in 2021! Normally: Beer festival in Oneonta NY
Trails and Ales - Richmond, VA - Oct 17 to Oct 17, 2020
Calling all beer drinkers with a trail running problem for the annual Trails & Ales trail run and beer festival! Runners will have two distance options to choose from before finishing at the beer festival, where local craft brews, music, and good friends await!
Montezuma Land Conservancy Harvest Beer Festival - Cortez, CO - Oct 16 to Oct 16, 2020
We are celebrating our 22nd BrewFest virtually this year! Purchase your tickets, pick up your beer and enjoy a live Zoom tasting with brewers from three local breweries. There will also be an online silent auction with some great local items! More information can be found at www.montezumaland.org/events/
Santa Barbara Beer Festival - Santa Barbara, CA - Oct 10 to Oct 10, 2020
Your ticket gets you a tasting glass and entry into beautiful Elings Park where you can enjoy an afternoon of beer samplings.
Gulp and Gallop 5k - West Dover, VT - Oct 10 to Oct 10, 2020
For the “athletic beer drinkers” thereÂ’’s the Annual Gulp and Gallop 5k Beer Run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the Mount Snow Oktoberfest! Gulp and gallopers make four laps starting and returning in the base area. Each time participants complete a lap they have their choice of water or a cup of beer to drink before heading back out onto the course. This fun run is for the 21+ crowd only (must bring valid government issued ID) and crazy outfits are highly encouraged. The Harvest Arts and Craft Show is the same weekend.
Hops & Heat - Charleston, WV - Oct 10 to Oct 10, 2020
Hops & Heat, an Appalachian craft beer and chili cookoff event celebrating the close to the Open-Air Bazaar season, will encompass over 80 craft beers from more than 20 Appalachian breweries and crown the BazaarÂ’s best chili in a chili cookoff competition between 10+ Bazaar cooks. The Hops & Heat Chili Cookoff (details below) winner will receive an award created by an East End Bazaar artisan.
Brew N Que - Cape Charles, VA - Oct 2 to Oct 4, 2020
Sample over 15 craft beers. Indulge in the Eastern Shore’s famous Ed Bell oysters and clams. Pig out on BBQ and the fixings, and enjoy live music!
CANvitational - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 2 to Nov 2, 2019
The midwest’s largest canned craft beer festival with over 40 breweries from across America.
Rome Beer Fest - Rome, GA - Nov 2 to Nov 2, 2019
An annual beer festival that raises funds for the Rome Area Council for the Arts. 21+ event, held rain or shine.
Ale-O-Ween - Dayton, OH - Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2019
Canceled for 2022, look for their return in 2023. Normally: 40 Ohio craft breweries will be on hand pouring seasonal beers and regional favorites. ItÂ’s a Halloween party, so attendees are encouraged to dress up to win prizes in the costume contest. Ale-O-Ween will feature live music, food, tarot card readings and the most awesome face painter youÂ’ve ever seen
Chili Cook-off and Brew Festival - Orange, VA - Oct 12 to Oct 12, 2019
Includes tastings from Virginia’s top breweries and an amateur and professional chili cook-off that you get to be the judge.
Brewgrass Festival - Asheville, NC - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2019
21+. An annual event held at Memorial Stadium in downtown Ashville. Experience include over 200 brewery/brewpup tastings, food court, great music and arts. Since 1996.
Queens Beer Festival - Long Island City, NY - Oct 5 to Oct 16, 2019
Enjoy unlimited tastings from every Queens-based brewery, plus selected brews from other boroughs.
Beach and Brew Bash - Clarksville, VA - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2019
This event will feature some of the best local and regional craft beers in Virginia. A variety of domestic beer will be available, as well. Live music, food vendors and more
Newberg Summerfest - Newberg, OR - to
New format for 2021 – Summerfest features craft and local beer, local food, music, tournaments and games, weiner dog (and other) races, and more. Summerfest is also a few weeks before Oktoberfest was. For 9 years, the Newberg Early Birds Rotary Club hosted an Oktoberfest with local beer, brats, dancing, Lederhosen contest and live music.
Don’t forget about Pumpkin Smash at the Tap House in Philly! Sunday Oct 7th 1pm to 5pm – over 25 pumpkin beers on draft , pumpkin pie eating contest , carving contest, kick-ass live band and yeah, OVER 25 PUMPKIN BEERS ON DRAFT! See you there 🙂
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