From springtime brew fests on Hartford lawns to autumn cask-ale competitions at historic landmarks, Connecticut's craft beer event season runs May through October. This guide covers the best CT beer festivals in 2026 — with direct links to brewery profiles on Mycrobrews so you can discover the pours before you go.
⚠️ Dates and venues may change. Always confirm with the official event site before purchasing tickets.
One of New England's best-attended outdoor beer festivals. Over 70 craft breweries, food trucks from Greater Hartford's top restaurants, and live music. Benefits the REACH Foundation.
Annual celebration at OEC's Oxford farmhouse brewery. Specialty farmhouse ales, barrel-aged releases, wild fermentations, and live folk music on the pastoral grounds.
Stony Creek's waterfront summer celebration overlooking the Thimble Islands. Featuring local CT breweries, coastal food, music, and scenic Long Island Sound views. A summer staple on the CT Shoreline.
Free outdoor jazz festival in Bushnell Park pairs with a craft beer garden featuring CT-brewed taps. Hartford's best summer tradition — world-class music, local beer, open-air vibes.
Connecticut's premier pizza-and-craft-beer event debuting at the Bridgeport amphitheater. Local pizzerias compete for best pie while breweries pour across 6 style categories. CT-sourced ingredients featured throughout.
One of the largest beer festivals in New England — 150+ beers from 70+ breweries, microbrews, and brewpubs. Interactive stations, photo ops, and the lively Foxwoods entertainment atmosphere. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
The 11th annual cask ale competition at the historic Noah Webster birthplace. 20+ breweries compete in a real-ale challenge — no filtered or force-carbonated beer allowed. A nerd's paradise for serious craft beer lovers.
Annual fall event organized by CTBeer.com — the go-to resource for CT craft beer events since 2013. Features CT and regional breweries, home brew competition, local distilleries, and unlimited samples. Proceeds support local nonprofits.
Held at the Mount Southington slopes during peak foliage season. 80+ American craft breweries, macro-breweries, ciders, and imported beers. CT's top restaurants pair food with pours. Toy drive charity component.
Two Roads's annual Oktoberfest celebration at their Area Two experimental taproom. German-style lagers, specialty Märzen releases, outdoor tasting, live music, and food pairing. A sophisticated take on the Oktoberfest tradition in historic Stratford.
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