Beer enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated 4th Annual Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival is back and bigger than ever, offering a perfect blend of summer warmth and refreshing brews. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club, this year’s festival will once again showcase the region’s rich German heritage while celebrating the vibrant craft beer scene.
The festivities kick off on Friday, June 13, with an exclusive Tour, Dinner, and Competition Awards Ceremony at Altstadt Brewery from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This special evening includes:
- Happy Hour & Brewery Tours (two tours included)
- Awards Ceremony honoring the finest craft beers
- Delicious Dinner & Kickoff Party
- Live Music & Outdoor Dance on the Plaza
- Spectacular Fireworks Show
Tickets for Friday night are $100 per person, with limited availability, so don’t miss out on this incredible experience!
The main event takes place on Saturday, June 14, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. General admission tickets are $20 in advance (available at www.fbgcraftbeerfestival.com) or $25 at the gate. Your ticket includes:
- Three (3) craft beer tastings (3 oz each)
- A Festival Souvenir Tasting Glass (while supplies last)
- Live Music and Entertainment
- A Food Court with Texas Favorites
- Cornhole and Other Fun Activities
Beer lovers can indulge in a wide variety of craft brews from top Texas breweries, including:
- Altstadt Brewery (Fredericksburg)
- Vista Brewing
- Prost Alehouse
- Deep Ellum Brewing
- Community Beer Co.
- Karbach Brewing Co.
- Martin House Brewing Co.
- Real Ale Brewing Co.
- St. Arnold Brewing Co.
- Wild Acre Brewery
- Austin Eastciders
- Four Corners Brewing
- Shiner Beer
- Independence Brewing Co.
- Revolver Brewing
- Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. … and more!
For those who prefer wine, Texas Wine Collective will be on-site, offering a selection of local wines and ciders.
No festival is complete without great food and live music! Several Texas food vendors will be serving delicious festival favorites, such as smoked sausage, funnel cakes, mini tacos with carne asada, corn in a cup, wood-fired pizza, lemonade, tea, and more.
The event will also feature live music throughout the day, providing the perfect backdrop to an afternoon of craft beer tasting and fun.
Beyond the fun, the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival is proud to give back to the community. Past festivals have supported the Grace Center, Good Samaritan Center, and the Hill Country Community Needs Council. This year, proceeds will benefit Frontera Healthcare, an organization dedicated to providing quality, accessible healthcare to all, regardless of financial circumstances.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.fbgcraftbeerfestival.com or call the Fest Office at 830-997-8515.
