Carsonia Craft Beer & Wine Amusement 2026
About this Event
The 11th Annual Carsonia Craft Beer & Wine Amusement, Greater Reading's Favorite Community Craft Beer Fest, where enthusiasts of breweries, vineyards, cideries, and distilleries all come together for an afternoon of tasting and music! Sponsored by the Antietam Valley Community Partnership with proceeds supporting AVCP's mission of improving the quality of life within the Antietam Valley.
Check out our website at www.carsoniabeerfest.org for an updated list of sponsors and vendors!
Saturday, October 10, 2026, Rain or Shine
Doors open and food available: 12:00 PM
Tapping: 1:00 PM
Last call: 3:45 PM
LOCATION:Reading Liederkranz
143 Spook Lane, Reading, Pennsylvania
Featuring over 30 local and national craft beers, wines, spirits, and ciders.
Food available for purchase from the Liederkranz. Live music by Sloth Love Chunk!
Returning for 2026! 3rd Annual Carsonia Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00 AM - 12: 00 PM
Double Elimination. $300 First Prize, $200 Second Prize, $100 Third Prize.
Get your teams of two together to have some fun!
Please see below for pricing. Deadline for entry is September 30, 2026.
Tickets
Carsonia Craft Beer & Wine Amusement ONLY
General Admission Tickets: Pre-sale $45
General Admission Tickets: At the gate if available $50
Designated Driver Tickets: $10 in advance and at the gate
Carsonia Cornhole Tournament ONLY $25 per player
Cornhole Tournament and Beer & Wine Amusement COMBO $65 per ticket
Buy your tickets early -- we have sold out almost every year prior to the gates opening!
All tickets include admission to event, tasting pint glass, and unlimited tastings.
All attendees must show valid photo ID for admission!
Parking and Shuttle
Extremely limited parking is available onsite.
Please use our complimentary shuttle!
Park at: Antietam Community Pool
905 Byram Street Reading, PA 19606
Health Guidelines
CCBWA is following all current CDC regulations for outdoor events.
Please check back to our website for further guidance as our event nears.
RULES & REGULATIONS
21+ Only. No exceptions.
No children or pets allowed.
All attendees must show valid photo I.D. for admission. Proper identification is the responsibility of the attendee. Failure to present proper, valid photo identification (driver’s license or passport) will result in denial of entry with no refund offered.
Don’t drink and drive! Take public transportation or designate a driver.
Promotional photos and video will be taken at the event and you grant permission for your likeness to be used.
Drink responsibly. Know your limits.
This is a sampling event; 2oz. pours for beer and 1oz. for wine
All attendees must be properly attired.
We reserve the right to check all bags. No large bags or backpacks allowed.
No outside glassware or food permitted.
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to remove any individual(s) from the festival for behaving inappropriately. You will be escorted out by security and not allowed back in.
All exits are final. No alcohol permitted outside the event.
The Carsonia Craft Beer & Wine Amusement is a charitable fundraiser event presented in partnership with the AVCP, a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer service organization. All proceeds from the event will be used by the AVCP for charitable purposes in support of their mission to improve the Antietam Valley community. This event will primarily benefit the restoration of the beloved historic Carsonia Park.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.16 to USD 69.20
