FIRKIN FEST! Omaha Beer Week 2026

Kick off Omaha Beer Week with one of our favorite traditions: Firkin Fest returns for its 13th year at Upstream Brewing Company!

This one-of-a-kind, intimate beer fest features event-exclusive cask-conditioned and barrel-aged beers from breweries and homebrew clubs across Nebraska — all crafted specifically for this event.

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕐 1–5 PM
📍 Upstream Brewing Company | 514 S 11th St, Omaha NE
🎟️ $35 online | $40 at the door

Tickets include:
🍺 Souvenir Firkin Fest glass
🍺 Unlimited cask samples
🎟️ First raffle ticket (good for FREE BEER & PRIZES)
✨ A Firkin good time, guaranteed

BONUS:
Bring non-perishable food donations for Food Bank for the Heartland and receive extra raffle tickets — 1 per item!

100% of proceeds benefit:
💚 Food Bank for the Heartland
🍻 Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild

Confirmed breweries include:
Upstream Brewing Company • Benson Brewery • Scriptown • Zipline • Site-1 • Lucky Bucket • Kros Strain • South Omaha Brewers • Homebrewers 402 • Railroaders — and more to come!

Let’s raise a glass and do some good — see you at Firkin Fest!

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