Tap & Craft Festival: Buffalo

Schedule

Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Buffalo RiverWorks | Buffalo, NY

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Tap & Craft: Buffalo returns October 3 at RiverWorks with 30 brands, 60+ styles, live music, and artisan vendors.
About this Event

Tap & Craft: Buffalo📍 Buffalo RiverWorks
Saturday, October 3 | Buffalo, NY

Presented by

Musical Guest: The Brass Machine

VIP: 3:00–4:00 PM
General Session: 3:00–7:00 PM

Tap & Craft is trucking back to Buffalo RiverWorks for another unforgettable Tap & Craft Festival.

Tap & Craft: Buffalo will feature 30 craft beverage brands pouring 60+ individual styles, alongside live music and a curated lineup of artisan vendors. Expect a thoughtfully built pour list highlighting unique, limited, and special selections—designed to showcase both beloved favorites and exciting new discoveries from across New York State and beyond.

Ticket Options

  • $75 Tap Tier – Includes an exclusive festival can release, a Tap & Craft pretzel necklace, and a Lock Tender sticker
  • $65 VIP – Includes VIP-only pours and an extra hour at the festival
  • $50 General Session – Full access to the 3:00–6:00 PM tasting session
  • $12 Designated Driver – Includes bottled water

🎟 Tickets available at: www.tapandcraft.com
No Eventbrite fees—just tax.

🎟 In-person tickets will also be available at The Lock Tender
📍 4 Lock Street, Lockport, NY
Available starting on February 21, with no Eventbrite fees.

About Tap & Craft

Tap & Craft is a traveling New York State craft beverage festival series celebrating breweries, cideries, distilleries, and the communities that support them. Each event is built around intentional curation, great music, local makers, and a welcoming festival atmosphere.

Tap & Craft is hosted by The Lock Tender Tap Room & Bottle Shop, proudly located on the Erie Canal in Lockport, NY.

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Where is it happening?

Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson Street, Buffalo, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 12.96 to USD 81.00

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