Texas Craft Brewers Festival

The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is a premier event dedicated to advancing the craft brewing industry in Texas through advocacy and education. Organized by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, this festival takes place at the Fiesta Gardens in East Austin and showcases approximately 80 Texas craft breweries, offering attendees the opportunity to sample more than 200 handcrafted beers. In addition to the vast selection of beers, festival-goers can enjoy a variety of food vendors and live music, making it the largest celebration of small and independent Texas craft brewers.
The festival also features the Texas Craft Brewers Guild's statewide professional beer competition, which highlights the exceptional quality and diversity of Texas craft beer along with the talented brewers behind them. Attendees can enhance their experience with the official mobile passport app, which allows them to find and visit over 200 operating brewery members throughout Texas. As participants explore new breweries, they can collect digital stamps, earn badges, and accumulate points that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and merchandise. The event emphasizes the significant contribution of craft breweries to economic growth and community vibrancy throughout the Lone Star State. Furthermore, the Texas Craft Brewers Guild is committed to driving economic development and tourism through a unique program aimed at cities and municipalities, while their political action committee advocates for the rights and legislative reforms beneficial to Texas craft breweries.