Beer lovers rejoice. If you love tasting local craft beers of all different styles, the Brewgaloo Beer Fest in downtown Raleigh is the biggest craft beer festival in North Carolina, and one of the biggest beer fests in the USA!
This is one of my favorite events in Raleigh each year with the chance to taste-test beers from not only many of the local Raleigh breweries, but from breweries all over the state of North Carolina – and cideries for the non-beer drinkers!
One of the things we love about living in Raleigh (and North Carolina) is the thriving craft beer scene and for the love of all things beer this fun two-day event, this year on April 21 & 22 is a great time to kick-off the Spring season with a frothy head and taste beer from around NC.
What is Brewgaloo?
Brewgaloo Raleigh is a 2-day festival that features over 100 craft breweries from around NC, plus 50 local food trucks, 30+ local vendors, and local bands on two stages all adding up to a lively event held on Fayetteville Street in the heart of the city. There’s always a fun-filled atmosphere at this Raleigh event.
Brewgaloo has an attendance of over 40,000+ people making it North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival, but also the largest single state craft beer festival in existence, and winner of USAToday’s 10Best List for #1 beer festival two years in a row!
You can choose to attend one of two days, or, why not attend both:
1. Friday Night Block Party (April 21, 2023)
April 21, 2023 – The Brewgaloo festival starts off with a Friday night kick-off party (a mini-version of Saturday’s street festival). This block party is from 6-10 PM in City Plaza (Fayetteville St) and for a $45 entrance fee you get unlimited 3 oz pours of limited releases, barrel aged, and sour beers that you won’t find at Saturday’s event.
For one flat price you can choose from over 50 beers to sample with unlimited 3 oz pours. You can grab dinner from one of the local food trucks, shop with local vendors, and enjoy live music during this low-key tasting event. The Brewgaloo Block Party is a great way to start the weekend.
- Tickets are $45 online in advance or $55 on the day of the event.
- Learn more about the Friday night block party here.
2. Saturday Street Festival (April 22, 2023)
April 22, 2023 – The Saturday Street Festival spans the length of Fayetteville Street and fills Downtown Raleigh and includes more than 110 NC craft breweries, nearly 50 local food trucks, and dozens of local vendors and multiple stages of live local entertainment line the streets of downtown Raleigh. FREE to enter and open to the public.
NOTE: Drinks are available for purchase in 3 oz samples (2 tickets) or by the pint (5 tickets). Drink tickets will be sold in bundles of 15 or 25.
In all, over 300 NC craft beverages are available by redeeming your tickets for a 3 oz sample or pint size pour. Hop from tent to tent and try the best in craft beer from all North Carolina breweries and cideries.
Details:
- Where: Fayetteville St; Fri: 6-10pm, Sat 2-10pm
- Time: 1-9 PM
- Dates: April 21 + 22, 2023
- Purchase tickets in advance (to avoid lines on the day) or on-site
- Food trucks and vendors accept cash and credit options.
- Website: ShopRaleigh.org/brewgaloo
More info:
- Breweries attending
- Food trucks attending
- Local bands schedule
- Vendors attending
- Buy tickets
- Brewgaloo tickets can be scanned on your smart phone or from a paper print out.
- IDs will be checked upon entry. You MUST HAVE A WRISTBAND AND TICKETS TO DRINK.
- Ticket booths and wristband stations are located on Martin, Davie, and Hargett Streets between Fayetteville and Salisbury.
FAQs
Where can I park?
Street parking is available near the festival (Fayetteville St) as well as several nearby parking decks. See a downtown Raleigh parking map here.
Is Brewgaloo dog friendly?
Well behaved, leashed dogs are permitted at the festival and should be comfortable in large crowds.
Is Brewgaloo Raleigh child friendly?
Brewgaloo is more than just a beer festival. Guests of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the free street festival featuring local food trucks, vendors, and live music. Use your discretion!
Accommodation for Brewgaloo?
If you visit Raleigh from out of town for the festival and need accommodation, check out this list of hotels in downtown Raleigh.
Will we see you there? If you want to get a taste of Raleigh and support all things local, the Brewgaloo Raleigh beer festival is for you!
