Texas Craft Brewers Festival Returns To Austin on November 14, 2026
Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are on sale for the Texas Craft Brewers Festival, the state’s largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-brewed craft beer, returning to East Austin’s Fiesta Gardens on November 14, 2026. This year’s event will feature more than 80 Texas craft breweries serving samples of approximately 200 independent craft beers, as well as live music and onsite food options. The event is organized each year by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, the non-profit trade association committed to advancing the Texas craft brewing industry through advocacy and education. New this year: the Tailgate Lounge add-on with shaded seating, snacks, and game day vibes, available as an additional option for both VIP and GA tickets.
Ticket Options:
VIP (12 PM Entry) $100 (Sold Out)
- Two hours early access to the festival
- Commemorative tasting cup
- 10 sample tickets (each redeemable for a 3-ounce pour)
- Special VIP take-home beer (Pick-up @ merch booth upon exit)
- Exclusive Texas Craft Brewers Festival tasting cup koozie necklace
GA (2 PM Entry) $45
- Commemorative tasting cup
- 10 sample tickets (each redeemable for a 3-ounce pour)
Super Early Bird Discount! Base ticket price increases by $5 on August 15 & then by $5 again on October 17.
DESIGNATED DRIVER $20
- 2 PM entry (12 PM allowed if accompanying VIP ticket holder)
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages & snacks
Tailgate Lounge Access $75
Add on to any Texas Craft Brewers Festival ticket type: Access to a laid-back outdoor lounge space where you can kick back, recharge, and enjoy perks throughout the day:
- Shaded seating and relaxed vibes
- College football on the big screen
- Exclusive beers, brewer meet & greets, surprise pop-ins
- Eat & Play with backyard bites and games from Dave & Busters
- Momo’s Michelada Bar
- Non-alcoholic beverages & snacks
- Dedicated restrooms
Space for this exclusive area is very limited. (Access to lounge = one person per add-on ticket)
Festival Timeline:
VIP Entry – 12 PM
GA Entry – 2 PM
Last Call – 6:15 PM
Festival Closes – 6:30 PM
