Vermont Business Magazine What began as a small gathering of passionate homebrewers has grown into one of the region’s most unique craft beverage celebrations. The Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival, founded in 2015, will mark its 10th year on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing together talented homebrewers from across Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, and beyond for an afternoon of tasting, music, and outdoor festival energy.
The festival showcases the creativity and innovation of the homebrewing community, featuring more than 30 regional homebrewers pouring over 125 unique beverages available exclusively at the event. Attendees can enjoy unlimited sampling of beer, cider, wine, and mead while exploring a wide variety of styles, including NEIPAs, sours, pastry stouts, porters, pilsners, fruited meads, hard ciders, and more.
Over the past decade, the Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival has also become a launching point for emerging craft beverage talent. Several brewers who first shared their creations at the festival have since gone on to open professional breweries, turning their homegrown passion into successful businesses.
“What started as a small celebration of homebrewing has grown into a regional event that showcases incredible creativity,” said festival founder Will Gardner. “Homebrewing is really where a lot of craft beverage innovation begins. It’s exciting to see how much talent has emerged over the past decade and to give people the opportunity to taste drinks they simply can’t find anywhere else.”
In addition to the tasting experience, the outdoor festival will feature live music, food trucks, and a variety of local vendors, offering everything from hot sauces and jams to roasted nuts, sweet treats, pottery, and handcrafted goods.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite beverages and homebrewers, helping determine several festival awards.
The event takes place Saturday, May 2, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with a special VIP Hour from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM offering early access to the tastings.
Now in its tenth year, the Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival continues to celebrate the region’s vibrant craft beverage culture while bringing together brewers, makers, and visitors from across the Northeast for a relaxed outdoor festival experience.
Tickets are available now and are expected to sell quickly.
For tickets and more information, visit: www.vthomebrewfests.com
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