2023 Beer Festivals Near Orlando
As 2022 winds down, we’re looking ahead to some of the most exciting beer festivals of 2023! Here are the Orlando area (and a little beyond) beer festivals and celebrations already scheduled.
January 2023
January 28 - Faded Kingdom Beer Festival
A celebration of the Orlando beer scene with over 40 brewers from outside of Orlando and another 30+ from the greater Orlando area. Hosted by Tactical Brewing and taking place at Orlando World of Beer.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faded-kingdom-beer-festival-tickets-473558284577?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
January 28 - Florida S.M.a.S.H. Beer Festival
The Florida S.M.a.S.H. Beer Festival celebrates the creativity and camaraderie of Florida craft brewers! Each brewery is tasked with creating a beer from the same single malt and single hop. Proceeds from S.M.a.S.H. are donated to A Spoon Full of Hope, a part of the Second Harvest Food Bank.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-smash-beer-festival-tickets-434006654587?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
February 2023
February 4 - 4th Annual Cocoa Village Brewers Bash
This family and pet friendly brewers festival is back for its 4th year! Hosted by Dirty Oar Beer Company, you can look forward to more than 60 breweries and cider works at this fun event. Music will again be provided by Alter Ego, and an assortment of food trucks will be on hand.
February 11 - Wellington Classic Brew Fest
Offering craft beers and ciders from Florida and beyond, this festival is returning in February. In the past, Wellington has hosted a fantastic event with live music, food trucks, craft beer-centric games, and other entertainment.
https://www.wellingtonclassicbrewfest.com/
February 18 - Florida Craft Brew Wingfest
Returning this year to lovely Vero Beach, the Florida Craft Brew and Wingfest has hundreds of craft brews for your sampling delight, including rare selections and high-quality local home brews. A wing throwdown between local and amateur chefs for the title of best wings is one of the highlights of this festival!
February 18 - Bonita Brew Fest
Enjoy 200+ craft beers, ciders, and meads at the Bonita Brew Fest on its return to the lovely Riverside Park this February. Food trucks and live music will add to the day’s enjoyments, and proceeds will benefit the Bonita Springs Historical Society.
March 2023
March 4 - Naples Craft Beer Fest
Featuring a wide variety of beer from breweries around the country and the world, there will be something for every beer lover at the Naples Craft Beer Festival. Local restaurants will compete for the People’s Choice and Brewer’s Choice awards for best pairing of one of their dishes with a craft beer! 100% of the proceeds are donated to charitable works by the Naples North Rotary Club.
https://www.naplescraftbeerfest.com/
March 4-12 - Tampa Bay Beer Week
Tampa Bay Beer Week returns! As always, this is a week-long event spanning the first and second Saturdays of March. Last year's festival featured 150 tastings, parties, and beer releases across Tampa Bay. While enjoying the festival events, you might want to explore the 2023 “Ale-Trail” with your Tampa Bay Ale Trail (TBAT) Passport to earn fun incentives such as BOGO beers and TBAT merch. The Passport is good from January 1-December 31 2023!
https://tampabaybeerweek.com/#
March 25 - Hogtown Craft Beer Festival
The Hogtown Brewers are bringing back their annual festival with offerings from Florida craft breweries, beer pubs, and a few select regional craft breweries. Expect a great day with your fellow lovers of craft beer brewing, live music, food, and of course—great beer.
https://www.hogtownbeerfest.com/beerfest/
April 2023
April 15 - Temple Terrace Craft BrewFest
The Temple Terrace Craft Brewfest welcomes you back to their annual brew fest for its 7th year. Again to be held in their lovely oak shaded park venue, they’ll be keeping you entertained with the Black Velvet Band: a traditional Irish drinking band. Food trucks will be on hand to keep you fed, and ticket proceeds benefit charities supported by the Rotary Club of Temple Terrace
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/temple-terrace-craft-brewfest-2023-tickets-471928208977
April 29-30 - St. Augustine Craft Beer Festival
Located at the Fountain of Youth (who doesn’t want to go there!) in St. Augustine, a full day of craft beer sampling is on tap. Designated drivers attend for free, and VIP tickets include guaranteed on-site parking, access to the climate-controlled pavilion, private restrooms, a catered buffet, a festival tasting glass, and full festival access an hour early.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-augustine-craft-beer-festival-tickets-406278228117
