It’s never too early to start this list since some beer festivals and events are already scheduled with dates for 2024, not to mention some start earlier in the year and I want to make sure I have a complete list from the very beginning. I will keep dates and times updated as I see them, if there aren’t dates yet listed below, it’s just because they haven’t been announced for 2024. Keep checking back for updates, this list will continue to grow as I come across new ones and new information, please let us know if we’ve missed one – we’ll be happy to add to the list.
As I was developing this list, I came across other events that local breweries, taprooms, restaurants, etc. were having and decided to add to this list. I thought about creating an “Almost Beer Festival” list but decided just to include them all in this one. Even though they may not exactly be a beer festival – they are similar, and beer is involved. These are in order by dates.
Holiday Hangover Beer Tasting – January 21, 2024. 1011 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210. Located at Cledis Burger & Beer Garden. The event starts at 12PM and ends at 4PM. 6 different breweries will be in attendance – Fait La Force, Black Abbey, Wanderlinger, Half Batch, East Nashville Beer Works and Common John). Tickets are $33.85 each (includes fees), which include a taster glass, an entry into an exclusive raffle and guest speakers.100% of the proceeds benefit their mission to help the Nashville unhoused community.
Winterfest Beer Blast 2024 – February 2, 2024. 101 North James Campbell Blvd, Columbia, TN 38401. Located at The Factory at Columbia. This event runs from 6PM to 10PM. Tickets are on sale at Winterfest Beer Blast 2024 Tickets at $35.00 each and one of the best priced beer fest tickets I’ve seen. This event features unique beers and ciders from local and regional breweries as well as a bourbon tasting bar and Rummy Gummies that are included in the ticket price. There will also be a silent auction.
Brewbies Craft Beer Festival – February 17, 2024. 1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN 37203. Located in Marathon Music Works. Doors open at 3PM and ends at 7PM. Tickets are on sale at Tickets for Brewbies Fest | TicketWeb and range from $63.12 for GA and $115.59 for VIP (I believe these prices include taxes and fees already) This is a great cause that supports “Keep A Breast Foundation” for Breast Cancer Nonprofit. Brewbies started in 2010 out of CA and have raised over $600,000.00 for Keep A Breast’s Education and Support Programs. 100% of Brewbies net proceeds are donated to Keep A Breast Foundation. This is the inaugural Brewbies Craft Beer Festival in Nashville. Hopefully there will be many more here.
Science of Beer – February 23, 2024. 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203. This is located in The Adventure Science Center. The time of the event is from 6:30PM – 10:00PM and is sponsored by Lipman Brothers. Tickets are $65.00 each and $30.00 for designated drivers. Members of The Adventure Science Center get $5 off the ticket price. The breweries have not been announced yet but they will have planetarium shows, 175+ exhibits and food for purchase.
East Nashville Beer Festival – April 13, 2024. 700 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206. Located in East Park in East Nashville. Gates open at Noon and it ends at 5PM. This event raises funds for multiple local non-profit organizations. Tickets are scanned earlier than noon for easy and quick entry. Tickets go on sale 1/12/24 for $48.47 each for the first 1000 tickets bought as a throwback price to 2011.
Southern Grist’s 8th Anniversary Party – April 27, 2024. 5012 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209. This is located at Southern Grist’s Nations Taproom and starts at 11AM until 4PM. There is limited information out so far (more details coming) but they have said there will be multiple ticket options including all you can drink tickets or pay per beer. I just received an email from them today and that’s all the info they have out so far.
Shakesbeer Beer Festival – TBD. 502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Located outside at the Discovery Center in their Murfree Spring natural area.
Brew At the Zoo – TBD. 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211. Located within the Nashville Zoo.
Music City Brewer’s Fest – TBD
Nashville Predators Craft Beer Festival – June 22, 2024. Ticket info and times are not available yet. Will advise once I have more information.
Nashville Brew Fest – TBD. 19 JR Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219. Located at First Horizon Park (Nashville Sounds Stadium). This festival will take place on the field and throughout the concourse of the stadium.
Nashville Brewing Oktoberfest – TBD
The Nashville Oktoberfest – October 3 – October 6, 2024. There are events all over Nashville and I will add them with more detail over time. Admission is free.
Great American Beer Festival – October 10 – October 12, 2024. 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202. Located at the Colorado Convention Center. I know this is not in Nashville but it’s the greatest beer fest you’ll ever attend. I liked it so much I created its own post. I put it on here so you may consider attending as you’re looking at other beer fests to go to. I’ve been 2 years in a row, and I plan on going every year. I think it’s great that they already have the dates for 2024. I suggest spending multiple days in the area and visiting other breweries, as there are tons all over the place from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. Tickets are not yet on sale, but they will have an early bird sale on them probably sometime in the summer of 2024.
Oktoberfest River Rounds – TBD
Von Elrod’s Oktoberfest – TBD
Barktoberfest – TBD
Brentwood Beer & Wine Festival – TBD
Hope & Hops – TBD
Queen’s Legacy Beer Release Event – TBD
Fall Fest by Southern Grist – TBD
Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival – October 19, 2024. 3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. This is located at the Two Rivers Mansion. Gates open at Noon and ends at 5PM. I went this year and had gone previously in 2021 and it’s a very good beer fest. It’s laid out well and fairly spacious, there is plenty of free parking and the grounds of the mansion are beautiful. They have a TV viewing area for watching college football games and also live music. This year they had 34 different breweries represented with about 200 total beers. As the name of the event states – there are wine and moonshine options, as well as premade cocktails and whiskey. I visited both the Jack Daniel’s booth and the Nelson’s Greenbrier booth – both very good. There are food trucks with a variety of styles and a 3 oz commemorative glass (that you get to keep) is included with your ticket. This is one of the better priced beer festivals around – 2023’s ticket prices were $55.00 each for early bird, $60.00 each after that until the day of the event and $70.00 at the gate. VIP tickets were $95.00 each, which gets you a 1-hour earlier check in time and a separate VIP entrance. The Tickets are not yet on sale for 2024.
Real Ale Round Up – TBD
The Winter Warmer – TBD They’ve said that 2023 was going to be the last year for this beer fest. I’m going to leave this on here for a while in case that happens to change. (Although they have assured me it’s not coming back 🙂 )