Waldfest: Festival in the Woods Returns to East Aurora
It’s that time of year again – time to gather together in the woods and toast giant mugs of traditional German beer. Yes, you guessed it – it’s once again time for Waldfest, the annual Festival in the Woods, which takes place on July 19, 12-7 pm, at Spring Garden Park (3838 Two Rod Road, East Aurora). The German American Musicians and the Polka Boyz will provide authentic German music and food will be available on-site as will plenty of authentic German beers. There is also free parking. Tickets are $15 in advance or $30 at the gate. For tickets and more information, visit SpringGarden.com. This is a rain-or-shine event. You can purchase tickets online this year here.
Sample Erie County Fair Home Brew, Cider at Hamburg Gaming
The Home Brew and Hard Cider Best of Show winners of the Erie County Fair Home Brew and Cider competitions will be on display at Hamburg Gaming for the 2026 Tap That Barrel event. The Best in Show Cider is Black Cherry Vanilla Cider from Chuck Privitera and the Best in Show Home Brew is Wish You Were Here, Red IPA from James Krell. Guests can enjoy samples, as well as light snacks, live music from Brother James, and meet the beer and cider makers. Both the winning beer and cider will be available on draft throughout the fair, as well as in cans at Hamburg Brewing and BlackBird Cider Works.
Elmwood’s The Beer Keep To Close July 28
After five years in business, Elmwood beer bar The Beer Keep has announced plans to close on July 28 with a final party planned for July 25. “What started as a little neighborhood craft beer bar became so much more for us: “The Keep” has been a place to celebrate, bring your dog for a patio visit, grab a glizzy and an ice-cold lager, laugh at one too many ridiculous videos, and catch up with old friends while making new ones. We’re so lucky to have been a beat in the rhythm of the Elmwood Village – it’s an experience that we’ll always carry with us,” The Beer Keep said. “Thank you to the Elmwood Village for five unforgettable years. It’s been an absolute honor to be your neighborhood beer bar.” More details on the “final rager” will be released soon.
Resurgence Brewing, Consumer’s Team on New Promotion
Consumer’s Beverages and Resurgence Brewing have teamed up on a new promotion and all you have to do is buy beer and receive free beer in return. If you visit any participating Consumer’s location and purchase a Resurgence Fridge Filler mixed 12-pack (Bridge Pilsner, Citmo IPA, Lil Mo Session IPA, Flats & Drums Pale Ale) or Summer Pack (Summer Ale, Summer Shandy, Loganberry Wit), you will receive a $15 gift card to the brewery. Each 12-packs cost $20.99. You can also purchase two 6-packs or two 4-packs of Resurgence beer to receive the free gift card as part of the promotion, which runs while supplies last.
Ellicottville Brewing Releases Fall-Themed Lager Pack
It may only be July, but Ellicottville Brewing is already thinking about fall with the release of their Lager Pack, a mixed 12-pack featuring three cans each of Pretzel Bender Dunkel, Monroe Street Pilsner, Fall Festival, and Ellicottville Bock. The Lager Pack is available now at the brewery, as well as wherever great craft beer is sold.
Ten Lives Club Announces Partnership with BriarBrothers Brewing
Ten Lives Club Cat Rescue is partnering with BriarBrothers Brewing to release the first-ever Ten Lives Club beer. On Friday, August 7, BriarBrothers will release “Mission Pawsible,” a beer inspired by Ten Lives Club’s campaign for its new state-of-the-art cat shelter. “Mission Pawsible” is a light beer brewed to purr-fection, and as guests enjoy the new pint, they’ll also be helping cats in need. Proceeds from beer sales will benefit Ten Lives Club. Guests can also enjoy live music, basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle, Ten Lives Club merchandise, and the opportunity to meet adoptable Ten Lives Club cats. The event is free and open to the public.
Brian Campbell is co-founder and Brand Manager of the Buffalo Beer League, and writes the weekly Buffalo Beer Buzz column. If you have beer news that should be included in the Beer Buzz, Brian can be reached at brian@buffalobeerleague.com, on X (@buffbeerleague), Instagram, Threads and Untappd (@buffalobeerleague), and Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague).
