New York State Craft Brewers Festival at Buffalo marks partnership with local Brewers Guild and features beer sampling, live music, experiential activities, and local food vendors.

Western New York has become a destination for craft beer enthusiasts. That, combined with its beautiful waterfront, makes Buffalo the perfect city to host one of New York State’s premier craft beer festivals. The New York State Brewers Association has partnered with the Western New York Craft Brewers Guild to host the 3rd Annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival at Buffalo on Saturday, June 25 at Canalside Buffalo.

What You Need to Know:

  • New York State Craft Brewers Festival at Buffalo returns Saturday, June 25 at Canalside Buffalo
  • More than 50 New York State craft breweries will sample their best brews, featuring breweries from across the state and breweries local to the WNY region
  • Many participating breweries recently awarded medals in New York State Craft Beer Competition
  • This event is the only local craft beer festival hosted by the owners and brewers, offers a unique opportunity to meet the people behind the beer
  • Industry connection to local agriculture and Buffalo’s brewing history to be spotlights of event

“Brewers and brewery owners from every region of the state come together to showcase beer of all kinds at New York State Craft Brewers Festivals. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast, or brand new to the craft beer scene, these festivals offer a unique opportunity for everyone to experience and learn something new,” Chloe Kay, marketing manager, New York State Brewers Association, says.

New York State Craft Brewers Festivals are the only local events hosted by the brewers, which gives attendees a unique opportunity to meet the people creating the beer they love. In addition to sampling a wide variety of tasty brews, ticket holders can enjoy artisans, food trucks and live music throughout the afternoon. The event also features a Farm-to-Pint tent which showcases local farmers, hop producers and maltsters. This year, event organizers plan to add a Buffalo brewing history component, which will dive into the rich past of Buffalo’s bountiful (pre-prohibition) brewing industry.

More than 50 breweries from across the state will be sampling at the event. Many of which were recently awarded medals for their craft beers at the New York State Craft Beer Competition.

“Western New York has become such an important part of the entire New York State craft beer scene. We are so excited to be working with the Western New York Brewers Guild to showcase the incredible beer being produced from every region in the state,” Paul Leone, executive director, New York State Brewers Association, adds.

Tickets for the New York State Craft Brewers Festival at Buffalo are on sale now. Pre-sale tickets are $55 and include admission to the event, a 7 oz. commemorative tasting glass, unlimited 3 oz. beer samples, opportunities to meet the brewers.

“As a newly formed organization, ‘For brewers, by brewers’, the WNY Brewers Guild is elated to bring this marquis beer event back to WNY and the city of Buffalo,” Jason Havens, president- Western New York Brewers Guild, says. “We believe our partnership with the NYSBA is vital to the success and prosperity of the WNY brewing industry. The WNY Brewers Guild is honored to collaborate with the NYSBA on this truly unique event. Local breweries have positively impacted our entire region in many ways and we are excited to show off WNY’s incredible beer scene at this festival. We look forward to hosting this event for years to come and we encourage WNY community members to support the event and their craft breweries by attending!”

A full list of participating breweries and more information can be found at https://thinknydrinkny.com/buffalo/ or on the Facebook Event Page.

About the New York State Brewers Association:

Founded in 2003, the New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) promotes, protects and educates about the culture and business of New York State breweries. Their goal is to defend the vital interests of the New York State brewing industry while encouraging the consumption of fresh, local beer across the Empire State. With over 480 breweries, it’s easy to Think NY, Drink NY.  More information is available at https://newyorkcraftbeer.com/.