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New York State Craft Brewers Festival

ALBANY '25

SATURDAY JANUARY 25TH, THE DESMOND HOTEL (CROWNE PLAZA)

Don’t Miss Out – This Event Sells Out Every Year!

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The 10th annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival takes place on Saturday, January 25th, at the Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza) in Albany, NY. The renowned event brings together 50+ breweries from every region of the state offering enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in unique and award-winning beer. Discover new styles, flavors, and brands, and meet the masters behind the craft you love! Brewery owners & representatives pour at the events, NO volunteers.

Great beer deserves to be paired with great food! Savory eats will be available for purchase from some of Albany's favorite food vendors.

NEW THIS YEAR! Upgrade to VIP and enjoy 1-hour early festival entry (4-8PM) plus a gourmet beer and cheese pairing experience (3-4PM). This exclusive pairing features 5 unique NY beers from 5 different regions, each accompanied by tasting notes from the brewers themselves. These beers are specially selected and will not be available at the festival. The pairing also includes 5 artisanal cheeses provided by The Cheese Traveler, an esteemed cheesemonger featured on NPR. With only 100 spots available, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won’t want to miss!

With almost a decade of experience, New York State Craft Brewers Festivals are produced with highest level of care and professionalism, with the goal of providing a truly authentic craft beer experience for all.

See you there, cheers!

Scroll down for details, info, brewery lineup.

Festival Details:

  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Time: (GA+) 4:00-8:00PM | (GA) 5-8PM
  • Address: 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
  • 21+ Event

Ticket Prices:

(GA) General Admission

  • $45 Advance | $55 at Gate (if available)
  •  Includes:
    • Festival entrance 5-8PM
    • Souvenir tasting glass
    • Samples from 50+ NYS breweries

(GA+) General Admission Plus

  • $65 Advance | $75 at Gate (if available)
  •  Includes:
    • Early festival entrance 4-8PM
    • Souvenir tasting glass
    • Samples from 50+ NYS breweries
    • $5 Merch Coupon

VIP (ALMOST SOLD OUT)

  • $95 Advance - Only 100 Spots Available!
  •  Includes:
    • Beer & Cheese Pairing hosted by The Cheese Traveler 3-4PM
    • Early festival entrance 4-8PM
    • Souvenir tasting glass
    • Samples from 50+ NYS breweries
    • $5 Merch Coupon

Designated Driver:

  • $15 Advance | $20 at the Gate.
  • Includes:
    • $5 food voucher (valid at Desmond food booth).
    • $5 Merch Coupon
    • Bottle of Water

50+ NYS Breweries

Beer from New York is diverse as the state itself. Breweries are traveling from far and wide to bring YOU unique and award-winning brews to experience at the NEW YORK STATE CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL. From lagers, to sours, IPA's to stouts - this festival offers something for every palette.

Participating Food Vendors

Great beer deserves to be paired with great food! Local vendors will be onsite selling savory eats.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Vendors TBA

Policies

  • This is a 21+ event. All attendees must show valid photo ID at the door. All attendees, including designated drivers, must be 21 or over to attend this event. No exceptions!
  • Children and babies are not permitted.
  • Dogs are not permitted. If you have a service dog contact accessibility@newyorkcraftbeer.com.
  • NYSBA and participating breweries have the right to refuse service to any attendee to demonstrates signs of inebriation.
  • Designated drivers are entitled to a complimentary tasting glass which they can pick upon exiting the festival.
  • Service fees apply to online ticket orders.
  • No Refunds or Exchanges.

Click here to view the Code of Conduct and full Festival Policies.

Health & Saftey

  • Facemasks are encouraged but not required.
  • Sanitation stations will be available throughout the festival.

Directions

proceeds

New York State Craft Brewers Festivals are fundraising events produced by the New York State Brewers Association whereby profit is used to directly support the craft beer industry.