New York State Craft Brewers Festival
BUFFALO '25
SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2025
VIP 1-6PM | GA+ 2-6PM | GA 3-6PM
The New York State Craft Brewers Festival returns to Buffalo Canalside Saturday, June 21, 2025! The renowned event brings together more than 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! Industry professionals, from brewers to owners, will pour at this festival and are excited to share their beer and knowledge with you!
But wait, it gets better! Enjoy live music, a food truck rodeo, vendors, and games!
With more than 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.
NEW THIS YEAR! Upgrade to VIP and enjoy a Beer & Wing pairing experience at 1PM before the fest plus 1-hour early festival entry (2-6PM)! VIP ticket holders will enjoy a guided beer and wing pairing at Southern Tier Brewing (across the street from the festival) featuring five (5oz) NY craft beers from 5 different regions of the state, paired with five wings, each uniquely seasoned. VIPs will also receive 1hr early festival admission with access to exclusive VIP beers, a pint koozie, sticker bundle, and a special 12oz VIP glass for use at the festival. With only 100 spots available, this is a one-of-a-kind, true to Buffalo experience that you won’t want to miss! Secure your tickets today!
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Craft Beer from 50+ Breweries
Experience craft beer of all styles & meet the people who craft the beer you love! More than 50 breweries from across the state are excited to share their unique and award-winning brews with you.
Live Music
Get ready to party like it's 1991! Enjoy live music from "Crush! Crush! Crush!" bringing the nostalgic party vibes all afternoon.
Food Truck Rodeo
Great beer deserves to be paired with great food! Enjoy delicious eats from some of Buffalo's best food trucks.
Games!
Put your skills to the test with games like BruBag and the Beer Puppet Challenge!
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.
MORE BREWERIES TO BE ANNOUNCED!
FESTIVAL DETAILS:
- Date: June 21, 2025
- Time: VIP 1-6PM | GA+ 2-6PM | GA 3-6PM
- Festival Address: Canalside, 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202
- VIP Beer & Wing Experience: Southern Tier Brewing Company - Scott Street, Buffalo (across from the festival grounds). Please arrive at 12:45PM to check-in, pairing starts at 1PM.
- 21+ Event
VIP (Only 100 Spots!)
- $100 *PRE-SALE ONLY*
- Includes:
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Beer & Chicken Wing Pairing at Southern Tier Brewing – Scott Street, Buffalo. Please arrive by 12:45 PM, the experience will begin promptly at 1:00 PM. Enjoy a guided pairing of five unique chicken wings, each seasoned differently, paired with five (5oz) New York State Craft Beers from 5 different regions of the state.
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1 hour early festival entrance with access to exclusive VIP beers. (2-6PM)
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Specialty 12oz VIP glass, sticker bundle, and pint koozie.
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$5.00 NYSBA Merch Coupon.
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Samples from 50+ NYS breweries.
- Live music, games, food truck rodeo
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(GA+) General Admission Plus
- $65 Advance | $75 at the Gate (if available)
- Includes:
- 1 hour early festival entrance with access to exclusive VIP beers. (2-6PM)
- Souvenir tasting glass
- Samples from 50+ NYS breweries
- Live music, games, food truck rodeo
- $5 NYSBA Merch Coupon
- GET TICKETS
(GA) General Admission
- $45 Advance | $55 at Gate (if available)
- Includes:
- Festival entrance 3-6PM
- Souvenir tasting glass
- Samples from 50+ NYS breweries
- Live music, games, food truck rodeo
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Designated Driver
- $15 Advance | $20 at the Gate
- Includes:
- $5 food voucher (valid on any food purchase of greater or equal value from festival food trucks on 6/21/25).
- $5 NYSBA Merch Coupon
- Bottle of Water
- Live music, food truck rodeo, non-drinking games
- DD's will not be served alcohol
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Avoid online ticketing fees by purchasing tickets from a brewery near you starting 5/11! *CASH ONLY.
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- Breweries TBA - VIP sold exclusively online
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.
$1 per ticket benefits P.U.N.T.
Pediatric Cancer Collaborative.
P.U.N.T. PEDIATRIC CANCER COLLABORATIVE IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) THAT PROVIDES FAMILIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK FACING PEDIATRIC CANCER WITH CRITICAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER FINANCIAL, PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FROM DIAGNOSIS TO RECOVERY AND BEREAVEMENT. P.U.N.T. OPERATES WITH COLLABORATION AND GUIDANCE FROM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DOLLAR RAISED GETS CHANNELED WHERE IT IS MOST NEEDED.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Directions
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.
- Rain or shine event.
- No Refunds or Exchanges.
Click here to view the Code of Conduct and full Festival Policies.
Health & Saftey
- Sanitation stations will be available throughout the festival.