Charlotte Craft Beer Week Returns with 10 Days of Tastings, Crawls, and Community Events
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This year’s Charlotte Craft Beer Week promises to be the city’s most ambitious celebration yet, uniting breweries, bars, and beer fans across the region. With more than 200 events planned, the 10-day festival highlights the innovation and camaraderie that define Charlotte’s booming craft beer community. From neighborhood crawls to flagship gatherings, it’s a toast to local flavor and the culture that keeps the Queen City pouring.
In a press release, the organizers (Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority) revealed that the Charlotte Craft Beer Week will be between October 17th and October 26th, 2025.
With more than 70 participating breweries, restaurants and businesses hosting over 200 events and offers across the region, Charlotte Craft Beer Week shines a spotlight on the creativity and passion driving the city’s craft beer scene. It’s a time to explore bold new flavors, support local brewers and raise a pint with fellow beer lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned hophead, beer-curious or prefer zero-proof sips, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From boosting local businesses to creating vibrant gathering spots, breweries invite exploration for residents and guests alike. Charlotte welcomes over 33 million guests annually, with 40% citing craft beer as a top reason to visit. This year’s craft beer celebration features nine flagship events, including neighborhood bar crawls and a home brew competition, plus 230 additional experiences ranging from trivia nights and live music to yoga, run clubs and film screenings.
Get Your Craft Beer Passport:
To see all the events and offers and get the most out of your experience, sign up for the free Charlotte Craft Beer Passport. This mobile guide allows you to check in at participating breweries and events, earn points and redeem prizes such as a custom Charlotte-branded corduroy ballcap. No app download required, simply access it through your mobile browser. For more brewery adventures all year round, the Charlotte Brewery Pass provides bundled vouchers and savings.
Flagship Events:
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October 17 |
Multiple locations | |
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October 18 | Belmont/North End Neighborhood Crawl |
Multiple locations |
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October 19 |
Multiple locations | |
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October 22 | Cosmic Ballet Returns: A Toast to Dan Wade |
Wooden Robot Brewery |
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October 23 |
HopFly Brewing Company | |
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October 24 |
Free Range Brewing | |
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October 25 |
Multiple locations | |
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October 25 |
Multiple locations | |
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October 26 | Final Pour: Industry Appreciation Day |
Frenchy’s Sip & Shop |
For more information about Craft Beer Week and to sign up for the free Charlotte Craft Beer Passport, visit charlottcraftbeerweek.com.
About the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority:
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) works to deliver experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of our visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region’s economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. Brands supported by the CRVA include the Charlotte Convention Center, Spectrum Center, Bojangles Entertainment Complex, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Regional Film Commission and Visit Charlotte in conjunction with the region’s destination marketing brand. For more information, visit charlottesgotalot.com.
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