Brewgaloo Returns to Downtown Raleigh: North Carolina’s Largest Craft Beer Festival Makes National Waves
Brewgaloo 2025 is more than a beer fest—it’s a full-blown takeover of downtown Raleigh, powered by 90+ NC breweries, local flavor, and serious craft beer cred.
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Get ready to raise a glass: Brewgaloo, North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival—and one of the largest beer events in the country—is back and bigger than ever. Held in the heart of downtown Raleigh, this homegrown, nonprofit-powered festival will welcome over 50,000 craft beer lovers for a weekend that exclusively features North Carolina craft breweries, all coordinated by a passionate team of just three.
Set for April 25–26, 2025, Brewgaloo is more than just a beer festival. It’s a celebration of local flavor, small business, and community pride. The event features 90+ NC craft breweries, food trucks, live music on multiple stages, local makers, and an unmatched vibe that has made it a staple in the Southeast beer scene.
What sets Brewgaloo apart?
- Largest craft beer festival in North Carolina
- Largest female-led beer festival in the U.S.
- Consistently ranked as one of the top beer festivals nationwide
- Organized by a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting small businesses
- Coordinated by a staff of just three employees
- Featuring ONLY North Carolina craft beer—no exceptions
“Brewgaloo is a love letter to North Carolina beer,” says Jennifer Martin, the festival’s director and driving force behind its massive growth. “We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the craft breweries that make our state’s beer scene so vibrant, all while supporting local makers and food trucks who are just as passionate about what they do.”
This year’s lineup includes standouts from the mountains to the coast—showcasing everything from hazy IPAs and crisp lagers to bold stouts and experimental brews.
Beer media, travel writers, and craft beverage influencers are invited to experience Brewgaloo firsthand and discover why this Raleigh tradition continues to garner national acclaim. From exclusive interviews with brewery owners to behind-the-scenes access with the amazing staff, brewers, vendors and volunteers who make the magic happen, there’s no shortage of rich storytelling and regional flavor.
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