Asheville Beer Week and Beer City Festival

Celebrate Asheville Beer Week in Beer City, USA! With more breweries per capita than any U.S. city, it makes a lot of sense that Asheville would have a whole week dedicated to beer and that the week would also include the popular Beer City Festival. This year, expect old favorites like beer tastings, craft beverage dinner pairings, and panel discussions along with new local philanthropy opportunities.

This year's events will emphasize arts, crafts, and creativity within Asheville and the ever-evolving beverage industry. AVL Beer Week 2025 is more than a celebration—it’s a statement of resilience, creativity, and community. This year, every pint poured, every ticket sold, and every event attended contributes to the revitalization of Asheville’s beloved craft beverage industry.  

Activities will include beer release parties, beer education workshops, a Beer City 20k Relay, and a WNC Arts, Craft Beverage, and Craft Mac & Cheese Festival. For visitors looking to conveniently celebrate the week's festivities, the South Slope brewery district is a great location to spend time in as it is home to over a dozen breweries that are located within a couple of blocks of one another. 

Beer City Festival will take place as the closing of the festivities at Roger McGuire Green in downtown Asheville. Admission includes an official Beer City Festival tasting mug, access to over 30+ breweries in one location, a festival food court, and a Community Concert featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers.