THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE / FESTIVAL FIELD GUIDE
Vermont beer
festivals.
Make a weekend.
Ten Vermont beer festival destinations, from Burlington’s waterfront tasting and South End Oktoberfest to Stowe’s von Trapp celebration and Mad River Glen’s small brewer gathering. Add Jay Peak’s beer-and-coffee festival, Killington’s Pico Mountain tasting, Bennington’s homebrew showcase, Stratton’s foliage brewfest, and Mount Snow’s distinct September and October events.
VERMONTBEER FESTIVALS
Waterfront pours. Mountain gatherings.
A Green Mountain State festival weekend.FOLLOW A FESTIVAL. EXPLORE A LITTLE.
CURRENT & UPCOMING EDITIONS
Jay Peak’s Bean & Brew Festival announces October 17, 2026. SIPtemberfest and von Trapp Oktoberfest each announce September 18, 2027 at their separate venues. Seven profiles show completed 2026 editions; Burlington’s Vermont Brewers Festival is still awaiting its 2027 dates. Confirm new tickets and programs before booking.
Pick a place. Find your next favorite.
01 / PICK YOUR PART OF THE STATE
Start close.
Keep exploring.
Choose a regional starting point, then compare the format. A brewery tasting, a beer garden, and a food-first celebration make different kinds of weekends.
2 FESTIVAL PICKS
Burlington / Lake Champlain
Vermont Brewers Festival’s completed July 17–18, 2026 waterfront edition and Oktoberfest Vermont’s completed September South End sessions.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Stowe / Lamoille Region
von Trapp Brewing Oktoberfest announces September 18, 2027 at the Stowe bierhall, with new-session details to confirm.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Fayston / Mad River Valley
SIPtemberfest announces September 18, 2027 after its completed 2026 gathering at Mad River Glen in Fayston.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Jay / Northeast Kingdom
Jay Peak’s upcoming October 17, 2026 Bean & Brew Festival at the Stateside Base Lodge, combining craft drinks and locally roasted coffee.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Killington / Pico / Rutland Region
Killington Brewfest’s completed September 26, 2026 edition at the Pico Mountain Base Area, with GA and VIP tasting packages.
Explore this region ↗4 FESTIVAL PICKS
Bennington / West Dover / Stratton / Southern Vermont
Completed Bennington homebrew, Mount Snow Brewers Festival and Oktoberfest, and Stratton HarvestFest Brewfest editions from 2026.
Explore this region ↗This is a destination guide with the last verified edition shown when a new date is unannounced. Some picks are broader craft-beverage or heritage celebrations with beer at their center. Pair the shortlist with our Vermont brewery guide and Vermont beer roundup.
02 / DATES WITH THE YEAR ATTACHED
What is on
the calendar?
Announced future editions and completed editions to watch. Every date belongs to the stated year; old ticket links do not become new festival dates.
Organizer and official destination announcements checked October 13, 2026. Packages, venues, and dates can change. Confirm the current edition before buying or booking.
Two organizers announce September 18, 2027
SIPtemberfest’s homepage and von Trapp’s resort events page each announce September 18, 2027. They are separate festivals in Fayston and Stowe. Confirm the new tickets and session details; SIP’s practical pages still describe 2026.
Explore the next Mad River date ↗Burlington’s waterfront date is still pending
Vermont Brewers Festival thanks visitors to 2026 and asks them to stay tuned for 2027 dates. Its July 17–18 tickets and packages remain on the page as completed-edition details, not a verified new summer reservation.
Watch the next waterfront announcement ↗