The Texas craft beer scene has been steadily growing in popularity over the past decade, with top breweries popping up across the state. Therefore, a number of beer festivals have cropped up throughout the state. Below you will find the top beer festivals in Texas, which offer both international brews along with Texas-produced beers. All beer lovers, no matter if you enjoy a porter, pilsner, lager, ale, or stout, are sure to find a favorite beer at these seven best beer festivals in Texas.
Big Texas Beer Fest - Dallas
Big Texas Beer Fest is one of the most well-known beer festivals in the Lone Star State. Enjoy beers from not just Texas breweries but breweries from all over the world. With 100+ breweries and over 400 different beers, even the beer hater will find something they love at Big Texas Beer Fest. As if this event couldn’t be more perfect, enjoy fare from local food trucks and tunes from local musicians and bands. This beer fest definitely exposes Dallas to the beauty of craft beer.
Wild West Brewfest - Katy
Wild West Brewfest is one of the biggest brew festivals of its kind in the country. Featuring over 100 craft breweries and over 600 different beers in a 100,000 square-foot space, this Katy, Texas event puts Katy on the map among beer aficionados. 100% of the net proceeds are given to local non-profits, so you’ll feel good even when your beer buzz wears off.
San Antonio Beer Festival - San Antonio
The largest beer festival in San Antonio hosts over 100 breweries from around the world bringing an upward of 400 different brews. San Antonio Beer Festival definitely is focused on beer, but there are also other attractions for those who aren’t technically beer obsessed. Enjoy a wine garden, food trucks, live music, local vendors, and games.
Texas Craft Brewers Festival - Austin
Loyal Texans will love this craft beer festival in Austin that focuses primarily on Texas craft beer. You won’t find anything else but beer from Texas breweries. The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is a great way to explore the Texas craft beer scene and support your local Texas businesses. Currently, the Texas Craft Brewers Festivals is the largest Texas-only craft beer festival in the state.
Best Little Brewfest in Texas - Lewisville
Best Little Brewfest in Texas, located in Lewisville, draws beer-obsessed Texans every year due to its wide selection of craft beer and the fact that all proceeds go to charity. Enjoy your favorite craft beers along with new brews too. A Texas festival wouldn’t be complete without a variety of festival fried foods, and Best Little Brewfest in Texas is no different.
Tots & Beer Festival - Various Locations
This unique beer festival travels through more than 70 cities and takes a few stops in the Lone Star State. Tots & Beer focuses on two delicious things: beer and tater tots. Although this beer fest doesn’t quite have the expansive selection of craft beers as the other festivals on this list, there are still dozens of imported, domestic, and craft brews to choose from along with creative tot concoctions. In the past, the festival has occurred in Austin, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival - Galveston
Enjoy one-of-a-kind craft beers at this three-day festival in Texas’ coastal city of Galveston. Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival is known for its international beers and its “Taste It First” event where guests can taste the newest brews from their favorite breweries. Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival has a number of events throughout the weekend like the Best Beard Contest, a tequila tasting, a pub crawl and live music acts. However, the over 400 different craft brews are still the highlight of the weekend.
