2024 West Virginia Beer Festivals
2024 updates are added as they are announced
We expect the following 2024 festivals offer a good selection of craft beer.
Click on the fest name for more info.
| Hometown Brewfest – March 2 – Canaan Valley State Park | The WV Beer Fest • April 20 • Morgantown |
| WV Cupcakes & Craft Beer • April 27 • Morgantown | Foam at the Dome • June 8 • Charleston |
| Brewgrass WV Festival •May 25 • Huntington | Rails & Ales Festival • Aug. 10 • Huntington |
| Mountaineer BrewFest • Aug. 17 • Wheeling | Great Beckley Beer Festival • Sept 1 • Beckley |
| Happy Retreat Festival – Sept. 7 – Charles Town | Kegs 4 K9s • Sept 11. • Charleston |
| Shinnston Rollin’ Brews • Sept. • Shinnston | Oktoberfest-Bluefield • Nov. 2 • Bluefield |
| OcktoberWest • Sept. 28 • Charleston | Chili’n on the Elk • Sept. 7 • Clendenin |
| Hops on the Mon • Oct. 5 • Morgantown | Corks & Kegs • Sept. 21. • Barboursville |
| Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales • Nov. 2 • Nitro |
Hometown Brewfest
Canaan Valley Resort Ski Area
Davis, WV
Saturday, March 2, 2024
1:00pm – 9:00pm
The 2nd Annual Hometown Brewfest features beers from eight West Virginia breweries, including Big Timber, Mountain State Brewing, High Ground Brewing, Screech Owl, The Free Folk Brewery, Hawk Knob, Greenbrier Valley Brewing, Stumptown. Live music by DJ Strizy, Juice Newsom & The Groove, Electric Blue and the Sodapop Gypsies. Fest raffle proceeds support the Tucker County Ambulance Authority.
Hometown Festival website
The WV Beer Fest
Saturday, April 20, 2024
1:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Ruby Center @ Mylan Park
Morgantown, WV
$40 – General Admission begging at 2:30 P.M.
$65 – VIP Admission beginning at 1:00 P.M.
This new festival announced it will raise fund for the Country Roads Trust, which supports athletes at West Virginia University. Featuring more than 40 breweries and 100 beers, ciders, hard seltzers, hard kombuchas, meads, and more.
WV Cupcake & Craft Beer Fest
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Noon – 6:00 PM
Courhouse Square Downtown
Morgantown, WV
$45 — General Admission advance purchase. Gates open at 1:00 pm
$65 — VIP One-hour early admission & more perks
Ticket sales
Now in its 7th year, this festival features 50+ craft beers in the middle of downtown Morgantown. Whether you like cupcakes or not, come enjoy craft beer from West Virginia brewers and many other beers from local beer distributors. Beyond beer, vendors will be on hand, featuring artisan products, food, and crafters from around West Virginia. Admission includes a 7-oz. commemorative cup for your beer tasting and cupcakes from the Cupcakerie.
WV brewers include Abolitionist Ale Works, Parkersburg Brewing, Greenbrier Valley Brewing, Screech Old Brewing, Big Timber Brewing, Chestnut Brew Works, and The Freefolk Brewery. WV Ciders from Hawk Knob and Swilled Dog.
Cupcakes galore… Live entertainment and contests. Festival profits support Walk To End Alzheimers.
Foam at the Dome
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 7:00 P.M.
1900 Kanawha Boulevard
In front of State Capitol Building
Charleston, WV
$45 General Admission
$55 One-hour early admission, special beers
Tickets sale begins April 8
Foam at the Dome moves to an early June date this year, at the beautiful State Capitol Building location. Over 200 beers and other beverages expected. A good mix of West Virginia and regional craft breweries. Eight restaurant vendors, plus 20 artists/crafts people, and three local bands rounding out the offerings. Old Colony Realty is this year’s prime sponsor.
Foam at the Dome is a fundraiser for Charleston Urban Works. Profits support its East End and West Side urban development program. Over the years, Foam at the Dome raised well over $200,000 for East End and West Side revitalization programs.
Brewgrass WV Festival
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
Heritage Station
210 11th St
Huntington, WV
$?? General Admission
Ticket Sales begin March 1
If you are a fan of music festivals and craft beverages, you’ll want to checkout the 6th Annual Brewgrass Festival, hosted by Taps at Heritage, founder, Ray Frye and a team of dedicated volunteers. The annual event raises money for the local Veterans Home and the Huntington community.
Organizers say this year’s fest will add new bands and a wine tent Expect 50 or more craft beers, wines, and ciders from around the world along with artisan vendors, food, and more. The event features a wide range of music by singer-songwriters, rock bands, and bluegrass performers.
Rails & Ales Festival
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 9:00 pm
Harris Riverfront Park
Huntington, WV
$55 General Admission
$70 VIP (60 min. early admission)
Ticket sales begin June 1
Now in its 11th year, and still West Virginia’s largest pure craft beer event, the Rails & Ales Festival brings together many of the state’s best breweries and mix them in with a super selection of highly-rated regional, national, and international craft beers. The fest takes place on a gorgeous riverfront park along the Ohio River in downtown Huntington. Lots of food vendors and live music.
Rails & Ales Festival website
Mountaineer BrewFest
Saturday. August 17, 2024
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wheeling Heritage Port Park
1201 River Street
Downtown Wheeling, WV
$ 35 general admission (Early Bird pricing);
$ 70 VIP (Early admission)
Tickets on sale now
Mountaineer Brewfest holds its 10 Anniversary event this year at its spectacular venue in downtown Wheeling along the beautiful Ohio River. It offers a good mix of West Virginia craft and out-of-state brews. Lots of food options. Musical entertainment all evening. General admission includes 10 samples, a commemorative mug, and live musical entertainment. The festival makes a large contribution to their selected local charity each year. Has raised over $200,000 for local charities. This year’s charity is Helping Heros (Veteran services). Festival brought to you by Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino• Racetrack.
Mountaineer Brewfest website link
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Great Beckley Beer Festival
Sunday, September 1, 2024
TIME: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Beckley Intermodal Gateway
501 Neville St.
Beckley, WV
$25 General Admission
$10 Designated Driver
Ticket Link Now on Sale
The Great Beckley Beer Festival returns for another year. Expect beers and other beverages from over 30 craft breweries, including many from WV brewers. Your General Admission ticket includes unlimited samples and a commemorative GBBF Cup. Live bands, lots of food vendors, and local artisans. This festival is a fundraiser for WV Collective, a Beckley non-profit organization supporting the arts.
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Happy Retreat Craft Beer & Music Festival
Saturday, September 7, 2024
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Happy Retreat
600 Mordington Av.
Charles Town, WV
$ 35 General Admission advance purchase
Ticket Weblink Now on Sale
The Happy Retreat Festival returns this year featuring local beers from Abolitionist Brew Works, Bavarian Brothers Brewing, and Brewing. Also available will be beers from other West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland brewers. Live music throughout the day from four bands. The price of a general admission ticket (age 21 and over) includes a 6.5 oz. tasting glass and 8 free tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased.
All proceeds from the event will go to Friends of Happy Retreat which is a 501(c)3 non‐profit whose mission is to restore historic Happy Retreat buildings and grounds to serve as a vibrant center of cultural life and community gatherings.
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Kegs 4 K9s
Returns for 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Red Carpet Lounge Event Space
308 Elizabeth St.
Charleston, WV
$ 45 – Beerfest General Admission
$ 70 – VIP Ticket, includes food & beer
Ticket LINK On sale now
Beerfest begins at 2 PM. Kegs-4-K9s tickets include three 16-oz. beers, a souvenir cup, and live entertainment. Additional beer tickets will be available for purchase.
Proceeds help support shelter pets at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.
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Shinnston Rollin’ Brews
Saturday, September –, 2024
TIME: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ferguson Memorial Park
Shinnston, WV
$?? General Admission
Ticket Link Coming Soon
The Rollin’ Brews Beer Fest puts Harrison County on the beer festival map. Expect 10 beer tents, including West Virginia brewers and distributors. Will feature live music and lots of food vendors, all set against the beautiful backdrop of one of the best parks in North Central West Virginia.
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Oktoberfest – Bluefield
Saturday, November 2, 2024
3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Bluefield Arts Center
Downtown – 500 Bland St.
Bluefield, WV
$31.60 – General Admission (advance purchase)
Tickets on sale NOW
Rescheduled from September due to Hurricane Helene. New location.
Mercer County presents its Oktoberfest — this year at a new location in downtown Bluefield. German foods, beer, and bands will bring a festive atmosphere to what the city promises will be a Prost! sort of day.
Music by the Steel Cookin Band. Unlimited samples of craft and domestic beer. cider, and seltzer. Ticket prices increase at the door. So, grab them early
The festival is sponsored by The Bluefield Beautification Commission.
Festival Facebook page
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OktoberWest
Saturday, September 28, 2024
3:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Elk City District
Washington St. West & Bigley Av.
Charleston, WV
General Admission: $45 — 4:00 P.M. admission
VIP: $55 – inc. 3:00 P.M. admission, special beers, and more
Ticket Link Now Live
Probably the state’s largest Oktoberfest event takes place in Charleston’s West Side Elk City district. Now in its 15th year. Sample over 100 craft brews, including a number of limited Octoberfest and German varieties. Sway to the sounds of live bands playing all evening. OktoberWest benefits Charleston Urban Works economic development programs.
Chili’n on the Elk
Saturday, September 7, 2024
11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Downtown Main Street
Clendenin, WV
$30 General Admission
This festival combines beer & wine with a sanctioned chili cookoff. Now in its second year, we expect the Chili’N on the Elk Beer & Wine Festival will build on its initial success. Will include local and regional crafters from throughout West Virginia — both WV beer and WV wine. Live music will be played along Main Street. All proceeds benefit the Elk River Trail Foundation and the beautification of the town of Clendenin.
Chili’n Facebook Page
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Hops on the Mon
Saturday, October 5, 2024
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Downtown High Street
Between Walnut & Court Sts.
Morgantown, WV
$40 – General Admission
$50 – VIP
Back for its 7th year is Morgantown’s premier craft beer festival. It promises a super lineup of carefully curated craft beer. Expect over 150 offerings of the very best beer available in WV. The festival takes place outdoors on High Street in the middle of downtown at Courthouse Square. Live music and food vendors too. Presented in partnership with Main Street Morgantown.
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Corks & Kegs
Saturday, September 21, 2024
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Barboursville Park
Barboursville, WV
$50 – General Admission
$70 — VIP
Tickets sales
Event organizers say Corks and Kegs will feature beer & wine tasting and local food vendors, as well as live entertainment. A festival for the wine connoisseur or beer enthusiast. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Erma’s Angels to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales
Saturday, November 2, 2024
TIME: 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Living Memorial Park
2009 20th Street
Nitro, WV
Cash-only beer sampling
Chili sampling begins at noon. Nitro’s Living Memorial Park will be a buzz with chili judging, chili and beer sampling, music, food, and merch vendors.
Festival proceeds benefit Hospice Care and animal shelters.