2026 West Virginia Beer Festivals Guide
Festival listings will be updated as additional info becomes available.
We expect the following community-based beer festivals to offer a good selection of West Virginia craft beer, food and entertainment — and also to support good causes and activities in their areas.
Click on the fest name for more info. All fest info listed below is subject to change.
| Hometown Brewfest • March 7 • Canaan Valley State Park | The WV Beer Fest • Not this year• Morgantown |
| WV Cupcakes & Craft Beer • Not this year • Morgantown | Foam at the Dome • May 9 • Charleston |
| Brewgrass WV Festival • May 23 • Huntington | |
| Red, White & Brew Fest • June 5 • Clarksburg | Hops & Hollers Craft Beer Fest • • Cancelled |
| Rails & Ales Festival • August 8 • Huntington | |
| Mountaineer BrewFest • August 15 • Wheeling | Corks & Kegs • August 29 • Barboursville |
| Great Beckley Beer Festival • ? • Beckley | Chili’n on the Elk • Sept. 12 • Clendenin |
| Happy Retreat Festival • ? • Charles Town | Kegs 4 K9s • August 29 • Charleston |
| OcktoberWest • • Charleston | Oktoberfest-Bluefield • • Bluefield |
| Hops on the Mon • • Morgantown | Frank N Stein Festival • • Fairmont |
| Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales • • Nitro |
Hometown Brewfest
Canaan Valley Resort Ski Area
Davis, WV
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
$ – General Admission begging at 2:00 P.M.
$ – VIP Admission beginning at P.M.
The 4th Annual Hometown Brewfest features beers from around ten West Virginia breweries, invited include Big Timber, Mountain State Brewing, High Ground Brewing, Screech Owl, The FreeFolk Brewery, Hawk Knob, Greenbrier Valley Brewing, Fox Hops, Stumptown Ales, and others. Live music, food, raffles & more. Fest proceeds support the local food bank.
Located at the Bear Paw Ski Area, 2nd Floor.
Hometown Festival website
The WV Beer Fest
Not being held this year
Ruby Center @ Mylan Park
111 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV
$ – General Admission begging at 2:30 P.M.
$ – VIP Admission beginning at 1:00 P.M.
Ticket Link
This 3rd iteration of WV Beer Fest expects to have products from 40+ breweries and expects over 100 beers, ciders, hard seltzers, meads, and more. Occurring on Valentine’s Day this year, the festival will again raise funds for the Country Roads Trust, which supports athletes at West Virginia University. Special features include the WV BrewFest Bar with loads of the beers from WV brewers, numerous local craft vendors, and popular musical entertainment. WVBF also says it will be offering exclusive and rare beers, one-offs, and special beers you can’t find on store shelves.
WV Cupcake & Craft Beer Fest
NO WORD YET THIS YEAR
Downtown
200 Block of High Street
Morgantown, WV
$XX — General Admission advance purchase. Gates open at 1:00 pm
$XX — VIP One-hour early admission & more perks
Now in its 8th 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.
Festival profits support Walk To End Alzheimers.
Foam at the Dome
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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 Now
Foam at the Dome offers a May 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. Expect about eight restaurant vendors, plus many artists/crafts people, and 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 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Heritage Station
210 11th St
Huntington, WV
$59 General Admission
Ticket Sales
If you are a fan of music festivals and craft beverages, you’ll want to checkout the 8th 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 feature some great new bands. Expect 50 or more craft beers, wines, and ciders from around the world along with artisan vendors, food, and more. The music side of the event offers a wide range of styles by singer-songwriters, rock bands, and bluegrass performers.
Red, White & Brew Fest
Friday, June 5, 2026
5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Jackson Square (Downtown)
Clarksburg, WV
$10.00 — Admission Ticket
Ticket Link
Join the citizens of Clarksburg as they celebrate their America 250th Birthday bash with cold brews and entertainment. Expect beers from six West Virginia breweries along with WV wineries, distilleries, and a cidery (cash bar). Headliner Act: Olivia ‘Livy’ Spino.
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Hops & Hollers Craft Beer Festival
CANCELLED – Saturday, June 6, 2026
3:00 PM thru Evening
Clarksburg Amphitheater
One Clarksburg Park Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
$20 – General admission (does not include beer)
$45 — VIP Experience Ticket.
Clarksburg’s first city beer festival promises “Big brews – Loud tunes – Good times.” Beer offerings led by six West Virginia breweries. A full card of music by some of the hottest Tribute Bands around. Enjoy West Virginia craft beers with classic southern rock music.
The VIP Experience ticket includes a festival souvenir cup, beer sampling tickets, and a reserved seat. Beer sampling tickets will also be sold at fest.
Hops & Hollers Web and Ticket Link
Rails & Ales Festival
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 3:30 – 9:00 pm
Harris Riverfront Park
Huntington, WV
$62.56 — General Admission at 5:00 PM
$79.33 — VIP (Early admission at 3:30 PM)
Ticket sales begin May 31
Now in its 13th 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 mixes them in with a super selection of highly-rated regional, national, and international craft beers. The fest takes place at 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 15, 2026
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wheeling Heritage Port Park
1201 River Street
Downtown Wheeling, WV
$ 35 — General admission, 4 PM (Early Bird pricing until July 31)
$ 70— VIP Early admission, 3 PM (Early Bird pricing until July 31)
Tickets Link
Mountaineer Brewfest will again take place 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. The festival makes a large contribution to their selected local charity each year. Has raised over $320,000 for local charities. Festival brought to you by Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino• Racetrack.
General Admission Ticket includes: 4:00 PM admission, includes 10 beer sample tickets, commemorative mug, and live musical entertainment. (Additional sample tickets can be purchased on site.)
VIP Ticket includes: (all GA items above, plus) 3:00 PM Early Festival Entry • 10 Additional Sample tickets • Promotional Item • VIP only beer offerings • $12 Food Voucher for redemption at any food vendor • Special entertainment.
Mountaineer Brewfest website link
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Corks & Kegs
Saturday, August 29, 2026
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Barboursville Park
Barboursville, WV
$55.20 – General Admission
$76.54 — VIP
Tickets sales
Event organizers say Corks and Kegs theme this year will be Yacht Rock. Features beer & wine tasting along with 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.
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Great Beckley Beer Festival
NO WORD YET THIS YEAR
Sunday, ?, 2026
TIME: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Beckley Intermodal Gateway
501 Neville St.
Beckley, WV
$– General Admission
$– Designated Driver
Ticket Link on Sale by late summer
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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Chili’n on the Elk
Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Downtown Main Street
Clendenin, WV
$? – General Admission
Ticket Sales coming soon
This festival combines beer & wine with a sanctioned chili cookoff. We expect the Chili’N on the Elk Beer & Wine Festival will be loads of fun. Will include local and regional crafts 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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Happy Retreat Craft Beer & Music Festival
NO WORD YET THIS YEAR
Saturday, September , 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Happy Retreat
600 Mordington Av.
Charles Town, WV
$ ? — General Admission advance purchase
Ticket Weblink
The Happy Retreat Festival features local beers from Abolitionist Brew Works, Bavarian Brothers Brewing, and others. 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 beer tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased.
All proceeds from the event will go to Friends of Happy Retreat, which is a non‐profit organization 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 2026
Saturday, August 29, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Red Carpet Lounge Event Space
308 Elizabeth St.
Charleston, WV
$ 45 – General Admission
$ 70 – VIP Ticket, includes food & beer
Ticket LINK On sale now
Kegs-4-K9s tickets include beers, a souvenir cup, and live entertainment.
Proceeds help support shelter pets at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.
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Oktoberfest – Bluefield
Saturday, ?, 2026
3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Downtown along Commerce Street
Bluefield, WV
$? – General Admission (advance purchase)
Tickets on sale
Mercer County presents its Oktoberfest 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.
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OktoberWest
Saturday, ?, 2026
3:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Elk City District
Washington St. West & Bigley Av.
Charleston, WV
$?? — General Admission: 4:00 P.M. admission
$?? – VIP: inc. 3:00 P.M. admission, special beers, and more
Ticket Link
The state’s favorite Oktoberfest event takes place in Charleston’s West Side Elk City district. Now in its 17th year. Sample 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 program.
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Hops on the Mon
NO WORD YET THIS YEAR
Saturday, ?, 2026
11:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M.
Apothecary Ale House
227 Spruce Steet
Morgantown, WV
$?? — General Admission
Ticket Link:
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Frank N Stein Festival
Saturday, ??, 2026
2:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M.
Monroe Street Downtown
Fairmont, WV
$? – General Admission
Ticket Sales Link
A fall beer and food festival in downtown Fairmont that provides attendees with the opportunity to sample amazing craft beers from breweries in and around West Virginia, as well as awesome food from local vendors. Beers and Ciders from eight or more WV brewers.
Festival Facebook Event Page
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Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales
November ?, 2026
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, WV K9 Search & Rescue, and local animal shelters.