RIBG events
Rhode Island Brew Fest
January 27, 2024
It is a celebration of American craft beer, featuring the best brews RI and New England have to offer. Sample from 50+ breweries and over 200 selections of beer. This event is hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, RI and a portion of proceeds benefit the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. The event has two sessions from 1:00 – 4:00 PM and 5:30 – 8:30 PM. More info: ribrewfest.com, on Instagram and Facebook.
Rhode Island Craft Beer Week
March 1-10, 2024
March into the final weeks of winter with a mission to celebrate RI craft beer! Experience taproom events and attend special beer releases at the brewery; visit dozens of bars, restaurants and retailers for tap takeovers, tastings and the chance to win prizes; earn double points throughout the week using the RI Brewery Passport app. Study the calendar of events, gather your best beer buds and get ready to follow the Rhode to great beer!
Newport Beer Festival
April 20, 2024
You’re invited to raise your tasting glass high when 50 breweries, offering more than 150 selections, gather at historic Fort Adams State Park on April 20th at the Newport Beer Festival, proudly sponsored by Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling. ALL ticket purchasers will be entered into a grand prize drawing in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Fort Adams State Park. Cheers to an outstanding gathering of craft breweries in RI at one of its most historic sites. Tickets on sale now!
Ocean State Brewers Fest
August 10, 2024
The Ocean State Brewers Fest is the only beer event in Rhode Island that features Rhode Island breweries exclusively. Ticket sales for this event are intentionally limited to provide an intimate experience for guests and brewers. Expect short lines and ample opportunities to speak with your favorite Rhode Island brewery staff without being rushed. The 2024 OSBF will take place on Saturday, August 10th, from 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Farm Fresh RI in Providence, home to Providence Brewing.
The Big E
September 13-September 29, 2024
The RI Brewers Guild is proudly represented by several of its brewery members who bring a wide variety of beer styles to the Big E. Look for our taphouse in the Rhode Island building!
The Big E, also known as The Eastern States Exposition, is billed as “New England’s Great State fair”. It is the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard and the seventh-largest fair in the nation.