NEWPORT, RI — Newport Beer Festival organizers today announced that Oyster Harbors Marine has been named the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Newport Beer Festival, bringing a coastal lifestyle feature not seen before to one of New England’s premier beer events.

The partnership will showcase a selection of Oyster Harbors Marine’s high-end luxury performance boats throughout the festival experience. A stunning boat display will greet guests at the event entrance, while two additional boats will be carefully brought inside the Fort’s walls to be a part of the festival site at Fort Adams State Park.

Adding an unforgettable experiential element, every ticket purchaser will be entered-to-win an exclusive round-trip boat ride from Christies Landing in Newport to the festival aboard an Oyster Harbors Marine luxury performance vessel.

Two lucky winners — one foursome and one twosome — will enjoy the ultimate arrival experience: cruising across Narragansett Bay in style before docking at Fort Adams’ Alofsin Pier to join over a thousand craft beer festivalgoers.

“Newport Beer Festival has always celebrated the coastal heritage that makes Rhode Island so special,” said Emily Frye, Marketing & Events Director for the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. “Partnering with Oyster Harbors Marine allows us to elevate the experience at Fort Adams in a way we've never been able to before, including the chance for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP arrival from the water. This year’s festival will be unlike anything we’ve done before,” Frye continued.

Oyster Harbors Marine is widely recognized for representing some of the world’s most prestigious boat brands and for delivering exceptional service to boating enthusiasts throughout New England.

“As a company deeply rooted in New England’s boating culture, we’re thrilled to partner with the Newport Beer Festival while supporting the Rhode Island Brewers Guild,” said Michael Gisch, GM of Oyster Harbors Marine. “Newport is synonymous with life on the water, and we can’t wait to share that experience with festival attendees, especially the lucky guests who will arrive by boat.”

The 2026 Newport Beer Festival will bring together exceptional craft breweries and beverage producers from across New England and beyond, offering attendees the opportunity to taste a variety of beverage offerings, enjoy food from a selection of hand-picked vendors and interact with a number of interactive exhibitors while enjoying one of the most scenic waterfront venues in the country.

Tickets are on sale now and continue to sell quickly. Beer and boating enthusiasts alike are encouraged to purchase tickets early to secure their spot and be eligible for the exclusive boat arrival experience.

Tickets and event information:
https://events.beerfests.com/e/newport-beer-festival

About the Rhode Island Brewers Guild

The Rhode Island Brewers Guild (RIBG) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization established in 2013. It markets and promotes its brewery members, advocates for RI breweries in legislative matters, facilitates introductions to technical innovations and business resources, and fosters communication among Rhode Island breweries. For more information, visit ribrewersguild.org.

About Oyster Harbors Marine

Oyster Harbors Marine has been delivering exceptional yacht sales, brokerage and service since 1987. Headquartered on Cape Cod in Osterville, Massachusetts, the company has grown into one of New England’s premier yacht dealers with a network of sales and service locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Maine, including Christies Landing in Newport, Rhode Island. Recognized as a top performer in the boating industry and a Five Star Dealer–certified organization, Oyster Harbors Marine represents leading yacht brands and is dedicated to helping customers enjoy boating lifestyle with exceptional service and expertise. To browse their website, visit oysterharborsmarine.com. Additionally, a gallery of photos can be accessed here to view the style of boat that will be used for the Newport Beer Festival VIP experience.

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