Louisville Beer Week Returns October 16–24 with 30+ Events Across the City
Nine-day celebration highlights Louisville’s local brewing scene
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 15, 2026) — Louisville’s craft beer scene takes is on tap October 16–24 as Louisville Beer Week returns with more than 30 events at breweries and venues across the city.
Since launching in 2018, Louisville Beer Week celebrates the breweries, taprooms and people that have helped shape the city’s beer culture. This year’s Homecoming theme invites longtime craft beer fans and newcomers alike to reconnect with favorite local brews while discovering something new.
Festivities kick off Friday, October 16, with a ‘City Wide Toast’ at 6 p.m. at 14 participating taprooms. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and can receive a commemorative Louisville Beer Week pint glass with a beer purchase while supplies last before raising a glass together at 6 p.m.
Throughout the week, visitors can choose from a packed lineup of beer-focused experiences bringing together Louisville’s brewing, music and creative communities. Highlights include a beer collaboration with Nappy Roots, the second annual Louisville Beer Film Fest, a special BeerX-Tacy release benefiting Louisville Public Media and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance and the free BARC Beer Bus, connecting five breweries for an evening of exploring Louisville’s beer scene.
The celebration culminates Saturday, October 24, from 6-9 p.m. with the Homecoming Finale at Vernon Lanes, 1575 Story Avenue. The evening will feature nostalgic craft beers for $4, karaoke, games, comfort food and the inaugural FOAMYS Craft Beer Award Show. Admission is $5 in advance or $10 at the door.
Louisville Beer Week offers another way for visitors and locals to experience the city through its makers, neighborhoods and locally grown food and beverage scene.
For the complete Louisville Beer Week schedule, ‘City Wide Toast’ locations and Homecoming Finale tickets, visit LouisvilleBeerWeek.com.
While planning a trip to Louisville, guests can download a copy of Louisville Tourism’s annual Visitor Guide to see the city’s top attractions and bourbon distilleries. Visitors also can get additional city attractions, lodging and dining assistance at gotolouisville.com.