The Georgia Craft Brewers Festival pours 150-plus beers from 50-plus Georgia breweries on the Woodstock Arts Event Green each April. 2027 date not set yet.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts come from the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild’s festival page and its 2026 ticket page, with earlier years from archived copies of the guild’s page. This page is updated each year at the same address.
The Georgia Craft Brewers Festival is the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild’s own beer festival, and since 2025 it has been held in downtown Woodstock. The 2026 festival ran 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11, on the Woodstock Arts Event Green, with more than 50 Georgia breweries pouring more than 150 beers. The guild has not announced the 2027 date. Tickets for the 2026 festival went on sale the weekend after Thanksgiving 2025, and this page will carry the 2027 date and prices once the guild posts them.
Know before you go
- Next festival: spring 2027, date not yet announced
- 2026: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11 (VIP entry at noon)
- Where: Woodstock Arts Event Green, 111 Elm St., downtown Woodstock
- Tickets (2026): general admission $45 to $80; VIP $100 to $125
- Ages: 21 and older only; no kids, babies or pets
- Organizer: Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, festival page
What the festival is
The guild calls it “The Official Festival of Georgia Craft Beer.” It is organized by the nonprofit Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, the trade group for the state’s independent breweries, and ticket money supports the guild’s work for its members, including its push to change Georgia’s beer laws.
For 2026 the guild listed:
- more than 50 Georgia breweries pouring more than 150 beers, with unlimited pours
- collaboration beers brewed only for the festival
- guest spirits and wine
- local food vendors
- live music from the Steele Peach Band
- a makers market of local artists and crafters
Tickets and prices
The guild sells tickets through BigTickets, and the price rises as the festival gets closer. These were the 2026 prices:
| Ticket | When sold | Price |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | Black Friday to Cyber Monday (Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2025) | $45 |
| General admission | Early bird, Nov. 28, 2025, to Jan. 17, 2026 | $50 |
| General admission | Advance, Jan. 18 to March 18 | $60 |
| General admission | March 19 to April 10 | $70 |
| General admission | At the gate, April 11 | $80 |
| VIP | Black Friday to Cyber Monday | $100 |
| VIP | Early bird, Nov. 28, 2025, to Jan. 17, 2026 | $105 |
| VIP | Advance, Jan. 18 to March 18 | $115 |
| VIP | March 19 to April 10 | $125 |
General admission covers all beer samples, the entertainment and a souvenir acrylic glass. VIP adds entry at noon, an hour early, a VIP tasting area with special pours, catering, a VIP-only area with private restrooms and a limited-edition festival T-shirt. The guild capped VIP at 100 tickets and said walk-up tickets on the day were limited and not guaranteed.
If the guild follows its 2026 pattern, the cheapest tickets for 2027 will be the Black Friday sale, but it has not said so. Check the guild’s festival page in late November.
Rules to know
The guild’s ticket page sets these rules:
- 21 and older only. No kids, no babies and no pets.
- Rain or shine. No refunds.
- Last pour at 4:45 p.m., 15 minutes before the 5 p.m. close.
- Staff can cut off anyone at any time.
- Water is provided.
Food is sold by vendors on site; it is not included in the ticket.
Where it is, and parking
The Woodstock Arts Event Green is at 111 Elm St. in downtown Woodstock. The guild does not publish festival parking. Downtown’s public lots and the City Center East parking deck are listed in our guide to downtown Woodstock, and anyone drinking at an unlimited-pour festival should plan a ride home.
Past festivals
| Year | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, April 11, 1 to 5 p.m. | Woodstock Arts Event Green, Woodstock |
| 2025 | Saturday, April 19, 1 to 5 p.m. | 111 Elm St., Woodstock |
| 2024 | Saturday, May 18, 1 to 5 p.m. | Westside Paper, Atlanta |
The guild’s 2025 page said it was “bringing the ultimate craft beer experience to Woodstock” that year, after the 2024 festival at Westside Paper in Atlanta. For 2026 it said it was bringing the festival “back to Woodstock.”
More in Woodstock
- Things to do in Woodstock this weekend
- Things to do in Woodstock this month
- Live music and nightlife in Woodstock
- Taste of Woodstock, downtown’s September food festival
Frequently asked questions
When is the Georgia Craft Brewers Festival in Woodstock?
The 2026 festival was 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11, on the Woodstock Arts Event Green. The Georgia Craft Brewers Guild has not announced the 2027 date; the festival has been held on a Saturday in April in both of its Woodstock years.
How much are Georgia Craft Brewers Festival tickets?
For 2026, general admission ran from $45 in a Black Friday sale to $70 in the final weeks and $80 at the gate. VIP tickets ran from $100 to $125, with 100 available.
Can kids go to the Georgia Craft Brewers Festival?
No. The guild says the festival is 21 and older only, with no kids, no babies and no pets.
Where is the Georgia Craft Brewers Festival held?
On the Woodstock Arts Event Green, 111 Elm St., in downtown Woodstock. The festival moved there from Atlanta in 2025.
Is the Georgia Craft Brewers Festival rain or shine?
Yes. The guild says the festival runs rain or shine and tickets are not refunded.
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