Texas Craft Brewers
The day

One big Saturday.

Saturday, November 14, 2026. Doors at noon for VIP, 1:00 pm for everyone, last call at 6:00 pm. Here is how the day unfolds, and where to be when.

Festival Day

Run of show.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 21+ to drink

  1. 12:00 pm

    VIP early entry

    VIP ticket holders only. First crack at the rare and barrel-aged pours.

  2. 1:00 pm

    Gates open, general admission

    Grab your commemorative glass and start working the rows.

  3. 2:00 pm

    Beer School: The Texas Lager Revival

    Four brewers, four pours, one obsession. Beer School tent.

  4. 3:00 pm

    Beer School: Hops 101

    A guided flight through the aromas that define an IPA.

  5. 3:30 pm

    Brewers panel

    Six Texas founders on water, heat, and staying independent.

  6. 4:30 pm

    Live music, main stage

    A local act takes the stage as the afternoon turns golden.

  7. 6:00 pm

    Last call

    Final pours. The festival closes shortly after.

Inside the day

Beer School sessions.

Free with any ticket

2:00 pm

The Texas Lager Revival

How a hot climate built a cold-fermented obsession, with four brewers and four pours.

3:00 pm

Hops 101

Smell, taste, and tell the difference. A guided flight through the aromas that define an IPA.

3:30 pm

Brewers Panel

Six founders on opening a brewery in Texas: water, heat, and keeping it independent.

More about Beer School
04Frequently asked

Planning the day.

What time should I arrive?
VIP entry is noon and general gates open at 1:00 pm. Arriving near your entry time means shorter lines and first pours while kegs are freshest.
How does the pouring work?
Your ticket includes unlimited 4 oz tasting pours. You will get a commemorative glass at the gate; bring it to any booth and the brewers pour. Pace yourself, hydrate, and eat.
Is there food?
Yes. A rotating set of Austin food trucks is on site all day, sold separately. Free water stations are spread across the grounds.
What happens at last call?
Last call is 6:00 pm and the festival closes shortly after. Plan your ride home in advance; rideshare and the designated driver program make it easy.