Participant Information and Resources
October 16-25, 2026
Celebrating Our Craft Community Together
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) is partnering with Charlotte Craft Beer Week to celebrate the Queen City's diverse beer culture and talented brewers. Charlotte Craft Beer Week offers imbibers a chance to connect with local brewers, cider makers, bottle shops, taprooms, restaurants and beer clubs through exclusive events and special offers. Craft Beer Week runs from October 16- 25, 2026.
Charlotte boasts more than 60 craft breweries, with even more in the surrounding region. Visiting breweries is one of the most sought-after visitor activities in Charlotte.
- 1 in 3 brewery patrons are visitors
- 40% of visitors rate craft beer as a travel motivator
- 73% of visitors agree that Charlotte is a great city for craft beer
Participant Resources
Craft Beer Passport
This free, gamified digital pass serves as a key activation for the week. Patrons earn points by checking in at participating breweries to earn points to redeem for prizes.
Participation is encouraged for all craft beer members including breweries, cider-makers, bottle shops, taprooms, restaurants and beer clubs. There is no cost associated with participating, please just submit your details. Craft Beer Week activation suggestions include:
- COLLABORATIONS (restaurant collabs, beer + food pairings)
- SPECIAL OFFERS (drink releases, unique tasting menus)
- THEMED EVENTS (fall celebrations, movie nights, tours)
Questions?
Please contact Pilot Brewing Co-Owner Rachael Hudson at rachael@pilotbrewing.com.