Tap Into Charlotte Craft Beer Week, October 17–26, 2025
Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2025) –Charlotte Craft Beer Week is back, and it’s brewing up something special. From October 17–26, 2025, the Queen City will raise a glass to its vibrant craft beer scene with 10 days of can’t-miss events, tastings and neighborhood crawls.
With more than 70 participating breweries, restaurants and businesses hosting over 200 events and offers across the region, Charlotte Craft Beer Week shines a spotlight on the creativity and passion driving the city’s craft beer scene. It’s a time to explore bold new flavors, support local brewers and raise a pint with fellow beer lovers. Whether you're a seasoned hophead, beer-curious or prefer zero-proof sips, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From boosting local businesses to creating vibrant gathering spots, breweries invite exploration for residents and guests alike. Charlotte welcomes over 33 million guests annually, with 40% citing craft beer as a top reason to visit. This year’s craft beer celebration features nine flagship events, including neighborhood bar crawls and a home brew competition, plus 230 additional experiences ranging from trivia nights and live music to yoga, run clubs and film screenings.
Get Your Craft Beer Passport:
To see all the events and offers and get the most out of your experience, sign up for the free Charlotte Craft Beer Passport. This mobile guide allows you to check in at participating breweries and events, earn points and redeem prizes such as a custom Charlotte-branded corduroy ballcap. No app download required, simply access it through your mobile browser. For more brewery adventures all year round, the Charlotte Brewery Pass provides bundled vouchers and savings.
Flagship Events:
- October 17
NoDa Neighborhood Bar Crawl
Multiple locations - October 18
Belmont/North End Neighborhood Crawl
Multiple locations - October 19
Plaza Midwood Brewery Crawl
Multiple locations - October 22
Cosmic Ballet Returns: A Toast to Dan Wade
Wooden Robot Brewery - October 23
Brewery Bazaar
HopFly Brewing Company - October 24
Bad Review Night
Free Range Brewing - October 25
LoSo Brewery Crawl
Multiple locations - October 25
South End Brewery Crawl
Multiple locations - October 26
Final Pour: Industry Appreciation Day
Frenchy's Sip & Shop
For more information about Craft Beer Week and to sign up for the free Charlotte Craft Beer Passport, visit charlottcraftbeerweek.com.
About the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority:
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) works to deliver experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of our visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region’s economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. Brands supported by the CRVA include the Charlotte Convention Center, Spectrum Center, Bojangles Entertainment Complex, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Regional Film Commission and Visit Charlotte in conjunction with the region’s destination marketing brand. For more information, visit charlottesgotalot.com.