Philly Beer Week
May 30-June 8
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
One of America’s favorite beer weeks is back, and Philly continues to impress with how many incredible events they can pack into ten days: from oysters and beers galore to a microbial terroir tasting with a microbiologist to an annual drag show at Smokin’ Betty’s. Make sure to take a pic with the Hammer of Glory, stay hydrated, and pack plenty of ibuprofen.
Art & Beer: The Drunken Cobbler
June 13, 2014
Portland Art Museum
Portland, Oregon
Visitors at Art & Beer can try five different beers inspired by The Drunken Cobbler, an 18th century painting by Jean-Baptiste Greuze; hear about the similarities between the science of art preservation and brewing; and learn how the beers and the project came together. It’s hosted by Portland-based artist Eric Steen, of the Beers Made by Walking project, and participating breweries include Widmer Brothers Brewing, Breakside Brewery, Ecliptic Brewing, Humble Brewing, and Laurelwood Brewing Co.
Boulevardia
June 13-15
Kansas City, Missouri
Boulevard Brewing Co. is throwing a beer fest and forming their own nation—”rich in beer, food, music, and beer”—called Boulevardia. The three-day festival takes place in Kansas City’s West Bottoms district and features a hefty music lineup, plenty of Boulevard brews, special tappings from other breweries, food trucks, a makers market, family carnival, and more. The weekend pass and the Taps & Tastes event are sold out, but the individual day tickets are still available.
Founders Fest
June 21, 2014
Founders Brewing Co.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The annual Founders Fest is an all-day event and celebration at Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, complete with an artists’ row, a selection of bands, and two beer tents: one with their standard favorites such as All Day IPA and Rubaeus and the other with one-offs, firkins, and rarities. Early bird tickets are on sale now; the price goes up after May 31.
Summer Road Jam
June 28, 2014
Two Roads Brewing Company
Stratford, Connecticut
Connecticut’s Two Road Brewing is holding its first ever concert at the brewery in Stratford. Road Jam Fest promises a day of beer (of course), music from Atlas Gray, Alpaca Gnomes, What Up Funk, and John's Brown Body, and food trucks on site.
Noshbow
June 29, 2014
Portland, Maine
Newcastle’s Oxbow Brewing Company and Portland’s Nosh Kitchen Bar are back again this year with a collaboration block party of sorts. Last year’s event (pictured at top) included live graffiti, music, skateboarding, and plenty of Oxbow beer and Nosh eats. This year’s date is set for June 29, with details to follow, but it is guaranteed to put your neighborhood’s block party to shame.
At top of page: Live mural being painted at the Noshbow 2013 block party. Used with permission (maineproject.com).