Nevada has 2 Official "Beer Lovers" clubs!
The Las Vegas club covers the Southern Nevada area which includes the suburbs of Henderson and Summerlin. The Reno club covers the Northern Nevada area with Sparks and Carson City.
Each club website includes a monthly Events Calendar listing local tapping parties, beer dinners, beer festivals and other great events for beer lovers! Once you join the group, e-mail invites are automatically sent to you when an event is listed, and a day before the event happens as a reminder...
Best of all, membership is free & easy - Sign up today!
For more information and to see the Event Calendars, click on these links:
http://www.VegasBeerLovers.com/
http://www.RenoBeerLovers.com/
Below is a list of the ANNUAL BEER FESTIVALS & EVENTS happening in Nevada. Each of these has at least 500 people having good times and great beers. Make plans to attend!
A few of the celebrations are so large now that extra servers and staff are needed to keep things flowing smoothly. If you're interested in helping as a volunteer, join the Nevada Brew Crew! For more information and to sign-up visit: http://www.NevadaBrewCrew.com
Cheers!
- January 2013 -
Aces & Ales Winter Beer Festival
Aces & Ales - Las Vegas
Friday - Sunday, January 18th - 20th
This 3 day event features over 60 rare and specialty beers from more than 20 breweries and special guests from the brewing industry.
Brew Haha!
John Ascuaga's Nugget Rose Ballroom - Reno
Friday, January 25th
Celebrating their 18th year, this event raises funds and glasses of beer for the Sierra Arts Foundation. Over 30 breweries and live music fill the Rose Ballroom.
Big Dog's Winterfest
Big Dogs Brewing Company - Las Vegas
Saturday, January 26th
http://www.BigDogsWinterfest.com/
This annual winter celebration features 50+ craft brews from far and near, with live music, delicious hot food, and raffles with prizes throughout the celebration.
- February 2013 -
Boulder Dam Brewery's "AnniBREWsary" Party
Boulder Dam Brewing - Boulder City
Saturday, February 16th
http://www.BoulderDamBrewing.com/
Celebrating their 6th year with a special Anniversary Ale, there will be food specials and live music inside the brewery, and out on the patio all day long.
- March 2013 -
Brew's Best Spring Beer Festival
The Village at Lake Las Vegas - Henderson
Saturday, March 9th
Sample over 80 beers from more than 20 beer stations. Stroll the cobblestone walkways and enjoy live music located next to beautiful Lake Las Vegas.
- April 2013 -
UNLV Rock 'N Brews IV
Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas
Friday, April 5th
Held poolside, this beer and music festival provides a variety of beer stations serving over 60 beers, dj's & live music, and benefits the UNLV Beverage Management Club's scholarship program.
UNR Young Alumni Beer Fest!
Downtown Reno Ballroom - Reno
Friday, April 5th
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the annual fund raising event for scholarships. With over 30 beer stations serving local and regional craft beers, this year includes the Silver Legacy's food cart and great raffle prizes.
Big Dog's Peace, Love & Hoppiness
Big Dogs Brewing Company - Las Vegas
Saturday, April 13th
http://www.PeaceLoveHoppyness.com/
A day long party in the parking lot celebration for all hop heads with over 25 beers on tap from around the region, and a variety of "specialty bottles" throughout the day. Live music, food and a raffle with great prizes!
Great Vegas Festival of Beer
Sunset Park - Henderson
Saturday, April 27th
This year marks the 3rd Anniversary and a venue change to the newly renovated Sunset Park. The afternoon event features over 200 beers from 50+ breweries, plenty of food options and live music. Bring your sunscreen!
- May 2013 -
Lee's 7th Annual Beer Experience
LVH Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas
Saturday, May 11th
http://leesliquorlv.com/
Held in the large ballroom, taste over 300 craft and imported bottled beers. Enjoy great food from several buffet stations, a silent auction, and live music. Sample over 70 varieties of tequila too!
American Craft Beer Week
Nationwide Celebration
May 13th - May 19th
http://www.craftbeer.com/news-and-events/american-craft-beer-week
In 2006, the Brewers Association of America held the first American Craft Beer Week with the goal of creating a nationwide, annual celebration for the craft beer community. Now each year, "ACBW" provides the opportunity for brewers to connect with their associates and beer loving public.
Nevada Beer Weeks!
Statewide Celebration
May 20th - June 1st
http://www.NevadaBeerWeeks.com/
In connection with ACBW, the 3rd Annual "Nevada Beer Weeks!" celebration brings 13 additional days, several large festivals, and many special events happening at the breweries, bars, restaurants, pubs and retail locations in the Las Vegas and Reno areas!
Aces & Ales Stone Domination Tap Takeover!
Aces & Ales - Las Vegas
Friday - Sunday, May 31st - June 2nd - Las Vegas
The legendary San Diego brewery takes over Aces & Ales for the 3rd year bringing many beers that usually never leave the brewery. Owners & brewers will be in the house too!
- June 2013 -
Brews & Blues Festival
Springs Preserve - Las Vegas
Saturday, June 1st
http://www.SpringsPreserve.org/
Wander through the beautiful nature preserve between two stages featuring top local blues bands and sample over 60 craft beers from regional breweries!
Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival!
Downtown Reno
Friday & Saturday, 21st & 22nd
Dozens of breweries spread out downtown between 2nd & 5th streets. 2 stages featuring live music, with BBQ & great beers stretched out in between!
- July 2013 -
Big Dog's Summer Beer Fest!
Big Dogs Brewing Company - Las Vegas
Saturday, July 20th
http://www.BigDogSummerFest.com/
This event is a celebration of refreshing summer beers. Held outside under the stars, the night includes a food booth, a raffle with great prizes, and live music.
- August 2013 -
USA IPA Day!
Nationwide Celebration
August 2nd
Join beer enthusiasts across the globe in a collective toast to one of craft beer’s most iconic styles: the India Pale Ale.
International Beer Day!
Nationwide Celebration
August 5th
http://www.InternationalBeerDay.com/
A Worldwide Celebration of Beer every August 5th, at local pubs, bars & breweries all over the world. Drink Beer with Friends on International Beer Day!
Aces & Ales Strong Beer Festival!
Aces & Ales - Las Vegas
Friday - Sunday, August 9th - 11th
Enjoy over 60 of the best "Strong" beers over 7% abv! 3 days of rare brews with new selections added everyday.
CANFEST!
Peppermill Resort & Casino - Reno
Saturday, August 24th
The 5th Annual, original all Canned Beer Festival featuring exclusively only great "canned craft" beer. Over 40 breweries participated in 2012. Crowd participation with a peoples choice awards.
- September 2013 -
Hofbräu Oktoberfest
Hofbräuhaus - Las Vegas
September 13th...
http://www.HofbrauhausLasVegas.com/
Las Vegas's authentic German beer hall and restaurant hosts a month long celebration with celebrity keg tappings every Friday & Saturday, live entertainment daily, stein holding contests, and of course, the chicken dance!
Downtown Beer Festival
Clark County Amphitheater - Las Vegas
Saturday, September 21st
Located near downtown, spend the night sampling over 150 beers from 40 local and regional breweries, enjoy live music from two bands, and food available from several local restaurants.
Atomic "Fallout" Festival
Atomic Liquors - Las Vegas
Saturday, September 28th
http://www.AtomicBeerfest.com/
Visit the oldest freestanding bar on Fremont Street and spend some time testing dozens of experiments from the Beeriodic Table. This inaugural downtown event will also feature great food, live music and a raffle with some hot prizes. Guaranteed to be a blast!
- October 2013 -
Big Dog's Dog-tober Fest!
Big Dogs Brewing Company - Las Vegas
Saturday, October (tba)
http://www.DogtoberBeerFest.com/
Wisconsin style Oktoberfest with 20+ seasonal brews, pretzels, sausages and 3 bands providing live music!
Nevada Craft Brewers Festival
Wingfield Park - Reno
Saturday, October 5th
(website coming soon)
Enjoy dozens of great craft beers produced by the local breweries of Nevada. This 2nd Annual event happens at one of the most unique places in the state - a downtown island park in the middle of the Truckee river!
UNLV Rock 'N Brews V
Hotel Location TBA - Las Vegas
Friday, October 18th
Held clubside, this beer and music festival provides a variety of beer stations serving over 60 beers, dj's & live music, and benefits the UNLV Beverage Management Club's scholarship program.
Golden Nugget's Fall Beer Festival
Golden Nugget Ballroom - Las Vegas
Friday & Saturday, October 18th & 19th
http://www.goldennugget.com/entertainment/beerfest_las_vegas.asp
Starting with the "Great American Craft Beer Tasting" this two day event continues Saturday with an Oktoberfest style festival up next to the shark tank pool area!
- November 2013 -
Boulder City Beerfest!
Wilbur Square - Boulder City
Saturday, November 2nd
http://www.BoulderCityBeerFest.com/
Join fellow beer lovers for an afternoon of craft beers at the innaugural "BCBF" in Wilbur Square. Located in the heart of historic downtown Boulder City, food trucks and specialty vendors will help fill the park and make this a great event!
Brew's Best Fall Beer Festival
The Village at Lake Las Vegas - Henderson
Saturday, November 9th
Sample over 80 beers from more than 20 beer stations. Stroll the cobblestone walkways and enjoy live music located next to beautiful Lake Las Vegas.
BACKWASH!
Sienna Hotel & Casino - Reno
Saturday, November (tba)
In 2012, 69 Beers were in competition for the year's "Backwash" People's Choice and Brewer's Choice Awards. Sample and enjoy the evening of live music, great food and a silent auction packed with great items!
- December 2013 -
Las Vegas Holiday Festival
Hotel Location TBA - Las Vegas
Friday & Saturday, December 6th - 7th
http://LasVegasHolidayFestival.com/
Gather round the Christmas Tree for 2 days of festivities. Friday features fine wines & spirits, then Saturday shifts to great seasonal beers. Enjoy live music and local restaurant treats both days!
Reno Santa Pub Crawl!
Downtown Reno
Saturday, December 14th
http://www.RenoSantaCrawl.com/
Join the Reno Santa Clause clan and the walk with the elves on this annual stroll through the streets of downtown, with over 20 local bars on the list...
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Cheers!
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