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Brewgaloo pours into downtown Raleigh April 25 + 26

America’s second-largest craft beer fest is back in Raleigh next month — here’s what you need to know before cheers-ing at Brewgaloo.

Two beers in the air cheersing with people in the background.

Brewgaloo is April 25 + 26.

Photo by RALtoday

Good times are about to flow through downtown Raleigh — over 100 brewers will converge in Raleigh for Brewgaloo on April 25 + 26, and tickets are on sale now.

Brewgaloo is NC’s largest craft beer festival and the second largest craft beer festival in the country. Expect tastings for beers, ciders, sours, and more from 110 brewers alongside 60,000 attendees.

If you peek at the brewery list, you might recognize local faves like Crank Arm, R&D, and Trophy, but this fest attracts brewers from across the state, including Hi-Wire Brewing and Ginger’s Revenge from Asheville and KoMANA and Brutopia from Wilmington. With tons of NC brews, consider this a Tar Heel State tour without leaving Raleigh.

Brewgaloo’s main event on Saturday, April 26 is free to the public, but if you’re a real zythophile — read: beer lover — Friday, April 25’s ticketed kick-off party is the way to go. The perks? Unlimited 3 ounce pours and featured brews that won’t be available Saturday. Plus, purchase drink tickets for Saturday in advance online.

Both brew-tiful days will feature plenty of live music, local food trucks, and enough beer to fill Fayetteville Street.