Events

Vermont Brewers Festival

SAVE THE DATE: July 17-18, 2026! Tickets will go on sale in early May. Stay tuned as we release more information!

Vermont Craft Brewers Conference

SAVE THE DATE: November 12-13, 2026 at The DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington. At this time we have opened the sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. The speaker proposal form will be released in March and attendee registration will open in early September. Stay tuned for more details!

Freezy Cheeks 5k Series

Embrace winter racing with RunVermont’s Freezy Cheeks 5k Series. Register for one, two, or all three (save $15 by signing up for all three races)!

Fun Host Perks

• Black Flannel Brewing Co. (1/18): Registration includes one limited beverage (including beer (21+) and N/A option).
• Zero Gravity Brewery (2/8): Registration includes one limited beverage (including beer (21+) and N/A option) and a Valentine’s Day surprise (or two).
• Switchback Brewing Co. (3/15): Registration includes one limited beverage (including beer (21+) and N/A option).

Series winners (highest age-graded ranking (in M/F/NB) over the series) win a pair of tickets to the 2026 Vermont Brewers Festival!

802 Spotlight Series

Thursday, January 29th, South Burlington City Hall @ 5:30pm

Spotlight 802 is a monthly speaker series that brings engaging voices from across Vermont to share their insights, experiences, and expertise. Each month features a new speaker exploring a wide variety of topics – ranging from innovation and entrepreneurship to athletics, culture, and community impact. Whether you’re looking to be inspired, learn something new, or spark meaningful conversations, Spotlight 802 is your front-row seat to ideas that shape our world.

Each evening consists of free appetizers from 5:30-6:00pm, followed by a speaker and Q&A from 6:00 to 7:00pm in the South Burlington Public Library Auditorium within City Hall (180 Market Street).

This program is open to South Burlington and surrounding community residents!  Free and no registration required.

• Emma Arian – Executive Director @ Vermont Brewers Association
• Jack Droppa – Owner and Brewer @ Weird Window Brewing
• Chris Kesler – Founder and Brewer @ Black Flannel Brewing Company
• Anna Novine – Contract Coordinator @ Zero Gravity Craft Brewery

Greg Noonan Day

Wednesday, March 4th, Vermont Pub & Brewery @ 4:00-7:00