Events

Vermont Brewers Festival

SAVE THE DATE: July 17-18, 2026! Tickets will go on sale May 1st. 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!

Tech & Ed Day

Thursday May 7th, 11:30am – 4:00pm @ Black Flannel Brewery

The VBA Tech & Ed Committee has been hard at work planning the Spring Tech & Ed Day and we are excited to continue this FREE event in 2026! This invitation is open to any VBA member brewery & Allied Partner (includes all staff) and are mini conference days focusing on technical brewing, business operations, and resilience.

VBA Golf Tournament

Friday, May 22nd, Williston Golf Club @ 9:00-5:00 

The Vermont Brewers Association invites you to join us for our inaugural Golf Tournament on May 22nd, bringing together brewery owners, industry partners, and supporters from across the state for a day of connection, camaraderie, and friendly competition. More than just a tournament, this event is a celebration of Vermont’s craft brewing community and a key fundraiser supporting the VBA’s work in advocacy, education, and industry advancement.

Champlain Valley Hops Farm Tour, BBQ, & Beer Share

Tuesday August 25th, 4:00 PM, @ Champlain Valley Hops | 5459 Rte 116, Starksboro, VT

The team at Champlain Valley Hops are excited to extend an invitation to you all for a networking event at Champlain Valley Hops Farm on Tuesday, August 25th. This event will be a great opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, taking in the views of harvest season, tours, and of course a beer share.