Flour City Brewers Fest is back for its 32nd year at the Rochester Public Market on Friday, August 21, 2026!

Hosted by New York State Brewers Association, Flour City Brewers Fest is all about highlighting local NY State craft beer – celebrating the brewers, the bartenders, the artists, the truck drivers, the beer enjoyers, and everyone who keeps local craft beer alive and well in NY State.

This year’s festival is bigger than ever, with live music, games, vendors, flash tattoos, and so much more. Here’s your insider scoop for the 2026 Flour City Brewers Fest!

 

Ticket Details

Tickets for this year’s festival are offered in three tiers: VIP, General Admission, and DD. All ticketholders must be at least 21 years of age, regardless of ticket tier.

VIP tickets can be purchased for $85 each. With a VIP ticket, you get 1 hour early-access to enjoy no lines + preferred free parking, commemorative VIP glassware + swag, access to VIP area with exclusive beers + light bites, $5 food voucher to be used towards any food vendor at the fest, festival admission 5-9pm, craft beer, wine, and cider samplings, and live music.

General Admission tickets are $55 each, and include festival admission 6-9pm, craft beer, wine, and cider samplings, festival glassware, and live music. Want to skip the online fees? Hard copy GA tickets are available for purchase with cash at Rohrbach Brewing Company and Strangebird for $50 (cash only).

Finally, DD tickets (AKA Designated Driver tickets) can be purchased for just $10 + tax. DD ticket holders are wrist-banded and not served alcohol during the festival. These ticketholders receive access to the festival & live music lineup, complimentary bottled water, and non-alcoholic beverage options.

Get your tickets here.

 

2026 Brewery Lineup

This year, the New York State Brewers Association is bringing in even more breweries from across the state, alongside your local favorites. Expect a wide range of unique and award-winning beers, from crisp lagers to sours, stouts, IPAs and more. PLUS - you're supporting the industry with each sip, ticket proceeds benefit the NYSBA. 

Discover breweries from across the state including: 

And of course, be on the lookout for some local favorites as well. Some participating Rochester breweries include

There will also be iconic and delicious cider and wine vendors like Katboocha, OSB Ciderworks, Beelzebubbles, and so many more.

For the full lineup, click here.

 

Listen While You Sip

The Flour City Brewers Fest also includes some great live music. in 2026, Overpour is bringing the best of the ’90s and 2000s hits to Flour City Brewers Fest.

The best part, this band features an NYSBA Allied Member and co-owner of Ultimate Brew Services. Turns out, this community’s talent goes well beyond the brewhouse

Click here to learn more about these performers.

 

FAQ

"Do I have to be at least 21 years of age? What about kids?"

Yes. By law, everyone must be 21 years or older to attend this event. Children, toddlers, babies, and pets are not allowed inside the festival.

 

"Do you offer Designated Driver tickets?"

For the safety of festival goers, yes, we offer designated driver tickets! Designated driver tickets are $10 and include (1) complimentary bottle of water. DD ticket holders must still be 21 years of age and must be accompanying a paying attendee. We also encourage ride-sharing apps such as Uber or Lyft.

This year, we’re making the fest even more enjoyable for non-drinkers with the help of Hop Water who will have cans out throughout the festival.

 

"I lost my ticket. Can I get in with my ID?"

No, you must have a ticket in hand or on your phone with the unique barcode. In the event that your ticket is lost, you may contact AttendStar for assistance, they will resend your ticket.

 

"Where do I park?"

The Rochester Public Market has ample parking. There are two large public parking lots–one located across from the Union Street N entrance and one located within the public market off Railroad Street. While cars will not be towed if left overnight, the festival is not responsible for any damage. We strongly encourage ride sharing apps and designated drivers! There is also lots close to Railroad St. with plenty of parking.

 

"Will there be tickets at the door?"

No tickets at the door. All tickets will be done electronically until we sell out!

 

"What is the event cancelation policy?"

While Flour City Brewers Fest is rain or shine, if we’ve learned anything this past year, it’s that life can be unpredictable. All ticket purchasers will be alerted via the e-mail provided at the time of purchase if Flour City Brewers Fest is cancelled or rescheduled. In the event that the festival is cancelled, full refunds will be given.

 

"What is the refund policy?"

Tickets are non-refundable.

 

 

For more information on the 2026 Flour City Brewers Fest, visit the website. Be sure to share all your good times with us using #VisitRochester!