Fall calls for a celebration of craft beer with a variety of festivals across the state. Whether you toast great beer at a classic Oktoberfest celebration with amazing German dishes, opt for a historic experience at a museum, or gear up for a day of testing every single beer from dozens of breweries to find your next new favorite, Pennsylvania’s brew scene has the perfect pour for you this fall.
Sprankle's Octoberfest
Raise a glass at this year’s Sprankle’s Octoberfest. Full of traditional German food and local beer, this celebration will have you seeing and celebrating all things fall near Pittsburgh! With a new location this year, you won’t leave empty handed with local vendors selling fall decor, gifts, and candles. Bring your friends, celebrate history, and share a drink.
When: Sept. 6-8
Where: Sarver
Cost: $10, children under 10 are free
Lititz Craft Beer Fest
With more than 180 amazing brews to sample from more than 80 craft breweries and the “Homebrew Competition” finalists, the 10th Annual Lititz Craft Beer Fest is a must for craft beer enthusiasts and anyone wanting to know what this “craft beer thing” is all about. Enjoy live music and a wide range of food options from some great local food trucks as you find your new favorite brew(s) with all proceeds going to the Lititz AMBUCS in support of its mission — Inspiring people to conquer challenges related to mobility and independence.
When: Sept. 21
Where: Lititz
Cost: $10 Designated Driver; $55 General Admission
CLA Music & Brew Fest
The Libations Trail kicks off with a beer garden party at the CLA Music & Brew Fest in historic Coleman Memorial Park. Sample beer from local brewers and register for the Lebanon Valley Libations Trail, which runs until November 16 and lets you earn points as you visit curated breweries and restaurants in the area. Enjoy live music from the Midnight Rock Show and Boy Band Review, partake in a friendly competition with corn hole, and fill up with sips and snacks from local food trucks.
When: Sept. 21
Where: Lebanon
Cost: $25
Kutztown Oktoberfest
A non-traditional Oktoberfest event, the 3rd Annual Kutztown Oktoberfest, brings together Pennsylvania’s breweries, wineries, meaderies, cideries, and distilleries. Sample a great selection of beer, cider, and mead in addition to wine and liquor. Dance to the greatest hits from the last five decades with live music from the Sometime in September Band. Shop crafts and eat local from vendors of all kinds during this fall-esque event.
When: Sept. 28
Where: Kutztown
Cost: Price varies
Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain
Prost! Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain is back! Celebrate the Oktoberfest tradition in style with live German music, a Biergarten, hayrides, and Bavarian-style food. Bring the family for this fun, free fall celebration in the Poconos.
When: Sept. 28-29
Where: Palmerton
Cost: Free
Oktoberfest at Reading Liederkranz
It’s an Oktoberfest extravaganza featuring a delicious selection of classic German fare including schnitzels, roast pork dinners, rotisserie chicken, fried brie, brats, and strudel during Oktoberfest at Reading Liederkranz! It wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without equally great beer. The event features eight bars serving up local craft brews, several German brews including Spaten and Weihenstephan, along with a selection of domestics, and an equally impressive line-up of live music and entertainment.
When: Oct. 2-6
Where: Reading
Cost: Price varies
Mifflinburg Oktoberfest
Honor Mifflinburg’s rich German heritage at the 19th Annual Mifflinburg Oktoberfest celebration. Attendees can watch exciting competitions — such as the keg toss and mug lift — as well as try out their new dance moves to some live entertainment. Pick up your commemorative Mifflinburg Oktoberfest beer stein for refills of the best beers around, and cheer on your favorite dachshund during Saturday’s Doxie Dash!
When: Oct. 4-5
Where: Mifflinburg
Cost: Price varies
Oktoberfest at SteelStacks
The oom-pahs and bratwurst are back! Now in its 14th year, Oktoberfest, features authentic German food and beer, live music, and local artisans. Stroll through Brewers’ Village for German-style märzens and autumn-inspired pumpkin ales. Don’t miss the popular (and very silly) wiener dog races or the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship.
When: Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13
Where: Bethlehem
Cost: Free
Kennett Brewfest
Kennett Square is famous for being the “Mushroom Capital of the World” with the majority of the nation’s mushrooms (60 percent!) being produced in this region. Beer, however, takes center stage in autumn at the annual Kennett Brewfest. Featuring unlimited tastings from more than 80 craft breweries serving more than 175 beers, two live music stages, food trucks and restaurant specials, and lots of outdoor activities, this event will be sure to sell out.
When: Oct. 5
Where: Kennett Square
Cost: $15 Designated Driver; $65 General Admission
Ambler Oktoberfest
The annual Ambler Oktoberfest features more than 90 vendors and 10 food trucks along the streets of Butler Avenue. Enjoy a beer garden and musical performances from one of two stages, plus the entire family can enjoy the kids rides, restaurant samplings, and arts and craft vendors.
When: Oct. 5
Where: Downtown Ambler
Cost: Free
23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest
The 6th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest is back and will transform the armory from top to bottom into a scene right out of Munich with miles of blue and white decor, custom art, and Oktoberfest custom furniture. Guests 21 and older can eat, drink, and dance their way through one of the three event times during the final weekend of the Oktoberfest season.
When: Oct. 11-12
Where: Philadelphia
Cost: Price varies
OctoberFEAST
Raise your stein and celebrate at the annual OctoberFeast at Peddler’s Village! The festival features a beer garden, authentic German food, and live entertainment.
When: Oct. 12-13
Where: New Hope
Cost: Free
Bonfires, Barrels & Brews
Bonfires, Barrels & Brews, part of the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour passport program, is an event full of live music, artisan vendors, and an array of craft beverages. Sample cold beer from local breweries while warming up beside a fire and gazing at the spectacular scenery of the Laurel Highlands.
When: Oct. 27
Where: Mount Pleasant
Cost: Price varies
Autos & Ales Craft Beer Festival
The annual Autos & Ales Craft Beer Festival is back and is a brewfest folks won’t want to miss. Known as the area’s largest craft beer festival. the event kicks off with live music, food, and dozens of breweries, all within the galleries of the award-winning, AACA transportation museum.
When: Nov. 1
Where: Hershey
Cost: Price varies
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