I get excited when I see the first dates appear for beer festivals for the next year. East Nashville Beer Festival always seems to be the first one to announce theirs. This list will continue to grow as new dates become available.
Columbia CARES Winterfest: Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival – January 31, 2025. 308 West 7th St, Columbia, TN 38401. This is located in the War Memorial Building and goes from 6PM to 10PM.
Ticket prices are $43.14 each (includes $3.14 fee) for Early Bird General Admission before 12/31/24. Prices change to $48.39 each (includes $3.39 fee) on 12/31/24 and afterwards. Tickets can be bought through the link above.
This is the 13th annual Winterfest that will include local and regional breweries, wineries, distilleries and mixologists.
Columbia CARES supports those living with HIV/AIDS and is the only AIDS-Service organization in the region. They are a partner of United Way of Maury County and a member of the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance.
This is about all of the information they have listed on their website so far.
East Nashville Beer Festival – April 12, 2025. 700 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206. Located in East Park in East Nashville. Gates open at Noon and it ends at 5PM. This event is a Rhizome Production and sponsored by M.L. Rose Craft Beer & Burgers.
You can see the extensive brewery list from 2024 here: Breweries and I’m sure it will be evolving for 2025.
This event will have live music, live wrestling, food, crafts and other vendors. Make sure to keep checking their website for updates as we get closer.
This event raises funds for multiple local non-profit organizations like Ride for Reading, Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition and Oasis Bike Workshop.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now for $53.74 (includes a $3.47 fee) and include a tasting glass and unlimited beer samples.
This is a 21 and over event and dogs aren’t allowed other than service animals.
More to come.
Shakesbeer at Discovery Center – May 2, 2025. 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. This event is located at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring and is from 6:30PM – 8:30PM.
Tickets are only $40 and are $15 for Designated Drivers. You can buy tickets through the links above and is a 21+ event.
This event celebrates craft beer and classic literature and is a fundraiser that supports field trips, scholarships and overall learning through the Discovery Center.
Some of the brewers listed on the Shakesbeer website are Smackdab Brewing, Cedar Glade Brews, MTSU Fermentation Science Program, Middle Ground Brewing Co, New Heights Brewing Co, and many more. Please check their website for a complete list.
There will be events other than just beer – like Dramatic Shakepearean performances by Murfreesboro Little Theatre, themed interactive activities and experiences, as well as food trucks from Buns on the Run and Heart of TX Tacos.
This is one of the better priced beer fests you’ll ever find – and looking at the list of breweries in attendance – there will be some great beer being served.
BeerFest at Game Terminal – May 17, 2025. 201 Terminal Court, Nashville, TN 37210. Event is from 2PM to 6PM.
This is the 4th Annual BeerFest at Game Terminal and presale tickets are only $40 and $50 at the door. Proceeds go the the Nashville Humane Society.
You will receive a a gift bag and swag with your purchase.
Music City Brewer’s Fest – August 23, 2025. 121 4th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203. Event is from 5PM-9PM. Located at Walk of Fame Park.
Early Bird General Admission tickets are $35.66 each (includes $3.64 fee) thru 1/5/25 and gets you admission at 5PM. Early Bird VIP tickets are $70.24 each (includes $5.95 fee) thru 1/5/25 and gets you in at 4PM. There is also a Designated Driver ticket for $25.28 each (includes taxes and fees).
These are the only ticket prices shown so far on their website.
General Admission tickets include a souvenir tasting cup, all beverage samples and a donation to the Nashville Humane Association.
VIP tickets get you a VIP lanyard, specialty beverages, Tiff’s Treats, access to VIP tent with seating and fans and VIP restrooms.
Some of the breweries in attendance are Bassline Brewing Co., Curio Brewing Co., Dark Shadow Brewing Co., East Nashville Beer Works, Fat Bottom Brewing Co., Hap & Harry’s, Hi-Wire Brewing, Honky Tonk Brewing Co., Little Harpeth, Music City Beer Co., Tennfold Brewing and Yazoo.
Additional beverage companies are 21 Rocs, Bravazzi, Dunkin’ Spiked, Funny Water and more.
Food options for purchase are The Grilled Cheeserie, Cousins Maine Lobster, Daddy’s Dogs, Tiff’s Treats and more.
Check out their website for additional info and to purchase tickets.
This event benefits the Nashville Humane Association.
Kill The Lights – October 25,2025. 213 E. 5th Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917.
I know this isn’t Nashville but because it’s XUL, and they do such a great job with this festival, I wanted to put it on this list.
More details to come.