Massachusetts
Craft Brewers Frühlingsfest

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Come celebrate with us and enjoy all the fun and flavor Frühlingsfest has to offer - prost!

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Spring is coming—and with it, a brand-new celebration from the Mass Brewers Guild. Inspired by Germany’s beloved Frühlingsfest—Oktoberfest’s lively, easygoing “little sister”—we’re bringing the spirit of Munich and Stuttgart to Boston for a one-day festival bursting with energy, flavor, and community.

Under the soaring dome skylight of the BCA Cyclorama, you’ll step into a vibrant spring festival filled with fresh, seasonal craft beer, German-inspired offerings, live music, and the joyful, relaxed atmosphere that defines Frühlingsfest abroad.

This spring tradition in Germany celebrates renewal, community, and local pride—and that’s exactly what we’re channeling in Boston: a welcoming festival where creativity, craft, and good cheer come together in one unforgettable experience.

Join 40+ strong Massachusetts craft brewers and beer lovers from across the state for a day of discovery, flavor, and fun.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Allen Craft Beverage Insurance, whose support—along with Evently—makes this event possible. Additional support provided by Brewing Massachusetts, Neighbors for Net Zero, Renewal by Andersen, Tuck Life, and Walden Mutual Bank.

Session 1: 1 – 4 P.M.
Session 2: 5 – 8 P.M.

Two Sessions:

Discover more than 40 Massachusetts craft breweries, pouring their finest beers along with a limited number of kombucha, seltzers and ciders (this is first and foremost a beer festival). This is a celebration of independence, artistry, and the vibrant brewing culture that thrives across Massachusetts.

WHAT’S ON TAP?

Every sip supports the Mass Brewers Guild, the nonprofit working to protect and promote our craft breweries. Frühlingsfest isn’t just a party—it’s an opportunity to uplift the community that keeps Massachusetts beer innovative, independent, and world-class.

MORE THAN A FESTIVAL

GENERAL ADMISSION: $55

TICKETS

(Includes unlimited beer samples)

DESIGNATED DRIVERS
& NON-DRINKERS: $10

Breweries Pouring: 

Abandoned Building Brewery
Aeronaut Brewing Co.
Amherst Brewing
Angle Tree Brewery
Aquatic Brewing
Arlington Brewing Co.
Brewery 44
Canned Heat Craft Beer Co.
Cambridge Brewing Co.
Castle Island Brewing Co.
Dirigible Brewing Co.
Drawdown Brewing
Epigram Brew Co.
Incandescent Brewing
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
KrafTea Kombucha

Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Co.
Mighty Squirrel Brewing
Moon Hill Brewing Co.
Night Shift
Oakholm Brewing Co.
Penny Pinchers Brewing Co.
Rockport Brewing Co.
Rushford & Sons Brewhouse
The Brewery at Four Star Farms
Timberyard
Time & Materials Beer Co.
Tree House Brewing
True West Brewing Co.
Twisted Fate Brewing
Vanished Valley Brewing

Our Frühlingsfest lineup is still blooming—more breweries are joining the tap list soon! Breweries are subject to change without notice. 

Chart Your Course, Plan Your Pours.

What’s on tap?

  • Abandoned Building Brewery

    List coming soon!

  • Aeronaut Brewing Co.

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  • Amherst Brewing Co.

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  • Angle Tree Brewing Co.

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  • Aquatic Brewing Co.

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  • Arlington Brewing Company

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  • Brewery 44

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  • Canned Heat

    Papa's Pilsner German Style Pilsner 4.9% ABV. A crisp golden Pilsner with citrus notes, slight floral bitterness and a dry, biscuity finish.

    Longest Bridge - Pale Ale 6% ABV
    Our Hazy Pale has a bright yellow hue, pushing strong notes of stone fruit, and citrus peel melding with refined malt flavor, and a dank hop bitterness.

    NEW! Tilt-a-Whirl Tea - Lemon Spin- Hard Tea 4% ABV. Welcome to the Tilt-A-Whirl! Lemon Spin. It is a lightly carbonated, craft-brewed hard tea made with real lemon and black tea, finished with locally sourced Tahoma hops for a bright twist and a wildly drinkable ride.

  • Castle Island Brewing Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Cambridge Brewing Co.

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  • Dirigible Brewing Company

    Luftballon (German Rotbier) 4.5% ABV serving of a Stichfass Gravity Cask

    Choose Your Own Adventure (New England IPA) 6.7% ABV Collab brew with Lost Shoe, Time and Materials, and Twisted Fate

    Chainwheel (German Kolsch-Style beer) 4.4% ABV

    Polychromatic: Rickey (Cherry Raspberry Lime Rickey Wheat Ale) 4.3% ABV

    Flexion Elixir: Watermelon (Watermelon flavored Hard Seltzer) 4.6% ABV

  • Drawdown Brewing Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Epigram Brewing Co.

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  • Hot Plate Brewing Co.

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  • Incandescent Brewing

    FOOTSTEPS OF DAWN – West Coast IPA 6.2% - Clean, dry, bright, and bitter modern West Coast IPA. Prominent hops include Citra, Comet, and Riwaka, bringing citrus and dank tropical fruit.

    GREAT BIG WORLD – German-style Pilsner 5.1% - Snappy lager brewed with all German ingredients. Bready malt and noble hops, with a crisp, dry finish.

    SHADOW SIDE – Robust Porter 6.5%
    Rich and chocolatey, with hints of caramel/toffee, and a touch of roast.

    BEACON OF LIGHT - Belgian Golden Strong 8.6% 

    MBG Collab with Democracy Brewing. Restrained pear and green apple esters. Dry, clean, and effervescent.

  • Jack's Abby Craft Lagers

    List coming soon!

  • KrafTea Kombucha Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.

    Cloud Candy (6.5% NE IPA)
    Cloud Candy Light (4.0% Light Hazy IPA)
    Hard Smoothie (8% )
    The Wave (5% German Pilsner)
    Indulge: Peanut Butter & Raspberry Jam (6.5% Pastry Stout)

  • Moon Hill Brewing Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Night Shift Brewing Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Oakholm Brewing Company

    List coming soon!

  • Penny Pinchers Brewing Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Rockport Brewing Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Rushford & Sons Brewhouse

    List coming soon!

  • The Brewery at Four Star Farms

    List coming soon!

  • Timberyard Brewing Company

    List coming soon!

  • Time & Materials Beer Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Tree House Brewing Co.

    List coming soon!

  • True West Brewing Co.

    List coming soon!

  • Twisted Fate Brewing

    List coming soon!

  • Vanished Valley Brewing

    List coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Boston currently has no COVID-related restrictions. Masks are optional. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the venue. If you’re feeling sick, please stay home, rest, and test before returning to public events.

  • The time is printed clearly on your ticket. The first session begins at 1 p.m. and the second at 5 p.m. We’ll get you through the line quickly so you can start enjoying the beer right away.

  • Unlimited beer samples from participating breweries. Please drink responsibly.

  • Yes! A full beer list and event map will be shared as we get closer to the festival.

  • Yes—tickets will be available at the door unless the event sells out. We recommend buying in advance. Cash and credit are accepted.

  • Yes, there will be live music throughout the event.

  • No. Once you exit the event, re-entry is not permitted. Please plan accordingly.

  • Only service animals are allowed inside the venue.

  • No. This is a 21+ event, and no one under 21 will be admitted.

  • The Cyclorama is fully enclosed and protected from weather. You may want an umbrella for any outdoor waiting before doors open.

  • Small snacks and pretzel necklaces are allowed. You may also bring sealed water bottles or empty reusable bottles for hydration.

  • We have a great mix of festival-friendly food, including:

    - Pretzel necklaces from Phygit Foods
    - Cookies from Mad Good Cookies
    - Sausage and pretzels from The Sausage Guy
    - Pierogis from Wild Fox Pierogis

  • A limited selection of ciders, seltzers, and kombuchas will be available. Please note that this event is primarily a craft beer festival.

  • We offer a designated driver ticket for $10, perfect for guests who want to attend without drinking.

  • Yes, there are fully equipped restrooms available on-site

  • We always recommend letting someone else do the driving when you come to a beer fest. Cabs, Ubers and Lyfts are plentiful, and public transportation is also available:

    MBTA Orange Line to Back Bay Station

    Take the Clarendon Street exit and walk with traffic (Clarendon Street is one-way). Walk approximately 500 yards to Tremont Street. Take a left onto Tremont Street. BCA is on the first block on the left.

    MBTA Green Line to Copley

    Continue along Boylston Street with traffic (Boylston Street is one-way). Take a right onto Clarendon Street and walk approximately 750 yards to Tremont Street. Take a left onto Tremont Street. BCA is on the first block on the left.

    MBTA Silver Line SL4 & SL5

    Exit at either East Berkeley Street or Union Park. Walk towards Tremont Street by following the direction of traffic on either Berkeley or Union Park. From Berkeley, turn left onto Tremont; from Union Park turn right onto Tremont.

    MBTA Bus #43

    Bus route 43 travels along Tremont Street between Ruggles, on the Orange line, and Park Street, on the Green and Red lines. Boston Center for the Arts is located between the Tremont Street at Union Park and Tremont Street at Waltham Street stops.

    On-street parking is very limited in the immediate area and metered. There are three parking garages/lots nearby

    • Atelier 505 Parking Garage

    • Garage @ 100 Clarendon Street

    • Corner of Shawmut and East Berkeley Streets

**The Mass Brewers Guild has zero tolerance for racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, discrimination, violence or harassment. We do not tolerate any aggressions or microaggressions against one another. No weapons of any kind are allowed. Bags are subject to search. **