Charlotte Craft Beer Week Unites the City with Ten Days of Flavor and Festivity

Charlotte’s signature celebration of hops and community is gearing up for another unforgettable run. The 2025 edition of Charlotte Craft Beer Week will showcase the city’s thriving brewery culture through hundreds of events that bring together makers, fans, and newcomers alike. From tap takeovers to neighborhood crawls, it’s a toast to local flavor and the creativity fueling the Queen City’s beer scene.

According to a press release from Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, who are the organizers, Charlotte Craft Beer Week will begin on October 17th, and run through October 26th, 2025: meaning 10 days of can’t-miss events, tastings and neighborhood crawls.

With more than 70 participating breweries, restaurants and businesses hosting over 200 events and offers across the region, Charlotte Craft Beer Week shines a spotlight on the creativity and passion driving the city’s craft beer scene. It’s a time to explore bold new flavors, support local brewers and raise a pint with fellow beer lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned hophead, beer-curious or prefer zero-proof sips, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

From boosting local businesses to creating vibrant gathering spots, breweries invite exploration for residents and guests alike. Charlotte welcomes over 33 million guests annually, with 40% citing craft beer as a top reason to visit. This year’s craft beer celebration features nine flagship events, including neighborhood bar crawls and a home brew competition, plus 230 additional experiences ranging from trivia nights and live music to yoga, run clubs and film screenings.

Get Your Craft Beer Passport: 

To see all the events and offers and get the most out of your experience, sign up for the free Charlotte Craft Beer Passport. This mobile guide allows you to check in at participating breweries and events, earn points and redeem prizes such as a custom Charlotte-branded corduroy ballcap. No app download required, simply access it through your mobile browser. For more brewery adventures all year round, the Charlotte Brewery Pass provides bundled vouchers and savings.

Flagship Events: 

For more information about Craft Beer Week and to sign up for the free Charlotte Craft Beer Passport, visit charlottcraftbeerweek.com.  

About the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority: 

The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) works to deliver experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of our visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region’s economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. Brands supported by the CRVA include the Charlotte Convention Center, Spectrum Center, Bojangles Entertainment Complex, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Regional Film Commission and Visit Charlotte in conjunction with the region’s destination marketing brand. For more information, visit charlottesgotalot.com. 

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