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2017 beer festivals and events

The Great Vegas Festival of Beer takes place in Downtown Las Vegas, April 7-8.
The Great Vegas Festival of Beer takes place in Downtown Las Vegas, April 7-8.
Fred Morledge
Motley Brews hosts the series of events, which will feature more than 100 breweries and 500 beers.
Motley Brews hosts the series of events, which will feature more than 100 breweries and 500 beers.
Angie Ortaliza
April is North Carolina Beer Month and Shop Local Raleigh hosts Brewgaloo, April 21-22, with tastings from breweries around the state, such as Asheville's Bhramari.
April is North Carolina Beer Month and Shop Local Raleigh hosts Brewgaloo, April 21-22, with tastings from breweries around the state, such as Asheville's Bhramari.
Anne Roderique-Jones
Other Asheville breweries participate in NC Beer Month, including New Belgium, which will be available at Bikes, Brews, & BBQ at Town Tavern Blowing on April 15.
Other Asheville breweries participate in NC Beer Month, including New Belgium, which will be available at Bikes, Brews, & BBQ at Town Tavern Blowing on April 15.
Ashley Day, USA TODAY
Blue Point Brewing Co. hosts its 14th annual Cask Ales Festival on April 22 in Long Island, N.Y.
Blue Point Brewing Co. hosts its 14th annual Cask Ales Festival on April 22 in Long Island, N.Y.
Courtesy Of Blue Point Brewing Co.
The event in Patchogue hosts more than 60 breweries from across America with real ales and live music.
The event in Patchogue hosts more than 60 breweries from across America with real ales and live music.
Courtesy Of Blue Point Brewing Co.
Garden City BrewFest concludes Missoula Craft Beer Week on May 6 at Caras Park.
Garden City BrewFest concludes Missoula Craft Beer Week on May 6 at Caras Park.
Dynamic Aerial Media
Guests purchase tasting tokens for close to 50 beers from American brewers, including 20 Montana brewers. Of course, there's food and live music too.
Guests purchase tasting tokens for close to 50 beers from American brewers, including 20 Montana brewers. Of course, there's food and live music too.
Tom Aldrich
The 22nd annual St. Louis Microfest takes place at the corner of the Lower Muny Parking Lot and Theatre Drive, May 5-6.
The 22nd annual St. Louis Microfest takes place at the corner of the Lower Muny Parking Lot and Theatre Drive, May 5-6.
Liezl Moss
The Lift For Life Gym fundraiser hosts more than 50 brewers, food vendors, live music, demonstrations and more activities.
The Lift For Life Gym fundraiser hosts more than 50 brewers, food vendors, live music, demonstrations and more activities.
Liezl Moss, Liezl Moss
Central Oregon Beer Week takes place May 19-28 celebrating the region's 29 breweries.
Central Oregon Beer Week takes place May 19-28 celebrating the region's 29 breweries.
Original Gravity Events
The sixth annual Central Oregon Beer Week will kick off at the new 10 Barrel Brewing Co. East Side Pub in Bend, Ore., followed by a fundraiser at Crux Fermentation Project and SMaSH Fest at McMenamins. See more events and participants at centraloregonbeerweek.com.
The sixth annual Central Oregon Beer Week will kick off at the new 10 Barrel Brewing Co. East Side Pub in Bend, Ore., followed by a fundraiser at Crux Fermentation Project and SMaSH Fest at McMenamins. See more events and participants at centraloregonbeerweek.com.
Original Gravity Events
Virginia Beer Festival returns to Norfolk's Town Point Park, May 20-21.
Virginia Beer Festival returns to Norfolk's Town Point Park, May 20-21.
Rachel Greenberg
More than 125 international and American craft beers are paired with food vendors and live music.
More than 125 international and American craft beers are paired with food vendors and live music.
Rachel Greenberg
Brew at the Zoo returns to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, May 27-28.
Brew at the Zoo returns to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, May 27-28.
Courtesy Of The Maryland Zoo
The Memorial Day weekend event includes all-day admission to the zoo, samples from more than 80 beers, live music and more vendors.
The Memorial Day weekend event includes all-day admission to the zoo, samples from more than 80 beers, live music and more vendors.
Courtesy Of The Maryland Zoo
Philly Beer Week celebrates 10 years in June with 10 days of events featuring close to 20 local breweries like Yards.
Philly Beer Week celebrates 10 years in June with 10 days of events featuring close to 20 local breweries like Yards.
Yards Brewing Company
An Opening Tap kicks off the festivities on June 1, followed by plenty of local beer from makers such as Victory Brewing Company.
An Opening Tap kicks off the festivities on June 1, followed by plenty of local beer from makers such as Victory Brewing Company.
Victory Brewing Company
Portland, Ore. will host the second Pints in the Pearl festival on June 3.
Portland, Ore. will host the second Pints in the Pearl festival on June 3.
Jacob Kaempf, Ampersand Content
At the inaugural event, local breweries offered tastings of exclusive beers paired with food, music and family-friendly activities. Stay tuned for 2017 details at pintsinthepearl.com.
At the inaugural event, local breweries offered tastings of exclusive beers paired with food, music and family-friendly activities. Stay tuned for 2017 details at pintsinthepearl.com.
Jacob Kaempf, Ampersand Content
The Washington Brewers Festival takes place at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond, Wash., June 16-18.
The Washington Brewers Festival takes place at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond, Wash., June 16-18.
Edge Multimedia
The 12th annual Washington Brewer’s Festival will host more than 100 Washington breweries, food trucks and vendors, live music, and even wine and cider.
The 12th annual Washington Brewer’s Festival will host more than 100 Washington breweries, food trucks and vendors, live music, and even wine and cider.
LesleyAnn Russell, Courtesy Of Edge Multimedia
The bi-annual Chicago Ale Fest returns to Butler Field in Grant Park, June 23-24.
The bi-annual Chicago Ale Fest returns to Butler Field in Grant Park, June 23-24.
Courtesy Of Chicago Ale Fest
The event features 200 American craft beers, Chicago food trucks and live music.
The event features 200 American craft beers, Chicago food trucks and live music.
Courtesy Of Chicago Ale Fest
Vermont Brewers Festival returns to Burlington Waterfront Park, July 21-22.
Vermont Brewers Festival returns to Burlington Waterfront Park, July 21-22.
Courtesy Of Vermont Brewers Festival
Taste from 40 brewers and choose from nine food vendors for pairings. The Vermont Brewers Festival includes education from guided pairings to panels.
Taste from 40 brewers and choose from nine food vendors for pairings. The Vermont Brewers Festival includes education from guided pairings to panels.
Jeremih Johnson
The 5th annual Sun King CANvitational will take place on Indianapolis' Georgia Street pedestrian promenade on September 9.
The 5th annual Sun King CANvitational will take place on Indianapolis' Georgia Street pedestrian promenade on September 9.
Courtesy Of Visit Indy
More than 65 craft breweries, including Austin Beerworks, will share can beer samples alongside food trucks and live music.
More than 65 craft breweries, including Austin Beerworks, will share can beer samples alongside food trucks and live music.
Sara Snyder, For USA TODAY
Of course, Denver's annual Great American Beer Festival is perhaps the country's most prominent craft beer event, October 5-7 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Of course, Denver's annual Great American Beer Festival is perhaps the country's most prominent craft beer event, October 5-7 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Courtesy Of Great American Beer Festival
GABF hosts hundreds of American breweries who compete for coveted medals by style of beer.
GABF hosts hundreds of American breweries who compete for coveted medals by style of beer.
Ryan Dearth, Courtesy Of Great American Beer Festival
The 10th annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest takes place at Florida's Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin, October 13-14.
The 10th annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest takes place at Florida's Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin, October 13-14.
Shelly Swanger
Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest features samples from more than 50 breweries, including seven Florida brewers at the Beer from Around Here event.
Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest features samples from more than 50 breweries, including seven Florida brewers at the Beer from Around Here event.
Shelly Swanger