Mount Snow’s Brewers Fest kicks off a full calendar of fall festivals beginning Labor Day weekend. (Mount Snow Photo)
Crisp autumn air brings with it a season of celebration for beer enthusiasts. From September through November, New England becomes a hub of frothy merriment as breweries and beer lovers plan to gather during dozens of festivals where they will raise their glasses to the season.
These brew fests offer a delightful tapestry of experiences to suit every palate and preference. They are lively, communal, and brimming with flavor. As the temperatures cool, beer lovers can warm up with bold, seasonal flavors — from pumpkin ales to robust stouts — all while indulging in culinary delights that pair perfectly with the diverse range of beverages. These brew fests encapsulate the very essence of New England’s fall spirit.
Whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or just someone looking to bask in the camaraderie of the season, New England’s brew fests promise an unforgettable journey through the region’s rich brewing heritage, all set against the backdrop of stunning fall landscapes.
2023 New England Brew Fests
White Mountain Oktoberfest is set for Oct. 7-9 at Loon Mountain Resort. (Loon Mountain Resort)
Sept. 2
28th Annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival
Saturday, Noon-6 p.m.
Mount Snow Resort
West Dover, Vt.
Sept. 3
Blues, Brews & BBQ
Sunday, Noon-5:30 p.m.
Stratton Mountain Resort
Stratton, Vt.
Sept. 15
Apizza Feast
Friday, 4-10 p.m.
New Haven, Conn.
Sept. 16
Trapp Family Lodge Oktoberfest
Saturday
Trapp Family Lodge
Stowe, Vt.
Sampling liquid treats in Maine. (Visit Maine)
Sept. 16-17
Maine Brew Fest
Saturday (2-5 p.m.) and Sunday (12-3 p.m.)
Sunday River Resort
Newry, Maine
Sept. 22-23
Milford Oktoberfest
Friday and Saturday
Fowler Field, Rotary Pavilion
Milford, Conn.
Sept. 22-24
Sam Adams Octoberfest
Friday (5-9 p.m.), Saturday, and Sunday (11 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Sam Adams Boston Taproom
Boston
Sept. 23
Crazy Brew Bash
Saturday, Noon-4 p.m.
Mount Southington Ski Area
Plantsville, Conn.
Sugarbush’s Fresh Hops Fest takes place Oct. 8 in Warren , Vt. (Sugarbush Photo)
2023 Cape Cod Brew Fest
Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Fairgrounds
East Falmouth, Mass.
Oktoberfest at Alvarium
Saturday, 12-11 p.m.
Alvarium Beer Company
New Britain, Conn.
Sept. 23-24
Funk On The Water Vol. VII
Saturday and Sunday
Foam Brewers
Burlington, Vt.
Sept. 24
Salem Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Salem Common
Salem, Mass.
Sept. 29
Brewfest at the Beach
Friday, 6-9 p.m.
Ocean Beach Park
New London, Conn.
Oktoberfest at Pats Peak. (Pats Peak Photo)
Sept. 29-30
Harpoon Octoberfest
Friday through Sunday
Harpoon Brewery
Boston
Sept. 30
Torrington Oktoberfest
Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m.
Franklin Plaza
Torrington, Conn.
Killington Brewfest
Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
Pico Mountain Ski Resort
Mendon, Vt.
Maine Lakes Brew Fest
Saturday, Noon-4 p.m.
Point Sebago Resort
Casco, Maine
Beervana Fest
Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
WaterFire Arts Center
Providence, R.I.
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area OktoberFest
Sunday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wachusett Mountain
Princeton, Mass.
Oct. 5-9
HarvestFest Weekend
Thursday through Monday
Stratton Mountain Resort
Stratton Mountain, Vt.
Oct. 6-8
Stowe Foliage Arts Festival
Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Topnotch Resort
Stowe, Vt.
Oct. 6-9
Woonsocket Autumnfest
Friday through Monday
World War II Memorial Park
Woonsocket, R.I.
Stratton’s Blues, Brews, and BBQ takes place at the resort on Sept. 3. (Stratton Mountain Resort)
Oct 7
Acadia’s Oktoberfest
Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
Bass Harbor, Maine
Brass City Brew & Que 2023
Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
Library Park
Waterbury, Conn.
Powder Keg Beer Festival
Saturday, Noon-4 p.m.
Swasey Parkway
Exeter, N.H.
Swine & Stein Brewfest
Sat, 12-5 p.m.
Gardiner, Maine
Oktoberfest
Saturday, 3-8 p.m.
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
Middlefield, Conn.
25th Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest
Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mount Snow Resort
West Dover, Vt.
Oct. 7-9
White Mountain Oktoberfest
Friday through Sunday
Loon Mountain Resort
Lincoln, N.H.
Fall Foliage Fest at Waterville Valley. (Waterville Valley Photo)
Fall Foliage Fest
Saturday through Monday
Waterville Valley Resort
Waterville Valley, N.H.
Oct. 8
Fresh Hops Fest
Sunday
Sugarbush Mountain Resort
Warren, Vt.
Oct. 14
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival at Polar Park
Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
Worcester Red Sox Baseball Club
Worcester
New Hampshire Brewfest
Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
Portsmouth, N.H.
Change in the Air Festival
Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue
New Haven, Conn.
Oct. 19-22
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
Thursday through Sunday
Winnetu Oceanside Resort
Edgartown, Mass.
Oct. 21
Smoke in the Valley 2023 Craft Beer and Home Brew
Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m.
Bad Sons Brewery
Derby, Conn.
Chatham Oktoberfest
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kate Gould Park
Chatham, Mass.
Oct. 23-24
Fall Castleberry Faire
Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Shriners Auditorium
Wilmington, Mass.
Oct. 26
2023 Oktoberfest — Construction Institute
Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.
SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar
Milford, CT
Nov. 5
Oktoberfest
Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pats Peak
Henniker, N.H.
Nov. 18-19
2023 Maine Harvest Festival
Saturday and Sunday
Cross Insurance Center
Bangor, Maine