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Beer Fests in Connecticut for Summer 2022 Last Updated: July 2023
We’re excited to welcome a new CT Ambassador, Kevin Mardorf of CTBeer.com! Kevin has given us a list of great spots for beer lovers over the next few months! Check out his list below, and make sure you bookmark CTBeer.com for upcoming beer fests and other events!
It's officially beer fest season! Now is the time to get your train tickets or designated drivers in order. Here's a heads up on upcoming Connecticut summer beer festivals to put on your to-do list.


Back East Brewery Ten Year Anniversary Party
August 11
Celebrate 10 years of brewing with performances by Stealhead & Live Bait, commemorative merch, giveaways, food trucks & more.


ShakesBeer Festival
August 26
Located on the grounds of the historic American Shakespeare Theater overlooking Long Island Sound, enjoy 50+ craft breweries, live music, local food trucks & vendors and games & activities with a fun vibe.


Crazy Brew Bash at Mount Southington Ski Area
September 17
Enjoy a selection of hundreds of beers, continual sampling, a Bloody Mary contest, wine and spirit tastings, food trucks, cornhole and other activities, live music, and more.


Small State Great Beer
September 24
Sip on unlimited tastings from Connecticut’s top breweries, enjoy live music, and get your foodie fix in the food truck district.
CTBeer.com

Since 2013, Kevin from CTBeer.com has been dedicated to supporting and promoting the Connecticut Craft Beer scene. His is also the Founder of BeerFests.com, now widely considered to be the go-to resource for beer festivals nationwide. His mission is to bring people together to enjoy craft beer all while directly supporting the folks who brew it. Follow his Instagram account @CTBeer for the latest news about your favorite Connecticut craft beers, upcoming events and so much more.
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