RIBG events
Rhode Island Brew Fest
January 31, 2026
A celebration of American craft beer, featuring the best brews RI, New England and the northeast region have to offer. Sample from 50+ breweries and over 200 selections of beer. Featuring two sessions from 1:00 – 4:00 PM and 5:30 – 8:30 PM., the event is hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, RI. A portion of proceeds benefit the Rhode Island Brewers Guild.
More info: ribrewfest.com, on Instagram and Facebook.
401 beer
April 1, 2026
Introducing 401 Beer: brewed collaboratively by members of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild, this very special beer - a hoppy lager brewed by Buttonwoods Brewery this year! - will launch statewide on April 1 with proceeds from sales of the beer benefiting the RIBG.
Newport Beer Festival
May 2, 2026
You’re invited to raise your tasting glass in appreciation of 50+ breweries, offering you more than 100 craft beer, cider and seltzer selections to choose from at historic Fort Adams State Park. Cheers to an outstanding gathering of craft breweries and beverage producers at one of Rhode Island’s most historic sites!
Ocean State Brewers Fest
June 27, 2026
The Ocean State Brewers Fest is the only beer event in Rhode Island that features Rhode Island breweries exclusively. Ticket sales for this event are intentionally limited to provide an intimate experience for guests and brewers. Expect short lines and ample opportunities to speak with your favorite Rhode Island brewery staff.
The Big E
September 18-October 4, 2026
The RI Brewers Guild is proudly represented by several of its brewery members annually at the Big E. Serving festivalgoers a wide variety of beer styles, look for our taphouse in the Rhode Island building!
The Big E, also known as The Eastern States Exposition, is billed as “New England’s Great State fair”. It is the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard and the fifth-largest fair in the nation!
Rhode island Brewers Conference
October 19, 2026
The Rhode Island Brewers Conference brings together RI and surrounding area brewery industry members, industry professionals and entrepreneurs. Expect a full day of learning, networking and celebrating the contributions Rhode Island breweries offer the Ocean State and the craft beer industry at large.