Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival Returns May 3 with 30+ Brewers

After a long winter, spring in Vermont calls for sunshine, great food, live music, and cold, handcrafted beers. The Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival delivers all this and more.

Now in its 10th year, this fan-favorite festival will transform a corner of Bennington into a vibrant outdoor tasting room. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, from 12–4 pm, and get ready to shake off those winter blues. It’s one of the most anticipated spring festivals in Vermont.

With more than 30 regional homebrewers, 100+ unique beverages, and a festive street market vibe, this is more than your average beer fest.

Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or just in it for the sunshine, the Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival has something for every palate and personality.

Sip and Savor in Southern Vermont: Festival Highlights

• 30+ of the best homebrewers from across the Northeast
• Unlimited 4oz pours of beer, wine, cider, and mead: over 100 beverages in total
• Exclusive small-batch creations you can’t find anywhere else
• Live music and street festival atmosphere, with lawn games and space to roam
• Delicious eats from Vermont’s best food trucks and a Home Chef Competition
• Vote for your favorites in four fun categories: Brewer, Beer, VIP Hour Beverage, and Non-Beer Beverage
• Unique vendors selling everything from hot sauce and jerky to kettle fudge and jam
• Kid- and dog-friendly outdoor setup (yes, bring your well-behaved, leashed pup!)
• Rain or shine: because spring doesn’t stop Vermonters from having a good time

A Festival with Heart (and Hops)

For ten years, the Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festivals have been a launchpad for talented brewers, some of whom have gone on to open their own commercial breweries. This is your chance to discover the next big name in beer, support passionate creators, and be part of a community that loves great taste and good times.

More than just a tasting event, this festival celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and community.

With its laid-back vibe and scenic Vermont backdrop, it’s the kind of event where you’ll bump into friends you haven’t seen in years and leave with a few new ones.

And while you’re sipping, enjoy festive tunes by local musicians, mouthwatering food truck eats, and one-of-a-kind goodies from local makers. This is the ultimate celebration to kick off spring!

Mark your calendar, gather your crew (and your well-behaved dog), and prepare to raise a glass to the best brews you’ve never heard of… yet.