Beer festivals Coverage

Brewgaloo organizers roll out NEW alert system for stormy weather Saturday

With any outdoor event, weather can play a factor, so organizers of Brewgaloo say they have a new ALERT system ready to inform vendors about severe weather.

Brett Knese, Brett Knese WRAL multimedia journalist

Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

Brewgaloo was named the number one best beer festival two years in a row by USA Today's 10Best list.

2023 North Carolina Festival Guide: 100+ festivals in NC for spring and beyond

Whether you're in the mood for music, shopping, food, camping, fitness or arts and crafts, festivals in NC offer something for all ages and interests.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Durham Blacktoberfest set for Oct. 22

Black Brew Culture will host the Oct. 22 celebration of beer, food, art and entertainment, featuring a hybrid experience of curated activations and traditional festival style booths at Suite Four in Durham.

Weekend best bets: NC Hops Fest, pimento cheese and Pride events

It's a big weekend for beer, pimento cheese and BBQ fans in the Triangle.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Weekend best bets: Raleigh's International Food Festival, Summertime Beer Fest

There is plenty to check out in the Triangle this weekend!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Weekend best bets: Balloon Festival, Animazement, Sugar Rush

Your guide to festivals, shopping, food and fun this weekend.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Festival season returns as NC's COVID numbers rise

The increase in COVID cases in North Carolina comes as the spring ushers in the return of beautiful weather with several festivals and concerts planned for this weekend.

Festivals galore: What to know about Brewgaloo and more this weekend

It's a big weekend for festivals in North Carolina -- including Brewgaloo, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Hip Hop South and more.

Festival safety: Several big events set for this weekend in NC as COVID begin to rise

Central North Carolina has several events planned this weekend, including Brewgaloo, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival and the return of concerts at the Red Hat Amphitheater.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Beer lovers still enjoy local brews despite festival postponement

Beer lovers could pick up some local brews today via drive-through on Saturday on what was supposed to be the day of a local brewing festival.

Weekend best bets: Oktoberfest, Falling for Local and World Beer Fest

The N.C. State Fair kicks off this weekend, plus a lot of other festivals!

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Weekend best bets: Lazy Daze, Brewfest and Cage the Elephant

There is a lot to do this weekend!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital joutrnalist

Weekend best bets: Hops and Blues, Triangle VegFest, Summer Daze

The Triangle is jam-packed with festivals and fun this weekend!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Weekend best bets: Food trucks, Blues Traveler and Beer, Bourbon & BBQ

This weekend is jam-packed with fun events.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Events this week: Peach beer, summer wine dinner, chicken wing contest

There's plenty to do this week!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Weekend best bets: Band Together, Hootie and the Blowfish

There is a lot coming up this weekend, including live music, lemurs and a chicken coop tour.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Weekend best bets: Got to Be NC, Artsplosure, Spring Fling

Lots of festivals happening this weekend, plus a chance to help out those affected by last month's explosion in Durham.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Brewgaloo delights beer enthusiasts in downtown Raleigh

The Brewgaloo Craft Beer Festival was held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Photos by Beth Jewell.

10 NC festivals to check out in May

There are dozens of festivals across North Carolina in May. Here are 10 of our favorites!

Weekend best bets: Beer and Bacon, Dreamville and food trucks

The weather should be beautiful for this jam-packed spring weekend!

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Celebrate craft beer this April

NC Beer Month kicks off this weekend.

Weekend best bets: Bull City Food and Beer, Art in Bloom

The first weekend of spring is full of events!

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Weekend best bets: Beer and Legos

Spring is almost here, and this huge line-up up events proves it! We found festivals, shopping and more.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Looking back at Beericana 2018

The fourth iteration of Beericana was a rousing success, in spite of some high temperatures and the threat of rain. More than 70 breweries, 15 food trucks and three live bands joined in the fun with the thousands of Triangle-area beer drinkers.