Take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey as you are introduced to over 80 New York State wineries, craft beverage makers, artisan food vendors, food trucks and more, with the beauty of Lake George as your backdrop! 

A premiere craft beer festival featuring all local WNY breweries, select guest brews and ciders and local food vendors and brands and celebrating the spirit of Buffalo. The Buffalo Brewers Festival is committed to supporting local brewers, local farmers, local chefs and local business. The 5th annual Buffalo Brewers Festival is hosted at Canalside on Lake Erie by the Buffalo Harbor on June 23trd and will include 30 plus BNBA member breweries,  multiple farm to pint brews, NYS ciders, and local mead.  In addition, we will feature local food vendors and food trucks,  a farm-to-pint tent  and a featured beer style brewed by each brewer.  The messaging will promote local sustainable efforts and supporting local organic foods and farmers.  The BNBA will work with local brewers, cider makers, and a variety of farmers.   Each ticket includes 20 drink tickets good for a 4 oz pour.  Event is 21 and over only, no food or beverages allowed into festival from outside event.

The Empire Brewfest is New York states premiere summer craft beer festival. The event takes over Chevy Court and fills the court with craft beer, food, games, music on the stage, volleyball games on the volleyball court and so much more. This is not your fathers craft beer festival. Come prepared to do! The Empire Brewfest, you come for the beer but you stay for the fun!