Blackburn Brew Fest 2026
Saturday July 18th • 5:30-8:30pm
Blackburn Brew Fest 2026
Experience one of the best views on Cape Ann with a cold beer in your hand. Located next to the beach at the historic Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, sample dozens of beers, ciders, hard seltzers and meads brewed by over 20 local craft breweries.
For the first time ever, Blackburn Brewfest is now a summer evening event!
There is only one session on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Featuring Live Music, local food vendors, non-alcoholic drinks, and more.
Benefiting the Cape Ann Community Foundation, there is only one session on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Featuring Live Music, local food, vendors, non-alcoholic drinks, and more.
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and NEXTGEN Young Professionals.
General Admission Tickets
(5:30-8:30pm) $45
(tickets increase to $50 day of)
This tickets includes beer sampling, and access to food vendors.
Designated Driver Tickets
(5:30-8:30pm) $10
This ticket grants access to the Festival to individuals who will not be drinking.
All Tickets are Nonrefundable
Blackburn Brew Fest is a 21+ event. No one under the legal age will be admitted, including children, infants and babies. No pets allowed.
Attendees of Blackburn Brew Fest enjoy unlimited sampling of all attending breweries. All beer, cider, seltzers and mead is purchased directly from the breweries in order to support the craft brew industry. Keep watch for additional breweries participating in our event this year!
2026 Attending Breweries (more being added!)
2026 Entertainment & Food
Matt Rich is an independent singer-songwriter born and raised on Cape Ann. In between playing local gigs at restaurants and bars around town, he writes and records his own music right from his home studio.
Led by local music scene stalwart, Christian Towler, Cruise Control has been bringing their influences of rock/funk/jazz/folk to the North Shore area since 2024. Known for their tasteful blend of classic songs with improvisation resulting in an unforgettable performance that is never the same show twice!
Lone Voyager & Festival Namesake
Who Was Captain Howard Blackburn?
Learn More about the larger-than-life Cape Ann resident, Barkeep, & Sailor
Location
Stage Fort Park
26 Hough Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
We ask that you please plan a ride home ahead of time and prepare accordingly to enjoy the Brew Fest. Consider designating a driver, using the CATA Ride App, or reserving a taxi in advance.
Parking at Stage Fort Park is FREE. Restrooms are located nearby at the Visitors Center (with portable restrooms inside the fenced event).
The beach is handicap accessible with a concrete ramp leading down to Half Moon Beach.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Please contact Sam Bevins, Director of Operations, at the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce to learn more about partnership opportunities and benefits:
Proceeds benefit the Cape Ann Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization established in 2015 that award grants to community, social needs, and arts organizations. www.LoveCapeAnn.com
Learn More about Ways to Participate and Partner by Clicking Here
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Growler Level Sponsor
Pint Level Sponsor
Flight Level Sponsor
In-Kind Level Sponsor
