Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest
North Carolina's largest craft beer festival returns to downtown Raleigh this weekend.
Brewgaloo was named the number one best beer festival two years in a row by USA Today's 10 Best list.
The downtown Raleigh event was first held in 2009 and has quickly grown to include two days of events with more than 110 craft breweries featured, attracting thousands of people.
On Friday, there will be a sampler event from 6 to 10 p.m. with 3 oz. sample sizes of limited releases, barrel-aged and sour beers. Many of the beers featured at this event will not be available during Saturday’s event. Tickets are not required to attend this event, but you will need to purchase a ticket to participate in the sampling portion.
On Saturday, the main event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Fayetteville Street with more than 110 N.C. craft breweries, 50 local food trucks and dozens of local vendors. There will be multiple stages featuring local bands all day. As with Friday's event, admission is free, but to sample beer you will need to purchase tickets.
The weather for Brewgaloo looks dry. Low temperatures on Friday night will drip into the mid-50s under mostly cloudy skies. On Saturday, the clouds will remain but the high temperature will climb into the mid-70s.
Tickets for Friday and Saturday can be purchased in advance. Friday tickets are $45 in advance online and $55 the day of onsite. Tickets on Friday include unlimited tasting.
For Saturday, tickets are needed for sampling. Two tickets equal one 3 oz. sample and five tickets can be used for a full pint. Online tickets are sold in bundles of 25 and are $30 in advance through Friday and $35 online on Saturday. The day of the event, you can purchase a bundle of 15 tickets for $24 or 25 tickets for $40.
Parking decks will be open throughout downtown. See a list of downtown parking lots and decks.
With Brewgaloo taking over many streets in downtown Raleigh, there will be some closures.
Note these streets will be closed throughout the festival:
- Fayetteville Street between Morgan Street and the south end of City Plaza
- Hargett Street between Salisbury Street and Wilmington Street
- Martin Street between Salisbury Street and Wilmington Street
- Davie Street between Salisbury Street and Wilmington Street
