October 7, 2026 · Syracuse, NY The 13th annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival returns Saturday, November 21, 2026, to the historic Landmark Theatre, 362 South Salina Street in downtown Syracuse. More than 45 breweries from every region of the state will pour, and organizers say brewery owners and staff do the pouring, not volunteers. The festival runs 4-8 p.m. with unlimited 3-ounce samples. General admission is $60 plus tax and includes a 7-ounce tasting glass. GA tickets bought in person at Middle Ages Brewing are $65 cash with tax included, which skips online fees. Designated driver tickets are $15 and include a lounge with non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. It is a 21+ event. VIP tickets are $104 plus tax and limited to 80 spots. They add a 2:30 p.m. New York beer and barbecue pairing at Middle Ages Brewing with dishes from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, plus VIP glassware, swag, and VIP-only pours at the fest. Before that, the 2nd annual NY Craft Beer Run starts at Middle Ages at 1 p.m., a $20 add-on with a 1- or 3-mile loop and a post-run pint. For a single-evening tour of New York State beer under one historic roof, the Landmark Theatre on November 21 is the stop, and VIP space is limited. Sources: New York State Brewers Association festival page.Timing and tickets
VIP and a pre-fest run
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