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The Great Alaska Craft Beer Festival is Alaska's oldest craft beer festival, held every Memorial Day weekend since 1992 in the small town of Haines. Organized by the nonprofit Southeast Alaska State Fair, the festival brings together over 25 breweries, cideries, and distributors at the State Fairgrounds, nestled between the towering Chilkat Mountains and the waters of the Inside Passage.
The weekend kicks off with a Gourmet Brewer's Dinner — an intimate, limited-capacity affair featuring a multi-course meal paired with selections from Alaska's finest breweries. The following day, the main festival offers a Connoisseur's Tasting hour for early access and a General Admission session running from 1 PM to 5 PM. A 5K and 10K fun run rounds out the weekend. Complimentary shuttle service from the Juneau ferry terminal makes the journey part of the adventure. Tickets regularly sell out weeks in advance.
The Great Alaska Craft Beer Festival holds the distinction of being Alaska's oldest craft beer festival, dating back to 1992 when a small group of homebrewers and beer enthusiasts in Haines decided to celebrate their passion against one of the most dramatic backdrops in North America. Nestled between the towering Chilkat Mountains and the waters of the Inside Passage, Haines — a town of roughly 2,500 people — has played host to this beloved gathering every Memorial Day weekend for over three decades.
Organized by the nonprofit Southeast Alaska State Fair, the festival has grown from a local homebrew competition into a regional pilgrimage for craft beer lovers. The weekend kicks off with a Gourmet Brewer's Dinner, an intimate affair limited to 200 guests featuring a multi-course meal expertly paired with selections from Alaska's finest breweries. The next day, the main festival unfolds at the State Fairgrounds, where over 25 breweries, cideries, and distributors pour their best for enthusiastic crowds.
What makes this festival truly special is its sense of place. Attendees often arrive via the Alaska Marine Highway from Juneau, with complimentary shuttle service adding to the adventure. The combination of world-class craft beer, stunning mountain scenery, and the warm hospitality of a small Alaskan town creates an experience that larger urban festivals simply cannot replicate. Tickets regularly sell out weeks in advance, a testament to the devoted following this little festival in the Last Frontier has cultivated over more than 30 years.
Founded
1992
Organizer
Southeast Alaska State Fair
Breweries
25+
Tier
Major Regional
2027 dates not yet announced
The last edition was held May 22-23, 2026. when 2027 dates are announced.
2 days
Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds
296 Fair Drive, Haines, AK 99827
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Haines, Alaska
25+ breweries
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Great Alaska Craft Beer Festival is held at Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds, 296 Fair Drive, Haines, AK 99827.
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