18th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest at Sandestin

Raise Your Spirits This Fall—Literally

SaThere’s a reason the Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest has been attracting people to Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort for almost two decades. It’s one of the most festive ways to spend a beautiful fall weekend on the Emerald Coast! This year’s 18th annual festival, scheduled for the weekend of October 16-17, 2026, promises to deliver the most spirited time yet. You’ll find more than 150 domestic and international craft beers, an entire section devoted to bubbly seltzers, and even bourbon tastings for those who like it neat.

Kick Off the Weekend With A Backyard Bash

Hosted in the heart of Baytowne Wharf, the entertainment hub of Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, the Beer Fest kicks off on Friday, October 16, with a Backyard Bash from 6 pm to 8 pm. This tailgate-style party features football on the big screen, ice-cold beer, bourbon tastings and tasty food from local spots. Best of all, you can cozy up beside bonfires under the stars while listening to live music from 55 South. It’s a night full of backyard vibes—Baytowne style!

Taste More Than 150 Beers At The Grand Tasting

The Grand Craft Beer Tasting on Saturday, October 17, from 2 pm to 5 pm is a mecca for beer lovers! Make your plans now if this speaks to your beer-stein-raising self. You can meander your way through the Baytowne Wharf Events Plaza and sample more than 150 domestic and international craft beers, chat with brewery representatives, and discover new favorites from crisp lagers to bold ales. Nothing goes better with cold beer than delicious food, so don’t miss the food stops scattered among the tasting tents.

The Grand Tasting also features Seltzer Lane, where you can discover fruity and bubbly options. You’ll want to make time for two new areas this year: Beer From Around Here, featuring local brews, and Import Lane, offering flavors from across the globe. Live music from Below Alabama will delight you all afternoon as you imbibe!

Pour Pass Serves Up More

The limited-availability Saturday Pour Pass gives you an upgraded festival experience. Skip the entrance lines through a dedicated festival entrance and head straight to the fun. The ticket also includes Baytowne Beer Fest swag and access to a specialty tasting experience you won’t find anywhere else at the festival. A limited number of two-day tickets are also available for those who want to attend both Friday’s Backyard Bash and Saturday’s Grand Craft Beer Tasting.

Tickets for Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest

Tickets are going fast for this sudsy weekend, so buy yours now!

• Friday, October 16 from 6 pm to 8 pm – Backyard Bash: Presale tickets: $55 | Day of tickets: $65 (if it does not sell out)
• Saturday, October 17 from 2 pm to 5 pm – Grand Craft Beer Tasting: Presale tickets: $45 | Day of tickets: $55 (if it does not sell out)
• Saturday Pour Pass for Saturday’s Grand Craft Beer Tasting: $80 (quantities are limited)
• Two-Day Pour Pass for Friday and Saturday: $95 (quantities are limited)

Click here to purchase tickets. Remember, this is a popular event so get them before they sell out!

Fest Weekend Accommodations

Calling all fans of beer, seltzers and bourbon: Make your plans now to attend Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest! You do not want to miss this fun-filled weekend. For the best experience, book your stay at the epicenter of all things festival-related—Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort near beautiful Destin, Florida.

For accommodations through our long-standing preferred resort partner, visit Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. The 2026 Beer Fest Package includes 15% off accommodations for stays of two nights or more, one Grand Tasting ticket for each adult included in the reservation and a complimentary six-pack from Sandestin’s new beer line. The package must be booked by October 9 for stays between October 12 and 18. Use promotional code BEER26 when booking.

You may also call a friendly BeachGuide vacation planner at 888-404-2602. For more information about this year’s festival, visit the Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest website. Find additional Destin, Florida, vacation rentals on BeachGuide.