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Key West BrewFest
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Key West BrewFest
When is Key West BrewFest 2027?
Key West BrewFest usually runs late September to early October. Exact dates are not announced yet.
How the dates are set: Organizers announce the dates each year. In 2026 the festival ran Thursday through Monday around the first Saturday of October.
Key West BrewFest schedule
- Thursday, October 1, 2026: A pool party runs 1 to 4 p.m. at the Southernmost Beach Resort, with a contest to chug a beer, race the pool and chug again.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026: The main event and Grand Tasting at the Southernmost Beach Resort, 1319 Duval St.
- Saturday, September 2, 2023: In 2023 the Signature Tasting ran 5 to 8 pm at South Beach, with a Green Parrot bingo at 7 pm.
Sources: keysnews.com, keywesthistoricseaport.com
Getting to Key West BrewFest
- The 2026 main event was at the Southernmost Beach Resort, 1319 Duval St, Key West.
Source: keysnews.com
History of Key West BrewFest
The Key West BrewFest benefits the Key West Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic's charitable efforts. In 2021 the 10th annual BrewFest was described as 100% run by volunteers, with the Southernmost Beach Resort part of it since the beginning.
Source: southernmostbeachresort.com
Key West BrewFest: questions people ask
When is the Key West BrewFest?
In 2026 the Key West Oktobrewfest ran Thursday through Monday, Oct. 1 to 5, with the Grand Tasting on Oct. 3.
Where is the Key West BrewFest held?
The 2026 main event was at the Southernmost Beach Resort, 1319 Duval St.
Where do I buy Key West BrewFest tickets?
In 2026, tickets were on sale at KeyStix.com.
Who benefits from the Key West BrewFest?
The Key West Sunrise Rotary Club of the Conch Republic, whose proceeds go to charitable efforts.
Sources: keysnews.com, southernmostbeachresort.com
About Key West BrewFest
A beer festival on Duval Street with a Grand Tasting, pool parties and beer dinners, now held as Oktobrewfest.
Key West BrewFest, branded Oktobrewfest in 2026, is presented by the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club with the Southernmost Beach Resort at 1319 Duval St. The main event is a Saturday Grand Tasting, around which are pool parties, beer-pairing dinners and a closing bingo night. It used to be held over Labor Day weekend and has moved to early October.
Know before you go
- Buy tickets early, since ticketed events sell out.
- Drink water between beers, because it is hot.
- Key West International (EYW) is on the island itself, so Duval Street is a short ride away.
Planning the trip
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