All of the fun, the camaraderie, and the events start this weekend with Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW). Three major events that have anchored the first part of Tampa Bay Beer Week are back for 2025 and will help kickstart the TBBW experience.
The Ultimate Brew
This annual event is the official pre-party of Tampa Bay Beer Week. Over 30 breweries gather with their favorite hops and contribute to a massive collaboration brew. You, as our guest, are invited to hang with the brewers and be a part of the experience.
This is not a beer festival. It’s a fun and relaxed way for brewers to break the ice and ease into the busiest week of the year. Our host, Tampa Bay Brewing Westchase, is opening their brewhouse to the public for this special occasion. Your ticket grants access to six draft beers inside the brewhouse, and a variety of package beers by the firepit outside. There will be a limited food menu available inside, for additional purchase, and of course the restaurant will be open with their full menu as well.
Brews Banner Returns for TBBW 2025
Coppertail Brewing always celebrates Tampa Bay Beer Week with the release of Brews Banner – their massive Triple IPA.
“Annual release of Brews Banner Triple Hazy IPA and Tampa Bay Beer Week Kick Off Party.
4pack 16oz Brews Banner only available at the Brewery!”
Florida Brewers Guild Fest
Florida Craft Brewers Fest! Join us March 1st at scenic River Tower Park and support the Florida Brewers Guild!
Every year the Florida Brewers Guild kicks off Tampa Bay Beer Week by organizing the biggest beer festival highlighting only Florida Breweries here in Tampa Bay–bringing over 70 of your favorite Florida craft breweries together, over 200 different beer samples and welcomes over 500 attendees. Come and enjoy beers from all over the state, meet Florida brewers, local vendors, food trucks, and a local DJ with music all day! Parking is free on site. Brewery list to be posted soon!
Event is rain or shine. Ages 21+ only. Pets allowed but must be on leash at all times. There will be food trucks and food vendors with non-alcoholic drinks options. No coolers allowed. Picnic chairs allowed.
Location: River Tower Park: 401 E Bird St., Tampa, Florida 33604
Tickets Available:
VIP: Includes entrance to the event 1 hour early with unlimited sample pours from all breweries, 1 commemorative FBG Craft Beer Fest sampling glass, entrance to VIP area (shaded area with chairs and table), 1 food ticket to use at any of the food trucks (Valued at $10, while supplies last).
General Admission: Gets you in the festival from 2-5pm, 1 commemorative FBG Craft Beer Fest sampling glass and all you can drink from over 70+ Florida craft breweries.
Designated Driver: Don’t drink and drive! This person gets to hang out, experience the vendors, music and food. Water will be provided.
Brewers Ball
Brewers Ball is the ultimate celebration of Florida’s vibrant brewing community, bringing together homebrewers, professional brewers, industry professionals, and passionate beer lovers from across the state. Join us as we honor the champions of the Best Florida Beer Championships, presenting medals and trophies for the Professional Competition as well as announcing the Homebrewer & Homebrew Club of the Year.
Enjoy the full experience with food trucks serving up delicious bites (available for purchase), live music, and samples of each of the professional competition medal-winning beers from the Championships’ commercial competition!
Please note: Food is not included with your ticket. Feel free to bring a picnic or snacks. However; coolers are not allowed.
Location: River Tower Park, 401 E. Bird St., Tampa
Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
Schedule of Events:
12:00 PM – Brewer’s Access (Entry for Pro Brewers, Home Brewers, Judges, and Steward Ticket Holders)
1:00 PM – General Admission Access
1:15 PM – Welcome Toast
1:30 PM – Homebrew Club of the Year, Homebrewer of the Year Presentation
1:45 PM – Pro Competition Medal Presentation
3:00 PM – Best of Show Presentations (Time subject to change, as it will occur immediately at completion of Medal presentations)
4:40 PM – Last Call for Alcohol
5:00 PM – Exit the Park
Note that this year, we intentionally moved the Award Presentation schedule earlier, giving attendees more time to celebrate and sample the medal winning beers throughout the later part of the event.
Looking for a unique way to participate in Tampa Bay Beer Week? Volunteer!
The beer community has always been looking for help during these events, if you’re looking to volunteer, click here to add your name!
About Tampa Bay Beer Week
Tampa Bay Beer Week, Inc. (TBBW), is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization established in 2012 to showcase the Tampa Bay area as an emerging and vibrant craft beer destination and to advance the local and international craft beer culture through events, education and marketing. The Board of Directors consists of representatives from distributors, breweries, retailers and independent beer enthusiasts.
TBBW created Tampa Bay Beer Week, which is a week long celebration of the vibrant beer culture found throughout the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay Beer Week begins annually on the first Saturday of March and ends 8 days later. Since the inaugural Tampa Bay Beer Week in 2012, TBBW has hosted hundreds of events such as large-scale festivals, brewing competitions, charity events, and educational seminars. The efforts of TBBW have been a major factor in the continued growth of the Tampa Bay craft beer community making this area one of the top beer tourism destinations in the Southern United States.