Sarasota’s Calusa Brewing is throwing a celebration of beer this Labor Day Weekend with new beers and Florida-themed merch and vendors.

From Calusa Brewing:

Florida Fest is back, and we’ve got a pretty solid excuse to throw one this year.

Calusa Brewing Florida Fest 2026

For the first time ever, we’re releasing:

BLOOD ORANGE FLORIDA FLAVOR LAGER

Our Florida Flavor Lager gets a Blood Orange treatment for the very first time, making its debut at Florida Fest.

And because one special beer wasn’t enough, we’re also dipping into the Bliss series for five new draft-only Berliner Weisse treatments.

Rainbow Sherbert Bliss
Pickle Spear Bliss
Mango Coconut Bliss
Floridian Bliss
Blue Raspberry Bliss

All five will be draft at open (11am) on Florida Fest.

And we’re giving you a few things to do between beers.

CALUSA OYSTER COMPANY | 12-5PM
Just added! Calusa Oyster Company will be here shucking fresh oysters harvested just hours before the event. Fresh oysters and cold beer feels pretty appropriate for Florida Fest.

BEER PONG TOURNAMENT + PRIZES | 2PM
Find a partner and bring your extremely legitimate athletic ability. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, with more tournament details coming soon.

AXE THROWING
Because apparently beer pong wasn’t enough competition for one Florida Saturday. We’ll have axe throwing set up during Florida Fest for anyone who wants to test their aim.

LIMITED FLORIDA FEST MERCH
Florida Fest shirts will be available along with brand-new Florida Flavor hats making their debut. The hats are limited, so plan accordingly.

PIGFISH FLORIDA-THEMED SPECIALS
PigFish is putting together a few Florida-inspired specials for the day. We’ll share those as we get closer.

For more information on Calusa Brewing’s Florida Fest, visit their Events Page on social media.

Want to learn more about Calusa Brewing? Listen to Calusa’s founders on the BeerWise Podcast.


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About Calusa Brewing
We’re an assorted team of expert brewers, meticulous production staff, enthusiastic beer-tenders, and culinary specialists, all united under our Veteran-owned and family-friendly craft brewery in Sarasota, Florida.

Dedicated to producing quality brews ranging from traditional styles and hop-forward ales to barrel-aged and mixed-fermented beers.

We’ve created a welcoming environment for all beer lovers. Our success relies on our unique and committed team who make brewing not just a job but a passion.

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