Craft beer festivals this summer in Derby City

Louisville was ranked No. 6 on Real Estate Witch’s 2023 “Best Beer Cities in the U.S.” list — and the proof is in the porter.

This summer boasts six different craft beer festivals alone + more than seven new breweries and taprooms will be open by the end of the year.

Here are our Editor’s Picks for fests to get your craft beer fill.

Kentucky Craft Bash, Saturday, June 24

Now in its sixth year, this is the only beer festival in Kentucky by Kentucky brewers. It’s held annually at Waterfront Park — and we hear Nappy Roots will be in attendance this year.

Summer Beer Fest at the Frazier, Saturday July 29

Over 200 beers will flow from the taps in front of this history museum on Main Street.

Kentucky State Fair BEERFEST, Saturday, Aug. 19

This inaugural event by Louisville Ale Trail will host 20 breweries from across the Commonwealth.