Events

Join us at Last Chair for our first annual Oktoberfest celebration! Grab a pint of our Mittersill Marzen and join us for a day of stein holding, keg throwing, keg bowling, axe throwing and more! We will also have an Oktoberfest band from 5-7pm. This is a free event for all ages so make sure to join us!

Join us for National Drink Beer Day at Last Chair Brewery and grab any of 12 in-house brewed beers on tap!

Want to be a vendor in our upcoming craft fair? Here's your chance! Please sign up using the link below. Spots are super limited and will go fast. Cost is $20 and will be due the day of the fair.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8M8MBCN

Over the last 13 years, the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce and the Exeter Parks and Rec. Department have partnered to present the largest beer and chili festival in New Hampshire, the Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival- which takes place along Swasey Parkway in downtown Exeter on the first Saturday in October. 

 VIP Session - 12:00-4:00pm 

General Session - 1:00-4:00pm 

 All tickets include Unlimited Beer & Chili Samples* & Live Entertainment *

While we aim to provide an exceptional experience featuring craft beverages and a variety of chili options, please note that chili availability is determined by the participating vendors and may vary throughout the event. We encourage you to enjoy the wide selection of beverages and other festival offerings, but chili samples are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Visit www.powderkegbeerfest.com for the most up to date list of Breweries and Vendors attending. 

THE 17TH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE BREWFEST, presented by Service Credit Union.

New Location in 2025! Now at the iconic SMUTTYNOSE BREWERY in Hampton, NH! New Hampshire’s premier event for craft brewers from throughout New England and beyond. Proceeds from this event support both Prescott Park Arts Festival and the New England District of the Master Brewers Association of Americas (MBAA) scholarship fund.

About Us:

The New Hampshire Brewfest is a beer festival put on BY brewers FOR Beer Fans! New England craft breweries, food trucks and a great cause. Fundraising for Prescott Park Arts Festival and the New England District of the Master Brewers Association of Americas.

Admission includes entry to the session specified on your ticket (VIP or GA) beer samples from nearly 50 breweries, and live DJ and festivities. Food is not included but is available for purchase.

VIP: $80 – Noon to 4:30pm, *early access, commemorative Brewfest drinkware

GA: $60 – 1pm to 4:30pm

Designated Driver: $20 for those that want to support their loved ones that love beer (entry only along with food & non-alcoholic drink vouchers) *Please Note: taps down occurs at 4PM and/or no beer will be served between 4-4:30pm.

NOTE: ONLINE SALES END AT 9AM ON OCTOBER 18TH. HOWEVER, WALK UP SALES ARE STILL AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Same day admission increases by $10 when purchasing onsite. 

WWW.NHBREWFEST.COM