The Fredericksburg’s Fourth Craft Beer Competition is open to any Texas brewery that is:
Licensed to produce AND sell beer in Texas, Has a current permit on file with the TTB, AND Is currently open and operating with at least one beer available to the public.
The Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival will hold its fourth Texas craft beer competition with the Competition Awards and Dinner on June 12th.
The entry fee is $50 per beer entered.
The competition is open to all craft breweries in the state of Texas.
A planning committee of volunteers, experienced beer judges and certified beer judges from across the state will be a part of the judging.
Judging will take place June 7th and 8th
Volunteer here, click on “I want to volunteer.”
WARNING:
Maximum entries are 150. Register early, as a late entry may not be honored if we reach the maximum before the deadline!
For questions or more information, contact us.
Opens
Monday, March 3, 2026
Closes
Friday, May 30, 2026
Judging
June 7th and June 8th
Volunteer here
Delivery and/or Shipping
April 28th – May 30th
Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post
712 West Main
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Download the Competition Manual here.
Awards Competition Ceremony & Dinner at Altstadt Brewery
Friday, June 12th, 4pm –10pm
Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival
Saturday June 13th
11am – 6pm
Downtown Fredericksburg – MarktPlatz
Friday, June 12, 2026 • 4-10pm
Includes Tour, Dinner and Awards Ceremony
at Altstadt Brewery
4:00pm Happy Hour
5:15pm Tours (two tours)
6:00pm Awards Ceremony
7:00pm Dinner
8-10:00pm Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival
Kick Off Party & Dance (outside on the plaza)
9:30pm Fireworks
