Raise a glass! Craft Bev Fest is happening in Downtown Canandaigua this Thursday bringing together local breweries and wineries for a one-of-a-kind community celebration.
The ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail is a partnership that connects breweries brew pubs distilleries wineries and hard cideries from Rochester through Ontario County with parts of Livingston and Wayne County. ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail presents to you Craft Bev Fest at The Central on Main featuring:
Craft Beer and Wine Tastings from top local makers
Live Music & Entertainment by Rochester’s premier party band The Swooners from 6 pm to 8 pm.
An exclusive VIP ticketed experience beginning at 4 pm. VIP goers will receive a commemorative glass a personal tasting experience with the makers between 4 pm and 8pm reserved tables chances to win in drawings and giveaways and a personal passport to the ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail (value $250)
“Craft Bev Fest is more than just a tasting event it’s a way to celebrate the creativity passion and community spirit behind our local beverage makers. The partnership between Downtown Canandaigua BID and ROC/FLX Beverage Trail is a cool way to bring Local Craft Beverages to The Central on Main and showcase all the great producers we have in the region at an incredible outdoor venue” said ROC/FLX Beverage Trail President John French. In case of inclement weather the event will be rescheduled to September 11 2025.
Event Details
📍 Location: The Central on Main 111 S Main Street Canandaigua
📅 Date & Time: Thursday August 28 2025 - rain date September 11th
🎟️ Tickets: VIP Tickets Available in advance only at https://canandaiguabid.ticketspice.com/craft-bev-fest
💡 Limited tickets available.
Craft Bev Fest is a Canandaigua-based event dedicated to showcasing the best in local beer wine cider and spirits while creating a family-friendly atmosphere filled with food music and community connection. Tapping your toes and Dancing to the sounds of Rochester-based Party Band The Swooners begins at 6 pm and goes til 8 pm.
The general public is welcome to purchase tastings between 5 pm and 8 pm. For the exclusive VIP experience that begins at 4 pm tickets are available in advance for $25 and only available for purchase on the Downtown Canandaigua website at www.DowntownCanandaigua.com or through the Downtown Canandaigua Business Improvement District Facebook page. Don’t wait too long there’s a limited number of tickets being sold and you won’t want to miss out on this experience.
No transferred or third-party Tickets are accepted only purchase your tickets directly through the www.DowntownCanandaigua.com website.
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