DRINK SCHENECTADY 2026

Tickets include a souvenir tasting glass and the opportunity to sample world-class libations produced right here in the Capital Region. In addition, many products will be available for purchase by the can, bottle, and growler to take home.

We’re also excited to announce that the 2026 Capital Craft Beverage Trail Passport will officially launch at this event! Attendees will be the first to get their hands on the new passport, which will be available to the general public starting Friday, April 17.

NEW THIS YEAR: Elevate your night with our all-new VIP experience! Starting at 5 p.m. VIP guests will enjoy a private planetarium light show presented by MiSci, these full dome music shows combine iconic artists with fascinating imagery that moves with the music. Tickets also include specialty beverage tastings and the chance to meet and hear directly from the makers behind your favorite craft drinks. Afterward, you’ll roll right into the full event, no need to exit and re-enter.

• Early Bird (through March 13, midnight): $30 ( $36.56 with taxes & fees)
• General Admission (March 14–April 11): $35 ( $42.33 with taxes & fees)
• Early Bird VIP Experience (through March 13, midnight): $45 ($53.86 with taxes & fees)
• VIP Experience (March 14–April 11): $50 ( $59.62 with taxes & fees)
• At the Door: $50 (includes taxes and fees)
• Designated Driver: $5 ($7.75 with taxes & fees) (No beverage sampling, but enjoy the exhibits, the company of friends, and offerings from our food vendors.)

If you have completed a Passport and you haven't already collected your prize of admission to a CCBT event, please email us at Q2FwaXRhbENyYWZ0QmV2ZXJhZ2VUcmFpbCB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t.

🍻 Sip, Explore & Discover! Sip away while exploring miSci's history-spanning hands-on exhibits of science and technology from the computer to the cosmos! If you think miSci is just for kids, you are in for a treat (and not just the liquid kind).

Fabulous LOCAL craft beverage producers already lined up to pour at this event are:

• Adirondack Winery
• Albany Distilling Company
• Brown's Brewing Company
• Bull and Bee Meadery
• Cooper's Daughter Spirits at Olde York Farm
• Mean Max Brew Works
• Second Act Spirits
• Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
• Whitman Brewing
• Wolf Hollow Brewing Company

Others who will be with us:

• Cruet Wood Fired Pizza
• Flacos Tacos
• NibblexNosh

Watch this space as we add participants!

Come out and enjoy your favorites and we're sure you'll find many new craft products to love!

Remember: Enjoy responsibly!

*Please note all ticket sales are FINAL.

*Purchases made at the door on the day of event must be with card. No cash payments.

Parking: CCBT has arranged for use of the parking lot across Nott Terrace from MiSci for the event (Liberty Square/600 Liberty St.)

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