Brewed IN the Fort Craft Beer Festival 2026

Join us at the 26th Annual Brewed IN the Fort Craft Beer Festival! This festival is dedicated to promoting and celebrating locally crafted products from Indiana beers and ciders, to Fort Wayne food and entertainment.

VIP and Trails Rockstar entry is at 1pm

General Admission entry is at 2pm

Brewed IN the Fort 2026 is proud to partner with Fort Wayne Trails.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All attendees must be 21+ with valid ID

No infants, children, or anyone else under 21 years of age are permitted.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

We encourage everyone to cycle, walk, carpool or use local Taxis, Uber or Lyft for a safe ride home.

Parking will be available around Headwaters Park. Street parking is free on weekends in Downtown Fort Wayne.

Brewed IN the Fort can not be held responsible for your vehicle.

What can I bring into the event?

What you CAN bring:

• Your ID (REQUIRED even for designated drivers. All attendees must be 21+.)
• Your printed ticket
• Cash for food and vendors
• Sealed water
• Pretzel & Snack necklaces
• Service animals
• Small bags (subject to search)

What you CAN'T bring:

• Pets
• Babies/children (this event is strictly 21+, even for designated drivers)
• Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to firearms and knives
• Open bottles
• Alcohol
• Coolers
• Glassware
• Drugs or paraphernalia

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact inthefort@madbrew.com with any questions.

What's the refund policy?

Refunds are not accepted after August 1st. Brewed IN the Fort is a rain or shine event.