Brewgaloo Named #2 Best Beer Festival in the U.S. by USA Today
The Brewgaloo Craft Beer Festival has been named the #2 Best Beer Festival in the United States in the annual reader poll conducted by USA Today’s 10Best Awards.
This national recognition continues Brewgaloo’s strong streak in the prestigious rankings. The festival has been nominated every year since 2019 and previously earned the #1 Best Beer Festival title in both 2019 and 2020. Brewgaloo also maintained a top ranking in 2022, 2023, and 2024, further cementing its reputation as one of the country’s premier celebrations of craft beer and local culture.
Held annually in downtown Raleigh, Brewgaloo brings together North Carolina craft breweries, local food vendors, live music, and thousands of attendees for a two-day celebration of the state’s vibrant craft beer community. The festival features beers from dozens of breweries across the state and highlights the importance of supporting independent businesses and local makers.
“Being recognized again by USA Today’s readers is an incredible honor,” said organizers with Shop Local Raleigh. “Brewgaloo was created to celebrate North Carolina’s craft beer industry and the amazing small businesses that make our community unique. To see it consistently ranked among the best beer festivals in the country is a testament to the breweries, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who make this event possible each year.”
Since its launch, Brewgaloo has grown into one of the largest craft beer festivals in the Southeast, drawing visitors from across the country while maintaining its focus on local breweries and independent businesses.
The recognition from USA Today underscores Brewgaloo’s continued impact on the regional craft beer scene and its role in promoting North Carolina breweries on a national stage.
For more information about Brewgaloo, upcoming festival details, and participating breweries, visit brewgaloo.com.
