📅 When
October 16, 2026 – October 17, 2026
18:00
📍 Where
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
📞 Contact
About this event
Tucked inside the charming pedestrian village at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, the Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival transforms Miramar Beach's most picturesque shopping and dining district into a craft beer lover's paradise for one spectacular October weekend. Now in its 18th year, the festival pours more than 100 domestic and international craft beers with brewery representatives on hand to walk you through every pour.
The festivities kick off Friday evening with the Baytowne Backyard Bash — a laid-back block party featuring ice-cold beer, smooth bourbon tastings, sizzling food, live entertainment, and cozy bonfires under the stars from 6-8pm. Saturday brings the main sampling event with expanded tasting opportunities, specialty Seltzer Lane non-alcoholic options, food pairings, and more live music through the village's cobblestone streets and waterside pavilions.
Hotel packages at Sandestin with a two-night minimum are available for the full immersive experience — wake up, walk downstairs, and you're already at the festival. The 21+ event is a standout fall weekend on the Emerald Coast, combining the resort's natural beauty with serious craft beer curation in one of Northwest Florida's most scenic settings.
Best for: Craft beer enthusiasts, couples, and adult groups looking for a sophisticated fall festival experience
What to expect: 100+ craft beers, bourbon tastings, Seltzer Lane non-alcoholic options, food pairings, live music, Friday bonfire bash, Saturday main sampling event — adults 21+ only
Planning tip: Book Sandestin resort accommodations early if you want the hotel package; festival tickets sell out — purchase online in advance at baytowne.bigtickets.com
Cost: Paid tickets required; hotel packages available with 2-night minimum; most food & drink included in festival admission
