The 10th Annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival takes place at the Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza) in Albany, NY. This renowned event brings together 50+ breweries from every region of the state, offering beer enthusiasts—both seasoned and new—a rare opportunity to enjoy unique, award-winning beers while meeting the talented brewery owners and representatives behind the craft. No volunteers here—this is the real deal!

Great beer deserves great food! Albany's favorite food vendors will be on-site with savory eats available for purchase to pair with your favorite brews.

We’re especially excited to announce that Wayward Lane Brewing will be one of the 5 breweries featured in an exclusive beer and cheese pairing at 3 PM! This one-of-a-kind experience showcases 5 unique beers, each from a different region of New York, with tasting notes presented by the brewers themselves. These beers are specially selected and will not be available elsewhere at the festival. The pairing also includes 5 artisanal cheeses curated by The Cheese Traveler, an NPR-featured cheesemonger.