Cooper-Young Beerfest Returns for Its 16th Year October 17
5 Reasons To Go To Cooper Young Beerfest 2024
Unlimited samples, a commemorative mug, and five first-time breweries, all to benefit the Cooper-Young neighborhood.
Unlimited samples, a commemorative mug, and five first-time breweries, all to benefit the Cooper-Young neighborhood.
One of Memphis' favorite fall festivals is back. The 16th annual Cooper-Young Beerfest returns to Midtown on Saturday, October 17, with four hours of regional craft beer, music from Goner Records, and local food trucks.
What Is Cooper-Young Beerfest?
It's a volunteer-run craft beer festival with a simple setup: every brewery pouring is within a day's drive of Memphis. Your ticket gets you a 2026 Beerfest mug and unlimited samples from 1 to 5 p.m.
It's also a fundraiser. All proceeds go to the Cooper-Young Community Association, the nonprofit that works to keep the neighborhood clean, friendly, safe, and welcoming.
"This festival is first and foremost a fundraiser for the neighborhood," the Beerfest organizing committee says in its mission statement. "Supporting local breweries is just like supporting local farms, local restaurants, local bookstores and local music."
Who's Pouring
The lineup is still being finalized, but plenty of Memphis favorites are already on it. They'll be joined by brewers from across Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, and Louisiana. Cider and seltzer are often on offer, too.
Five breweries are pouring at Beerfest for the first time: Blue Jay (St. Louis), Cedar Glade (Murfreesboro), Middle Ground (Murfreesboro), Half Batch (Hendersonville) and Xul (Knoxville)
Goner Records is supplying the music, and local food trucks will sell food on site. Free tap water will be available, and vendors will sell soft drinks and bottled water.
Plan Your Visit
- Date: Saturday, October 17
- Hours: 1 – 5 p.m.
- Location: Midtown Memphis, exact site to be announced
- Tickets: $45 in October, about $50 with fees, at cybeerfest.org/tickets
- Designated drivers: Free at the gate, and must be 21 or older
- Ages: 21 and up only, with a valid photo ID
Getting there: Organizers encourage rideshare. Street parking is limited, so please don't block driveways or park in business lots.
What to bring: Chairs are welcome, along with water and pretzel necklaces.
What to leave at home: Pets and any other outside food or drink.
Good to know: Beerfest happens rain or shine, with no rain date and no refunds. Re-entry is not permitted.
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