Snallygaster is DC’s biggest and beastliest beer festival, bar none. And the merry monster makes its triumphant return to DC for its 12th year as a rollicking tribute to the wonderful world of craft beer on Saturday, Oct. 12, along Pennsylvania Ave NW .
Festival goers can expect a mind-boggling selection of over 450 highly sought-after brews on draft from nearly 175 of the finest American and international producers set against a backdrop of local food trucks and two stages of live music.
Brought to you by the minds behind DC’s Bluejacket, ChurchKey, The Sovereign, Shelter, and more, this is far and away the biggest event of the year for beer geeks of every stripe.
With a mind-boggling selection of 450 highly sought-after brews from nearly 175 of the finest American and international producers, along with a wide array of local food vendors and two stages of live music, Snallygaster is the biggest beer festival on the East Coast. As impressive as the offering is the setting: For one day only, Snallygaster will descend on the heart of Downtown Washington, DC, to take over four city blocks between 3rd and 7th Streets on Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
“With the Capitol building as the backdrop, Snallygaster will once again offer an unforgettable beer drinking experience,” said Greg Engert, Beverage Director and Partner for Neighborhood Restaurant Group. Adding, “this year’s list is proving to be the most impressive yet, with countless new breweries and rare beers on hand for the occasion. Even better, we’re expecting a huge number of the brewers themselves to join us, including many traveling from overseas, and they’re all excited to pour their offerings for our guests.”
Engert and his team curate each and every selection, bringing the same approach they apply daily to their lists at Churchkey, Shelter, Owen’s Tavern & Garden, Rustico, The Sovereign, and more. Attendees can expect an unbelievable array of small batch, highly sought-after brews on draft as well as a host of cask ales, vintage bottle pours and gravity-kegs from the likes of Cantillon, Hill Farmstead, Monkish, Fidens, and so many more. Rounding out Snallygaster’s 2024 offering is a bevy of ciders, wines, and cocktails, as well as a makers market curated by Shop Made in DC and a kids zone for whole families to enjoy.
Find the full list of participating breweries online here!
And of course Snallygaster 2024 hosts two stages of live music! Parklife DC will be there to cover the action. Here’s a schedule for the performances:
7th & Pennsylvania Entrance:
DJ Analyze | 11:00 – 2:30 | Classic Hip Hop
3rd & Constitution Entrance:
DJ Trini | 11:00 – 2:30 | Classic Hip Hop
6th Street Stage:
DJ themSee | 12:30-1:30 | Reggae & Dub
Dim Wizard | 1:30-2:30 | Power Pop
DJ Brainpat | 2:30-3:30 | 90s Hip Hop
Massie | 3:30-4:30 | Pop Rock
DJ themSee | 4:30-5:30 | Funk, Soul & Go-Go
Capitol Stage:
GAYWIFE | 1:30-2:30 | Electronic, Pop & Experimental
The Pietasters | 2:30-3:30 | Ska & Soul
DJ Trini | 3:30-4:30 | Classic Hip Hop
Trouble Funk | 4:30-5:30 | Go-Go
VIP tickets (Basilisk) are sold out! But GA tickets (Kraken) are still available.
SNALLYGASTER 2024
Pennsylvania Ave NW
Saturday, Oct. 12
GA 2pm-6pm
$75
21+