Rhode Island’s craft breweries will come together for the Ocean State Brewers Festival, presented by Club9, on Saturday, June 27, at Bristol Golf Park, pairing local beer with a round of golf-themed fun.
Featuring nearly two dozen Rhode Island breweries, the festival is the only beer event dedicated exclusively to breweries from the Ocean State, offering attendees the chance to sample a wide variety of locally crafted beers in a relaxed outdoor setting. All tastings are included with admission.
What sets this year’s event apart is its location. Rather than a traditional venue, guests will sample beer while strolling the fairways of Bristol Golf Park, in what organizers are calling the “Fore01” edition of the festival. The event also coincides with Vigilant Brewing’s fourth anniversary, taking place a short distance from the festival grounds, creating what organizers describe as a destination experience for craft beer enthusiasts.
Festivalgoers will be able to take part in chipping and putting competitions for a chance to win prizes throughout the event, and a variety of local food vendors will be on site offering food for sampling and purchase.
“This is more than a beer festival — it’s a celebration of Rhode Island craft beer, local businesses and summer in the Ocean State,” said Nils Weldy, executive director of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. “We’re excited to bring attendees an experience that pairs locally produced beer with such a unique setting in one of the most festive parts of the state this time of year.”
The festival runs from 2 to 5:30 p.m., with breweries, food vendors and exhibitors set up on holes 7, 8 and 9. The event is open to those 21 and older. Tickets and additional information are available through the festival’s ticket page.
Founded in 2013, the Rhode Island Brewers Guild is a nonprofit organization that markets and promotes its brewery members, advocates for the state’s breweries in legislative matters and fosters communication across the industry. More information is available at ribrewersguild.org.
