Arizona's Largest Craft Beer Festival Returns for 25th Year

More than 100 breweries will pour over 500 different styles of beer, seltzer, and spirits at the annual Arizona Strong Beer Fest.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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This Saturday, February 14 marks the 25th year of Arizona Strong Beer, the largest single day craft beer festival in Arizona and the official kickoff event for Arizona Beer Week. More than 100 breweries and other beverage-makers will pour more than 500 different styles of ales, lagers, seltzers, spirits and wine at the event held at Salt River Fields.

Why it matters

The Arizona Strong Beer Fest is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the thriving craft beer scene in the state, providing beer enthusiasts the opportunity to sample a wide variety of local and regional brews all in one place.

The details

The festival will feature over 500 different beer, seltzer, and spirit offerings from more than 100 breweries and producers. Some of the most anticipated beers include Saddle Mountain Brewing's Toasted Pecan Doppelbock, Pinnacle Brewing's Quads of Cash Belgian Quad, and Fate Brewing's King Size Candy Bar Milk Stout. In addition, the event will feature several brewery collaborations, including a west coast IPA from 12 West and SanTan, as well as a dark lager/Schwarzbier made by the eight Flagstaff breweries.

  • The 25th annual Arizona Strong Beer Fest will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Arizona Beer Week, of which the Strong Beer Fest is the official kickoff event, runs from February 14-23, 2026.

The players

Saddle Mountain Brewing Co.

A local Arizona brewery known for its Toasted Pecan Doppelbock, a beer that has become a standout favorite at past Strong Beer Fests.

Pinnacle Brewing Co.

An Arizona brewery that won Brewery of the Year at the 2025 Arizona Craft Beer Awards and is debuting its Quads of Cash Belgian Quad at this year's festival.

Fate Brewing Co.

A popular local brewery bringing back its barrel-aged King Size Candy Bar Milk Stout, a fan-favorite that has been absent from shelves in recent years.

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.

A craft brewery known for its acclaimed Pale 48, a pale ale that was a standout release during Arizona Beer Week 2025.

12 West Brewing

A Phoenix-area brewery collaborating with SanTan Brewing on a west coast IPA for the festival.

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What’s next

The 25th annual Arizona Strong Beer Fest will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, kicking off the 10-day Arizona Beer Week celebration.

The takeaway

The Arizona Strong Beer Fest has become an essential annual event for craft beer enthusiasts in the state, showcasing the depth and diversity of Arizona's thriving brewing scene and providing a unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of local and regional beers all in one place.