Suwanee Beer Fest named USA Today's No. 1 beer festival

The annual event in Suwanee Town Center Park features over 400 craft beers and Georgia's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Suwanee's annual Beer Fest at Town Center Park has been named the No. 1 beer festival in the country by USA Today readers. The event, coming up on March 21, allows attendees to sample more than 400 craft beers, explore a Georgia Beer Garden with 70-plus state breweries, and enjoy Gwinnett's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration, all for a ticket that includes unlimited samples.

Why it matters

The Suwanee Beer Fest's recognition as the top beer festival in the U.S. highlights the city's growing reputation as a destination for craft beer enthusiasts. The festival's popularity also reflects Suwanee's thriving local economy and community spirit, as the event brings thousands of visitors to the Town Center area each year.

The details

The Suwanee Beer Fest features a wide variety of craft beers from local, regional, and national breweries. In addition to the beer sampling, the festival includes a Georgia Beer Garden showcasing over 70 breweries from across the state. Attendees can also enjoy Gwinnett County's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration, complete with live music, food vendors, and other festivities.

  • The Suwanee Beer Fest is scheduled for March 21, 2026.
  • The festival has been named the No. 1 beer festival in the country by USA Today readers.

The players

Suwanee Beer Fest

An annual beer festival held in Suwanee Town Center Park that features over 400 craft beers, a Georgia Beer Garden, and Gwinnett's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration.

USA Today

A national newspaper and media company that recently named the Suwanee Beer Fest the No. 1 beer festival in the country based on a reader poll.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The 2026 Suwanee Beer Fest is scheduled to take place on March 21, 2026 in Suwanee Town Center Park.

The takeaway

The Suwanee Beer Fest's recognition as the top beer festival in the U.S. by USA Today readers is a testament to the city's growing reputation as a destination for craft beer enthusiasts and its ability to host large-scale community events that bring thousands of visitors to the area.