Nevada Craft Beverage Passport celebrates 5th anniversary

The popular program offers prizes for visiting participating establishments across the state.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:55pm

The Nevada Craft Beverage Passport, a program created by the Nevada Department of Agriculture, Made in Nevada, and Travel Nevada, is celebrating its 5th year. The free passport includes 51 craft beverage establishments across the state, and patrons can earn prizes by getting stamps for each location they visit. This special 5th-year edition includes exclusive prizes like tickets to local events and gift baskets.

Why it matters

The Nevada Craft Beverage Passport program aims to support the state's craft beverage, agriculture, and tourism industries by encouraging residents and visitors to explore local establishments. Reaching the 5-year milestone demonstrates the program's success in driving traffic and awareness for these small businesses.

The details

The 2026 Nevada Craft Beverage Passport will be released on Friday, January 30th at Bristlecone Brewing in Reno. Patrons can also get early access to the passport at the Sierra Arts Foundation's Brew HaHa event on January 31st, or pick one up at any participating establishment. Exclusive 5th-year prizes include tickets to the 2027 Brew HaHa, 2026 Night in the Country, and 2026 Reno Rodeo, as well as Made in Nevada gift baskets and prizes from the participating businesses.

  • The 2026 Nevada Craft Beverage Passport will be released on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  • Patrons can also get early access to the passport at the Sierra Arts Foundation's Brew HaHa event on January 31, 2026.

The players

Nevada Department of Agriculture

The state agency that created the Nevada Craft Beverage Passport program in partnership with Made in Nevada and Travel Nevada.

Made in Nevada

A non-profit organization that promotes Nevada-made products and businesses, and is a partner in the Nevada Craft Beverage Passport program.

Travel Nevada

The state's official tourism agency, which is a partner in the Nevada Craft Beverage Passport program.

Bristlecone Brewing

The Reno-based brewery hosting the release party for the 2026 Nevada Craft Beverage Passport.

Sierra Arts Foundation

The organization hosting the Brew HaHa event where the 2026 Nevada Craft Beverage Passport will also be available.

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What they’re saying

“The Nevada Craft Beverage Passport is a program created by the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), in partnership with Made in Nevada and Travel Nevada, to increase support of Nevada's craft beverage, agriculture and tourism industries.”

— Ciara Ressel, from the Nevada Department of Agriculture

What’s next

The 2026 Nevada Craft Beverage Passport will be available starting on January 30th at the release party, as well as the Brew HaHa event on January 31st, and at participating establishments across the state.

The takeaway

The Nevada Craft Beverage Passport program has successfully driven traffic and awareness for the state's craft beverage, agriculture, and tourism industries over the past 5 years. The special 5th-year edition offers exclusive prizes to encourage even more participation and exploration of local businesses.