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Medina's Beloved Beer Fest Adds Craft Distilleries in 2026
After 14 years of beer only, Bottles, Barrels & Brews is welcoming five craft distilleries to its May 9 festival.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:04pm
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The expanded offerings at Medina's annual beer festival will give attendees a chance to sample both craft brews and spirits in a lively downtown setting.Medina TodayFor the first time since Bottles, Barrels & Brews began in 2012, organizers are bringing craft distilleries into the mix for the 2026 festival, allowing attendees to sample spirits alongside the event's usual lineup of craft beers and expanding the tasting experience.
Why it matters
The addition of distilleries marks one of the most significant changes to the long-running Medina Beer Fest since its launch, signaling the event's evolution to cater to a wider range of adult beverage preferences in the local community.
The details
Among the distilleries slated to appear are Towpath Distillery, Echo Spirits Distilling, Cleveland Whiskey, Ohio Shine Co. and Minglewood Distillery. The festival, scheduled for May 9, has long been a staple in Medina, drawing crowds to explore regional breweries and enjoy live entertainment in a lively downtown setting.
- Bottles, Barrels & Brews began in 2012.
- The 2026 festival is scheduled for May 9.
The players
Main Street Medina
The organization that announced the addition of craft distilleries to the Medina Beer Fest.
What’s next
The 2026 Bottles, Barrels & Brews festival will take place on May 9 at the Medina County Fairgrounds Community center.
The takeaway
The Medina Beer Fest's decision to add craft distilleries to its lineup reflects the evolving preferences of local attendees, who are now seeking a more diverse range of adult beverage options at the long-running community event.
