Barrel & Flow Fest

America's best arts & craft brew fest returns to Pittsburgh's historic Strip District on August 8, 2026! Join us as we celebrate Black arts & culture with an exceptional collection of festival activities:

- 55 breweries, distilleries, and cider houses pouring festival-exclusive collaborations

- 30 Black-owned breweries from across the country

- 150 local vendors & small businesses, food trucks, community organizations, and artisan booths

- 7 bands and 5 DJs featuring different musical styles and genres on 2 stages

- 3 live, interactive art stages featuring some of the best Pittsburgh Black artists

- 1 STEAM and family tent area with hands-on activities for all ages

Come find out why Barrel & Flow was voted America's Best Brew Fest by the readers of USA Today!

Friday, August 7:

Barrel & Flow Conference

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

112 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Bottle Share

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

112 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Saturday, August 8:

Barrel & Flow Festival

Entry Times:

VIP - 12:00 PM

Early Entry - 3:00 PM

General Admission - 5:00 PM

Location: The Stacks at 3 Crossings

2875 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Sunday, August 9:

Brewer’s Brunch

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Club Cafe

56 S 12th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203