Blackburn Brew Fest 2026

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Blackburn Brew Festival on Saturday, July 18th (RAIN or SHINE) at Stage Fort Park! Over 20 breweries will be convening from Cape Ann, the North Shore, and across New England to showcase their best brews to attendees from far and wide. The event will also offer live music, local food trucks and lawn games all while located at Gloucester’s historic waterfront park.

The event will also be supporting a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will support local non-profits through the Cape Ann Community Foundation, an organization established by the Chamber to award grants for projects supporting educational, social service, recreational and economic initiatives throughout the Cape Ann Community.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+

For breweries interested in participating, please contact Sam Bevins at sam@capeannchamber.com.

The current list of sponsors is:

Growler
Discover Gloucester
Ocean Breeze Cultivators
Reverie 73
Renewal by Andersen
Cape Ann Savings

Pint
BankGloucester
Cape Ann Motor Inn

Flight
Burgin Platner Insurance
Cape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery

In Kind
Streamography
Brooks Gibson Company