Barrel & Flow Returns on August 8, 2026

The #1 Brew Fest in America, voted by the readers of USA Today for 4 years in a row!

BARREL & FLOW FESTIVAL 2026
August 7–9, 2026 | The Stacks at 3 Crossings, 2875 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA

We're thrilled to announce Barrel & Flow is returning for its 8th annual festival! Barrel & Flow's mission is to ignite creativity and entrepreneurship within the Black arts and small business communities through partnerships with alcohol and related industries. We strive to empower these communities to reach their full potential by being a positive contributor to the black community as well as the state and country as a whole. The #1 Brew Fest in America — voted by USA Today readers four years in a row — returns for an unforgettable three-day celebration of craft beer, art, music, food, and culture.

*Please read all of the details before purchasing a ticket.

Schedule of Events: 

DAY 1: Friday, August 7, 2026 - The Conference & Evening Bottle Share
DAY 2: Saturday, August 8, 2026 - The Festival - THE MAIN EVENT 
DAY 3: Sunday, August 9, 2026 - The Brewer's Brunch

EVENT LINEUP

FRIDAY, August 7, 2026

Barrel & Flow Conference (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
112 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

A full day of professional development, education, and connection featuring speakers across two tracks: Industry and Community.

• Topics include brewing, arts & entertainment, wellness, and community impact
• Complimentary lunch + curated beverages
• Included with VIP tickets or available à la carte

Evening Bottle Share (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

• Share brews, vibes, and conversation with our global community
• Bring a bottle, can, or NA beverage (optional)
• Small bites provided
• Included with VIP tickets or available à la carte

SATURDAY, August 8, 2026

BARREL & FLOW FESTIVAL — THE MAIN EVENT
The Stacks at 3 Crossings, 2875 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Entry Times

• VIP: 12:00 PM
• Early Access: 3:00 PM
• General Admission: 5:00 PM

America’s premier Black arts & craft brew festival featuring:

• Breweries from across the country
• Live music, DJs, and performances
• Visual artists, chefs, writers, and comedians
• STEAM Tent: A family-friendly space with hands-on science labs and creative activities

SUNDAY, August 9, 2026

The Brewer’s Brunch
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location TBD

The grand finale! A relaxed, joyful gathering bringing together brewers, artists, and guests.

• Hosted at TBD
• Catering by TBD
• Included with VIP tickets or available à la carte

Ticket Options

Please read all of the details before purchasing a ticket:

VIP Ticket (All the Things)

• Access to all three days
• Friday Conference + Bottle Share
• Saturday Festival entry at 12 PM
• Sunday Brewer’s Brunch
• VIP tent access (catered by a selected and premier vendor)
• Swag bag, t-shirt & souvenir taster glass

Early Admission (Most Popular!)

• Saturday Festival entry 3 PM – 9 PM
• Souvenir taster glass
• Swag bag (while supplies last)

General Admission

• Saturday Festival entry 5 PM – 9 PM
• Souvenir taster glass

Art Enthusiast Ticket

• Saturday Festival entry 3 PM – 9 PM
• No taster glass

À La Carte Add-Ons

• Friday Conference — $25
• Evening Bottle Share — $45
• Brewer’s Brunch — $25

Ticket Prices

Early Bird (through April 1, 2026)

• VIP (3-Day Pass): $200
• Early Access: $75
• General Admission: $50
• Art Enthusiast: $30
• Conference: $20
• Bottle Share: $40
• Brunch: $25

Hoppy Hour (April 1 – July 1, 2026)

• VIP: $250
• Early Access: $85
• General Admission: $60
• Art Enthusiast: $30
• Conference: $25
• Bottle Share: $45
• Brunch: $35

Brew Master Pricing (after July 1, 2026)

• VIP: $300
• Early Access: $100
• General Admission: $75
• Art Enthusiast: $30
• Conference: $30
• Bottle Share: $50
• Brunch: $40

Travel & Merch

Hotel Partner:
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
112 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Special group rate available - Hotel Booking Link:  Book your group rate for Barrel & Flow Fest

Festival Merch:
Grab exclusive Barrel & Flow gear
https://barrelandflow.square.site

Important Info Before You Buy

• Responsible consumption is encouraged
• No refunds unless the event is canceled
• Code of Conduct and Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to agree to the following terms and conditions in order to purchase tickets:

You are required to agree to the following terms and conditions in order to purchase the tickets for this event from the host venue, Drinking Partners, LLC, Barrels on the Bayou, and all of their organizers, associates, directors, officers, employees, affiliates, members, representatives, contractors, staff, and volunteers (“DPLLC”):

General Terms: In return for DPLLC allowing you to voluntarily participate in this event, you agree:

• You are 21+ in age and will bring proof of age in the form of valid government identification in order to consume alcohol at this event.
• DPLLC encourages responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages. If you have any reason to suspect that your driving ability may be impaired or will be unsafe, you agree to arrange for alternate transportation back to your destination point. DPLLC reserves the right to stop serving any ticket holder who appears to be visibly intoxicated. DPLLC encourages all attendees to plan in advance for alternative arrangements from the event, including public transportation, ride-sharing apps, or having a designated driver.
• It is understood that some beers will run out before the end of the event.
• Any bag, purse, container, or other property in your possession is subject to inspection by B&F and its security/staff while entering the event, during the event, or during departure from the event.
• You expressly grant DPLLC the non-exclusive, irrevocable, transferable, perpetual right and license to publish, print, display, record, and use (by photograph, film, video, audio, or any other method or device) your name, voice, image, and likeness while at DPLLC, and to use such recordings for any purpose and in any medium now known or hereafter devised. You release B&F from liability for any such uses, including claims for infringement of any privacy, publicity, or other rights and other claims of any kind.
• DPLLC shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages in any form, including but not limited to, lost revenues or lost profits, resulting from the event.
• These terms and conditions shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors, assigns, heirs, and personal representatives.
• These terms and conditions shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. You agree that any claims arising out of or in any way related to this event shall be brought exclusively in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and/or the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. You consent to this jurisdiction regardless of the location you reside, the location this ticket was purchased by you, or otherwise.
• This represents the entire agreement between these parties. Any discussions or material terms considered prior to the purchasing of this ticket has either been expressly included herein or is not part of the same. No oral statements by any representative of DPLLC have been relied upon in purchasing this ticket.
• If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be declared invalid by Judicial determination or by express act of any legislative body, only such provision declared invalid shall be affected, and all other provisions not directly dependent thereon shall remain in full force and effect.
• Both parties have had the opportunity to fully review these terms and conditions, including with counsel of their choosing, prior to purchasing the same. Accordingly, the parties agree they have mutually drafted these terms, and any alleged ambiguity shall not be construed in favor of one party over the other.

Code of Conduct: In return for DPLLC allowing you to voluntarily participate in this event, you agree to conduct yourselves as follows:

• DPLLC is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible community and festival for all attendees, brewers, vendors, artists, staff, and participants. To that end, we will not tolerate harassment of any kind. We embrace everyone and invite you to enjoy art + music + brews, regardless of race, gender, age (21+), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetics, and body shape and size. We will continue to celebrate a diverse experience.
• The rules are simple: No racism, no sexism, no discrimination, no insults/words that cause harm. These rules apply to all those within our festival community. All communication should be appropriate for people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. You agree to conduct yourself with courtesy and respect for all other attendees and staff. Above all else, be kind to others. Any participant who violates our harassment policy will be escorted out expeditiously for the culture, and you may be banned from participating in future events at the sole discretion of DPLLC. Try these brews. Don’t try us.

Disclaimer and Indemnification: In return for DPLLC allowing you to voluntarily participate in this event, you agree:

1. TO ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS arising out of, associated with, or related to your participation in this event, even though such risks may have been caused by the negligence of DPLLC;
2. TO BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE which you might sustain in participating in DPLLC, even though such injury, wrongful death, loss, or damage may have been caused by the negligence of DPLLC;
3. TO HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND, AND INDEMNIFY DPLLC from any and all liability for any damage to the personal property of, or personal injury to, any third party resulting from your participation in this event, expressly including attorney’s fees; and
4. TO WAIVE, RELEASE, AND HOLD HARMLESS DPLLC from any and all claims, demands, actions, and costs which might arise out of your participation in this event, even though such claims, demands, actions and costs may have been caused by the negligence of DPLLC.

Acknowledgment of Risks: In return for DPLLC allowing you to voluntarily participate in this event, you acknowledge and assume all possible risks, dangers, and hazards associated with DPLLC, including but not limited to the following:

1. intoxication and/or alcohol poisoning from the alcohol that you consume;
2. the possibility of any type of bodily injury (broken bones, soft tissue damage, dental damages) or even death from falling down, being knocked down, or being involved in a physical confrontation whether caused by you or someone else; and
3. the risks associated with returning to your residence or traveling to any destination after DPLLC, especially the risks of operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol.

Refund Policy: There will be no refunds unless we cancel the event, in which case all tickets purchased will be fully refunded. All sales are final in all other instances; however, tickets can be given to a friend or family member.