Gulf Brew 2026

Get ready to toast to the largest beer festival in the Gulf South!

Gulf Brew takes over Downtown Lafayette on Saturday, September 19th from 3pm - 7pm for an afternoon packed with cold beer, live music, craft vendors, and the festival vibes you know and love Downtown. From crisp lagers to bold IPAs and everything in between, come sip your way through your favorite breweries and try new ones along the way.

Early Bird tickets are available starting June 1, giving you first access at a discounted rate. After June 30th, General Admission tickets will be the only way in. Not drinking? We’ve got you! Our Designated Driver Experience, sponsored by JD Bank, keeps the fun going with specialty mocktails and non-alcoholic beer at participating brew stops and Downtown restaurants.

🍻 Brew Bestie Sponsorship

Grab your crew and make it official!

The Brew Bestie Sponsorship is an easy way to support the festival. This package includes five tickets to Gulf Brew, plus access to the Sponsor Lounge so you can cool off and gear up to sip in style.

Same great experience, just with a few extra perks and your best people by your side. Cheers to that!🍺 

If you're interested in purchasing a Brew Bestie Sponsorship, please reach out to Jessica Hauerwas at jessica@downtownlafayette.org

🍻 General Admission Ticket

This is where the party pours!

Your GA ticket gives you access to all Gulf Brew has to offer throughout the entirety of the event. Explore brew stops in the festival footprint, sample a wide variety of beers, stop by the food court, and soak in the music, energy, and community vibes that make Gulf Brew a can’t-miss event.

Grab your friends, map out your must-try pours, and get ready to sip your way through the afternoon.

No bad beers, just bold choices. 🍺

🚗 Designated Driver Ticket

The real MVP of the group, sponsored by JD Bank.

Our Designated Driver ticket is for the friends who keep everyone safe and still know how to have a good time. While this ticket does not include beer sampling, you will get access to specialty mocktails and non-alcoholic beer at participating brew stops and Downtown restaurants.

Zero proof. All the fun. Cheers to you. 

NEW: Cox Food Court. Gulf Brew is more than just beer! Come hungry for the Cox Food Court, supported by COX Communications, Eat Lafayette, and OneAcadiana, featuring six Downtown restaurants. 

Catch a stellar music lineup with WACK, Double Knockout, and Magic Crawfish on the Parc Sans Souci stage, sponsored by First Horizon and Adopted Dog Brewing.

Bringing the kids? The Little Brewers Area will be serving up face painting, bubbles, and plenty of pint-sized fun, and the LA Crafts Guild will be out in the crafts zone for you to bring a little something to remember your Gulf Brew experience.

No matter how you brew it, you’re in for four hours of brews, music, and Downtown energy at its finest.