12th Annual Fish House Craft Beer Festival Returns
The Fish House Craft Beer Festival is back for another round, bringing together tasty brews, a lively crowd and a meaningful cause. Held each year on the Saturday before Father’s Day, the annual event returns in 2026 for its 12th year bringing together dozens of breweries and beverage makers from across the region.
This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 3 to 6 pm at the Fish House Deck in downtown Pensacola, where guests can sample their way through a selection of craft beverages from local and regional breweries. As in years past, a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, a local nonprofit supporting mentorship programs that empower youth throughout the community.
“Our Craft Beer Festival is such a fun way to give back and reach so many people that might not know the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters,” Great Southern Restaurants Marketing, Public Relations and Event Coordinator Taylor Dawson said. “Being able to work alongside an organization that invests so much to empower the children in our community, while also being able to showcase the beverage community as a whole, is something we are so incredibly proud to support.”
From local standouts to regional and national names, the festival lineup provides a taste of the regional craft beverage scene. Breweries scheduled to appear include Pensacola Bay Brewery (Pensacola, FL), Perfect Plain Brewing Co. (Pensacola, FL), Props Craft Brewery Company (Fort Walton Beach, FL), Odd Pelican Beer Co. (Freeport, FL), Ology Brewing Co. (Tallahassee, FL), Braided River Brewing Co. (Mobile, AL), Urban South (New Orleans, LA), Victory Brewing Company (Downington, PA), Grayton Beer Company (Grayton Beach, FL), Wicked Weed Brewing Pub (Ashville, NC), Swamp Head Brewery (Gainesville, FL), Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, MI), Fairhope Brewing Company (Fairhope, AL) and more.
“ This event is designed to allow the public to taste a large variety of handcrafted beers with an opportunity to sample a number of styles to determine preferences,” Great Southern Beverage Manager Dean Clark said. “Beers from microbreweries, crafts and specialty bottled beers will be available for tasting.”
Beyond the beer, the popular spirits tables will also make a return showcasing a curated lineup of small-production vodkas, bourbons and rums, where guests can explore spirits from a variety of regional and national beverage companies featuring Rollins Distillery, Asesinato Tequila, Bushwacker Spirits, Meili Vodka, St. Augustine Distillery, Bulliet Bourbon, XXI Martini, The Botanist Gin and many more.
This annual event is about more than just great drinks — it’s a chance to highlight the region’s growing beverage community while supporting a nonprofit that makes a lasting impact.
“We love putting on this event because it benefits an amazing cause,” Clark said. “Being able to showcase and support not only local breweries, but the beverage community as a whole is so important to us.”
The Fish House Craft Beer Festival is open to guests 21 and older, and will take place rain or shine. Ticket holders must present a valid photo ID upon entry. Tickets are on sale now for $40 (+ tax), and can be purchased online at greatsouthernrestaurants.com/ shop and at the Fish House Tackle Shop (gift and souvenir shop) located at the front of the restaurant. All tickets include access to all beverage tastings throughout the afternoon, as well as a souvenir beer glass.
For more information, visit fishhouse.com/shop or stop by the Tackle Shop located at 600 S. Barracks St. in downtown Pensacola. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida at bbbsnwfl.org.