Wyman Tavern Brew Fest

Wyman Tavern Brew Fest Returns August 1, 2026. Keene’s Favorite Backyard Party! The Historical Society of Cheshire County is pleased to announce an expanded lineup of breweries, distilleries, and beverage makers joining this year's Wyman Tavern Brew Fest, set for Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the historic Wyman Tavern Museum, 349 Main St., Keene. Now in its 12th year, the festival has earned a reputation as one of Keene's most relaxed summer gatherings - think backyard BBQ, not beer-line bottleneck, with room to spread out on the tavern lawn, live music, and a lineup of craft producers to sample at your own pace. As one of the region's signature fundraisers, the Wyman Tavern Brew Fest brings together some of the finest craft beverage producers from around New England for an afternoon of sampling. This year's expanded lineup includes: Able Ebenezer Brewing Company, Athletic Brewing Company, Black Cloud Brewing, Branch and Blade Brewing, Centeur Imports, Citizen Cider, Copper Cannon Distillery, Element Brewing & Distilling, Elm City Brewing Company, Feathered Friend Brewing Company, Golden Rule Mead, Henniker Brewing Company, Hornburg Brewing Company, Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, Lawson's Finest Liquids, Libations on Location – 21 Bar & Grill, Links Drinks, Post & Beam Brewing, Rockingham Brewing Company, Schilling Beer Co., Spyglass Brewing Company, Stowe Cider, The Summit Winery, Throwback Brewery, Wormtown Brewery, Woodstock Inn Brewery. Live Entertainment The Gaslight Tinkers will headline this year's festival, bringing their high-energy sound to the historic tavern grounds. African, Caribbean, Funk, Reggae, and Latin grooves meet traditional fiddle music, with this popular genre-bending band. The Gaslight Tinkers' blend of global rhythms creates a joyously danceable sound around a core of traditional New England old time and celtic fiddle music, merging boundless positive energy with melody and song. Since its formation in 2012, this Brattleboro, VT, and Northampton, MA, band has lit up the East Coast, the West Coast, and the Caribbean, headlining clubs, dances, and major festivals. Playing what The Valley Advocate describes as “Music that consistently fizzes and pops with unexpected textures and turns,” Throughout the day, Fitzwilliam’s own CJ the DJ will keep the celebration going between sets with a mix of music spanning generations — from classics to current favorites. Food Vendors Festival-goers can refuel with a lineup of local food vendors, including: Voodoo Box Food Truck (eclectic American and fusion street food), Branch and Blade Brewing & Saxy Chef (beer Donuts), Banh Mi Ok (Vietnamese Cuisine), Birdies (ice cream), The Historical Society of Cheshire County & the Greater Keene Rotaract Club (hot dog, chips and Jack’s Crackers). Tickets and Event Details: VIP Admission - $75: Gates open at 12:00 p.m. for an exclusive early hour of fun, including access to limited-edition brews, a souvenir pint glass, and a Wyman Tavern Brew Fest T-shirt. This option is very likely to sell out before the event! General Admission - $45 in advance / $50 at the gate: Festival runs from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a souvenir tasting glass. Tickets can be purchased at www.hsccnh.org, via Eventbrite, or in person at the Historical Society office at 246 Main St., Keene. Organizers encourage attendees to purchase tickets early, as the event has sold out in previous years. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Cheshire County, supporting its mission to help people of all ages "find their place in history" through exhibits, educational programs, and preservation of the historic Wyman Tavern (built in 1762). Thank you to our sponsors and Community partners: Savings Bank of Walpole, Fenton Family Dealership, Steelman Productions, Ingram Construction Corporation, C&S Wholesale Grocers, The Melanson Company, Inc., Mascoma Bank, Solus Studio, Douglas Company, Monadnock Food Co-op, kcs Architects, Keene Sentinel, Hamblet Electric, Harrisville Design, Prime Roast, Edward Jones: Alan Stroshine, David Therrien, Scot Ward and Ely Thayer, Beeze Tees, Lehnen Industrial Services, AMT Productions and more. For a complete list of our sponsors and community partners visit our website at www.hsccnh.org. About the Historical Society of Cheshire County Since 1927, the Historical Society of Cheshire County has collected, preserved, and shared the history of Cheshire County, NH, located in the Monadnock region. The Society operates the Wyman Tavern House Museum during the summer season and hosts over 100 programs each year throughout the region, including exhibits, guided walking tours, summer camps, school visits, and presentations on local history. For more information about the Wyman Tavern Brew Fest or the Historical Society of Cheshire County, visit www.hsccnh.org or call 603-352-1895.