Presented by the Fishtown District and hosted by neighborhood staple Evil Genius Beer Company, the inaugural event will bring together a "who's who" of the local and regional craft beer scene. The festival will feature 15+ of the area's top breweries, pouring over 30 different craft beer selections for attendees to sip and sample.
"Fishtown has always been home to creatives,makers,and beer lovers — so this festival feels like a natural next step," said Evil Genius Beer Company Co-Founder Trevor Hayward. “We’re thrilled to bring the city’s best breweries together on our block and celebrate the community that’s supported us from the very start."
A"Who's Who"of Philly Craft Beer:
The brewery lineup represents a fantastic cross-section of the city's beer landscape. Fishtown and Kensington will be represented by local favorites like Philadelphia Brewing Company, Meyer’s Brewing Company, Lost Time Brewing Company, Punch Buggy Brewing Company, and, of course, Evil Genius themselves. They'll be joined by heavyweights from across the city and suburbs,includingYards Brewing Company,Dock Street Brewing Company,Two Locals Brewing Company,Tired Hands Brewing Company,Wissahickon Brewing Company, and 2SP Brewing Company,among others.
Guests can expect a wide variety of beer styles,from signature IPAs and lagers to limited-edition rarities.Featured pours will include fruity sours likeWissahickon’s Frux PPG, hazy IPAs such as Lost Time’s Hazy Concept IPAandEvil Genius’ new 867-5309, and crisp lagers like Urban Village’s Sunny Boy.
More Than Just Beer:Block Party Vibes:
Beyond the incredible beer selection,the festival promises a lively block party atmosphere on a closed-off Front Street:
- ADJ will be spinning tunes throughout the afternoon.
- Lawn games will be available for friendly competition.
- Outdoor street food will be served up from the Evil Genius kitchen,featuring bites like pickle hoagies,walking tacos,and pretzels.
"This isn’t just a beer fest — it’s our love letter to Philly’s brewing scene and to the neighborhood that helped make craft beer in this city what it is today,"saidEvil Genius Co-Founder Luke Bowen. “Fishtown has become one of the top beer destinations in the country. We’re proud to showcase local breweries while welcoming visitors to our neighborhood for a one-of-a-kind celebration.”
Tickets and Event Information:
- Date&Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Location: 1700 Block of N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA (Fishtown).
- Tickets: General Admission tickets are on sale now for $45,which includes a souvenir commemorative glass and access to all beer samples.Designated Driver tickets are available for $10.The event is strictly21 and over.
- Where to Buy: Tickets are selling fast and can be purchased at evilgeniusbeer.com/calendar/.
During the festival, the Taproom and Beer Garden at Evil Genius will also be open for full business, offering its own specials and summer seasonal beers.
This inaugural festival is set to become a new cornerstone event for Fishtown, celebrating the neighborhood's deep connection to Philadelphia's thriving craft beer culture.
