Fresh Fest Beer Fest
| Fresh Fest Beer Fest | |
|---|---|
 Publicity poster for Fresh Fest 2019 | |
| Begins | August |
| Ends | August |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Years active | Since 2018 |
| Participants | more than 1,200 (2018)[1] |
Fresh Fest Beer Fest is a beer festival held annually in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, since 2018. Geared towards increasing diversity in the craft beer industry, Fresh Fest is the nation's first festival for Black-owned breweries.[2]
Origins
[edit]Fresh Fest was conceived by podcast hosts Day Bracey and Ed Bailey of the Drinking Partners Podcast, and entrepreneur Mike Potter of Black Brew Culture. Citing a lack of diversity in craft beer brewers and consumers, the creators sought both to bring together Black-owned breweries and provide and inclusive space to connect beer drinkers. In addition to Black-owned breweries nationwide, Fresh Fest also showcases Pittsburgh-area breweries through partnerships with local Black businesses, entrepreneurs, politicians, and other personalities.
Location
[edit]The 2018 and 2019 Fresh Fests were held at Nova Place on Pittsburgh's North Shore. Since 2021, Fresh Fest's a block party in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighbourhood. The COVID-19 pandemic caused 2020's cancellation of most events, and some had gone virtual.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Culgan, Rossilynne. "Fresh Fest, the nation's first and only black beer festival, is coming back to Pittsburgh". The Incline. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ Jeremy (13 August 2018). "Fresh Fest Review – The Nation's First Festival for Black Breweries". Discover the Burgh. Jeremy and Angie. Retrieved 22 February 2020.