I watch these things pretty closely and this month of September looks to be one of the busiest for beer events of all stripes in many months. Plenty to choose from. Back to school; back to beer. Cheers!
As always, if I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, let me know.
$20 and under, down to and including FREE...Pay As You Go (PAYG) also included here
Philadelphia
Throughout September; All day — Oktoberfest at McGillin's Old Ale House in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/1; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Friday Night Sampling at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 9/1; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Beef & Beer Besties at City Tap House-University City in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 9/5; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Russian River Happy Hour at Grace Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 9/5; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour – AleSmith at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 9/5; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping – Funk at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 9/6; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour – Big Hill Ciderworks at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Wed. 9/6; 5 p.m. — Black Hog Brewing Event at South Philadelphia Tap Room in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/8; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Friday Night Sampling at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 9/8; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Heavy Seas Four Cannon Salute at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9; 12 p.m. — Happy 6th Birthday Block Party at Evil Genius Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/10; 1 p.m. — Kicking Off This Year's First Eagles Kickoff at City Tap House-Logan in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/10; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Monsters Of The Midwest at City Tap House-University City in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/10; All day — Dallas Sucks! Beer Release at Jose Pistola's in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/10; All day — Dallas Sucks! Beer Release at Sancho Pistola's in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Mon. 9/11; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour – Lagunitas at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 9/12; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Le Cat Happy Hour at Dock Street Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 9/12; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping – Allagash at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 9/12 through Sat. 9/16; Various times — South Street Oktoberfest & A Week's Worth of Events at Brauhaus Schmitz in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Varies]
Wed. 9/13; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — U Buy The Glass Night at The Abbaye in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/14; 12 p.m. — Jawntoberfest at Barcade in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/15; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Friday Night Sampling at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 9/15 through Thu. 9/21; All day — Sausage Fest at Standard Tap in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/16; All day — Pumpkinfest Part 1 & 2 at Hop Angel Brauhaus in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/17; All day — Firestone Walker Sixtel Sunday at Kite & Key in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Mon. 9/18; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour – Conshohocken at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 9/19; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping – Vault at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 9/20; 5 p.m. — Beer School at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 9/22; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Friday Night Sampling at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 9/22; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — The Art of Magic Hat: Beer, Drawing, Coloring at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/23; 12 p.m. — Cantillon Zwanze Day at Monk's Café in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/23; 2 p.m.-5 p.m. — Annual Beer-BQ at Trolley Car Diner in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Mon. 9/25; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour – St. Benjamin at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 9/26; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping – Sly Fox at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 9/27; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. — The Simpsons Quizzo at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/28; All day — Brooklyn Defender Pint Night at Barcade in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/29; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Friday Night Sampling at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 9/29; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Unibroue: Baby Got Quebec at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/29; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Final-ly Friday Tasting at Trolley Car Diner in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 9/29 through Sun. 10/1; All weekend — Oktoberfest at Alla Spina in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
after September in Philadelphia
Sun. 10/1; TBA — Throwdown In Franklintown at Kite & Key in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 10/5; 12 p.m. — 6th Anniversary Party at Barcade in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 10/8; All day — Pumpkin Smash at City Tap House-University City in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sat. 9/2; 11 a.m. — MC5 DDH IPA Can & Draft Release at Conshohocken Brewing Company in Conshohocken, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/3; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. — Punk o' Lantern Release Party at Village Idiot Brewing Company in Mount Holly, NJ [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/7; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Oskar Blues/Cigar City Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — Not Your Ordinary Pumpkin Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/14; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Otter Creek Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/21; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Empire Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/23; All day — Sour Saturday at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/23; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Pumpkin Prost Multi Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 9/27; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. — Sterling Pig Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/30; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. — Oktoberfest at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon, Pa. [$PAYG]
after September in Philadelphia's close suburbs
N/A
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Fri. 9/1; 3 p.m.-11 p.m. — Mollly Cross Release & Firkin at Molly Pitcher Brewing Company in Carlisle, PA [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/1; All day — Punkin Celebration at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/1; All day — Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/1; All day — Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/1; All day — Punkin Celebration at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/1; 5 p.m. — Beer Tasting: St. Bernardus at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/2; All day — Anniversary Party at 7 Mile Brewery in Rio Grande, NJ [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/2; All day — 1 Year Anniversary Party at Collusion Tap Works in York, Pa. [$PAYG or $50]
Sat. 9/2 through Mon. 9/4; 12 p.m. — Sessions, Sours, & Saisons at Weyerbacher Brewing Company in Easton, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 9/5; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Freeman's Pub Ale Release Party at Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 9/6; 5 p.m. — Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 9/6; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Firkins For Films at Root Down Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. [$Free +$PAYG]
Thu. 9/7; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — National Beer Lover's Day at Counter Culture in Allentown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/7; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Perennial Tap Invasion Weekend at CJ's Doghouse in Kulpsville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/7; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — Thursday Night Beer School: Dark Beers at Free Will Taproom at Peddler's Village in Lahaska, Pa. [$15]
Thu. 9/7; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. — End of Summer Clam Bake at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/7; 4:30 p.m. — Vintage & Vinyl - World Wide Stout Vertical at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Del. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/7; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Cape May Tap Takeover at Goodnight Irene's in Wildwood, NJ [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/8; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Oyster Stout Release Party at 16 Mile Brewing Company in Georgetown, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/8; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. — Oktoberfest Beer Release at The Millworks in Harrisburg, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/8; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Firestone Walker Tap Invasion at Federal Taphouse in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9; All day — To Protect and Serve Fall Feast at River Horse Brewing Company in Ewing Township, NJ [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. — Tapping of the Great Pumpkin Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9; All day — Customer Appreciation Celebration at The Fridge in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Sly Fox Flight with Appalachian Air Canines at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. — Pop-up Beer Garden at Boxcar Brewery in West Chester, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 9/12; 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Kick It Root Down at Bottle Room in Downingtown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/14; 6 p.m. — Tröegs and Big Hill Ciderworks Collaboration Party at Sturges Speakeasy in Harrisburg, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/14; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. — Lager Festival at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/14; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Craft Beer Tap Attack and Tasting at Funck's in Leola, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/14; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. — Firestone Walker Tap Takeover at Bulls Head Public House in Lititz, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 9/14; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Craft Beer Tap Attack and Tasting at Funck's in Palmyra, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/15; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. — Pups, Pints, and Painting at Federal Taphouse in Lancaster, Pa. [$20]
Fri. 9/15; All day — Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/16; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em at Roy Pitz Brewing Company in Chambersburg, Pa. [$12-$17]
Sat. 9/16; 12 p.m. — Phlight of the Phoenix at Six "Craft Establishments" in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/16; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — Gourd of Thrones Multi Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees, NJ [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/16; All day — Fall Festival Beer Garden at Barley Mow Craft Beer House in West Reading, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/16; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — Oktoberfest at Collusion Tap Works in York, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. — Pop-up Beer Garden at Boxcar Brewery in West Chester, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/17; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Victory Beer Brunch at Two Stones Pub in Jennersville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/17; 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Beer Garden for Restaurant Festival at Side Bar in West Chester, Pa. [$3 + $PAYG]
Fri. 9/22; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Release Party at Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company in Dover, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/22; 6 p.m. — Evil Genius Happy Hour Tap Takeover at Kildare's Irish Pub in West Chester, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/23; All day — Out Of The Cellar 8th Anniversary Party at Bistro on Bridge in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. — Pop-up Beer Garden at Boxcar Brewery in West Chester, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 9/24; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Downingtown Fall Fest at Green Street & E. Pennsylvania Avenue in Downingtown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 9/29; 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Fishing For A Coppertail at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/30; 12 p.m. — Can Jam Music Festival at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 9/30; All day — Oktoberfest On The Square at Haddon Square Pop-up Beer Garden in Westmont, NJ [$PAYG or $25]
Sat. 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. — Pop-up Beer Garden at Boxcar Brewery in West Chester, Pa. [$PAYG]
after September in Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other
Sun. 10/1; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — Biergarten Fest at Excelsior in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 10/4; 5 p.m. — Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 10/15; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. — Sour Fest at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 10/21; 4 p.m. — Fall "Brewers Pizza Night" Festival at Argilla Brewing Company in Newark, Del. [$PAYG]
Events Over $20
Philadelphia
Mon. 9/11; 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Off Flavor Beer Tasting Course at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. [$30-$35]
Tue. 9/12; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Summer Harvest Beer Dinner at Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$65]
Sat. 9/16; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Oktobearfest at Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, Pa. [$35-$55]
Fri. 9/22 & Sat. 9/23; 6:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. — Philly Music and Arts Fest at World Café Live in Philadelphia, Pa. [$30-$125]
Sat. 9/23; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. [$49.98]
after September in Philadelphia
Sun. 10/1; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Sippin' By The River at Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. [$10-$45]
Fri. Oct. 6 through Sun. Oct. 8; Various times — 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory in Philadelphia, Pa. [$35-$85]
Sat. 10/7; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Charlie Brown Pumpkin Beer Festival at The Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. [$40]
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Mon. 9/4; 3 p.m.-8 p.m. — BBQ & Brews Labor Day at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. [$25]
Sat. 9/9; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — MGK Brew Blast at Battleship New Jersey in Camden, NJ [$20-$45]
Sat. 9/9; 10 a.m.-11 a.m. — Beer & Yoga at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. [$25]
Sat. 9/9; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. — Pints In The Square at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, Pa. [$10-$65]
Tue. 9/19; 6:30 p.m. — Winner’s Circle Beer Dinner Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in North Wales, Pa. [$65]
after September in Philadelphia's close suburbs
Thu. 10/5; 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. — King of Prussia Beerfest Royale: Donnerstag Happy Hour at King of Prussia Mall parking lot in King of Prussia, PA [$60-$75]
Sat. 10/7; 12 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — King of Prussia Beerfest Royale: Saturday Sessions at King of Prussia Mall parking lot in King of Prussia, PA [$15-$50]
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Fri. 9/8; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Farm to Fork Beer Pairing Dinner at Shawnee Craft Brewing Company in Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pa. [$49]
Sat. 9/9; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — Allentown Beer Festival at Hamilton Street between 5th and 6th Streets in Allentown, Pa. [$34]
Sat. 9/9; 12 p.m.-6 p.m. — Odessa Brewfest at Wilson-Warner House in Odessa, Del. [$15-$70]
Sat. 9/9; 12 p.m.-6 p.m. — Corn Hole Tournament at Stable 12 Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. [$40]
Sat. 9/16; 4 p.m. — Craft Beerfest at Resorts Casino Ballroom in Atlantic City, NJ [$30]
Sat. 9/16; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — 20th Annual Capital City Invitational Beerfest at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg, Pa. [$10-$35]
Sat. 9/16; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. — Lehigh Valley Brewer's Guild Beer Festival at Lost Tavern Brewing Company in Hellertown, Pa. [$10-$40]
Sat. 9/16; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. — Back 2 School Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. [$29.95]
Sat. 9/16; 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — Nose-to-Tail Beer Dinner at The Garlic Poet Restaurant & Bar in New Cumberland, Pa. [$70.6]
Sat. 9/16; 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Newtown Beerfest at The Stocking Works in Newtown, Pa. [$10-$75]
Sat. 9/16; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. — Tavern Night at Pottsgrove Manor at Pottsgrove Manor in Pottstown, Pa. [$10-$35]
Mon. 9/18; 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Bell's Brewery Beer Dinner at Bulls Head Public House in Lititz, Pa. [$35]
Tue. 9/19; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — Noshing on the 90’s Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees, NJ [$65]
Sat. 9/23; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Founder's Fest at Stoudts Brewing Company in Adamstown, Pa. [$30-$40]
Sat. 9/23; 2 p.m.-6 p.m. — Oktoberfest at Suburban Restaurant and Beer Garden in Exton, Pa. [$50-$65]
Sat. 9/23; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Craft Beer Festival at College Avenue and Center Street in Glassboro, NJ [$5-$50]
Sat. 9/23; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. — Brews By The Bay at Big Chill Beach Club in Bethany Beach, Del. [$10-$50]
Sat. 9/23; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Great Pumpkin Debate at Peco's Liquor Store in Wilmington, Del. [$10-$25 + $PAYG]
Sun. 9/24; 2 p.m.-5 p.m. — Lititz Craft Beer Fest at Main Street between the Square and Church Avenue in Lititz, Pa. [$40]
Mon. 9/25; 6:30 p.m. — 2SP Brewing Beer Dinner at Two Stones Pub in Hockessin, Del. [$49.95]
Sat. 9/30; 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Kennett Brewfest at South Broad Street in Kennett Square, Pa. [$15-$85]
Sat. 9/30; 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Beer & Yoga at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. [$25]
after September in Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other
Sun. 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, & 10/22; 1 p.m. — Oktoberfest at Stoudts Brewing Company in Adamstown, Pa. [$10-$30]
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