Schedule - Saturday 4/11
*This schedule is constantly updating as we get closer and closer. Check back for more events leading up to KCBW26!
New Brew Saturday
Let the judging begin!
Become a Brewlympics judge and submit your scoresheets for your favorite beers today!
Participating Breweries / Affiliates:
Crafty Bastard Brewery (both locations) - It Takes Two to Mango Sour
Gatlinburg Brewing Co. (both locations) - Smokin’ Maibock
Monkey Town Brewing (Loudon) - Czech Dark Lager & German Pils
Pretentious Beer Co. - Princess Donut’s Maple Stout
Woodruff’s / Downtown Grill & Brewery - Mango Ale
Yee-Haw Brewing Co. - Headed West Hoppy Lager
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus - Dirty Words: An Uncensored Late Night Comedy Experience 9 PM
Crafty Bastard Brewery (Emory Pl) - Uptown Block Boogie All Day
Slicker Than Your Average, in partnership with Guerrilla Warfare, brings you the Uptown Block Boogie! A block party & All-Styles dance battle! Featuring the legendary underground DJs Nex Millen (Philly/Asheville), with local support from DJs Earl Grae, & Soularia.
1v1 ALL-STYLES BATTLE for cash prize of $200
2v2 ALL-STYLES BATTLE for cash prize of $400
Crafty Bastard Brewery (West) - Love at First Laugh: After Dark 8 PM
Knoxville’s very own late-night dating game show, with a splash of stand-up comedy, comes to Crafty West! This is a 21+ event. Buy tickets here.
Iron Forge Brewing Co. - Live Tunes w/ Laney & Bishop 5 PM
Monkey Town Brewing (Loudon) - Spring Market 12 PM - 3 PM
Tons of arts and crafts vendors and huge crawfish boil! Come hungry and thirsty!
Peaceful Side Brewery - Live Music Saturday 6 PM - 9 PM
Printshop Beer Co. - Printshop Yoga by Rigazzi Mobile Wellness 10:45 AM
Beer and Tacos All Day
We've got food pairings on the mind as we work on the menu for some upcoming events, and tacos seem like the perfect excuse to let you in on our sampling process. Order some tacos from Juan, and get a flight of beer for only $12 ($15 if you to add a fifth pour). Choose your own adventure, or go with our pre-set flight--you can't go wrong with beer and tacos!
Erasure 9 PM to Late
Late night rave with fresh craft beer to help keep you dancing all night.
Schulz Brau Brewing Co. - Ritterfest 2026 All Day
Medieval Magic in the Biergarten! Live music, artisan makers, medieval mayhem, metal clashing, and magnificent brews!
Trailhead Beer Market - Live Music with Ashton Browne 7 PM - 10 PM