Hey guys. I am from Fayetteville and have only been to two beer festivals. What's some good beer events/ fest in NC, preferably in my area (Fay, Raleigh or down toward the coast.
I think Hickory Hops (April) is one of the best festivals in NC. Many of the NC brewers from all over the state show up, plus some SC breweries. It's not crazy expensive and it's never been really over crowded. I missed it last year and I won't make that mistake again.
It will be a while before these come back around, but here are a few that are out your way: World Beer Festival Raleigh in April Brew Bern Beer Fest in June (New Bern) Casktoberfest at Big Boss in October (Raleigh) Lighthouse Beer Festival in October (Wilmington) World Beer Festival Durham in October Black Friday Cask Festival at Triangle Brewing in November (Durham)