DC Events · October 10, 2026
450 craft beers. 175 brewers. Four blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue with the Capitol as the backdrop. October 10, 2026 — the East Coast’s biggest beer festival returns for year 14.
Snallygaster returns for its 14th year on Saturday, October 10, 2026 — transforming Pennsylvania Avenue NW into the East Coast’s largest craft beer festival, 12pm to 6pm.
Where to Stay for Snallygaster
Penn Quarter hotels put you walking distance from the Pennsylvania Avenue festival grounds. Book early — October weekends fill fast.
Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Kimpton property in Penn Quarter, steps from the festival grounds on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Check RatesGrand Hyatt Washington
Large full-service hotel near Gallery Place, walking distance to the festival and all Metro lines.
Check RatesThe Riggs Washington DC
Converted 1891 bank building in Shaw. Short walk to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Check RatesHampton Inn Convention Center
Free breakfast, reliable quality, easy walk to the festival grounds.
Check RatesWhat Snallygaster Is
Snallygaster is the biggest craft beer festival on the East Coast — 450 highly sought-after beers from 175 American and international producers, spread across four city blocks on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW, with the US Capitol as the backdrop. Two stages of live music, local food vendors, rare draft releases, and gravity kegs. One day, 12pm to 6pm, rain or shine.
This year’s lineup includes Cantillon, Monkish, Fidens, Horus, Burial, Ill Will, and Bottle Logic. Snallygaster also serves as the largest annual fundraiser for Arcadia Food, a nonprofit focused on sustainable local food systems in the DC region.
Key Details
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Hours: 12pm–6pm
- Location: Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd and 7th Streets
- Tickets: From $75 — snallygasterdc.com
- Family-friendly: Yes — all ages welcome
Getting There
Metro: Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Green/Yellow) exits directly onto Pennsylvania Avenue at 7th Street. Gallery Place (Red/Yellow/Green) is a short walk north. See our DC Metro guide and DC rideshare guide.
Don’t drive. Pennsylvania Avenue is closed, surrounding streets fill fast. Take Metro.
🅿️ Parking Near Snallygaster
Pennsylvania Avenue is closed for the festival and surrounding blocks fill fast. The organizers have been saying don’t drive for 14 years — and they mean it. Take Metro or pre-book.
Search Penn Quarter Parking on SpotHero →Tips for Getting the Most Out of Snallygaster
- Buy tickets early — it sells out
- Download the beer list in advance — it’s released before the event, prioritize rare releases
- Eat before and during — the food vendors are good, use them
- Bring layers — October in DC can swing from warm to chilly
- Pace yourself — 450 beers, six hours
Snallygaster 2026 Quick Reference
- Date Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Hours 12pm–6pm
- Location Pennsylvania Ave NW between 3rd and 7th Streets
- Tickets From $75 — snallygasterdc.com
- Beer count 450 beers from 175 producers
- Key breweries Cantillon, Monkish, Fidens, Horus, Burial, Ill Will, Bottle Logic
- Music Two stages throughout
- Metro Archives-Navy Memorial (Green/Yellow) — steps away
- Charity Largest fundraiser for Arcadia Food nonprofit
Bottom Line
Buy tickets early — it sells out. Download the beer list when it drops and prioritize rare releases. Take Metro. Eat food. Pace yourself.
More DC fall events: Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival · Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival · DC JazzFest
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