Bierfest Weekend 2026

<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t35/2/16/1f37b.png"> Spring is coming, &amp; with it the 2nd annual Bierfest Weekend! 100+ vendors, 2 great holidays, 1 amazing brewery! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8a/2/16/1f410.png"> Sat. (21+ only, no pets): Starkbierfest - Notch Brewing’s 10th annual celebration of traditional Bavarian culture! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tef/2/16/1f525.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb4/2/16/1f37a.png"> - Doppelbock HOT POKES (foamed by fire-heated rod <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcb/2/16/1f631.png">) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t69/2/16/1f3ba.png"> TubaFrau “oompah” brass band <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tdd/2/16/1f9c0.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/2/16/1f956.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf2/2/16/1f968.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1c/2/16/1f32d.png"> Hot melted @bensraclette on baguette, @swissbakers pretzels , Knackwurst, Leberkasse, &amp; more! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbb/2/16/1f45e.png"> Maximum cottage-core/prairie vibes &amp; goat costumes encouraged! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t95/2/16/2618.png"> Sun. (all ages, pets welcome): St. Patrick’s Day - Live Irish Music (TBA) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tca/2/16/1f3aa.png"> Sat. + Sun. March 14 &amp; 15, 12-6pm: 100+ small local businesses will pop up at The Charles River Speedway in Boston (525 Western Ave 02135) to sell art, vinyl, vintage &amp; more! *** Features *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t77/2/16/1f39f.png"> Admission: FREE <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t26/2/16/1f340.png"> Experience Room: @sparkalifewithart Irish art themed workshop feat. flower/leaf pressed bookmarks with clovers &amp; real shamrocks! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t37/2/16/1f37d.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tee/2/16/1f964.png">Concessions: <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t35/2/16/1f37b.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4e/2/16/1f6cd.png"> Sip ‘n Shop - carry @notchbrewing beverages around while browsing! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4/2/16/1f690.png"> Trucks - @bonetownburgers <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc9/2/16/1f354.png">, @tandoorandcurryonwheels <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf7/2/16/1f35b.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t27/2/16/1fad3.png"> , @frios_southboston7 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/teb/2/16/1f367.png">, <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t48/2/16/1f3ec.png"> Stalls - @pizzaprojectboston <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4a/2/16/1f355.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td2/2/16/1f957.png">, @linger.boston <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t88/2/16/1f375.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t12/2/16/2615.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9b/2/16/1f96a.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2f/2/16/1f943.png">/ @weitogopopup <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t78/2/16/1f35c.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t76/2/16/1f35a.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4c/2/16/1f357.png">, @<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthe.koji.club%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcUxkd2J4TElzMGF5MmgzaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7PnXYGfemwoAEjJZ0Pz8Ov6hyFI8-q19sB4aRQ6b15HP6W_QVb50g2te57kg_aem_EeqGS5j3KYikjGw7mnanDA&amp;h=AT5YFd5xVfu4UneQlAV8byhYILWJCZoAdyr1maq_UmZu7Zwe6WXMDQnMio9X7hcuz_e0AaKqri0TgAhZd7tr2YPuKaFcLTaafWw3EKYBmjoEP8Q-_5iGZzNHRjecNrdBW5X-ggqxpyWR7JecUEka2A&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT5RI63zzqMAO3APck2uqbKe4bTNmVUdf2Hb7_FmjOn4YfAqiEzWBOMJxtLtrxPpjVlX3zJrvteile6dLAo0U5vSp_4MBmuCx03dA6Q-GqJvYFRkseZz3E17IJu4qxnnduqCTKoa0czBn7WGKJWGsjI5rVQB-P028Hw">the.koji.club</a> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4e/2/16/1f359.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9/2/16/1f376.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/1f5bc.png"> Poster by @motionlessvisions , find their work online - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3bd32cvk?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcUxkd2J4TElzMGF5MmgzaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4fC-FVHmIiR44LbrtZRCXJQ-29CvW-tgtswZuy0yO_qXTTgnEQEv_EJO3ETQ_aem_CY9nqyY3intn4zjy-y61IQ">https://tinyurl.com/3bd32cvk</a> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t3b/2/16/1f9f1.png"> Afterwards, stop by our store @thebrightonemporium : 60+ more vendors, 5-min. walk away! 406 Western Ave 02135, open 11-7 Wed. to Mon. Directions: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2FRM5be0%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcUxkd2J4TElzMGF5MmgzaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6tsG26yKS9gXV1PAxRtnj3NbhrOCZZitvhHdrufX85eZXwOTSzrQxTpzSqCg_aem_UnK59L4Iq0aIX6yWzVBIuQ&amp;h=AT76TCAoaH4UWM2i4-U-mIUqdYkcvaSPB2BfqcCS2dUECsx95oiu8frJbUjzW0ewEF6sgAJqAbu-jXsFncANLdnP0SQSS0nTRrIFOpZltIg3ad0HbBJTv7UQ4_PHxF5_eJZAzHwn45SJjuJKi2Oarg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT5RI63zzqMAO3APck2uqbKe4bTNmVUdf2Hb7_FmjOn4YfAqiEzWBOMJxtLtrxPpjVlX3zJrvteile6dLAo0U5vSp_4MBmuCx03dA6Q-GqJvYFRkseZz3E17IJu4qxnnduqCTKoa0czBn7WGKJWGsjI5rVQB-P028Hw">https://tr.ee/RM5be0</a> *** Info *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfb/2/16/1f5d3.png"> Dates: March 14 &amp; 15 2026 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb5/2/16/23f0.png"> Time: 12-6pm <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/2/16/1f4cd.png">Address: 525 Western Ave. Boston MA 02135 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t67/2/16/1f5fa.png"> Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta0/2/16/1f40e.png"> - 7 restaurants, indoor taproom, outdoor courtyard patio, big event hall (@garagebevents ) + small one (annex) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/2/16/2614.png"> Weather: indoor + outdoor areas, rain or shine

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

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