Charleston Beer Week

It's ten days dedicated to the thriving beer scene in Charleston.

Here’s how organizers describe it:  “Charleston Beer Week celebrates our city's craft beer community, from brewer to bartender, from keg to glass!”

2024 will mark its 11th year. 

Charleston Beer Week has proven so popular  -  and the brew scene in Charleston is growing so fast  -  that the week full of sudsy fun is, too.  Over the years, they've kept adding to its length as well as the number and type of events you can attend.   

Exact dates and details for 2024 haven't been announced yet, so stay tuned.  But there are always dozens of wild and creative events to choose from, like.... a Block Party, Beer Pong Championships, special Halloween parties, Candy & Beer Pairings, Beer Week Olympics, Tap Takeovers, Hop Chef Competition, Disc Warrior Championship, a Pig Roast Luau, oyster roasts, and this cool new one  -  Brewlab's Pumpkin Smash Bash (come smash some post-Halloween pumpkins, which will feed the piggies and goats at Fox Ridge Farm).

Events are independently organized and are offered on a pay-per-event basis.  Many benefit cool local charities like the Charleston Animal Society, Florence Crittenton, Surfrider Foundation and the Center for Women.

Not that long ago, there were just a few microbreweries in the entire state of South Carolina.  Now there are more than thirty production breweries and brewpubs in the Charleston area alone.  Many of them will host Beer Week events. 

Steve Warner, economic developer at the CRDA (Charleston Regional Development Alliance), had this to say: “Charleston’s rapid increase in craft brewing reflects what’s happening across our region – a growing, youthful population attracted to Charleston’s unique character and strong economy, a thirst for innovation and inspiration, and a desire for community. Charleston Beer Week celebrates that growth, these artisans and their passion, and is one of my favorite times of the year.”