The ORIGINAL Ohio Brew Week, featuring a 9-day festival of Ohio brewing & fermenting Hundreds of beers, select ciders, meads and more!

Schedule:

July 07, 2023

Bottle Release Part 1: Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts
Friday, July 07th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

The first round of special bottle releases from Little Fish Brewing for Ohio Brew Week!

Little Fish Burger of the Day 7/7
Friday, July 07th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by Little Fish for the burger of the day — a mushroom swiss burger with garlic aioli and arugula.

Barks and Beers with Fat Head’s
Friday, July 07th, 2023 | 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Eclipse Company Store Craft Beer Hall is hosting a patio party with Fat Head’s to raise money for a local shelter.

Come enjoy live music and enter a raffle for Fat Head’s gear! Enter by purchasing a pint of Fat Head’s (1 ticket per pint). Tickets will also be available directly for purchase.

Folks are encouraged to bring their well-behaved furry friends!

First Call
Friday, July 07th, 2023 | 5:00 pm-9:30 pm
Location: Court Street, Athens, OH

We are kicking Ohio Brew Week off properly by closing down a section of Court Street and providing music!

Come out and support your local establishments and take advantage of DORA which is now in effect EVERY DAY of Brew Week this year.

DORA aka Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area: During the days & times the DORA is in effect, people 21 years old and over can purchase alcoholic beverages from a permitted establishment and carry them within a clearly defined area within Athens.

With over 300 different Craft Brews to enjoy, you’re sure to find something you like as you hang out with all your friends for the first day of the best 9 days of the year! See you on the bricks!

Live Music at Eclipse: Frank Grasso
Friday, July 07th, 2023 | 6:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Join us on the outdoor stage to hear Frank Grasso perform acoustic classic rock.

Live Music: Darkhorse with Special Guests
Friday, July 07th, 2023 | 8:00 pm
Location: The Union, 18 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701

Kick off Ohio Brew Week at the Union with Live Music!

July 08, 2023

Little Fish 8th Anniversary Party
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Come join the festivities, there will be lots of things happening, including:

-- Little Fish Bottle Release Part 2: Sour and Mixed Fermentation Beer
-- Raffle to Benefit Habitat for Humanity (2-8pm)
-- Little Fish Beer collab release with Seventh Son (2pm)
-- Little Fish Burger of the Day: grilled pineapple, red cabbage slaw, curry mayo, pickled jalapeños

Little Fish Bottle Release Part 2: Sour and Mixed Fermentation Beer
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Sour and Mixed Fermentation Beer, including Little Fish’s first-ever release of spontaneous fermentation, lambic-inspired sour beer.

Little Fish Burger of the Day 7/8
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Come on out to the 8th anniversary party at Little Fish and try the burger of the day: grilled pineapple, red cabbage slaw, curry mayo, pickled jalapeños.

Distillery and Cidery Tour 1
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Location: West End Distillery, 3 N Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701

Distillery and Cidery tour with lead distiller and cider maker, Kelly Sauber.

Little Fish & Seventh Son Beer Collab Release: Stoney’s Extra-Stout Pig
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | 2:00 pm
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Stoney’s Extra-Stout Pig: 19th century historical imperial stout recipe.

Local Spirits with Gina Kruzel
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | 2:00 pm
Location: Dutch Creek Winery, 12157 OH-690, Athens, OH 45701

Join Dutch Creek Winery for an afternoon of ghost tales and cocktails featuring wines, ciders and local beers.

Raffle to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Distillery and Cidery Tour 2
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Location: West End Distillery, 3 N Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701

Distillery and Cidery tour with lead distiller and cider maker, Kelly Sauber.

Market Garden Pint Night in the Beer Garden
Saturday, July 08th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

July 10, 2023

Keg Tapping Ceremony
Monday, July 10th, 2023 | 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Location: Jackie O’s Brewpub, 24 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701

*Brewpub side*

Don’t miss the annual keg tapping of Sparbock – a dark amber bock ale brewed by Jackie O’s each year to commemorate one of Ohio Brew Week’s originators, Jon Sparhawk.

Come join us and hear from our Executive Director Brandon Thompson and join in on one of OBW’s longest running events!

July 11, 2023

Jon Sparhawk Day – Community Event
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 | All Day

Wear a Hawaiian or Floral shirt and do something positive for someone in order to honor one of our founders and the inspiration for Ohio Brew Week, Jon Sparhawk.

18 years ago, Sparhawk, a local restaurant owner, saw the growing Ohio beer scene as a way to spur business in Athens during the summer months.

Sparhawk passed away suddenly just before the second-ever Ohio Brew Week. His name and influence are memorialized in the “Sparbock” beer, brewed by Jackie O’s annually for Ohio Brew Week. Jon was a beloved Athens resident, highly involved and known by brewers all over the state.

“We know everyone enjoys the weekends,” said Thompson. “But Jon came up with Brew Week to boost business in Athens during the summer, and that means weekdays, too.”

Help us honor his legacy during the 18th annual Ohio Brew Week by remembering where it all started.

Fat Head’s Guest Tap at Jackie O’s Taproom
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 | 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Jackie O’s Taproom, 25 Campbell St, Athens, OH 45701, United States

Don’t miss Fat Head’s on tap at Jackie O’s Taproom! Brews include Goggle Fogger, Hoppy Helles, and more.

Little Fish + Ray Ray’s Hog Pit Collab Day
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 | 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Try Ray Ray’s legendary barbecue with delicious brews at Little Fish!

Meet the Happy Hollow Brewing Fam
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 | 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Head to Eclipse Company Store for a Meet the Brewer event, starring Southeast Ohio’s Happy Hollow Brewing!

Live Music at Eclipse: Renee Stewart Band
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 | 6:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Head to Eclipse for the stunning musical talents of Renee Stewart Band!

Purls and Pints
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: West End Cider House, 234 W Washington St, Athens, OH 45701

Join host Stephanie Hayes for a relaxing and colorfully creative evening on the patio sipping and stitching!

Rhinegeist Pint Night & Pool at The Over Hang
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: The Over Hang, 63 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

Enjoy pool and a free Rhinegeist pint glass with the purchase of ANY Rhinegeist beer on tap!

* 1 Pint glass per person, while supplies last

Trivia Night at the Union
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 | 8:00 pm
Location: The Union, 18 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701

What’s the best Ohio Brew Week event for drinking beer and acting smart? If you guessed Trivia Night at the Union, you’re right!

July 12, 2023

Little Fish Burger of the Day 7/12
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by Little Fish for the burger of the day, with fried green tomato and pimento cheese.

Christmas in July Brats and Brews with Great Lakes
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 | 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Location: Cat’s Eye Saloon, 12 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

We’re tapping Christmas Ale in July! Enjoy it with a brat, and take home your Great Lakes Brewing glass while supplies last.

From Heritage to Glass with Immigrant Son
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 | 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Stop by the Eclipse Company Store to learn some brewing history over a delicious draft with Immigrant Son Brewery!

Annual Bawdy Spelling Bee
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: West End Cider House, 234 W Washington St, Athens, OH 45701

Remember the exact word you missed in your elementary school spelling bee? Now’s your chance for redemption! Join us for the Annual Bawdy Spelling Bee, an adult spelling bee supporting the Athens Independent News. One dollar of all draft purchases go toward the Athens Independent.

Arrive early to sign-up, as spots are l-i-m-i-t-e-d. See you there!

Live Music at Eclipse: Backwords Band
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 | 6:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Stop by Eclipse Company Store for live rock and roll with Backwords Band!

Top Deck Dinner
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 | 7:00 pm-8:45 pm
Location: Athens Parking Garage, 15 E Washington St, Athens, OH 45701

Chef Andrew Wenmoth of Cutler’s in collaboration with Jackie O’s brings you a delicious 5 course meal and beer pairing for Ohio Brew Week!

Thank you to Event Sponsor Ally Rapp Lee, Broker at The Athens Real Estate Company

Bingo Night at the Union
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 | 8:00 pm
Location: The Union, 18 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701

Come together for Bingo Night at the Union!

Karaoke Night at the Over Hang
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 | 9:00 pm-1:00 am
Location: The Over Hang, 63 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

Sing your heart out at the Over Hang with your favorite brew in hand!

July 13, 2023

Little Fish + Bookhouse Brewing Collab Release
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by Little Fish to taste their special beer collaboration with Cleveland’s Bookhouse Brewing!

Little Fish Burger of the Day 7/13
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by Little Fish for the burger of the day, with gouda, pickled fried red onion, apple slaw, and butter lettuce!

Live Music at Eclipse: The Come On Come Ons
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Come enjoy the smooth talents of the Come On Come Ons at Eclipse Company Store!

On the Road to a Pint Night with Outerbelt
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Join us for Pint Night at Eclipse Company Store with featured brewery Outerbelt!

Kid’s Craft Night with the Dairy Barn at Jackie O’s
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Jackie O’s Taproom, 25 Campbell St, Athens, OH 45701, United States

Bring the family to Jackie O’s Taproom on Campbell St. for a fun night of crafts with the Dairy Barn!

Brats and Beers with Fat Head’s Brewery
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Cat’s Eye Saloon, 12 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by Cat’s Eye Saloon for some tasty brats and Fat Head’s brews!

Barrel Aged Beer Tasting – Ticketed Event
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | 7:00 pm
Location: Jackie O’s Taproom, 25 Campbell St, Athens, OH 45701

Celtic / Old-time Jam Session
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | 7:00 pm
Location: West End Cider House, 234 W Washington St, Athens, OH 45701

Head to West End Ciderhouse to have your spirits lifted by traditional Celtic tunes, played by Athens’ favourite weekly gathering of Celtic musicians.

Seventh Son Brewing Co. Night at The Over Hang
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: The Over Hang, 63 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by the Over Hang to enjoy the many delicious brews of Seventh Son Brewing Co., from Columbus, OH!

Live Music at The Union
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 | 8:00 pm
Location: The Union, 18 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701

Don’t miss a night of live music at The Union.

July 14, 2023

Little Fish Burger of the Day 7/14
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by Little Fish for the burger of the day, with brie and bacon jam!

Bourbon Release + All Day Mauvette’s Caribbean Cuisine
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Location: West End Distillery, 3 N Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701

You won’t want to miss this six and a half year old bourbon release! Enjoy it with Mauvette’s Caribbean Cuisine for lunch and supper, pay per order.

Art Brew Hop
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 3:00 pm-8:30 pm
Location: West End Distillery, 3 N Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701

Explore local artists set up at West End Distillery side yard, selling ceramics, plants and more!

Brew BQ
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 4:00 pm-10:30 pm
Location: The Athens Train Depot, Athens, OH 45701

Come on down to the Athens train depot for a night of food, music and of course, craft brews. This event is FREE and open to the public! Food and beer tokens may be purchased at the event.

Location
The Athens Train Depot at West Union and Depot Street (across the street from The Smiling Skull and Cat’s Corner).

Music lineup
TRUSS  Cleveland
Chanelle Kazadi Ravenna
Speaking Suns Yellow Springs
Abstract Sounds Cleveland
Abstract Sounds kicks off the music for the night at 4pm.

A Celebration of Beer Excellence with Rhinegeist
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Join us at Eclipse Company Store for this meet the brewer event and Pint Night Giveaway, featuring Rhinegeist!

Live Acoustic Music with The Corndoggers
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Jackie O’s Taproom, 25 Campbell St, Athens, OH 45701, United States

Enjoy the musical talents of The Corndoggers at Jackie O’s Tap Room on Campbell St. with a delicious craft beer in hand!

Live Music at Eclipse: Shaun Booker Dammit Band
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Enjoy the hard hitting talents of Shaun Booker Dammit, a rocking blues band based in Columbus, Ohio.

Live Music with Cafe Randys
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 6:00 pm
Location: West End Cider House, 234 W Washington St, Athens, OH 45701

Enjoy the delightfully eclectic mix of bluegrass, old country, swing and café music that is Cafy Randys, a softer acoustic version of The Randys from Columbus, OH.

While you’re here, be sure to stop by the West End Distillery across Shafer Street to grab some delicious Caribbean cuisine from Mauvette’s, available for lunch and dinner!

Homestead Beer Co. Night at The Over Hang
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: The Over Hang, 63 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by for the delicious brews of Homestead Beer Co.! Enjoy a Free Homestead Pint Glass with the purchase of ANY Homestead Beer on tap.

* 1 Pint glass per person, while supplies last.

Any Colour: Celebrating the music of Pink Floyd
Friday, July 14th, 2023 | 9:00 pm
Location: The Union, 18 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701

Grab any craft brew and enjoy Any Colour: Celebrating the Music of Pink Floyd at The Union!

July 15, 2023

Little Fish Burger of the Day 7/15
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701

Stop by Little Fish for the burger of the day — a smashburger with American cheese, garlic aioli, shredded lettuce, bread and butter pickles!

Live Music at Eclipse: Angela Perley
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 | All Day
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Rooted in cosmic alt-country, roadhouse rock & roll, witchy-woman psychedelia, and amplified Americana, the music of Columbus-based Angela Perley is a vintage sound for the modern world. Listen to her talents at Eclipse Company Store with a good brew in hand!

Last Call
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 | 1:00 pm-11:00 pm
Location: Court Street, Athens, OH

An entire day of Ohio craft beer
The annual Ohio Brew Week block party!
Location: Court Street all the way from Carpenter to Washington Street
Join us on Court Street from Carpenter to Washington, as we take over the bricks with craft brews, food vendors, and live music. Featuring beers, ciders and meads from all over Ohio! Beers are $6 and use a token system. You can get tokens and cups at our main tent.

Special note: DORA (Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area) will be suspended on this day.

This is the essential brew week experience!

Main Stage
Hellnaw Athens
The Muswell Villebillies (The Kinks Tribute) Columbus
Indré Akron
Floco Torres Akron
Lo, the Loyal Conscripts Cincinnati
Wave Magnetik & Rowanne Atallah Cleveland
Baker Ten Trio Athens
The Baker Ten Trio starts off the main stage music at 1pm.

Slicing Through the Craft with Butcher and the Brewer
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH 45780

Join us at Eclipse Company Store for this meet the brewer event, starring Butcher and the Brewer!

Metal Cover-Up featuring tributes to ACDC, Black Sabbath and more!
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 | 9:00 pm
Location: The Union, 18 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701

For more info https://ohiobrewweek.com/events/.