Started in 2010, the Macon Beer Fest has grown into one of the Top Ten. Georgia premier craft beer events. The event offers over 100 varieties of craft beer and wine. VIP ticket holders get to enjoy beers unavailable to the genera crowd. 

What makes the event unique, is that its purpose is to educate men about the risks of prostate cancer. You can say it's a health fair disguised as a beer festival - It's a party for a cause!

The Macon Beer Fest is put on by the Rotary Club of Downtown Macon supporting "Pints for Prostates", prostate cancer education and the need for screening, Downtown Macon projects, local community grants, as well as global grants.  Donations to support prostate cancer events may be made to The Prostate Cancer Fund at the Community Foundation of Central Georgia.

Pre Festival

Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 13, 2023

Rock And Roll Pub Crawl at Fall Line Brewing Co

Tours limited to 14 people each.

The Rock & Roll Pub Crawl is a 2.5 hour tour of significant musical locations and beer stops: This event is the Friday night before the Macon Beer Fest.

This tour allows guests to sample beers and learn about Macon's musical heritage. It is highly recommended to eat before the tour, it's a lot of beer! The beer sample menus are set by locations visited and cannot accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

12pm: Cornhole Tournament

Join us for a great day of Cornhole and even better beer! Support a great cause all while having fun and connecting with new people. Prizes for top 2 teams. We look forward to having you at our 2nd annual Macon Beer Fest Cornhole Tournament ! Limited to 30 teams. Arrive Early at the corner of Third and Poplar Street.

3pm: Macon Beer Fest

We offer a free blood test, valued at $700, to any male over the age of 40 unless there is a history of prostate cancer in the family, and we'll test earlier. If you get tested, you'll get three Fast Passes to head to the front of any line! Day of tickets goes up in price. You only need a ticket if you are drinking. The festival is open to anyone. Designated Drivers do not need a ticket. We are a family-friendly event, and children and pets are welcome. BRING YOUR ID, or you won't get in. Ticket check-in is on Third Street across from Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen.

4pm: Costume Contest

Best Oktoberfest attire wins! There is no cost to enter the contest, and there will be prizes. Join us at the Information Table in the festival center to sign up before 4:00! Free Event.

4:15pm: Stein Holding Contest

There will be a winner! Who can hold a beer stein straight out in front of them the longest? Winner gets a prize!  Join us at the Main Music Stage to sign up before 4:15! Free Event.

4:30pm: Super Hero Dash For Dad

Even the littlest hero can help fight prostate cancer, too! Kids nine and under are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero on race day to remind their heroes – Dad, Grandfathers, Uncles, and other males in their life – to not let this villain, Prostate Cancer, get the best of them. This one block fun run is the cutest thing ever! You can run along with them parents. Gather on Poplar Street near the intersection of Third Street and Poplar Street, opposite the second music stage.

Beer Run - 1 Mile

5pm: Single Runners and 5:30pm: Teams of Four

This truly is a beer run. Individuals run a mile, and stop four times to drink a beer or teams of four compete as a relay, running a quarter mile each. Competitors must drink canned beer and should not be less than 355ml. No specialized cans may be used to give an advantage by allowing the beer to pour at a faster rate. No straws or devices may be used. All beers will be a minimum of 5% alcohol by volume. Hard ciders and lemonades will not suffice. It is strongly suggested to tip the can to show all the contents have been consumed before continuing the race. Gather on Poplar Street near the intersection of Third Street and Poplar Street, opposite the second music stage.

6pm: Husband / Boyfriend Calling Contest

Have you lost your significant other at the beer fest? Want to make sure they got their free blood test? Sometimes yelling is the best form of communication for locating your loved one. Loudest and most creative entrant wins!

Date: October 14, 2023

Location:

Historic Downtown Macon, Georgia 31201
Third and Poplar Street.

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