07/23/2026
The Cleveland Beer Week style series of beerfests continues with Lager Fest, returning to Akronym Brewing on Sunday, August 2, from Noon to 4PM. More than 20 Ohio craft breweries will take over Akronym Brewing’s outdoor Biergarten, each pouring what they believe is their best lager. At the end of the day, only one brewery will earn the title of Best Lager and take home this year’s trophy.
Every Lager Fest ticket also enters you into a raffle to win an unforgettable Brew Day Experience with Akronym Brewing’s award-winning Brewmaster, Shawn Adams. Spend the day brewing alongside Shawn and get a behind-the-scenes look at how our beers are crafted.
Your ticket includes access to:
🕐4 hours of Lagers from 20+ Ohio craft breweries
🎶Live music throughout the afternoon
🍔Lager Fest food specials
🍻Additional beer styles on tap from Akronym’s Biergarten beer shed
Grab your favorite people, throw on your pretzel necklace, and spend the afternoon enjoying incredible beer, live music, and one of the best craft beer communities in the country. There’s no better way to celebrate Ohio brewing!
Confirmed So Far:
Akronym Brewing (Akron)
Bell Tower Brewing Co. (Kent)
BIRDFISH BREWING CO. (Columbiana)
Butcher and the Brewer (Cleveland)
Codex Brewing (North Canton)
Collision Bend Brewing Company (Cleveland)
Eighty-Three Brewery (Akron)
Fat Head's Brewery (Middleburg Heights)
Green Valley Brewing Company (Hudson)
Lock 15 Brewing Company (Akron)
Market Garden Brewery (Cleveland)
Missing Falls Brewery (Akron)
Mosaic Brewing Company (Tremont/Cleveland)
New Berlin Brewing Company (North Canton)
Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers (Youngstown)
Terrestrial Brewing Company (Cleveland)
The Brew Kettle (Middleburg Heights)
Jolly Scholar (Cleveland)
Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. (Akron)
Unfused Brew Hall (Canton)
Don’t wait, grab your tickets now and come help crown Ohio’s next Best Lager!
