Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Riverside Craft Beer Festival in Jacksonville! Think you've got what it takes? Step up and prove it.
Bring the thunder! Our decibel meter doesn't lie. Let out your most earth-shaking belch and see if you can claim the crown.
It's not about power — it's about endurance. How long can you keep it going? The clock is ticking.
Take home the Burp Fest trophy and eternal bragging rights.
Your legendary performance featured across all Burp Fest socials.
Exclusive festival merchandise only winners receive.
How to enter: Show up at the Burp Fest booth at Riverside Craft Beer Festival and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
The Riverside Craft Beer Festival is Jacksonville's signature craft beer event, held each February at the Riverside Arts Market underneath the Fuller Warren Bridge along the St. Johns River. Now in its twelfth year as of 2026, the festival is hosted by the Rotary Club of Riverside Jacksonville and has raised over $683,000 for the Community PedsCare program, which provides pediatric palliative and hospice care to children and families in Northeast Florida. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, February 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for general admission, with VIP entry at noon. Ticket prices follow a tiered schedule: $45 through January 14, $50 through February 14, and $55 through event day. VIP tickets are $80 and include early access plus the exclusive Fridge VIP area with special beers, seating, and private restrooms.
The Riverside Craft Beer Festival launched in 2015 as a fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Riverside Jacksonville, tied from the beginning to Community PedsCare, a program that provides palliative and hospice care to children and their families in Northeast Florida. The festival found its home at the Riverside Arts Market, a popular open-air venue underneath the Fuller Warren Bridge offering a scenic backdrop along the St. Johns River.
Over twelve years, the festival has grown from a modest neighborhood gathering into one of Jacksonville's most anticipated annual events, raising over $683,000 for Community PedsCare. The event draws approximately 2,500 attendees each year, sampling from a lineup of over 100 craft beers and ciders while enjoying food from Jacksonville's top food trucks. The VIP experience — known as "The Fridge" — has become a sought-after upgrade, and the February date has become a beloved tradition kicking off Jacksonville's outdoor event season.
Founded
2015
Organizer
Rotary Club of Riverside Jacksonville
Beers
100+
Attendance
2,500
Tier
Major Regional
February 22, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: February 23, 2025
1 day
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
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Jacksonville, Florida
100+ beers to try
Live music and entertainment throughout the festival. Jacksonville's best food trucks on-site.
Find our booth at Riverside Craft Beer Festival and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Riverside Craft Beer Festival 2026 takes place February 22, 2026 at Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204.
Riverside Craft Beer Festival is held at Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204.
General admission tickets to Riverside Craft Beer Festival are $45-$55. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Riverside Craft Beer Festival with our legendary burping contest. Compete in the Loudest Burp Championship and the Longest Burp Championship for trophies, social media fame, and exclusive merch.
Burp Fest is the world's premier competitive burping organization. We bring our burping contests to beer festivals across America, giving attendees the chance to compete for glory, trophies, and social media fame.
Just show up at the Burp Fest booth at Riverside Craft Beer Festival! You can also sign up on our website to get notified about contest times and details.
We're always looking for new beer festivals to bring the burping contest to. Get in touch!
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