Boston, Massachusetts
April 18, 2026
Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Massachusetts Brewers Fest / Fruhlingsfest in Boston! 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 Massachusetts Brewers Fest / Fruhlingsfest and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
The Massachusetts Craft Brewers Fruhlingsfest is a celebration from the Mass Brewers Guild, inspired by Germany's beloved Fruhlingsfest -- Oktoberfest's lively, easygoing "little sister." Held at the historic Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama, this spring festival brings the spirit of Munich and Stuttgart to Boston, filling the iconic round venue with fresh, seasonal craft beer from 40+ Massachusetts breweries, German-inspired food offerings, and live music.
The 2026 Fruhlingsfest takes place Saturday, April 18, at the BCA Cyclorama at 539 Tremont Street in Boston's South End. Two sessions are offered: Session 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and Session 2 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. General Admission tickets are $55 and include unlimited beer samples. Designated Driver tickets are $10. The event is 21+ only. Food vendors offer German-inspired fare including pretzels, sausages, pierogis, and cotton candy.
The Massachusetts Brewers Guild was formed in 2007 when the state's craft brewers came together to promote and protect their growing industry. For years, the Guild's flagship public event was the Massachusetts Craft Brewers Festival, an annual spring gathering that brought 40-plus Bay State breweries under one roof at the Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama. The Cyclorama -- a stunning circular building originally constructed in 1884 to house a massive panoramic painting of the Battle of Gettysburg -- proved to be the perfect venue: historic, architecturally dramatic, and intimate enough to foster genuine connections between brewers and drinkers.
For 2026, the Guild reimagined the event as the Massachusetts Craft Brewers Fruhlingsfest, drawing inspiration from Germany's Fruhlingsfest tradition. Where Oktoberfest celebrates the fall harvest, Fruhlingsfest marks the arrival of spring with lighter, more seasonal fare and a festive atmosphere that skews toward celebration rather than ceremony. The new branding brings German-inspired food vendors, themed decor, and a springtime energy to the Cyclorama while maintaining the core mission: showcasing the breadth and quality of Massachusetts craft brewing.
Massachusetts has quietly become one of the most dynamic craft beer states in the Northeast. Names like Tree House, Trillium, Night Shift, and Aeronaut have earned national reputations, and the state is home to well over 200 licensed breweries. The Fruhlingsfest provides a rare opportunity to sample dozens of these producers in a single afternoon or evening, with every dollar supporting the Guild's nonprofit mission.
Organizer
Massachusetts Brewers Guild
Breweries
40+
Tier
Major Regional
April 18, 2026
Status: Confirmed
2025: April 26, 2025 (Mass Craft Brewers Festival)
1 day (two sessions)
Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) Cyclorama
539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
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Boston, Massachusetts
40+ breweries
Find our booth at Massachusetts Brewers Fest / Fruhlingsfest and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Massachusetts Brewers Fest / Fruhlingsfest 2026 takes place April 18, 2026 at Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116.
Massachusetts Brewers Fest / Fruhlingsfest is held at Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116.
General admission tickets to Massachusetts Brewers Fest / Fruhlingsfest are $55. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Massachusetts Brewers Fest / Fruhlingsfest 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 Massachusetts Brewers Fest / Fruhlingsfest! 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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