The 2026 Winter Warmer Fest was held March 7, 2026. Next year's dates haven't been announced yet — !
Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Winter Warmer Fest in Cleveland! 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 Winter Warmer Fest and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
The Winter Warmer Fest is the Ohio Craft Brewers Association's flagship winter beer event, held annually at the scenic Windows on the River venue in Cleveland. The 19th annual edition takes place Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with Early Admission at 1:00 PM. More than 55 Ohio breweries participate, showcasing their finest winter, seasonal, limited edition, and high-gravity beers.
General Admission tickets ($58.99 advance) include a souvenir tasting glass and twenty 4-ounce beer samples. Early Admission tickets ($74.49 advance) grant an extra hour of access starting at 1:00 PM. Designated Driver tickets are available for $23.29 and include a food truck voucher. The fest features a special cask area with exclusive infusions available only at the event, plus live music throughout the venue and food trucks on hand.
The event regularly sells out in advance, and if it does, no tickets are sold at the door on event day. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
The Winter Warmer Fest was created by the Ohio Craft Brewers Association, established in 2008 as the voice of Ohio's craft brewing industry. The festival was conceived as a celebration of the bold, complex beers that define the winter season — high-gravity stouts, robust porters, warming barleywines, and seasonal specialties that Ohio breweries craft specifically for the colder months.
From its start, the fest found a natural home at Windows on the River, a Cleveland venue perched along the Cuyahoga River with dramatic views of the city skyline. The pairing of seasonal craft beer with Cleveland's winter backdrop proved irresistible, and the event quickly became one of the most anticipated dates on the Ohio beer calendar.
Now in its 19th year, the Winter Warmer Fest has become one of the largest brewery-association-organized events in the Midwest. The addition of a dedicated cask area — featuring one-off infusions and specialty pours available nowhere else — has elevated it from a simple tasting event to a destination for serious craft beer enthusiasts.
Founded
2008
Organizer
Ohio Craft Brewers Association
Breweries
55+
Tier
Major Regional
March 7, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: March 1, 2025
1 day
Windows on the River
2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113
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Cleveland, Ohio
55+ breweries
Find our booth at Winter Warmer Fest and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Winter Warmer Fest 2026 takes place March 7, 2026 at Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Winter Warmer Fest is held at Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113.
General admission tickets to Winter Warmer Fest are $58.99 advance ($55 + $3.99 fee) / $70 at door. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Winter Warmer Fest 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 Winter Warmer Fest! 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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