The 2026 Philly Bierfest was held February 28, 2026. Next year's dates haven't been announced yet — !
Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Philly Bierfest in Philadelphia! 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 Philly Bierfest and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
Philly Bierfest is an award-winning midwinter beer festival honoring Pennsylvania's rich German brewing heritage, held annually at the historic German Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Recognized by USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards as one of the Top 10 Beer Festivals in America, the 13th annual edition in 2026 features more than 20 Pennsylvania breweries pouring German-style beers alongside 20+ authentic German imports in the German Beer Hall.
The festival sprawls across six floors of themed spaces within the German Society's historic building. Attendees experience Roller-Derby Arm-Wrestling, Berlin-Style BEERlesque, and live music from T.C. Cole and Polkadelphia's oompah-funk. VIP Plus ticket holders enjoy an exclusive guided beer seminar at noon led by drinks expert Marnie Old.
Philly Bierfest benefits three nonprofits: the German Society of Pennsylvania, Philly Roller Derby, and the Brewers of Pennsylvania. The festival showcases the state's leadership in brewing German-style beers while celebrating Philadelphia's deep German-American cultural roots.
Philly Bierfest was created in 2014 by the German Society of Pennsylvania and Marnie Old, a local wine and beer author. The German Society of Pennsylvania, the nation's oldest German-American cultural organization (founded in 1764), saw an opportunity to celebrate the state's brewing heritage through an immersive midwinter festival.
From the beginning, Bierfest was designed to be more than a typical beer festival. The German Society's historic Spring Garden Street building provided the perfect backdrop — six floors of ornate rooms transformed into themed beer halls, performance spaces, and tasting areas. The partnership with Philly Roller Derby added an unexpected edge, and the arm-wrestling tournaments became an instant crowd favorite.
Over 13 years, Philly Bierfest has earned national recognition, including a coveted spot on USA Today's Top 10 Beer Festivals list. The festival has grown while maintaining its intimate, culturally rich character — a celebration of Pennsylvania's German brewing traditions that feels nothing like a typical convention-center beer fest.
Founded
2014
Organizer
German Society of Pennsylvania
Breweries
20+
Tier
Major Regional
February 28, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: February 22, 2025
1 day
The German Society of Pennsylvania
611 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
20+ breweries
Find our booth at Philly Bierfest and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Philly Bierfest 2026 takes place February 28, 2026 at The German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Philly Bierfest is held at The German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
General admission tickets to Philly Bierfest are $59. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Philly Bierfest 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 Philly Bierfest! 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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