Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Newport Beer Festival in Newport! 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 Newport Beer Festival and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
The Newport Beer Festival is Rhode Island's premier craft beer event, held at the iconic Fort Adams State Park overlooking Narragansett Bay. The 2026 edition takes place on May 2 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM, featuring beer tastings from 50+ hand-selected breweries and beverage producers from across New England and beyond.
General admission tickets ($65) include a souvenir tasting glass and all beer samples throughout the afternoon. The festival combines world-class craft beer with one of the most stunning waterfront settings in New England — Fort Adams is a National Historic Landmark and the largest coastal fortification in the United States, also famous as the home of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals.
The Newport Beer Festival benefits the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and features live music, food vendors, and interactive exhibitors alongside the beer tastings. The event is strictly 21+ with valid ID required.
The Newport Beer Festival was founded in 2013 as a celebration of New England's growing craft beer scene, and it quickly found its perfect home at Fort Adams State Park. Formerly known as the Newport Craft Beer Festival, the event has grown into one of Rhode Island's most anticipated annual gatherings, reaching its 14th year in 2026.
The choice of Fort Adams as a venue was inspired. The historic fortification, built between 1824 and 1857, sits on a peninsula at the mouth of Newport Harbor with sweeping views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Bridge. The park already had a strong association with iconic festivals — the Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival both call Fort Adams home — and the beer festival fit naturally into this tradition.
As a benefit for the Rhode Island Brewers Guild, the festival plays an important role in supporting and promoting the state's craft brewing industry. Over 14 years, it has evolved from a regional tasting event into a destination festival that draws craft beer enthusiasts from across the Northeast.
Founded
2013
Organizer
Rhode Island Brewers Guild
Breweries
50+
Tier
Major Regional
May 2, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: April 19, 2025
1 day
Fort Adams State Park
Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI 02840
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Newport, Rhode Island
50+ breweries
Find our booth at Newport Beer Festival and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Newport Beer Festival 2026 takes place May 2, 2026 at Fort Adams State Park, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI 02840.
Newport Beer Festival is held at Fort Adams State Park, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI 02840.
General admission tickets to Newport Beer Festival are $65 (includes souvenir tasting glass and all samples). Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Newport 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 Newport 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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