Fishtown Beer Festival Returns with 20 Breweries, 40 Taps and Block Party

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – After a sold out inaugural year, Evil Genius Beer Company and Fishtown District are calling all beer fans back to the neighborhood for the Second Annual Fishtown Beer Festival. The festival will return to its home on the 1700 block of Front Street on Saturday, June 20th, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, bringing together the city’s premier craft breweries for a high-energy summer block party.  Building on the success of last year’s debut, the 2026 festival is expanding its footprint. This year, over 20 of the region’s premier breweries will convene to showcase their work, with each brewery pouring two distinct selections. The event will feature nearly 40 different beers ranging from fan-favorite, signature offerings to rare limited-editions and hidden gems ensuring that there is a pour for every palate. Early Bird tickets sold out in a matter of days but General Admission tickets are available at Evil Genius’ website.

“This festival is our love letter to Philly’s brewing scene and the neighborhood that helped make us who we are today,” said Trevor Hayward, co-founder of Evil Genius. “Fishtown has become one of the top beer destinations in the country, and after seeing the community response last year, we knew we had to go even bigger. It’s about more than just the beer; it’s about celebrating the culture of our home neighborhood.”

The 2026 line-up features a mix of Fishtown favorites and regional heavyweights including Tired Hands, Yards, and Love City. Guests can also expect to see Cartesian, Philadelphia Brewing, Punch Buggy. Space Cadet, Urban Village, Wissahickon Brewing, and more in attendance. Beyond the brews, the festival will transform the block into an upbeat outdoor celebration.

Attendees can enjoy anthemic beats spun by a live DJ while exploring an array of outdoor street food. The Evil Genius kitchen will move outdoors for the afternoon, serving up a curated menu of festival-style eats designed to pair with the day’s diverse beer list. Between the music, the food, and the rare opportunity to drink a variety of beers under the El, the event offers a quintessential summer experience.

For 2026, 20 breweries will convene on the 1700 Block of Front Street offering a variety of unique, thirst quenching beers from all over the city. For an early line-up of breweries: 

21st Amendment Brewing Co

Attic Brewing Co

Evil Genius Beer Co

Cartesian Brewing Co

Love City Brewing Co

Philadelphia Brewing Co

Punch Buggy Brewing Co

Space Cadet Brewing Co

Source Brewing Co

Tired Hands Brewing Co

Urban Village Brewing Co

Wissahickon Brewing Co

Yards Brewing Co

Fishtown Tea

and others TBA 

For early beer highlights: 

Broad Street Brewing Company:
Hey Yo! (Hazy IPA) and Wild Patch (Strawberry Ale)

Iron Hill Brewing Company:
Philly Phavorite (New England IPA) and Lemon Cerveza (Mexican Lager)

Philadelphia Brewing Company: PHL Session IPA (Session IPA) and Phizzie Grapefruit (Hard Seltzer)

Space Cadet Brewing Company:
Devolution (Hazy IPA)

Soul Tone Beer:
Soul Tone Pils (Pilsner) and Soul Tone IPA (IPA)

Source Brewing:
Under The El (Modern West Coast IPA collab w/ Evil Genius Beer Co) and Southern Haze (Hazy IPA)

Urban Village Brewing Company:
Sunny Boy (Hoppy Pilsner) and Jukebox Bully (Sour Ale with Apricot, Raspberry, and Vanilla)

Yards Brewing Company:
21st Amendment Brewing Company: Brew Free! Or Die Blood Orange IPA (Fruited IPA), Brew Free! Or Die IPA (IPA), and Hell or High Watermelon (Wheat Ale)

General Admission tickets are available now for $45 and include access to all beers at the festival as well as a commemorative tasting glass. For those who wish to enjoy the atmosphere without drinking, Designated Driver tickets are available for $10. The event is strictly 21+.  

All tickets can be purchased via Evil Genius’ event webpage or directly at this link:

evilgeniusbeer dot com/calendar/

Evil Genius’ taproom will be open for business as usual during the event. For more information on the Fishtown Beer Festival, Evil Genius Beer Company, or where to find their beer near you give them a shout at info at evilgeniusbeer DOT com or @evilgeniusbeer on social media.

About Evil Genius

Evil Genius Beer Company was started in 2011 by best friends Luke Bowen and Trevor Hayward. After 15 years, and a motto of “Very Silly Names for Very Serious Beers”, Evil Genius Beer Company now distributes to 8 states (CT, DE, MD, MI, NJ, OH, PA,  and RI) and pumps out a variety of different core and seasonal beers to quench their ever thirsty customers. For more information, visit evilgeniusbeer dot com and connect on social @evilgeniusbeer.

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