The 2026 Yankee Homecoming Brewfest Kickoff Party will return to the Newburyport waterfront on Saturday, Jully 25th from 5-9 pm featuring an expanded celebration with everyone’s favorite Brewfest traditions and exciting new activities at this family-friendly kick off party. Brewfest is hosted at Cashman Park providing picturesque shoreline views of the Merrimack River. In addition to being one of Newburyport’s top social events of the summer, Brewfest ticket sales are the primary source of revenue used to pay for our Yankee Homecoming Fireworks. Purchase Brewfest tickets and know that your contribution is helping support our cherished fireworks, hosted by Yankee Homecoming, a local nonprofit organization.
Yankee Homecoming Brewfest is the ideal opportunity to satisfy your curiosity about local craft beers, discover some new breweries or revisit some of your favorite brews! The event is host to an impressive list of local and regional breweries featuring an amazing selection of local craft beers and ciders. Come sample some new styles and varieties of craft beers and view the list of participating breweries below.
The following is the list of 2026 Yankee Homecoming Brewfest participants: Best Day Brewing, Captain Morgan Sliced, Censored Munky Brewing Company, Cisco, Golden Road Mango Cart, Jack’s Abby, Kona Big Wave, Loverboy, Masshole, Marble Ridge Winery, Mill 77 Brewing, Night Shift, Nutrl, Smirnoff Ice, SPKED’ade, Vermont Hard Seltzer, and Wormtown. Check back as the list of confirmed participants may still increase.
In addition to an excellent selection of beers, Brewfest offers tasty food options as well: Port Vida, Otto’s Pizza, YHC Food Booth serving hamburgers/cheeseburgers, The Cookie Wagon and Justine’s Baked Goods. In addition to the impressive lineup of breweries and tasty food truck choices, the Yankee Homecoming Kickoff Pary also features live music from Charlie & The Hustle, a professional cornhole tournament and fun activities for kids.
Although the Yankee Homecoming Kickoff Party is open to all ages, valid identification is required for everyone over the age of 21. Make sure to purchase tickets for Yankee Homecoming Brewfest as soon as possible because this popular event sells out every year. Note, that Brewfest will happen rain or shine. We like to assume that the weather will be perfect “glass half full”…. but check the forecast and be prepared to keep the party going…even if your umbrella becomes necessary.
If you enjoy dining and shopping in our local community, you can support the Yankee Homecoming Fireworks by purchasing or renewing your Newburyport VIP Card. The VIP Program allows you to enjoy discounts at 130 local restaurants and shops in the Greater Newburyport community and $10 of each purchase or renewal can be donated to the Yankee Homecoming Fireworks Fund.
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