North Texas Craft Beer Events (updated 2/23/2026)

Image credits: Turning Point Beer, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium,
Bankhead Brewing Co., Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, Tupps Brewery.

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Highlights on this week's update of craft beer events in North Texas include birthday bashes at two area destinations. Both take place on Saturday, as Turning Point Beer hosts its Eighth Anniversary Tour: Brew Brothers Edition in Bedford, while Bankhead Brewpub has its Two Year Anniversary Party in Farmers Branch.

Elsewhere, a number of venues will be celebrating Texas Independence Day, which falls on Monday, March 2. Check the listings for details on Texas-themed festivities going on Friday and throughout the weekend.

As for other items of interest on this week's calendar, there's the Festival of Darkness at Tupps Brewery of McKinney on Saturday, and Barleywine & Swine at Flying Saucer Fort Worth on Sunday.

Cheers!


Monday, February 23

     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events
  • Martin House Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Taproom Release of Acheron, the brewery's original whiskey barrel-aged imperial stout.

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail

Tuesday, February 24

     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail

Wednesday, February 25

     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
  • What's on Tap, Highland Village/Keller/North Richland Hills - 5 p.m. - Special Tapping of Never to Arrive Dark Lager from Celestial Beerworks of Dallas.
  • Hoppin', Grapevine - 6 p.m. - Music Bingo/Pint Night featuring Lemon Shandy, Fort Worth Blonde and Dadgum IPA on tap from Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. of Fort Worth.

Thursday, February 26

     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events
  • Four Bullets Brewery, Richardson - 5:30 p.m. - Pints & Pony Tails: Father-Daughter Hairstyling Workshop ($20pp, click here to purchase tickets).
  • Forney Brewing Co., Forney - 6:30 p.m. - Brass & Brews with The Forney Brewing Company Jazz Orchestra.

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
  • Northside Drafthouse, Richardson - 11 a.m. - Thursday Special: $5 Texas Beers (some restrictions apply).
  • Thirsty Growler, The Colony - 11 a.m. - Thirsty Thursday featuring discounted growler fills on select beers.
  • Jon's Grille, Fort Worth - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Adios Pantalones, Fort Worth Blonde and Paleta de Mango on tap from Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. of Fort Worth.
  • Grrrowlers, The Colony - 6:30 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Balanced Rock Brewing of The Colony.

Friday, February 27
 
     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events
  • Community Beer Co., Dallas - 11 a.m. - Texas Independence Day Pre-Party Weekend featuring specials on Texas Lager and Texas-Style Bock (draft and to go), along with live music at 7 p.m.
  • 3 Nations Brewing Co., Carrollton/Anna- 3 p.m. - Small Batch Friday with Ruby Red Grapefruit Seltzer on tap.
  • Lakewood Brewing Co., Garland - 5:30 p.m. - Jazzing Up Lakewood with Oak Cliff Jazz Collective. 
  • Four Corners Brewing Co., Dallas - 6 p.m. - Legacy Taproom Release of Heart O' Texas Red Ale.
  • Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Fort Worth - 6 p.m. - Wristband Deal ($15pp at the door for a wristband good for three 12-ounce beers).
  • Manhattan Project Beer Co., Dallas - 6 p.m. - Barrel-Aged Beer Showcase: Round Two featuring fifteen barrel-aged beers on tap.
  • Forney Brewing Co., Forney - 7 p.m. - Next Stop Comedy Show ($26.99pp, click here to purchase tickets).
  • Ivanhoe Ale Works, Denison - 7 p.m. - Jazz Night with Bobby Roubal Jazz Quartet.

Saturday, February 28

     Brewery Special Events
  • Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco - 10:30 a.m. - Texas Independence Day Bash featuring a cornhole tournament at 10:30 a.m. ($50-$60/team, click here for more information), followed by live music at 6:30 p.m.
  • Bankhead Brewpub, Farmers Branch - 11 a.m. - Two Year Anniversary Party featuring Reggae music, food and drink specials, local vendors, raffle prizes and free glassware for the first 100 patrons.
  • Community Beer Co., Dallas - 11 a.m. - Texas Independence Day Pre-Party Weekend featuring specials on Texas Lager and Texas-Style Bock (draft and to go), a Pet Vendor Market with Dallas Pets Alive at 12 p.m., and live music at 2 p.m. 
  • Railport Brewing Co., Waxahachie - 12 p.m. - New Life Cat Rescue Five-Year Birthday Bash with Rescue Ranch and Misfits Mini Farm featuring live music, food trucks, adoptable pets and more.
  • Bearded Ax Brewery, Midlothian - 1 p.m. - Adult Spelling Bee with Midlothian Public Library.
  • Denton County Brewing Co., Denton - 1 p.m. - Denton READiculous Book Palooza: Comics Genre Venue (click here for more information).
  • Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, Garland - 12 p.m. - Texas Fest featuring live music, bacon-wrapped party ribs, Texas-inspired beers, new merch and more.
  • Turning Point Beer, Bedford - 12 p.m. - Eighth Anniversary Tour: Brews Brothers Edition featuring live music, the anniversary bottle release of Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration (barrel-aged barleywine/imperial stout blend) and more ($36.70-$77.50pp, click here to purchase tickets).
  • Oak Cliff Brewing Co., Dallas - 2 p.m. - Ping Pong Tournament (contact venue for details).
  • Toasty Bros., Denton - 4 p.m. - Denton READiculous Book Palooza: Mental Health Panel.
  • Ivanhoe Ale Works, Denison - 6 p.m. - Music, Mentorship & Craft Beer with music educator Dennis O'Toole featuring performances by student musicians.
  • Tupps Brewery, McKinney - 6 p.m. - Festival of Darkness featuring live music, dark foods, and upwards of 20 stouts on tap ($12.44-$46.54pp, click here to purchase tickets).
  • On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen, Dallas - 8 p.m. - Next Stop Comedy Show ($26.99pp, click here to purchase tickets).

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
  • Flying Saucer Cypress Waters, Dallas - 10 a.m. - Beerknurd Appreciation Day featuring raffle prizes, special tappings and more (click here for more information).
  • Flying Saucer, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Barleywine & Swine featuring swine platters while supplies last, along with a special menu of English and American barleywines.
  • The Bearded Monk, Denton - 12 p.m. - Denton READiculous Book Palooza: True Crime Genre Venue featuring author readings, local vendors a panel discussion and more (click here for more information).
  • Oak St. Drafthouse, Denton - 12 p.m. - Denton READiculous Book Palooza: Fantasy Genre Venue featuring author readings, local vendors and more (click here for more information).
  • The Ginger Man, Irving - 1 p.m. - Texas Independence Day Chili Cook-Off benefiting Road Trip 4 Paws featuring live music, chili tasting, raffle prizes and more.

Sunday, March 1

     Brewery Special Events
  • Community Beer Co., Dallas - 10:30 a.m. - Texas Independence Day Pre-Party Weekend featuring specials on Texas Lager and Texas-Style Bock (draft and to go), Sunday Brunch at 10:30 a.m., and a Sneaker, Vintage & Streetwear Trade Show with Sole to Sole at 12 p.m.
  • Keyworth Brewing Co., North Richland Hills - 12 p.m. - Sunday Special: $2 off full pours.
  • Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Biergarten Market featuring local vendors.
  • Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco - 12 p.m. - Disco Cowgirl Market with NTX Vintage Markets.
  • Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas - 2 p.m. - Paint & Sip with Tara Bergey Fine Art & Classes ($37pp, click here to purchase tickets).
  • Oak Cliff Brewing Co., Dallas - 3 p.m. - Saison Sunday: A Beverage Tasting & Music Listening Session with Barrett Tillman of Black Man Brewing featuring the release of Single Origin Rustic Pale Ale.
  • Three Empires Brewing Co., Frisco - 3 p.m. - Sip, Paint & Pot: A Spring Crafternoon with KT's Craft 'n Draft ($25pp, click here to purchase tickets).


Further Out

      Note: Coverage is limited to special events. Items recurring weekly, such as trivia nights, yoga classes, band bookings and the like are generally not included unless associated with a featured brewery or beer release.

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