Beer Festivals- Spring 2016
Once again, the Beer Festival season is about to begin in Prague! Here’s a list of some noteworthy festivals that we’re looking forward to:
- První Pivní Máj, May 1st: Břevnovsky Klášter hosts this festival for the second year in a row. Entrance is free.
- Czech Beer Festival, May 12-28th: Held in Letná Park, this is Prague’s version of Oktoberfest. Breweries large and small participate, and this year entrance is 100 czk for all 17 days of the festival.
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Černokostelecké vysmolení, May 21: Located in Kostelec nad Černými Lesy, a village to the east of Prague, this is a lovely festival with fantastic beers, in a pleasant old brewery.
Pivo a Burger Fest, May 22: Karlínské Náměstí will hold a one day event, a burger fest with beers from 20 microbreweries, with a focus on top fermented beers. Hendrych, one of favorite newer microbreweries will be participating.
Žižkovské Pivobraní, June 3-4: On top of Parukářka in Prague 3, with a great view of the city. An event for everyone.
Microbrewery Festival at Prague Castle, June 10-11: The Czech-Moravian Union of Microbreweries (Českomoravský svaz minipivovarů) hosts their annual festival at the Prague Castle Gardens. A great opportunity to try beers from all of the microbreweries and see what brewers are up to.
Pivo na Náplavce, June 17-18th: A nice lineup and located on the river bank between Palacký Most and Výtoň bridges. Always popular and packs a crowd.