All Homebrew Con schedule information will be available online. There is no Homebrew Con app this year, so we highly recommend making your own personal “must see” plan before you arrive.

Use a notebook, your phone’s notes app, calendar holds, or a shared doc with your club. Write it on a coaster if you must. Future you will be very grateful.

View the schedule

Harrah’s Cherokee Center is the primary venue for official Homebrew Con events. The National Homebrew Competition Awards Ceremony and Knock-Out Party, held Saturday, June 20, will take place at The Renaissance.

Harrah’s Cherokee Center

87 Haywood Street

Asheville, NC 28801

Brewer Talks, registration, Club Night, Homebrew Hospitality, Homebrew Expo, AHA Backyard, and more

The Renaissance

31 Woodfin Street

Asheville, NC 28801

National Homebrew Competition Awards Ceremony and Knock-Out Party

Popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft operate in the greater Asheville area and are easy to access through their mobile apps. If you are flying into Asheville Regional Airport, the rideshare pickup area is located past the north end of the airport terminal.

Explore Asheville travel information

When you arrive at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, come see us at registration. American Homebrewers Association staff will be there to get you checked in, answer questions, and help you get to your first event of the day.

Registration Hours

• Thursday, June 18: 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 19: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 20: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At registration, you’ll receive your commemorative HBC26 glass, entry wristband, T-shirt ticket if pre-purchased, and a customizable name tag. T-shirts will be available for purchase at registration, too.

Please have your valid government-issued photo ID ready when you check in, and keep it with you during Homebrew Con.

New this year: Instead of printed badges, each attendee will receive a branded wristband, which serves as your conference access pass. Wear your wristband at all times during Homebrew Con.

You’ll also get to customize your own name tag each day. Think of it as a tiny billboard for your personality. Add your club name, favorite style, what brought you to Homebrew Con, or anything that helps another brewer say, “Let’s talk.”

Club Night ticket holders will receive access to Club Night only. Their wristband will be different from full conference access wristbands.

All attendees must bring a valid government-issued photo ID to registration and keep it with them at all times during Homebrew Con.

Per North Carolina law, valid ID is required on your person to consume alcohol at Homebrew Con events.

Yes, personal homebrew is allowed inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center, the primary venue for Homebrew Con activities. Can you say “best conversation starter ever”? Because we just did.

You may carry homebrew inside your backpack or small bag and share it organically with fellow attendees. Please limit what you bring to four bottles or cans at a time per registered attendee.

No commercial beer may be brought into Harrah’s Cherokee Center.

Homebrew Con is casual, so dress comfortably. Jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers are all fair game.

For Club Night, costumes, themed outfits, and general goofiness are welcome, even if you are not attending with a club. You will fit right in. Club Night-worthy is very much the uniform of the weekend.

Homebrew Con is full of good homebrew, fun people, and a jam-packed schedule. Plan ahead so you know where to grab a snack, find a meal, fill your water bottle, or fuel up before Club Night.

For local restaurant recommendations, check out Explore Asheville. Food and dining details for Homebrew Con, including Harrah’s concession options, Club Night food, and the NHC Awards and Knock-Out Party, will be shared through official Homebrew Con updates.

Explore Asheville dining recommendations

We recommend using rideshare services if you are planning to travel to Harrah’s Cherokee Center or The Renaissance. If you do drive, give yourself extra time, especially if you are arriving close to a Brewer Talk, meetup, or evening event.

Parking at Harrah’s Cherokee Center

There are multiple parking garages in downtown Asheville. Check the Harrah’s Cherokee Center parking webpage for help finding open spots nearby.

Parking at The Renaissance

Parking at The Renaissance is $15 per night.

WiFi will be available at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.

Network: HCCA Events

Password: events@AVL26

The legendary Club Night is back, and it’s exactly the kind of joy that makes this hobby amazing.

This year, 35 homebrew clubs will be going all out: dressing up, decorating, and sharing samples of their best, weirdest, proudest, “you have to try this” brews. Expect themed booths, costumes, props, club pride, creative pours, snacks, and the kind of zany energy that makes Club Night legendary.

First time coming? Expect clubs to bring their personalities, their homebrew, and sometimes a full-blown booth theme. Costumes are encouraged, new friends are practically guaranteed, and you will probably discover something you want to brew immediately.

New this year: AHA members can share feedback on all the homebrew served at Club Night.

Use the HBC Brew List to leave kind, constructive notes for the brewers. Keep it useful, encouraging, and thoughtful. Basically, be the tasting note you want to see in the world.

Check out the HBC Brew List

Share your favorite moments from Homebrew Con with Kululu. No app download or account registration is required. Just scan, upload, and help us capture the weekend from every awesome angle.

How to add your photos:

1. Scan the Homebrew Con Kululu QR code posted on-site or use the link below.
2. Tap “Add to album.”
3. Choose photos or videos from your phone.
4. Upload and watch the Homebrew Con memories roll in.

Please only upload photos and videos you are comfortable sharing as part of the event photo wall.

Add photos to the Homebrew Con Photo Wall

The AHA uses #NotMe to provide a safe way to report misconduct or concerns during Homebrew Con.

If you experience or witness harassment, discrimination, bullying, or a health and safety issue, you can submit a report through the #NotMe app or WebApp.

Learn more about #NotMe

Homebrew Con is built on creativity, community, and respect. Please review and follow the Events Code of Conduct so everyone can enjoy a safe, welcoming, and fun weekend.

Review the Code of Conduct

• Wear your wristband. It is your conference access pass.
• Customize your name tag and have fun with it.
• Dress comfortably. Jeans, T-shirts, sneakers, and Club Night-worthy are very much the uniform of the weekend.
• Bring your valid government-issued photo ID and keep it with you.
• Bookmark the online schedule before you head into your day.

We’re so glad you’re here. Now go find a Brewer Talk, share a story, taste something memorable, and enjoy the Homebrew Con magic.

If you have questions before Homebrew Con, reach out to info@homebrewersassociation.org or 303-749-5459. We’re happy to help.