Registration Now Open for Homebrew Con 2026

It’s here!

The world’s biggest homebrew party is officially back—and registration for Homebrew Con 2026 is NOW OPEN.

Join us June 19–20, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina, with the National Homebrew Competition (NHC) Final Round judging happening June 17–18 and the NHC Awards Ceremony + Knock-Out Party on June 20. Yes, it’s a full-on homebrew takeover.

After a pause since 2023 and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes rebuilding as your newly independent American Homebrewers Association, we are beyond ready to raise a pint with you again. Homebrew Con is the world’s longest running and largest homebrew gathering now 46 years strong.

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What Your Conference Registration Includes

Two jam-packed days of pure homebrew magic:

Brewers Talks packed with insights and inspiration
Fast-paced Ignite Talks
Homebrew Expo featuring top suppliers and fermentation experts
Homebrew Hospitality and community gatherings
The legendary Club Night
The National Homebrew Competition Awards Ceremony
The Knock-Out Party to cap it all off

All official Homebrew Con events take place at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville, with the NHC Awards Ceremony and Knock-Out Party hosted at The Renaissance on June 20. Book your hotel on the Homebrew Con website.

Smaller Event. Bigger Energy. Limited Tickets.

Here’s the deal: HBC 2026 will be smaller than years past.

We’re intentionally keeping it tight, focused, and community-driven. That also means tickets are limited—and we fully expect this to sell out. Act NOW.

If Homebrew Con has been on your “someday” list, consider this your friendly nudge from the universe. Someday is now.

Registration is $334.95 per person, and you must be an active AHA member to attend. (Because this party is for the people who make the hobby awesome.)

Why This Year Matters

Homebrew Con 2026 isn’t just another conference. It’s a celebration of the AHA’s new chapter, powered by volunteers, fueled by sponsors, and built around you—the homebrewers and homebrew clubs who keep this hobby thriving.

As we shared in our independence updates, our vision is bold and simple:

A homebrewer in every neighborhood and a homebrew club in every community

Homebrew Con is where that vision comes to life in real time. You’ll brew friendships. You’ll share recipes like family heirlooms. You’ll learn something that changes your next batch forever. You will connect with the best and brightest—the who’s who of homebrewing.

Want to Get Involved?

Applications for:

Club Night
Homebrew Hospitality
Media and influencer access
Volunteer roles

…will roll out in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on your AHA emails and the Homebrew Con website for updates.

Suppliers, educators, and fermentation-focused businesses interested in sponsoring or exhibiting can reach out to Kian Zozobrado at partnerships@homebrewersassociation.org.