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Ommegang’s annual ‘Belgium Comes to Cooperstown,’ one of the nation’s most unique beer festivals, is making its return to a pastoral setting in Cooperstown, NY on August 22–24.
And it’s not to be missed!
It’s a one-of-a-kind festival, that American Craft Beer has named one of the best in the nation that was inspired by an historic royal celebration. The first Ommegang was a celebration welcoming Emperor Charles the Fifth to Brussels and the citywide party is still held every year.
BCTC 2025: The Wild West Takes Over Cooperstown
From barrel-aged beauties to Brett-forward bangers, BCTC 2025 will showcase more than 100 beers from many celebrated brewers, including Belgian imports and top domestic Belgian-style innovators. The festival will once again transform the Ommegang grounds into an immersive playground of flavor, music and culture — but this time with, a trail-blazing Western twist.
“The Belgium Comes to Cooperstown Festival is more than just a beer event; it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, camaraderie, and the creativity that brews in our community,” said Jordan Egbert, brand manager at Brewery Ommegang….
“This year, we’re embracing the spirit of the Wild West to invite guests into a world of frontier fun, cowboy charm and, of course, an amazing lineup of Belgian and Belgian-style beers from around the world.”
Recognized as one of the most important beer festivals in America, “Belgium Comes to Cooperstown” offers 3,000 beer lovers a memorable weekend of serious beer, food, art, culture, camping and live music
“Belgium Comes to Cooperstown” is more than just great beer it’s an experience… Ommegang renovated its pastoral grounds in 2018, it’s a beautiful place to spend the weekend.
(Courtesy Brewery Ommegang)
Weekend Roundup
Friday, August 22
The Wild West opens its gates at 6 p.m. for VIPs and industry guests, featuring exclusive beer tappings, early tastings and a rustic farm-to-table hog roast that would make any outlaw proud. As the sun sets, the stage lights up with live music, kicking off a weekend under the stars. Optional camping available on-site.
Saturday, August 23
High noon comes early, as GA ticket holders enter the grounds starting at noon. The main tasting tent and brand activations from breweries like Ommegang, Duvel, Chouffe, Firestone Walker, Boulevard and more, open from 1:30-6 p.m. As the sun sets, the night transforms into a celebration of sound, light and late-night revelry. More details to come, but expect the unexpected.
Sunday, August 24
A light breakfast from 7–9 a.m. and one last stroll through the campgrounds before riding off into the sunrise.
Ticket Details
- VIP Weekend Pass – $250/person: Includes Friday’s VIP access, Saturday GA entry, and two nights of optional camping.
- General Admission + Camping (Saturday) – $155/person: Includes full Saturday access and one night of camping.
- General Admission (Saturday Only) – $125/person.
In a world of increasingly faceless beer festivals Ommegang’s “Belgium Comes to Cooperstown” is something special and we can’t hype it enough…It’s a wonderful festival that gets that craft beer is ‘an experience’ and a weekend that’s not to be missed.
Not sure what tickets are still available, but if they are, you know what to do!
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