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Your Guide to Blacktoberfest
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Blacktoberfest Beer Fest and Proximity Brewing Company have teamed up in Old East Durham for an amazing weekend of beer, food, art and entertainment at the country's best Black craft beer festival.
Posted By Kristin Bedinger on Sep 19, 2024
The fifth annual Blacktoberfest is Black Brew Culture's celebration of beer, music, entertainment and vendors and three days of events hosted by Proximity Brewing Company.
The events below have passed. For details on the 2025 Blacktoberfest Beer Fest, check back closer to the date.
Festival Highlights
Location: Garland Court, 491 S. Driver St.
Date: October 12, 2024
Time: 1-8 p.m.
General Admission: $45
Festival admission includes a 5 oz. Blacktoberfest tasting glass, unlimited 5 oz. pours from over 30 participating partners, including 6 Black-owned wine and spirits brands, plus more than 40 food and retail vendors, live bands and DJs. This year's Blacktoberfest signature brew is Blktoberfest, a harvest ale made in partnership with Proximity Brewing Company and Dirtbag Ales.
Base VIP Three-Day Experience: $350 (two passes)
- Friday, October 11: Take part in an exclusive bottle share presented by Proximity Brewing featuring light fare, meet and greet with brewers, and a party with DJ NateThe Barber at 471 Driver Street.
- Saturday, October 12: all-day event includes swag and special access to the festival's VIP section, access to rare and pre-release beers, and an indoor lounge area.
- Sunday, October 13: Brewers' Seafood Brunch with Chef Mi'ro.
- Platinum and Diamond upgrades are available for the VIP passes.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax and enjoy the entertainment at the main stage.
Check out the Blacktoberfest website for upgraded VIP experiences.
Non-Alcohol Access: $20
Saturday festival admission for non-drinkers! 40+ food and retail vendors, live bands and DJs.
Proximity and Guests Bottle Share: $20
Friday, October 11, 5-9 p.m
A Friday night party and bottle share at Garland Court with exclusive beer tastings, music and small bites.
Seafood Brunch: $65
Sunday, October 13, 12-3 p.m.
Garland Court, 491 S. Driver St
A special Seafood Sunday Brunch with Chef Mi'ro complete with Proximity Brewing Company beer pairings and bottomless mimosas.
Head to Blacktoberfest's website for full descriptions of each ticket tier.
Explore the multitude of breweries, food trucks and vendors present at Blacktoberfest Durham. Photo: Discover Durham
Where to Stay
If you're coming to town for Blacktoberfest, you'll want to experience more of the culture and community the city has to offer between beer tastings and mingling with other festival-goers. To stay near the festival, spread out with a suite at Springhill Suites Durham City View.
If you'd like to stay near the small businesses, restaurants and bars downtown, try a boutique stay at The Durham Hotel where you can enjoy a nightcap at the rooftop bar. The Aloft Durham Downtown offers luxury and amenities in American Tobacco Campus.
For ease of access to the airport, plus proximity to shopping and dining in the Southpoint area, check out the Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint.
Experience the live music performances and DJs at Blacktoberfest. Photo: Discover Durham
Experience More of Durham
Let us be your guide as you get to know our city. Stop by the Visitor Info Center at 212 W. Main St. for maps, guides and plenty of tips from Discover Durham Destination Experts.
Here are a few resources to help you plan your trip:
Durham's Hottest New Restaurants
Durham's Black-Owned Businesses
