About This Festival

The "Brews on the Boulevard" is an annual festival held in Midtown Carmel, Hamilton County, featuring local breweries and wineries, food vendors, live entertainment, and more. The 2025 event is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a VIP hour starting at 4 p.m. It offers unlimited beer sampling for $30 to attendees aged 21 and over; the event is open to all ages with free admission for non-samplers. The festival is handicapped accessible.

The event takes place in the lively Midtown Carmel area, a vibrant district known for its shops, dining, and entertainment, creating a festive and communal atmosphere during the festival. It has a relaxed yet energetic vibe, drawing people who enjoy craft beer, local wines, food, and live music in a social setting.

Activities and offerings at Brews on the Boulevard include:

  • Unlimited beer sampling from a selection of local breweries (available with paid admission for 21+).
  • Wine sampling from local wineries.
  • Food vendors providing a variety of dishes to complement the beverage offerings.
  • Live entertainment, which typically includes music performances on a stage set up along the boulevard, enhancing the festival atmosphere.

The rough schedule for the 2025 event is as follows:

  • 4:00 p.m. – VIP Hour begins, allowing early access to samples and special perks.
  • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – General festival hours with continuous sampling, food service, and live performances.

This is the fourth annual occurrence of Brews on the Boulevard, showing its roots back to around 2022. It is presented by Allied Solutions and organized by the City of Carmel, indicating strong community and sponsor support, aimed at celebrating and promoting local craft beverage producers alongside culinary delights.

In summary, Brews on the Boulevard is a well-established, family-friendly event that centers on local craft beer and wine tasting, complemented by food, music, and socializing in a lively urban environment within Midtown Carmel. It serves both as a showcase for local producers and a popular social gathering for residents and visitors alike.