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NewsCreative Loafing TampaSeptember 1, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa Bay Beer Week hosts 'Halfway There' fundraiser festival in St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay Beer Week is hosting a 'Halfway There' fundraiser festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 3 Daughters Brewing to support the local craft beer community. Tickets for the event start at $55, with a $20 entry fee for designated drivers.

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Why It Matters

The event serves as a fundraiser for Tampa Bay Beer Week, an organization that promotes the local industry amid a period where the region has seen a net decrease in the number of operating breweries.

Key Facts

  • The 'Halfway There' festival takes place Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Petersburg.
  • General admission tickets start at $55; designated driver tickets are $20.
  • Proceeds support the mission of Tampa Bay Beer Week to promote the local craft beer community.
  • The Tampa Bay area currently hosts just over 100 breweries.
  • Local breweries sold approximately 29,000 barrels (900,000 gallons) in retail sales last year.
  • Twelve local breweries closed over the last year, while five new breweries opened in the same period.

Who's Mentioned

location3 Daughters Brewing“Venue for the festival in St. Petersburg.”organizationLate Start Brewing“Local brewery cited as a recent opening.”organizationTampa Bay Beer Week“Organizer of the fundraiser festival.”personRay Roa“Author of the article.”organizationTampa Bay Business Journal“Source of data regarding brewery closures and sales.”