Thank you for joining us at Homebrew Con 2026!
Homebrew Con 2026 is back—and yes, the world’s biggest homebrew party is returning in full force. After a pause since 2023, your newly independent American Homebrewers Association and our incredible volunteer leaders are beyond ready to raise a pint with you in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. This marks the 46th year of Homebrew Con, and we’re coming back strong.
Join us June 19–20, 2026, with the National Homebrew Competition Awards Ceremony and Knock-Out Party on June 20 at the Renaissance, and all other conference events hosted at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.
HBC is volunteer-run and sponsorship-fueled. Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Apply to sponsor/exhibit, get more information, or reach out to Eric Vicharelli at partnerships@homebrewersassociation.org.
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, June 18, 2026
| 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | NHC Judging Exhibition Hall |
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| 3:00–6:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 3:30–5:30 p.m. | AHA Club Officer Boot Camp |
Friday, June 19, 2026
| 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. | Registration |
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| 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Brewing Workshop: Advanced Expo Hall |
| 10:00–10:45 a.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 11:00–11:45 a.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 12:00–12:45 p.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 1:30–2:30 p.m. | AHA General Session |
| 2:30–9:00 p.m. | Homebrew Expo, AHA Backyard, and Homebrew Hospitality |
| 2:45–3:30 p.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 3:45–4:30 p.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 6:00–9:00 p.m. | Club Night |
Saturday, June 20, 2026
| 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Registration |
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| 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 10:00–10:45 a.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 11:00–11:45 a.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Homebrew Expo, AHA Backyard, and Homebrew Hospitality |
| 1:00–1:45 p.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 1:00–1:45 p.m. | AHA Member Gathering |
| 2:00–2:45 p.m. | Brewer Talks |
| 6:00–7:30 p.m. | NHC Awards Ceremony Renaissance Hotel |
| 7:30–8:30 p.m. | Knockout Party Renaissance Hotel |
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