Looking for one of the best summer events in Clear Lake, Iowa? Brews on the Beach combines Iowa craft beer, live music, food trucks and lakefront views for an afternoon in Clear Lake. Hosted by Lake Time Brewery and the Clear Lake Rotary Club, the annual event has become one of North Iowa’s craft beer festivals. This year, Brews on the Beach celebrates its 10th year, welcoming craft beer fans from across Iowa and the Midwest to City Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
What is Brews on the Beach?
Brews on the Beach is an outdoor craft beer festival held each summer in City Park across from the seawall of Clear Lake, Iowa. Attendees can sample beers from Iowa breweries while enjoying live music, local food vendors and one of the best event locations in the state. More than 22 breweries have confirmed their participation, with additional breweries expected to join the lineup before the event. Visitors can sample a variety of craft beers, from light summer ales and lagers to hoppy IPAs, stouts, sours and seasonal specialties. With attendance capped at 1,000 people, tickets often sell out before event day.
Part of what makes Brews on the Beach unique is its setting. Instead of a convention center or parking lot, the festival takes place steps from the water in Clear Lake’s historic City Park. Guests can enjoy beer samples while taking in lake views, listening to live music and exploring downtown Clear Lake before or after the event. It is the kind of summer day that keeps people returning.
Live music and food trucks
Throughout the afternoon, live music from Adam Theiss will fill the City Park Bandshell. Food trucks will be located on Main Avenue outside the festival entrance. Guests can leave the event to grab food and return using their wristband.
Ticket information
VIP admission
Noon to 4 p.m.
VIP ticket holders receive early entry and first access to brewery pours.
General admission
1 to 4 p.m.
Attendance is limited to 1,000 guests.
Supporting the community
Brews on the Beach is about more than beer. Proceeds from Brews on the Beach help fund community projects led by the Clear Lake Rotary Club.
Plan your visit
Whether you are a craft beer enthusiast, a weekend traveler or looking for things to do in Clear Lake, Iowa, Brews on the Beach offers an afternoon on the lake. Get your tickets today!
Grab your friends, discover breweries and experience one of Iowa’s summer craft beer festivals.
This content is sourced from
Clear Lake Iowa Chamber
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