CLAREMONT, N.H. – The Claremont Brewfest & 5K returns for its 12th year on Saturday, Sept. 19, and you’re invited to be part of the celebration. Set in the heart of beautiful Claremont, this annual event blends local flavor, community spirit, and award-worthy craft beer.
From bold brews to good beats, and a friendly 5K to kick things off, it’s a one-day experience with something for everyone. Whether you’re here to sip, cheer, or sample everything in between, Brewfest is a can’t-miss event for the region.
The “Back to the Brewfest” 5K
The 11th annual Brewfest 5K will start at 11:30 a.m., registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Please note this is a new start time. Parking for racers is at Barnes Park on North Street in Claremont.
This is a challenging 5K course with several big hills. The race will start at Barnes Park on North Street, and finish at the Claremont Brewfest entrance at the visitors center on North Street. A brief awards ceremony will be held at the visitors center shortly after the conclusion of the race. Age group winners will receive a commemorative Claremont Brewfest pint glass.
Lace up, run strong, and finish with a cold one. The 5K is sponsored by Crown Point Cabinetry.
Claremont Brewfest
Join the Claremont Kiwanis Brewfest event at the Green, at the Claremont Visitors Center, 14 North Street. The event will feature more than 30 New England brewers pouring everything from microbrews to shandies, ciders, and more.
A special VIP hour begins at 12 p.m. This grants ticket holders with early access to the event for rare pours, a live acoustic set, small bites, and one-on-one time with brewers. The gate for general admission opens at 1 p.m. The last serve is at 4 p.m.
Don’t forget to vote for the Battle of the Brews competition. You vote on your favorites, and one brewery takes home the trophy for various categories. Live music and food trucks will be enjoyed throughout afternoon.
This is a 21 and over event. Bring your ID and your best beer-loving crew. Good beer, great people, all for a cause. All proceeds of the Claremont Brewfest go to the Kiwanis Club of Claremont and are used to support the children of the greater Claremont area.
The Claremont Kiwanis Club is the local chapter of the Kiwanis International organization. Kiwanis is a global network of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child at a time. Through annual fundraisers including bell ringing in the winter, Our BIG Kiwanis Auction in the spring, and the Annual Brewfest & 5K in the fall, the organization is able to support many youth-driven needs in the community, including Kiwanis Cares; Alstead flood relief; scholarships for graduating Stevens High School, Newport High School, Fall Mountain High School, and Sunapee seniors; Camp Sunshine for terminally ill children; Special Olympics; Davis C. Hemingway Memorial Foundation; Kurn Hattin School; Relay for Life; Claremont Savings Bank Community Center scholarships; and so much more.
Brewfest thanks all of their sponsors who help make this event happen. Platinum sponsors: Claremont Savings Bank, Claremont Glassworks, Clover Creative Group, Ford of Claremont, LaValley Building Supply, Preferred Building Systems, Mascoma Bank, and National Field Representatives.
Gold sponsors: Bank of New Hampshire, Town & Country Realty, Buckley & Zopf Attorneys at Law, Edward Jones, Loves Bedding & Furniture, and Townline Equipment.
Silver sponsors: AEC Heating & Air Conditioning, Allard’s Portable Toilets, Avery Insurance, The Barn Cafe, BeMobile, Blanc & Bailey Construction, Decamp Waste Services, RE Hinkley, Title Mortgage Solution LLC, Black River Produce, Tremont House of Pizza, Wayne McCutcheon Associates, Ink Factory, Jiffy Mart, JNV Septic Service, Key Chevy GMC, Linzer Products Corp., Maki Financial, Savings Bank of Walpole, and Tasco Security.
Bronze sponsors: E. Brown Electric, Hirsch Solutions, Huberts, Kennett Electrical Services LLC, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, Doolittle’s Print Serve, Maurice Enterprises, Maurice’s Auto-Truck-Trailer, Larocque Electric, Moote Property Management, Sullivan County ATV Club, United Construction, Walker Electric, and Ruger.
Band sponsor: Eastern Propane and Oil. Tent sponsor: Roofing & Construction LLC. Porta potty sponsor: Key Chevrolet Buick GMC. Gate sponsor: Farm Family Insurance.