The Arizona Strong Beer Festival returned to Salt River Fields in Scottsdale on Feb. 17 for craft beer enthusiasts to try some of the best brews our state has to offer.

The day, filled with fun and festivities, is the signature celebration for Arizona Beer Week. This year, over 170 breweries brought more than 500 different brews to sample. Attendees enjoyed world-class brews, award-winning brands and beautiful weather.

The Strong Beer Festival particularly highlights some of our local breweries’ biggest brews, meaning they are high in alcohol content. The event is hosted annually by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, a nonprofit organization that promotes and advocates for the craft brewing industry in the Grand Canyon State.

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Fans rocking some crowns from Throne Brewing Company. Spirits were high throughout the day.

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Plenty of games and fun were to be had around the VIP section.

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The festival included more than just beer. Clubtails gave out samples of their signature cocktails in a can.

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Wrestling, sponsored by Phoenix Beer Co., put the strong in AZ Strong Beer Festival.

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Along with plenty of beer samples, attendees enjoyed sightseeing and people-watching.

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Fans flocked to Salt River Fields to enjoy the full day under the Arizona sun.

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Fans gather at Tempe favorite Four Peaks Brewing.

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O.H.S.O. had it’s own “speakeasy” booth behind it’s tasting booth and it was all the rage.

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Attendees got decked out in cool shirts and accessories at the Strong Beer Festival.

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Voodoo Ranger’s hard iced tea was another non-beer option at the festival.

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This Disney-inspired crew enjoyed fun in the sun.

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Fun vendor booths were scattered between all the brewery booths at the Strong Beer Festival.

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Chester Brown rocked a balloon headpiece while enjoying a sampler of beer.

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Flagstaff’s Historic Brewing Co. traveled to the Valley for the Strong Beer Fest.

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Valley native Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. passed out samples of their beer at the Strong Beer Festival.

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Fans taking a selfie to commemorate the day.

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The Arizona Strong Beer Festival celebrated a fun-filled event in 2024.

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