Want to Join CNYCBW '26?
Let us know if your establishment is interested in hosting an event during CNY Craft Beer Week!
November 14-21, 2026
Beer & Food
Beer elevates food and vice versa. The great part about beer is that it pairs well with fine dining, casual fare or pub food:
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A ticketed or fixed-price multi-course paired beer dinner
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Curated menu of food with beer suggestions
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Expert-led guided pairings of cheese, chocolate or other food with select beers
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Themed events (ex. smoked beers and smoked meat; Italian food and Italian pilsners)
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Featured beer discounts (e.g. order a burger and get $1 off a featured beer)
No kitchen? No problem. Collaborative events with food trucks or caterers can bring thoughtful food pairings to your establishment. Contact our team for ideas and to brainstorm.
Bar Events
Elevate your customer's beer experience and attract new customers by participating in a specialized beer event
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Tap takeover: a single brewery takes over your draft lines for one evening
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Theme nights: instead of one brewery, host an evening of the same style of beers or breweries from a specific area
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Meet the Brewer: don't just pour the beer; host representatives from the brewery at your establishment for a meet-and-greet and casual conversation
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Curated flights: let our team work with your bar to curate flights (multiple small pours) that allow your guests to try new beers without committing to a full pint
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Beer games: let us invade your trivia night with questions about beer and brewing, and provide promotional items from breweries as prizes
Retail Stores
If you have an off-premises sales license, let's talk
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Beer drops: Arrange for a brewery with limited or no distribution to be sold at your establishment in a special retail event
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Beer tastings: Brewery representatives pour samples at your store, which customers can purchase

The Commitment
There is no cost to participating in Central New York Craft Beer Week. Really.
The success of your event and CNYCBW is through cross-promotion. We ask that participants post promotional material about their event and CNYCBW in their establishments and on social media.
CNYCBW organizers will provide and distribute promotional materials, submit information to local media, and use its social media channels to elevate your event.