Epic Brewing will host an Oktoberfest-themed installment of the Utah Beer Hop on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, featuring a curated lineup of local breweries, live music, and themed entertainment. The event, which takes place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., serves as a stop in a traveling mini beer festival series hosted at various local Utah taprooms.
Brewery Lineup and Sampling Details
The festivities at the Salt Lake City taproom will include a selection of guest breweries alongside the host location. In addition to Epic Brewing, the event will feature beer from Bewilder Brewing, Desert Edge Brewing, and Level Crossing Brewing. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in face-to-face time with the brewers responsible for the selections.
According to Epic Brewing, the festival will offer 5 oz sample pours, allowing guests to sample a curated beer lineup. While general admission includes entry and a Utah Beer Festival sample mug, attendees will need to purchase their beer samples upon arrival. The taproom will also continue to offer its regular beverage selections throughout the event.
VIP Experience and Amenities
A limited number of VIP Brewery Experiences are available for $50, with organizers noting that only 50 tickets are available for this tier. The VIP experience begins at 3 p.m., one hour before the general public admission begins.
According to NowPlayingUtah.com, the VIP package includes a tour of Epic Brewing and a sampling session featuring the brewery's new 2026 Baptist Variants. The VIP tier also provides a 5-punch drink passport that can be used for the sample session or for other drinks at the event. Additional perks for VIP ticket holders include a Utah Beer Festival sample mug, pretzel bites from Vosen's Bread Paradise, a Utah Beer Hop T-shirt, and pretzel necklace supplies.
Entertainment and Local Vendors
The event will feature live entertainment and a variety of food and shopping options. Dub Nectar is scheduled to provide live music during the celebration. Wellers Bistro food truck will be on-site to provide food for attendees.
Local vendors participating in the Oktoberfest stop include Inner Circle Jewelry, The Manifesting Scorpio, Apparition Wick Works, R'troVie, a Hand Drawn Photo Booth, and Ice Cream Social. As noted by NowPlayingUtah.com, the event is designed to celebrate Oktoberfest with guests encouraged to wear lederhosen and raise steins.
Event Logistics and Theme
The Utah Beer Hop functions as a traveling mini beer festival series. Each stop is designed with a specific theme crafted to fit the atmosphere of the host taproom.
General admission for the event is $5 when purchased online and $10 at the door. The event is located at Epic Brewing, situated at 825 South State Street in Salt Lake City.
Series Overview
The Utah Beer Hop is a recurring series that brings together multiple local breweries for a single community celebration. Each installment highlights different local talent, from musicians like Dub Nectar to various local craft vendors and food providers.
Festival Context
The event is organized as part of the broader City Weekly Beer Festival series, which utilizes local taprooms as hosts for its traveling mini festivals.
