San Antonio TX, October 20, 2025
News Summary
The San Antonio Beer Festival commemorated its 20th anniversary at Civic Park at Hemisfair, attracting craft beer enthusiasts from across South Texas. This year’s event featured an Oktoberfest theme, showcasing a wide range of German-style beers and bites. Attendees took part in the Qualifying Texas Steinholding State Championship Tournament, while enjoying local music, food trucks, and games. A portion of the proceeds benefited the San Antonio Food Bank, fostering a spirit of community support and camaraderie among festival-goers.
San Antonio — The San Antonio Beer Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday, drawing craft-brewing enthusiasts to Civic Park at Hemisfair for a day of beer, food and live entertainment.
What happened
The event took place at Civic Park at Hemisfair and attracted craft-brewing enthusiasts from across South Texas. This year’s festival featured an Oktoberfest theme, and attendees enjoyed a variety of German-style beers and bites.
Key activities and offerings
The festival included the Qualifying Texas Steinholding State Championship Tournament. Participants sampled hundreds of premium, craft, and near beers from breweries worldwide. The event also featured ciders, wines, interactive activations, and games, as well as local music, food trucks, and various vendors. Live music and multiple DJ stages were part of the entertainment lineup.
Community support and atmosphere
A portion of the proceeds from the festival benefits the San Antonio Food Bank. The festival featured camaraderie among beer fanatics and provided a range of experiences for casual visitors and dedicated home and professional brewers alike. The event was photographed by Jaime Monzon.
Other events in the city the same weekend
- Big Texas Comicon at the Henry B. González Convention Center
- Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival in St. Paul Square
- Cibolofest at the Multi Event Center
- Tequila & Tacos Festival at the Tower of the Americas
- Dracula Fest at Rosedale Park, celebrating Romanian culture
- Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival at Brackenridge Park
Practical details and context
The festival presented a wide selection from small and large producers, emphasizing regional craft alongside international entries. The Qualifying Texas Steinholding State Championship Tournament added a competitive, cultural element aligned with the Oktoberfest theme. Food trucks and vendors provided food options designed to pair with German-style beers as well as other featured beverages such as ciders and wines.
Logistics and crowd experience
Attendees moved between sampling stations, entertainment stages and vendor areas across the Civic Park outdoor space. Organizers offered interactive activations and games intended to engage both casual attendees and dedicated festival-goers. The presence of multiple music stages and DJs created varied atmospheres across the site.
Reporting and photography
The event was photographed by Jaime Monzon, documenting the anniversary celebration, the tournament and the overall festival atmosphere.
Summary
In short: The San Antonio Beer Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday at Civic Park at Hemisfair, featuring an Oktoberfest theme, a wide selection of beers and beverages, live music and DJs, food trucks and vendors, the Qualifying Texas Steinholding State Championship Tournament, and charitable support through a portion of proceeds benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the San Antonio Beer Festival celebrate its 20th anniversary?
The San Antonio Beer Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday.
Where did the event take place?
The event took place at Civic Park at Hemisfair.
Who did the festival attract?
It attracted craft-brewing enthusiasts from across South Texas.
What was the theme this year?
This year’s festival featured an Oktoberfest theme.
What did attendees enjoy?
Attendees enjoyed a variety of German-style beers and bites.
What competition was included at the festival?
The festival included the Qualifying Texas Steinholding State Championship Tournament.
What beverages were sampled?
Participants sampled hundreds of premium, craft, and near beers from breweries worldwide.
What other offerings were available?
The festival offered local music, food trucks, and various vendors.
Did the festival support any charity?
A portion of the proceeds from the festival benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.
Who photographed the event?
The event was photographed by Jaime Monzon.
What other events were happening in San Antonio?
Additional events happening in San Antonio included Big Texas Comicon at the Henry B. González Convention Center; Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival in St. Paul Square; Cibolofest at the Multi Event Center; Tequila & Tacos Festival at the Tower of the Americas; Dracula Fest at Rosedale Park, celebrating Romanian culture; Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival at Brackenridge Park.
What other beverage and entertainment options were available?
The festival featured ciders, wines, interactive activations, and games.
What was part of the entertainment lineup?
Live music and multiple DJ stages were part of the entertainment lineup.
Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Anniversary | The San Antonio Beer Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday |
| Location | The event took place at Civic Park at Hemisfair |
| Theme | This year’s festival featured an Oktoberfest theme |
| Competition | The festival included the Qualifying Texas Steinholding State Championship Tournament |
| Charity | A portion of the proceeds from the festival benefits the San Antonio Food Bank |
| Photography | The event was photographed by Jaime Monzon |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | The San Antonio Beer Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday | Occurred / Photographed by Jaime Monzon |
| Saturday | The festival included the Qualifying Texas Steinholding State Championship Tournament | Occurred / Photographed by Jaime Monzon |
| Saturday | Participants sampled hundreds of premium, craft, and near beers from breweries worldwide | Occurred / Photographed by Jaime Monzon |
Simple visual statistics
Festival anniversary (years)
Categories explicitly noted at the festival
- German-style beers and bites
- Hundreds of premium, craft, and near beers
- Ciders and wines
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Additional Resources
- San Antonio Current
- Wikipedia: San Antonio Beer Festival
- Travel and Tour World
- Google Search: San Antonio Beer Festival 2025
- News 4 San Antonio
- Google Scholar: San Antonio Beer Festival 2025
- AOL News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: San Antonio Beer Festival
- CultureMap San Antonio
- Google News: San Antonio Beer Festival 2025
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