About Claremont Brewfest & 5K

Good Beer. Great People. All for a Cause.

The Claremont Brewfest & 5K returns for its 11th year in 2025, and you’re invited to be part of the celebration. Set in the heart of beautiful Claremont, New Hampshire, 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, the Brewfest is a can’t-miss event for the region.

What's On Tap?

  • 30+ New England brewers pouring everything from microbrews to shandies, ciders, and more
  • Battle of the Brews: You vote. One brewery takes home the trophy
  • VIP Hour at Noon: Early access to rare pours, live acoustic set, small bites, and one-on-one time with brewers
  • Live music and food trucks all afternoon
  • “Back to the Brewfest” 5K: Starts at 11:30 a.m. — run first, sip after
  • General Admission opens at 1:00 p.m. | Last pour at 4:00 p.m.


This is a 21+ event. Bring your ID and your best beer-loving crew.

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, we are able to support many youth-driven needs in our community, including:

  • Kiwanis Cares
  • Unity Giving Tree
  • Alstead Flood Relief
  • Scholarships for graduating Stevens High School, Newport High School, Fall Mountain High School, and Sunapee seniors
  • Teen Room at the Women’s Supportive Services shelter
  • Camp Sunshine for terminally ill children
  • Special Olympics
  • Davis C. Hemingway Memorial Foundation
  • St. Mary’s Playground
  • Unity Playground
  • Fire victims support
  • Hurricane Katrina relief
  • Claremont Youth Soccer
  • Children’s Museum travelling exhibit
  • Camp Carefree for juvenile diabetics
  • Greater Claremont Christian Academy
  • Claremont Skateboard Park
  • Kurn Hattin School
  • Relay for Life
  • Northern Stage Project Playwright
  • Scoreboard in Claremont’s Monadnock Park
  • Cannon Mountain
  • Claremont Savings Bank Community Center scholarships

We have also sponsored other community events like the Diabetes Walk-a-thon and a Bike Rodeo to promote bicycle safety.

About the Kiwanis Club

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