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2026-03-155 min read12th Annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival Returns to Downtown Ocala April 4
This is a events news article published on 2026-03-15 covering local Marion County, Florida news. The 12th Annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival brings craft beer and wine tastings back to Citizens Circle in downtown Ocala on April 4, 2026, continuing a tradition that has become one of the city's signature spring events.
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By Only In Ocala Staff
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Downtown Ocala transforms into a tasting destination on April 4 when the 12th Annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival takes over Citizens Circle. The event, organized by the Ocala/Marion County CEP, runs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and features samplings from local and regional craft breweries and wineries.
What started as a small community gathering has grown into one of Ocala's most anticipated spring events. Over twelve years, the Brick City Beer and Wine Festival has established itself as a cornerstone of the downtown social calendar. The festival's location at Citizens Circle, at 151 SE Osceola Ave in the heart of downtown Ocala, puts attendees steps away from the city's historic square and its surrounding restaurants and shops.
The festival draws from the growing craft beer and brewery scene in Ocala, which has expanded significantly over the past decade. Local producers join regional breweries and wineries in offering tastings across a range of styles. Live entertainment accompanies the sampling throughout the afternoon.
Tickets are required for entry and tasting. The event is designed for an adult audience and is not classified as family-friendly. Citizens Circle offers a compact, walkable footprint that keeps the atmosphere intimate despite the festival's popularity.
For those looking to extend their afternoon, downtown Ocala's restaurant scene is within walking distance. The happy hour options along the square make it easy to continue the evening after the festival wraps up.
The festival is part of a busy spring events calendar in Ocala, which also includes the THE BIG CHEESE mac and grilled cheese competition on March 28 and the Orange Blossom Classic at World Equestrian Center starting April 8.
A Dozen Years of Downtown Tastings
What started as a small community gathering has grown into one of Ocala's most anticipated spring events. Over twelve years, the Brick City Beer and Wine Festival has established itself as a cornerstone of the downtown social calendar. The festival's location at Citizens Circle, at 151 SE Osceola Ave in the heart of downtown Ocala, puts attendees steps away from the city's historic square and its surrounding restaurants and shops.
The festival draws from the growing craft beer and brewery scene in Ocala, which has expanded significantly over the past decade. Local producers join regional breweries and wineries in offering tastings across a range of styles. Live entertainment accompanies the sampling throughout the afternoon.
What to Know Before You Go
Tickets are required for entry and tasting. The event is designed for an adult audience and is not classified as family-friendly. Citizens Circle offers a compact, walkable footprint that keeps the atmosphere intimate despite the festival's popularity.
For those looking to extend their afternoon, downtown Ocala's restaurant scene is within walking distance. The happy hour options along the square make it easy to continue the evening after the festival wraps up.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location: Citizens Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
- Tickets: Available online through the Ocala CEP event calendar
The festival is part of a busy spring events calendar in Ocala, which also includes the THE BIG CHEESE mac and grilled cheese competition on March 28 and the Orange Blossom Classic at World Equestrian Center starting April 8.
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