Baeren Brewery Announces “Spring Fest 2026,” Opening May 3
Baeren Brewery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture will hold its spring factory event, “Spring Fest 2026,” on its company grounds from May 3 to 5, 2026. The event is fully advance-ticketed; May 3 and 4 are sold out, and as of April 24, tickets for May 5 are being offered.
Hop BroIwate Prefecture's Morioka City-based Baeren Brewery is putting out its annual spring event again this year. "Spring Fest 2026" is the kind of name that makes you want a drink already.
MugiWhat? A beer festival inside a factory? That's not a dream workplace tour anymore, it's a dream drinking party!
Hop BroAnd Baeren is a brewery that uses equipment more than 100 years old that was relocated from Germany. Old, but that's what gives it depth of flavor.
MugiWait, that old equipment is still in service? Doesn't it suddenly get moody like retro appliances do?
Hop BroThat's craftsmanship for you. The event runs from May 3 to 5 at a special venue on the company grounds, from 11:00 to 15:30, with doors opening at 10:00.
MugiAnd it's advance tickets only!? So you can't just show up and say, 'Excuse me, I just got here'? The beer world is surprisingly strict!
Hop BroExactly. May 3 and 4 are sold out, and as of April 24 they're only offering tickets for May 5. If you're going, checking ticket availability comes first.
MugiNow I'm curious about what's on tap! If you can drink everything from staples to seasonal specials, even beginners will get excited!
Hop BroThey'll also have dishes made with Iwate ingredients, and I like that you can bring your own mug. Even without a mug included, they're selling event mugs, so you're covered even if you show up empty-handed.
MugiBut no pitchers? That's suddenly realistic! A glass or mug under 1 liter has a proper rule attached.
Hop BroThere's no parking either, so the assumption is that you'll go by paid shuttle bus or public transit. There's also a pre-event on May 2 and an extension on May 6, so one day definitely won't be enough.
MugiWow, this is the best kind of spring factory event! If you can taste the atmosphere of the brewery's production floor with a Baeren beer in hand, then you really do have to go drink there!
Baeren Brewery’s headquarters is in Kitayama, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, and the brewery is known for brewing handmade beer using brewing equipment more than 100 years old that was relocated from Germany. With that background, Baeren’s annual spring event held at this time of year is the factory beer festival “Spring Fest 2026.”
The event will take place from May 3 to 5, 2026 at a special venue on the company grounds. Hours are 11:00 to 15:30, with doors opening at 10:00. Tickets are 2,800 yen per day and are available only in advance; there will be no same-day sales. As of April 24, May 3 and 4 are sold out, and advance tickets for May 5 are still being offered.
At the venue, guests can enjoy everything from Baeren’s standard beers to seasonal limited releases, and there will also be a food corner featuring dishes made with ingredients from Iwate. Beer mugs are not included, but bringing your own mug is allowed, and event mugs will also be sold. Containers brought in must be glasses or mugs of 1 liter or less; pitchers are not allowed. No parking is provided, so visitors are expected to use the paid shuttle bus running from the west exit of Morioka Station’s MariOtsu or other public transportation.
Spring Fest, which has become established as a spring factory event, is not only a chance to enjoy beer, but also an opportunity to experience the atmosphere close to Baeren’s manufacturing floor. A pre-event on May 2 and an extended event on May 6 are also planned, so if you are thinking of visiting, it is best to check ticket availability and transportation options in advance.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIwate Prefecture's Morioka City-based Baeren Brewery is putting out its annual spring event again this year. "Spring Fest 2026" is the kind of name that makes you want a drink already.
MugiWhat? A beer festival inside a factory? That's not a dream workplace tour anymore, it's a dream drinking party!
Hop BroAnd Baeren is a brewery that uses equipment more than 100 years old that was relocated from Germany. Old, but that's what gives it depth of flavor.
MugiWait, that old equipment is still in service? Doesn't it suddenly get moody like retro appliances do?
Hop BroThat's craftsmanship for you. The event runs from May 3 to 5 at a special venue on the company grounds, from 11:00 to 15:30, with doors opening at 10:00.
MugiAnd it's advance tickets only!? So you can't just show up and say, 'Excuse me, I just got here'? The beer world is surprisingly strict!
Hop BroExactly. May 3 and 4 are sold out, and as of April 24 they're only offering tickets for May 5. If you're going, checking ticket availability comes first.
MugiNow I'm curious about what's on tap! If you can drink everything from staples to seasonal specials, even beginners will get excited!
Hop BroThey'll also have dishes made with Iwate ingredients, and I like that you can bring your own mug. Even without a mug included, they're selling event mugs, so you're covered even if you show up empty-handed.
MugiBut no pitchers? That's suddenly realistic! A glass or mug under 1 liter has a proper rule attached.
Hop BroThere's no parking either, so the assumption is that you'll go by paid shuttle bus or public transit. There's also a pre-event on May 2 and an extension on May 6, so one day definitely won't be enough.
MugiWow, this is the best kind of spring factory event! If you can taste the atmosphere of the brewery's production floor with a Baeren beer in hand, then you really do have to go drink there!
