Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji to Hold Its 12th Anniversary Festival on May 23 and 24
Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji will hold its 12th anniversary festival on May 23 and 24, 2026. The theme is "Craftmanship ~ Return to Origins and Toward the Future ~". At the brewery in Shuzenji, Izu, craft sales, workshops, and special limited-time events will be offered.
Hop BroHere it is, Baird Shuzenji 12th Anniversary Festival. On May 23 and 24, 2026, an event putting "craftsmanship" front and center will be held at Brewery Garden Shuzenji in Izu.
MugiWow! Even an anniversary festival can feel so artisanal! So it’s not just about drinking and calling it a day, but about going to see the makers’ dedication!
Hop BroExactly. With the theme Craftmanship ~ Return to Origins and Toward the Future ~, craft sales and workshops will also be there, so the whole venue will feel like a "showcase of handwork."
MugiBut what kind of place is Brewery Garden Shuzenji? Just from the name, it sounds like even the scenery tastes good!
Hop BroIt’s Baird Beer’s home base, located on the banks of the Kano River in Shuzenji, Izu City. The tasting room opened in 2014, and now the appeal is that you can drink while looking out at nature in a space with 20 taps.
Mugi20 taps!? That’s happiness with too many choices! I turn red after three drinks, so if that many were lined up, I’d be dizzy just looking at them!
Hop BroThere are event-only highlights too. There’s a special brewery tour starting at 1:30 p.m. on both days, and even a plum-harvesting experience starting at noon on both days, and it’s especially interesting that Nihon Monogatari Ale is involved.
MugiNihon Monogatari Ale? The name alone already makes me curious! Is it like harvesting plums and tasting the atmosphere along with them?
Hop BroYeah, ale is a beer style fermented with top-fermenting yeast, so it tends to show more individuality in aroma and flavor. Since that overlaps with the plum-harvesting experience, being able to drink the season itself is what feels so Baird-like about it.
MugiAnd it comes with a perk if you buy the dedicated glass, right? Buy the glass and you get one beer with it, so the "reason to drink" is basically already built in!
Hop BroThe day-of price is 800 yen for one 330 ml beer, and there’s also a stamp card for six beers; buying in advance is a little cheaper. A shuttle bus will also run, so there’s more than enough reason to toast in Shuzenji.
MugiYeah, it really feels like two days of returning to the roots. If you’re soaking up that craft energy in nature, one drink definitely won’t be enough!
Hop BroIt’s settled. If I go too, I’m confident I’ll be groaning on the tour and, by the end, making the face of someone thinking, I can go for one more.
The 12th Anniversary Theme Is "Craftmanship"
Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji will hold an event on May 23 and 24, 2026 to mark its 12th anniversary. This time, it is being presented under the theme "Craftmanship ~ Return to Origins and Toward the Future ~", positioning the anniversary festival as an event centered on craftsmanship.
The venue, Brewery Garden Shuzenji, is Baird Beer’s home base on the banks of the Kano River in Shuzenji, Izu City. The tasting room opened in June 2014, and the site is now cherished as a place with 20 taps where visitors can enjoy beer while taking in the surrounding nature.
Event Details
For the anniversary festival, craft sales and workshop exhibitors aligned with the theme will gather, creating an opportunity to experience the makers’ dedication to their craft. In addition, advance tickets will be sold, and reservations will be accepted for plum-harvesting experiences and special brewery tours.
According to the event guide, the special offerings exclusive to the festival include a special brewery tour starting at 1:30 p.m. on both days, as well as a plum-harvesting experience featuring Nihon Monogatari Ale, starting at noon on both days. There will also be a campaign in which buying a dedicated glass comes with one beer.
How to Enjoy the Beer
On the day, one 330 ml beer will be priced at 800 yen, while a stamp card for six beers will cost 4,700 yen on the day or 4,200 yen in advance. Visitors are encouraged to bring or purchase dedicated glasses or reusable cups at the venue, reflecting a design intended to make the beer taste even better.
A shuttle bus is also scheduled to run from Shuzenji Station, connecting the south exit bus stop and the front of the brewery. In this nature-rich location, the two days look set to offer a chance to savor Baird’s distinctive craft spirit and this anniversary milestone.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere it is, Baird Shuzenji 12th Anniversary Festival. On May 23 and 24, 2026, an event putting "craftsmanship" front and center will be held at Brewery Garden Shuzenji in Izu.
MugiWow! Even an anniversary festival can feel so artisanal! So it’s not just about drinking and calling it a day, but about going to see the makers’ dedication!
Hop BroExactly. With the theme Craftmanship ~ Return to Origins and Toward the Future ~, craft sales and workshops will also be there, so the whole venue will feel like a "showcase of handwork."
MugiBut what kind of place is Brewery Garden Shuzenji? Just from the name, it sounds like even the scenery tastes good!
Hop BroIt’s Baird Beer’s home base, located on the banks of the Kano River in Shuzenji, Izu City. The tasting room opened in 2014, and now the appeal is that you can drink while looking out at nature in a space with 20 taps.
Mugi20 taps!? That’s happiness with too many choices! I turn red after three drinks, so if that many were lined up, I’d be dizzy just looking at them!
Hop BroThere are event-only highlights too. There’s a special brewery tour starting at 1:30 p.m. on both days, and even a plum-harvesting experience starting at noon on both days, and it’s especially interesting that Nihon Monogatari Ale is involved.
MugiNihon Monogatari Ale? The name alone already makes me curious! Is it like harvesting plums and tasting the atmosphere along with them?
Hop BroYeah, ale is a beer style fermented with top-fermenting yeast, so it tends to show more individuality in aroma and flavor. Since that overlaps with the plum-harvesting experience, being able to drink the season itself is what feels so Baird-like about it.
MugiAnd it comes with a perk if you buy the dedicated glass, right? Buy the glass and you get one beer with it, so the "reason to drink" is basically already built in!
Hop BroThe day-of price is 800 yen for one 330 ml beer, and there’s also a stamp card for six beers; buying in advance is a little cheaper. A shuttle bus will also run, so there’s more than enough reason to toast in Shuzenji.
MugiYeah, it really feels like two days of returning to the roots. If you’re soaking up that craft energy in nature, one drink definitely won’t be enough!
Hop BroIt’s settled. If I go too, I’m confident I’ll be groaning on the tour and, by the end, making the face of someone thinking, I can go for one more.
