09/16/2026
We'll be out this weekend Barrels and Brews 2026!!! Stop in and say hi! Come support a great cause!
Whether you arrive by plane, train or automobile, there’s a way to get to Longview for the 9th Annual Barrels & Brews + Market, benefiting the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance.
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Barrels & Brews returns to the Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview, bringing together Texas w**eries and breweries, live music, shopping, food, an online silent auction and plenty of fun—all while raising funds to support East Texas families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
And this year, ETAA is reminding visitors from near and far that getting to Longview may be easier than they think.
✈️ BY PLANE: East Texas Regional Airport provides convenient air access just outside Longview, making Barrels & Brews a possible weekend destination for visitors traveling into East Texas.
🚆 BY TRAIN: Amtrak’s Texas Eagle stops right in Longview, offering another unique way for visitors to make the trip. Step off the train in Longview and you’re only minutes away from the festivities.
🚗 BY AUTOMOBILE: Located in the heart of East Texas, Longview is an easy road trip from communities throughout the region—including Tyler, Marshall, Shreveport, Texarkana, Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond.
However you get here, Barrels & Brews is worth the trip.
The festival will feature w**e and b**r tastings, approximately 50 market vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities and a full day of live entertainment. Guests can also participate in ETAA’s online silent auction featuring more than 50 incredible items, experiences, gift packages and local treasures. Online bidding opens September 15, allowing supporters to start bidding before festival day.
Live music begins at 11 a.m. with Dick Chapman, followed by Dale Cummings, Melissa Epps, and Tony & Rich.
But behind all the food, music, w**e, b**r and fun is an important purpose.
Proceeds benefit the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance, an independent Longview-based nonprofit providing local families with caregiver respite, support groups, education, the Hope & Help Day Club, Project Lifesaver scholarships, memory screenings and other resources.
The money raised here stays here.