HALFWAY CROOKS BEER ANNOUNCES THE 5TH ANNUAL KÖLSCH FEST
APRIL 18–19, 2026 ATLANTA, GA
Featuring the Kölsch Fest 5K with Runningnerds
Halfway Crooks Beer is proud to announce the 5th Annual Kölsch Fest, returning April 18–19 for a two day celebration of Kölsch, community, and traditional Kölsch style service in Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood.
What began as a focused appreciation for one of Germany’s most drinkable beer styles has grown into a spring tradition. Kölsch Fest is Halfway Crooks’ love letter to the style: crisp beers, proper service, good food, and a biergarten full of happy people.
full of happy people.
5 K’s for Kölsch with Runningnerds [Saturday, April 18]
Kölsch Fest weekend begins Saturday morning with 5 K’s for Kölsch, hosted in partnership with Runningnerds, with the first wave starting at 10:30 AM. REGISTER HERE!
This is not a traditional 5K. The fun run consists of five 1K routes, each one representing a 20cl pour of Farina Kölsch. Complete a kilometer, earn a pour. Finish all five, and you’ll experience Farina the way it’s meant to be enjoyed.
All pours are served immediately following your run/walk in the Halfway Crooks Biergarten, in the traditional service style of Cologne, Germany. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome—pace is optional, participation is mandatory.
Race participants receive early access to Kölsch Fest festivities and the quiet pride of earning their beer properly.
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