NC Beer Legislative Day
Raise a Glass, Raise Your Voice, and Advocate for NC Craft Beer!
Monday, April 14 & Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Join us in Raleigh for the 10th anniversary of Legislative Day, celebrating a decade of advocacy and progress for North Carolina’s craft beer industry. This is your chance to engage with policymakers, strengthen industry connections, and help shape the future of craft beer in our state.
Tuesday, April 15 Schedule
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Breakfast Briefing
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Tobacco Road Brewing - 505 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603Fuel your passion with a delightful breakfast as you get key legislative updates from the Guild’s lobbyists and general counsel before heading into legislative meetings.
Sponsored by Blanchard, Miller, Lewis, and Isley P.A. and Ward and Smith, P.A.
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Legislative Meetings
Time: Starting at 9 AM
Location: NC General Assembly, 16 W. Jones Street, Raleigh (meet in the 1200 court)Step into the heart of legislative action as we embark on a journey to meet with House & Senate members. Let's advocate for policies that foster innovation, growth, and sustainability within our beloved industry.
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Legislative Reception
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: Hawkins-Hartness House, 310 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601Network with legislators and fellow Guild members over NC craft beer and BBQ in a historic setting.
Pop The Cap Bottle Share
Monday, April 14 from 4-6 PM
Kick-off Legislative Day by raising a glass to the historic legislation that transformed NC craft beer. This year marks 20 years of Pop The Cap, and we’re celebrating with bottle share featuring high-ABV brews! Help us continue to make impactful legislative change!
Sponsored by Beer Law Center and Insurance People of NC
No registration is required to attend and the first round is on us!
Why Attend?
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Shape Policy
Your voice matters. By participating in Legislative Day, you play a vital role in shaping the legislative landscape to better support the growth and prosperity of craft brewing in North Carolina
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Forge Connections
Connect with fellow brewers, industry leaders, and policymakers. Strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and collaborate on strategies to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
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Make an Impact
Your advocacy matters. By engaging directly with lawmakers, you have the opportunity to educate, influence, and inspire action that benefits our industry and community.
Additional Ways to Show Support
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Schedule a phone call
Visit ncleg.gov to find contact information for your representative and contact their office to set up a phone call or virtual meeting.
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Send an Email
Send an email to your representative with thoughts on local legislation affecting you and your business or make an in-person meeting.
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Donate to the PAC!
Donate to the NC Craft Brewers Political Action Committee (PAC) which helps to fund the advocacy efforts of our Guild. Learn more about our PAC.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Please note that legislative appointments are available for NC brewery membership only. We welcome all Guild members to the evening's Legislative Reception. The NC Beer Legislative Reception is open to ALL Guild members.
