Name: F.A.B. Festival
Start: 2026-10-30
Location: Iron Key Brewing Company

Iron Key Brewing Company sits where a 1932 prison once held tough characters—now it houses a crowd that prefers hops to handcuffs. The walls still wear their bars, but they’re more likely to showcase a neon sign than a cell door. Inside, the décor proudly flaunts its jail‑cell origins without trying to sound pretentious; it’s simply a clever backdrop for a place that knows how to pour a decent pint.

The brewery offers a rotating roster that includes everything from dark, roasty porters that could double as night‑time conversation starters to bright hefeweizens that sparkle like a well‑kept secret. Food follows the same unpretentious ethos—smoky BBQ sandwiches and crisp fish & chips that actually taste like the real thing, not a marketing brochure. Service is swift and friendly, with waitresses and cooks who seem to have a sixth sense for when a glass needs refilling. Live music and local events keep the atmosphere lively, and dogs are welcome, so you can bring the whole family (four‑legged and otherwise).

Recent Beer Releases

Upcoming events in Iron Key Brewing

Josh Dockins

Live music performance by Josh Dockins held on 7 October 2026.

October 7, 2026musiccraft beer

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night event at 6:00 PM on Monday, 8 October 2026.

October 8, 2026musiccraft beer

Empty Bowls Chili Cookoff

Chili cookoff competition hosted at Parker Binns Winery, featuring local chefs and tastings on 9 October 2026.

October 9, 2026foodcraft beer

The Gypsy Farm Fair

Iron Key Brewing will pour beer at The Gypsy Farm Fair located at Red Bone Willy’s on 10 October 2026.

October 10, 2026festivalcraft beer

Mark Curtis

Live music performance by Mark Curtis scheduled for 14 October 2026.

October 14, 2026musiccraft beer

Music Bingo With Clark!

The weekly Music Bingo event hosted by Clark, scheduled for 6:00 PM on Monday, 15 October 2026.

October 15, 2026musiccraft beer

TKO

Live performance by TKO set for 21 October 2026.

October 21, 2026musiccraft beer

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night event at 6:00 PM on Monday, 22 October 2026.

October 22, 2026musiccraft beer

Hope Griffin

Live music performance by Hope Griffin scheduled for 28 October 2026.

October 28, 2026musiccraft beer

F.A.B. Festival

Iron Key Brewing will pour beer at the F.A.B. Festival in Downtown Rutherfordton on 30 October 2026.

October 30, 2026festivalcraft beer

Why we love this brewery

What visitors love

Reviewers praise Iron Key Brewing Company for its welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious food options, including burgers, fish & chips, wings, BBQ sandwiches, and onion rings. Many enjoy the brewery's unique history and converted jail setting.