Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma

What Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma does

The Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oklahoma City that represents, advocates for, and markets Oklahoma's craft brewing industry. Its primary constituents are 60+ in-state craft breweries, supported by tiered memberships priced by production volume (from $250 for breweries-in-planning to $3,600 for 10,000+ BBL producers, plus allied industry partners at $500/year, retail members at $125/year, and enthusiast members at $75/year). CBAO's core deliverables are legislative representation (it helped pass SB424 enabling taprooms and supported State Question 792's alcohol-modernization win), shared marketing infrastructure including the digital Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail passport with mobile check-in at 60+ breweries and cideries, and recurring signature events that drive foot traffic and sponsor revenue.

CBAO monetizes through a diversified nonprofit stack: recurring membership dues across four tiers, transaction revenue from event tickets (Oklahoma Brewer's Fest GA $50 / VIP $65, Waggin' Wheels GA $50 / VIP $65 plus $25 merchandise and $10 designated-driver add-ons), and multi-tier event sponsorships (Stout, IPA, Porter levels). Distribution runs through the official website craftbeerok.org (designed by Friday Studio), social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram @craftbrewersOK), a quarterly member newsletter, and earned media in regional outlets. Leadership is a working board composed of active brewery owners and operators, with Executive Director Amber Hinkle overseeing 20+ years of event-planning experience.

Operationally, CBAO's platform is event-and-advocacy driven rather than software-native: the Craft Beer Trail is its primary digital product, and signature events at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (co-hosted with the OKC Dodgers) and BMX Headquarters are anchored by partnerships with JakeFM, OnCue Express, Bricktown Water Taxi, the Hampton Inn Bricktown, and Oklahoma City Streetcar, among others. The organization's geographic scope is intentionally limited to Oklahoma, and its strategic identity is built on being the single unified voice for what was historically one of the country's most restrictive brewing states.

Name

Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma

Legal name

Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma

Website

https://craftbeerok.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO) is a 2015-founded Oklahoma City-based not-for-profit trade association that advocates for and unifies the state's 60+ craft breweries through tiered memberships, legislative advocacy, the Craft Beer Trail passport, and signature events including Oklahoma Brewer's Fest and Waggin' Wheels.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Brewery Membership Dues: Tiered annual membership dues for breweries based on annual production volume. Production tiers include: Brewery in Planning ($250/year), up to 1,000 BBL ($480/year), 1,000-10,000 BBL ($780/year), and 10,000+ BBL ($3,600/year). Monthly payment plans available with 10% convenience fee.
2. Allied Membership Dues: Annual membership dues at $500/year for industry partners who support the craft brewing industry through products and services. Monthly payment plan available at $45.83/month.
3. Retail Membership Dues: Annual membership dues at $125/year for retail businesses that support craft brewers.
4. Enthusiast Membership Dues: Annual membership at $75/year for craft beer enthusiasts, providing event ticket access, VIP upgrades, and discounts on merchandise and Craft Beer Trail passes.
5. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from signature events including Oklahoma Brewer's Fest (General Admission $50, VIP $65) and Waggin' Wheels (General Admission $50, VIP $65, Fun Pass $10). Additional revenue from t-shirt sales ($25) and designated driver tickets ($10).
6. Craft Beer Trail Passes: Revenue from the Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail passport program. Enthusiast members receive 25% discount on passes.
7. Event Sponsorships: Multi-tiered sponsorship opportunities for CBAO events including Stout Level, IPA Level, and Porter Level sponsorships with various benefits including logo placement, vendor booth access, and marketing visibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CBAO is a not-for-profit trade association that strengthens and unifies Oklahoma's craft brewing industry through tiered membership programs (breweries, allied partners, retail, and enthusiasts), legislative advocacy at the State Capitol, a digital Craft Beer Trail passport program rewarding brewery visits, and signature annual events including Oklahoma Brewer's Fest and Waggin' Wheels.

Product overview

The Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2015 to strengthen and unify the Oklahoma brewing industry. Rather than offering a unified software platform, CBAO provides a portfolio of membership services and programs including the Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail Passport (a mobile check-in rewards program), tiered membership levels for breweries, allied industry partners, and enthusiast consumers, plus signature events (Oklahoma Brewer's Fest, Waggin' Wheels), and legislative advocacy services. The organization represents 60+ craft breweries across the state and serves as the primary coordinating body for Oklahoma's craft beer industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail Passport A mobile passport program that allows craft beer enthusiasts to check in at participating breweries and cideries across Oklahoma to earn free swag and prizes based on the number of locations visited.
• Brewery Membership Tiered membership program for breweries-in-planning or breweries in production, offering benefits including website listing, quarterly newsletter, legislative representation, marketing access, and event participation. Pricing is tiered by annual production volume (10,000+ BBL, 1,000-10,000 BBL, 0-1,000 BBL, and Planning).
• Enthusiast Membership Membership program for craft beer enthusiasts aged 21+, offering early event access, automatic VIP ticket upgrades, discounted summit pricing, 25% off Craft Beer Trail passes, and 25% merchandise discount at events.
• Allied Membership Membership for industry partners supporting the craft brewing industry through products and services, providing networking, legislative representation, directory listing, and event sponsorship opportunities at $500/year.
• Retail Membership Annual membership at $125/year for retail businesses that support craft brewers through their operations, providing member listing and promotional support through CBAO channels.
• Oklahoma Brewer's Fest Annual Oklahoma's only brewer-led festival featuring 30+ craft breweries, offering nearly 150 beers including special releases, live entertainment, screen printing, and vendor booths. General Admission ($50) and VIP ($65) tickets available.
• Waggin' Wheels Annual event combining craft beer sampling from 30 Oklahoma breweries with professional BMX exhibitions and animal rescue organization adoptions, held at BMX Headquarters. General Admission ($50), VIP ($65), and Fun Pass ($10) options.
• Legislative Advocacy Services Legislative advocacy and representation for Oklahoma craft breweries, including working with state officials on alcohol modernization laws (SB424, SB383, State Question 792), taproom rights, and ongoing policy defense.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oklahoma craft breweries maintain 4,766 jobs and contribute $699 million annually to the state's economy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chickasaw Bricktown BallparkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2025Venue partner for the 2025 Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Located in Oklahoma City's top entertainment district (Bricktown), the ballpark hosts the annual craft beer festival with two sessions and VIP early entry options. The venue enforces a clear bag policy and offers concessions for food purchases.
• OKC DodgerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2025Co-host of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Provides ticketing support (gofevo.com), event operations, parking management, and concessions. Contact: [email protected] / (405) 218-1000.
• BMX HeadquarterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner for the Waggin' Wheels event. BMX Headquarters brings in professional BMX athletes for exhibitions and performances, creating unique entertainment that differentiates the event from standard beer festivals.
• Pet Rescue OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Multiple rescue organizations from across Oklahoma partner with CBAO for Waggin' Wheels event, offering animal adoption opportunities and creating community impact beyond craft beer promotion.
• JakeFMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Stout Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. JakeFM is an Oklahoma radio station providing promotional support for CBAO events.
• Pub WminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Stout Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Pub W provides promotional support for CBAO events.
• BricktowncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022IPA Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Oklahoma City's top entertainment district, Bricktown provides cross-promotional opportunities and houses the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark venue.
• Bricktown Water TaximinorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022IPA Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Bricktown Water Taxi provides boat tours in the Bricktown district, enhancing the entertainment experience for festival attendees.
• eGrandstandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022IPA Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. eGrandstand provides digital/promotional support for CBAO events.
• OnCue ExpressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022IPA Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Oklahoma-based convenience store chain providing promotional support for CBAO events.
• Schwab Meat CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022IPA Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Oklahoma meat supplier providing promotional support for CBAO events.
• The BrewminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022IPA Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Oklahoma media outlet (brewokc.com) providing promotional coverage for CBAO events.
• VMarketingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022IPA Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Marketing services provider supporting CBAO event promotion.
• Heartland.usminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022IPA Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Heartland.us Together initiative providing promotional support for CBAO events.
• Social Selfie OKCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Porter Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Social Selfie OKC provides interactive photo/social media engagement at CBAO events.
• Premier InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Porter Level sponsor of Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Insurance provider offering promotional support for CBAO events through Relation Insurance partnership.
• Hampton Inn BricktownminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Official hotel accommodation partner for Oklahoma Brewer's Fest. Located at 300 East Sheridan Avenue, OKC, the hotel offers lodging for out-of-town festival attendees.
• Oklahoma City StreetcarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Transportation partner recommended for Oklahoma Brewer's Fest attendees. Provides public transit access to the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark venue.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/craftbrewersOK
• Facebookfacebook.com/CraftBrewersOK
• Instagraminstagram.com/craftbrewersOK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/craft-brewers-association-of-oklahoma-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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