PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
Tue, Sep 27
- Trivia Tuesday, Home Republic, 7 - 9:00 pm, 328 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. What goes better with beer than a friendly competition for prizes? We are excited to have Trivia Tuesdays with Smartmouth Trivia and of course, food and drink specials!
- Steal the glass, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. $1 pint glass with a minimum $10 purchase.
- Taco Tuesday, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. It’s Tuesday! Can you say 1$ Taco Night? Every Tuesday this summer! Tonight starting at 5 pm: 1$ dollar shrimp, chicken or beef tacos! Come hungry!
- Two-Fiddy Tuesday, Pleasure House Brewing, 3 - 10:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. It’s Tuesday. The weekend is a dim memory, and Friday is so far away it might as well be in China. Break up your week with a trip to the friendliest brewery in Virginia Beach. We can’t tell you here what the Two-Fiddy is all about, but we’re pretty sure you’ll like it!
- Tuesday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us, along with ‘Get Stuffed’ on the patio for dinner on Tuesday, September 27th! Good food and awesome beer. win/win!
- Wasserhund Release Party, Tap It Local-Chesapeake, 7 - 10:00 pm, 648 Grassfield Parkway Suite 12, Chesapeake. We celebrate a new beer release with Virginia Beach’s German-style Brewery, Wasserhund, & meet the people behind their great beer!
- Tasty Tuesday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us every Tuesday for special discounts on draught beer from 3-9 pm!
- Virginia Beer Night, Hampton Taphouse, 4 - 9:00 pm, Downtown, 17 E. Queen’s Way, Hampton. Tuesday Night is Virginia Beer Night at Hampton Taphouse! Support Local Brewing and enjoy Virginia draft beers at a special price from 4 until 9 pm.
- Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Tonight is Taco Tuesday! 'Stuft - Not your average street food’ will be with us serving delicious eats to go beside your favorite beer! We will be serving til 7:30 pm.
- Paint and Pints and Tradition, Tradition Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. We’re bringing beautiful art and handmade crafts to an amazing craft beer brewery Tradition Brewing Company. The Art Bar Virginia is a paint and sip company that brings a variety of experiences to tables around Hampton Roads. Creating everything from traditional paintings on canvas, to sign-making, glassware painting and terrarium building. This event: Octopus Wineglasses!!
- Center of the Universe Tap Takeover, Triangle Restaurant, 6 - 11:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. Join TRIANGLE for a Tap Takeover, featuring Center of the Universe Brewing, from Ashland, VA!
Wed, Sep 28
- Half Price Wednesday, Tapped Gastropub, Hilltop East, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach. Join us every Wednesday; any and every bottle of craft beer and wine is half off!
- Trivia Night, Pleasure House Brewing, 7 - 9:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Trivia Night is coming back! Beat the heat and your friends at team trivia. The winning team gets a $40 gift card!
- Hump Day Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. 'HASHi’, and their Asian Fusion, will be at Commonwealth Brewing Company for dinner on Wednesday, September 28th. It’s the best thing you can do for your body! Enjoy it!
- Big Ugly Running Posse, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Do you like to run and drink beer? Are you looking for something to do on Wednesday evenings? Join the Big Ugly Running Posse for a 1, 3 or 5 mile run starting at Big Ugly Brewing. Brews and great conversation to follow! Walkers are welcome. Run at your own risk. Run will be on, rain or shine.
- Vinyl Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. If you like good music, good beer, and the sound of vintage vinyl, then come by and check us out every Wednesday, when we make this threesome happen. And feel free to bring in your own records to throw on our turntable, we’d love to see what you’ve got! We’ve got many draft options to choose from while enjoying the music.
- Free Tasting, bottleBOX-Craft Beer to Go, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 325 W 21st St, Norfolk. Hey Norfolk! Looking to try some more great craft beers?!? Come say “Hi!”, sample some new brews, and discover a new favorite.
- Drink Specials, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Happy Hump Day! Come out and enjoy a brew or two, with specials on Draught every Wednesday.
- Pete’s Pub Trivia, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 6 - 8:00 pm (open 4:30 - 9:00 pm), 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Now every Wednesday! Let Pete challenge your knowledge of random facts and information. No charge. Starts promptly at 6 pm. Teams of 6 or less. Winners may choose either glassware or growler as prize. Plus tasty street food from 'Ferg’s Missing Ingredient’ food truck.
- Treasure Chest Event 2016, The Birch Bar, 5 - 10:00 pm, Chelsea, 1231 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. We will be hosting the first Treasure Chest Event! A portion of all Green Flash sales proceeds will go to PreventCancer.org. Draft: Treasure Chest, Sea to Sea, Zwicklebier, Hard Count, IPA. And, Green Flash Lustrous Frumento with Coffee is a 100% bourbon barrel-aged “black ale” (as Green Flash describes it), featuring coffee from San Diego based Mostra. The beans are Sumatran and Brazilian, chosen to complement the oak barrel-aging.
- Alive Music, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 7 - 10:00 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Come on out and hang out at the pub while listening great local music. See you at the pub!
- Burn and Brew Weekly Group Run, Tradition Brewing Co., 6:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Hosted by Flat-Out Events. Join us at our group run at Tradition Brewing Co! We will meet there, run a 3-mile loop around City Center, and finish back at Tradition. Following the run, there will usually be food trucks at Tradition and, of course, beer! There will also be complimentary Nuun hydration at the end of the run. You do not have to be 21 to enjoy the atmosphere of Tradition Brewing Co. All ages are invited!
- Team Trivia, Tradition Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. TeamTrivia provides a fun and entertaining night for all those who come to play and enjoy getting together for a great time. Best of all, Team Trivia is FREE.
- Brooklyn Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. We have a great night of craft beer & food for you, featuring Brooklyn Brewery, from where else: Brooklyn NY.
- Hump Day Food Truck, The Virginia Beer Company, 6 - 9:00 pm (open at 4:00 pm), 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. Join us every Wednesday, with 'Creekside Catering Co.’ out on the patio to help you get over the 'Hump’ with great food and great beer.
- Center of the Universe Beer Dinner, Triangle Restaurant, 6:45 - 9:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. READY YOUR LEDERHOSEN & DIRNDLS, WILLIAMSBURG! TRIANGLE is thrilled to have Center of the Universe Brewing as our FOURTH Beer Dinner partner! Join us for an evening of delicious Oktoberfest-inspired dishes! 5 courses, 5 beers, 1 delicious evening. Ticket price is TBD. Reservations can be made by emailing events@trianglewilliamsburg.com or by calling 757-645-2890.
- Team Trivia Night, Alewerks Brewing Company, 6:30 pm (Open 12 - 9:00 pm), 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Every Wednesday in the taproom join us and bring your friends for a competitive fun game of Team Trivia! We’ll have 'Foodatude - Food with Attitude’ Food Truck to fill your belly and 10 draft options to feed your mind. Raffle prizes up for grabs for all competitors and gift cards to top 3 finishers! Come early as space does fill up quickly!
Thu, Sep 29
- Vinyl Night, Back Bay Brewing Company, 7-10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Spinning records starting at 7 pm, hosted by BYO Records!
- Draft Beer Night, 11th Street Taphouse Bar & Grill, 4 - 9:00 pm, VB Oceanfront on the Boardwalk, 1011 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Every Thursday we offer 50% off our rotating Drafts!
- Pint Night, Chicho’s More Than Pizza, 29th St., Virginia Beach. Each Thursday we switch out one of the taps with a new IPA or other craft beer. When you buy a pint of it you get the glass as a gift.
- Virginia Craft Beer Night, Tapped Gastropub, Hilltop East, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach. $3 Pints of local and regional craft beers.
- Pizza & Pint Night, Baker’s Crust, Hilltop, Ghent, Greenbrier & Williamsburg. Every Thu after 4:00 pm. Originating in Naples, Italy, our Neapolitan pizzas mimic that of the traditional Neapolitan Pizza using only 00 flour, hand-stretched dough, house-made fresh mozzarella & Italian tomatoes. Our pizzas are brought to life in our oak wood-fired oven, creating pizzas with an added layer of texture and flavor. $6 Pizzas, PLUS a Special Happy Hour from 4-9 pm.
- Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Hilltop, 5 - 9:00 pm, 754 Hilltop North Shopping Ctr., Virginia Beach. Every Thursday night, order a pint from our Brewery of the Month and keep the glass.
- Beer School, The Porch at Whole Foods Virginia Beach, 6:30-8:00 pm, 1800 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join one of our beer experts on The Porch for a different topic each week. 21 years of age or older with valid ID, $6.50
- Free Beer Tasting, Grape & Gourmet, 4:30-7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Come see what Gabe is pouring for tonight’s tasting. Five new beers every week!
- Float Night, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. What’s better than Ice Cream and Beer? Nothing.
- Day Early Weekend, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 11:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Mouth watering BBQ, Brisket and other homemade goodness is on the patio as '412Q BBQ’ serves it up on Thursday, Sept 29. Do yourself a favor and grab one of those sandwiches!
- Live music with Rob Snyder & Tap It Thursday, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Rob Snyder is back on Thursday September 29th at 5:30 pm! Tyler from Tap It Local will be chef-ing up a tasty sample menu, including burgers & crab cakes, so come thirsty and hungry! Bring your friends!
- Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Pizza Norfolk, 5:00 pm to close, Wards Corner, 7550 Granby St., Norfolk. Every Thursday night, order a pint from our Brewery of the Month and keep the glass.
- Thursday Food Truck, Rip Rap Brewing Co., 5 - 10:00 pm, 116 E 25th St., Norfolk. Come out to the newest Microbrewery in Norfolk! Hang out in our Dog friendly, and Family friendly tasting room and pair our tasty fresh beer with treats from one of our local food trucks.
- Growler Fill Thursday & Beers n Fish Tacos Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us every Thursday for tasty drafts and discounts on all growler fills! Also, 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’ has got all the fresh bites from 3-10 pm! Cheers!
- Craft Two Ways: Beer and Art, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St, Norfolk. Come see what CBC is brewing up with paint and pints featuring The Art Bar Virginia! We bring the instructor and everything you will need to make a one of a kind creation and you bring yourself or a group of friends.
- Win Brews or Draw, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 7 - 10:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Finally, a Brewery Game that isn’t just another Trivia night: Win, Brews or Draw. Get a team of 3-6 people and take turns guessing a phrase, title or thing that one of your teammates (attempts) to draw - plus a little bit or Trivia; a few random challenges, and a bit of chaos thrown in for good measure. Hosted by HR Growler’s Mark Harris & Coelacanth’s Kevin Erskine.
- Pint Night, The Public House, 5:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Join The Public House for our weekly Pint Night. Pours start at 5 pm! Glassware and beers are limited!
- Thirsty Thursday’s at Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Come out every Thursday this summer and enjoy specials on Growler Fills and 'Karnage Asada’ food truck in the beer garden.
- Pizza Night, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. The 'Bakehouse at Chelsea’ will be on-site taking pizza orders to help keep your tummy full.
- Cheesemonger Thursday, The Birch, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A special board is made to pair with the featured beer of the evening. Plus, buy a board get a cheese for free!
- Sunset Thursday’s at Portside: The Last Blast Block Party, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Water St., Downtown Portsmouth. Join us for the last Thursday at Sunset in 2016 for free live music on the Water Stage. This week featuring a Live DJ with dancing and line dancing to end the summer. Vendors will be on hand. Come relax and enjoy great music, food and beverages, while watching the stunning sunset overlooking the Elizabeth River. For more information please call 757-393-5111.
- Trivia Night, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 7 - 9:00 pm (open at 1:00 pm), 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Trivia every Thursday night 7 - 9 pm. Our doors are open from 1-9 pm and we’ll have 'Poor Boys Burgers’ on site. Trivia, Beer, and Burgers…what could be better!?! Put on your smarty pants and head on over, Cheers!
- Pint Nights at The Point, The Point at Phoebus - Spirits and Comfort Foods, 6:00 pm, 30 Mellen St E, # E, Hampton. Join us all month long as we feature beer from our brewery of the month. Every Thursday, come enjoy a local craft brew and keep the pint for a penny.
- Thursday Food Truck, Tradition Brewing Company, 4 - 9:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. Come pair our great fresh beers with some Latin-Asian Smackdown, as we’ll have 'Karnage Asada’ on site.
- Slider Night, Dog Street Pub, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Every Thursday is Slider Night. Three unique sliders paired with three taste size beers ready to start your weekend early. Slider night tempts us, so get them while you can.
- Steal the Pint Night with Port City Brewing, Berret’s Taphouse Grill, 5 - 9:00 pm, 199 S. Boundary St., Williamsburg. We welcome Port City Brewing Co. from Alexandria, VA. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, keep the glass, hear live music by Nathan Lienard (weather permitting).
Fri, Sep 30
- Food Truck Friday, Reaver Beach Brewing, 3 - 9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Start the weekend off right with one of our fresh beers, plus 'Sausage Fest’ will be here serving delicious eats.
- Food Truck Friday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3 - 8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. We’ll have one of our favorite food trucks on site for your beer pairing pleasure.
- Charlotte Hour, Lynnhaven Pub, 5-8:00 pm, 2236 W Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us out on the patio sampling some tasty brews. Come by, talk beer, and grab a ready brew.
- Growler Fill Night, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. 20% off Growler Fills!
- Food Truck Friday, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00 pm - 12:00 am, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Welcome the tasty treats from 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’ as they join the Commonwealth Brewing Company for dinner on Friday, Sept 30th. Pack your gills full of some fresh fish and cold, crafted, deliciousness!
- Firkin Friday, Cogan’s Pizza North, 6:00 pm, 4311 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. Every Friday, we tap a cask of ale from a favorite local Brewery. Come out and enjoy some REAL BEER!
- Food Truck Friday, Rip Rap Brewing Co., 5 - 10:00 pm, 116 E. 25th St., Norfolk. Come out to the newest Microbrewery in Norfolk! Hang out in our Dog friendly, and Family friendly tasting room and pair our tasty fresh beer with treats from ‘The Grilled Cheese Academy’.
- Food Truck Friday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. TGIF! Looking for somewhere different to go on Friday night that is friendly, lively, and FUN! Well then come on down y'all to the OBC where every Friday night we have good times, lots of our delectable craft beers. Plus, one of our great local food trucks will be here to serve up some totally awesome surf grub! Cheers!
- Beer Release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Join us for the Release of ENUNCIATE - Chocolate Hazelnut Brown Ale aged for 7 months in Teeling Whiskey Company Irish Whiskey Barrels. 'POW’ will be on site serving up some sammy tastiness.
- Food Truck Friday, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come start your weekend with tasty treats from 'NY Souvlaki’ food truck.
- Special Friday Night Beer and Cheese Pairing Menu, The Birch, 3:00 pm - 2:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A way to offer a bridge between our beer menu and our cheese! The pairings can be ordered individually or they can be ordered together as a flight!
- monthly Steal the Pint Night, Tapps, 7:00 pm, 1976 Power Plant Pkwy., Hampton. Come out Friday, September 30th for our monthly Steal the Pint Night at TAPPS! Featuring: St. George Brewing Co. Commemorative glass available for purchase or free with a purchase of a St. George’s draft. Plus enjoy bogo select appetizers until 9 pm. Cheers!
- Live Music/Food Truck Friday, St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come hang with one of our favorite food truck friends serving deliciousness, and jam to live music!
- Friday Night Flights, Tradition Brewing Company, 4 - 10:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. Kick off your weekend right with discounts on flights of 4 and 6 samplings of our great local craft beer!
- Free Beer Tasting, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 5-8:00 pm, Williamsburg. Come by every Friday to try what’s new and grab a growler to go from one of our 8 Taps, or large selection of craft bottles and cans. See you at 5 pm!
- Beer Release & Friday Night Live, The Virginia Beer Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. Did you know we host live music on the beer garden EVERY Friday from 6-9 pm? Tonight the 'Billy Joe Trio’ take the stage! Did you know we create a one-off Brewmaster’s Pin for EVERY Friday? Did you know we tap a new brew EVERY Friday? Today we’re pouring our New Blackberry Porter.
- Food Truck & Live Music Friday, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. See you at Alewerks for a Friday of fun and Tasty food. Arrive early as we’ll have 'Poor Boy’s Burgers’ Food Truck in the Bier Garden from 12 - 9 pm, and the 'Coteries’ Folk Rock musicians based in New Jersey with the Live Music from 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Sat, Oct 1
- Grub n Brew, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. Come out and enjoy your weekend with plenty of taps pouring.
- Brew n Grub, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 12 - 11:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd, Ste. 104, Virginia Beach. We’ll have another great local food truck on site for your lunch or dinner beer pairing pleasure.
- Live Music & Food Trucks, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Hang out at our own backyard beach, grab some grub from 'A Bite of Maine’ food truck, which will be here every Saturday all summer, and chill to tunes.
- Oktoberfest Biergarten Bash, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 11:00 am - Midnight, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Yeah, we know your cousin is 18% German, you like hot dogs and day drinking but this Oktoberfest at Commonwealth is your chance to PROVE you’re worthy to hold the 1L Stein! We’ll have our branded, limited edition 1L bier glasses ready for you (so come early) and our Oktoberfestbier pouring all day and night! 'Deutscher Imbiss’ Authentic German Food Truck will be serving up all your favorite German Brats, Schnitzle, Spätzle, Pretzels and we’ll provide the good vibes and fest tables!
- Barrel Aged bottle release, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Limited bottle release! Barrel aged Barnfind Barleywine and barrel aged Zeppelins Hellish Belgian Strong Ale. Limited amount on tap, come early to guarantee your taste and bottles. Limit 2 bottles.
- Saturday Food Truck, Rip Rap Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 116 E. 25th St., Norfolk. Come out to the newest Microbrewery in Norfolk! Hang out in our Dog friendly, and Family friendly tasting room and pair our tasty fresh beer with treats from one of our local food trucks. Come out and have a beer!
- Free Tours, Food Trucks, & Fun, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. On Saturdays we have free brewery tours each hour from 12-4 pm. There’s plenty of cornhole, shuffleboard and giant Jenga, and of course, fresh, tasty beers, all day and evening. Plus, 'Karnage Asada’ will be bringing the Latin-Asian smackdown from 12-10 pm! And we’ll have Live Music with 'PC Duo’ in the house from 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
- Saturday Food Truck, The Bold Mariner Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. We’ll have 'Thai Express’ at the brewery today. Pair one of their delicious creations with some of our great beers.
- Bottle Release, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. We’re kicking off October with the next release in our limited bottle series. “Outta Yer Gourd”, a 7.5% copper-tinted pumpkin ale, is so good you’ll lose your mind. It’s autumn in a bottle with flavors of All Spice, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger and Nutmeg in every drop. Stop by and enjoy this tasty brew on draft and pick up a few 750ml bottles for the homefront. We’re releasing a special “Dark Ideas” label In honor of this frightfully festive month! Enjoy delicious gourmet burgers from 'Food Gangsters’ all day and live music by Brian Shultz Music from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
- Cantillon Keg Tapping at The Birch, 3 - 11:00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. We will be tapping one of our Cantillon kegs to celebrate Zwanze Day, even though we weren’t able this year to host. We will only be tapping one keg, so post your vote below on the designated post! “Kriek”, a cherry lambic or "Rosé de Gambrinus", a raspberry lambic.
- Oktoberfest 2016, Hosted by Bier Garden, The Ambassador Club of Portsmouth, 12 - 9:00 pm, 364 Peninsula Ave., Portsmouth. The Ambassador Club in Portsmouth and The Bier Garden are teaming up to co-sponsor Oktoberfest again this year! Look forward to authentic German bier, food and activities. Strong man competition, corn hole, raffles, bounce houses and more. Can’t wait to see you there! For more information please email be at manager@biergarden.biz
- Yoga on Tap, The St. George Brewing Company, 9:30 am, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Our Tasting room is open from 10 am to 6 pm, but every Saturday morning we host 'Yoga on Tap’, a one hour Vinyasa flow yoga class, by Yaz Yoga.
- Saturday Food Truck, Tradition Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. Come do your weekend right with great local craft beer, and great local street food from 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’.
- Food Truck Frenzy, The Virginia Beer Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Our September Food Truck Frenzy was a bit on the rainy side, but we learned a valuable lesson: we can fit food trucks INSIDE the brewery! As we do the first Saturday of every month, we once again call upon our food truck friends to meet up at 401 - join us! We’ll have three food trucks in/around the brewery; live music all day; brewery tours; and we’re tapping a brand new Blackberry Porter to kick off fire pit weather! Food Trucks: FoodaTude - Food with Attitude | Karnage Asada | Sofrito. Live Music: John Paul Harrell 2-5 pm; Exit 231 6-9 pm. Brewery Tours: 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm; first come, first toured!
- Brews that Benefit Oktoberfest, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 4:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. The Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg presents Brews that Benefit, an Oktoberfest themed fundraising event. Proceeds to benefit Edmarc Hospice for Children. Featuring the DEBUT of Alewerks FIRST Oktoberfest Beer! $40 ticket price includes 5 beers, a special beer goodie bag, silent auction, and tons of fun games outside! We will have themed Food Trucks, including 'Cast Iron Catering’, to get into the fall spirit. $9 for designated drivers and $4 for children 12 years or younger. This is going to be an epic event!
Sun, Oct 2
- Growler Power Hours, Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 2 - 4:00 pm (open from 1 - 6:00 pm), 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. The weekend’s not over, from 2-4 pm we offer discounts on all growler and grenade fills.
- Sunday Food Truck, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3 - 8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. End the weekend on a high note with our fresh beer and tasty treats from a great local food truck.
- Growler Fills Sunday, Back Bay Brewing, 12 - 6:00 pm, . Our new Sunday hours are 12-6 pm, and 64 oz. growler fills for $10!
- Sunday Funday, Mix it Up, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Sunday Funday Backyard Party and $1 hot dogs all day long!
- Crockpot Sunday, Pleasure House Brewing, 6-8 pm (open 12-10:00 pm), 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Come eat our contestants’ crockpot creations! Try them all and vote. The winner gets PHB gift card! Just a minimum $3 donation that goes to charity and you too can be a judge!
- Sunday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Craving pizza? 'Bodacious Pizza’ will be on the Commonwealth patio on Sunday, October 2nd. Artisan pizza made with love… nothing beats it!
- Tap It Local Pop Up Kitchen, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 12:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd. S., Chesapeake. Our friends from Tap It Local will be grilling up some burgers, bbq, crab cakes and shrimp to go with that Big Bold Beer at Big Ugly Brewing on Sunday’s from Noon to 4 pm so come hungry and thirsty.
- SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Sunday means Service Industry discounts all day at OBC! Whether you are a bartender or waitstaff, come by and enjoy 50% off all draft and merchandise at the brewery every Sunday. We want to show our love and appreciation for those of you in the hospitality business
- Exception(andall) beers, Exception(ale), 12 - 6:00 pm, 2000 Colonial Ave, # 6, Norfolk. We are kicking off exception(andall) beers every Sunday. We’ll offer up extra flavors infused into already great beers issuing out Dogfish Randall.
- Sunday Salute, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Discount on draught for all Active Duty Military and Veterans. Plus, 'Grilled Cheese Academy’ will be in the beer garden.
- Tour de ORF Bike Ride & Smartmouth Sundays, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (open 1 - 5:00 pm), 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Join us for our newest fitness series, Tour de ORF, a 28-mile bike trek to the Norfolk Airport, starting and ending at the brewery. Meet at 9:15am in the Smartmouth parking lot and leave at 9:30. Ride should take about 2 hours. Helmets & cell phones required - no SAG (support and gear). Spare tubes recommended. This ride is intended for folks on road bikes with some experience. We are planning on a B Pace, 16-18 mph as conditions permit with perhaps a sprint on Miller Store Road. Depending on turnout, we may separate into two groups (with one having a lesser pace and/or distance) although one group is preferred. Immediately after the ride participants can refresh with a nice cold beer (market prices). The ride is free, but donations are requested to benefit local waterways charities. Then, our tasting room will be open from 1 - 5 pm serving up delicious craft beer in its many vessels and offering all the Smartmouth swag you can get your hands on.
- Mikkeller Running Club Norfolk & Waffletina Brunch, The Birch, running club 10:00 am; brunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. It’s that time again! Mikkeller Run at the Birch, October edition. Whether you are training for a big fall race or just in it for the waffles, come join this group for a quick 5k followed by delicious beer and waffles. It’s always a good time. Every First Sunday we welcome pop-up waffle shop Waffletina for a one-of-a-kind brunch, from 11 am to 3 pm. Come pair their delicious waffle creations with a tasty cider or breakfast stout. We’ll also be tapping Blue Mountain Brewery Spooky to celebrate Fall!
- Chuggers Running Club, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 10:30 - 11:30 am, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Join the Wharf Hill Chuggers each Sunday at 10:30 am for a conversational paced 5k through Smithfield. All runners, walkers, and joggers welcome at any pace! Meet at the pub for introductions before the run, then hang out after for great beer, food (Shrimp and Grits day!) and conversation.
- Live Music and Steal the Vessel Sundays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts. Plus Live Music runs from 2-4 pm with 'Tony Bob Merritt’, and 'Foodatude - Food with Attitude’ Food Truck will here in the Bier Garden!
Mon, Oct 3
- Trivia Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Mondays are the new Fridays at Wasserhund! Come test your skills with Trivia every Monday, from 7-9 pm. Drink beer, eat pizza, and win some great prizes! Bring yourself or a team of your smartest friends. You can win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!
- Craft Beer Mondays, Ynot Italian, Great Neck, Kempsville, Greenbrier, Great Bridge, Ghent. Every Monday $3 Craft Beers. *Must be 21 years old to purchase. Valid for a limited time. Valid till 9 pm on Mondays only. http://www.ynotitalian.com/craftbeer/
- Steal the Pint Night, HK on the Bay, 6-8:00 pm, 4600 Lookout Rd, Virginia Beach. Head on out to HK on the Bay to enjoy some delicious brews. Every Monday we will be 'Stealing the Pint’ with this month’s featured Brewery. Hang with us, eat some good food and drink some great beer.
- Military Monday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. It’s Military Monday, so all of you who currently serve, or have served, come join us for a pint & let us treat you like the MVPs that you are! As a token of our gratitude for your service, we will be offering a special discount EVERY MONDAY to all active duty, retired, and veteran military members. (Please present valid proof of service to receive discount)
- Pint Night on the Patio, Supper-Southern Morsels, 5:00 pm, 319 W 21st St, Norfolk. Join us as we feature beers from our Brewery of the Month! Look forward to Penny Pint Nights every Monday on the Supper Rooftop as well as exciting beer-centric additions from the kitchen!
- Chuggers Running Club, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 5:45 - 6:45 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Join the Wharf Hill Chuggers each Monday at 5:45 pm for a conversational paced 5k through Smithfield. All runners, walkers, and joggers welcome at any pace! Meet at the pub for introductions before the run, then hang out after for great beer, food (Shrimp Night!) and conversation.
- Pint Night, Park Lane Tavern, 5:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Our regular Monday Steal the Glass Night. Stealing starts at 5 pm, Live Music by Brian 'Big Daddy’ Sewell will start at 6:30 pm.
- Burger & Pint night, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Every Monday Burger & Pint night. Enjoy discounts on all of our hand crafted burgers and pints until 9 pm.
- Point 2 and Brew Pub Run, Point 2 Running Company & Whole Foods Newport News, 6:00 pm, 12080 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 910, Newport News. We’re partnering with Point 2 Running Company every Monday for a Point 2 & Brew Pub Run! The 3 mile runs will begin at Point 2 in The Marketplace at Tech Center and end with Happy Hour at Oyster Point Pub at Whole Foods Market Newport News. No registration required and runners of all levels are welcome. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
- Steal the Glass, The Sandbar Grill and Pub, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, 736 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Our weekly steal the pint night. $5 takes the pint with the glass and $5 fill ups til 9 pm.
- Dog Street Pub Running Club, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. A family & dog friendly casual running club in the Colonial area. We meet every Monday at DoG Street Pub. Run starts at 6 pm.
Tue, Oct 4
- Paints and Pints at Wasserhund Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste 102, Virginia Beach. Join us Company for a fun night of painting and enjoying a few pints. Check in between 6:00-6:20 and start at 6:30pm. Doors open at 4pm - they have fantastic pizza! Come early for dinner! Price includes everything needed. Reservations needed as space is limited. Reservations can be made by purchasing tickets atwww.heatherdonisdesigns.com and click on Event Tickets or calling 757.201.8296 or emailing heatherdonisdesigns@gmail.com.
- Uinta Brewing Tap Takeover, Triangle Restaurant, 6 - 11:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. For our first Steal the Glass Event of October, we’ll be hosting Utah’s oldest craft brewery, Uinta Brewing! Subscribe to our Events Page to keep track of our draft & can offerings that evening!
Wed, Oct 5
- Frights & Bites with Guinness Ambassador, Keagan’s Irish Pub, 7:00 pm, 244 Market St, Virginia Beach. Enjoy 5 seasonal brew tastings paired with some scary good small plates, all hosted by Guinness Ambassador, Dan Fontaine. Reserve your spot now for only $25! Call for more information 757-961-4432
- “Steal the Pint Night” at Water Street Grille, 5 - 9:00 pm, 323 Water Street, Yorktown. Featured beer is Port City Brewing Co. from Alexandria, VA. Buy the beer and “steal” the glass. While supplies last, one per customer.
Thu, Oct 6
- Trivia Night & Tap It Thursday, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Bring your smartest friends to Big Ugly on the first Thursday of each month to test your skills with Troy Trivia & Entertainment. Plus, join us for Thirsty Thursday! Tyler from Tap It Local will be chef-ing up a tasty sample menu, including burgers & crab cakes, so come thirsty and hungry!
Fri, Oct 7
- Freaky First Friday, Hosted by First Friday ViBe, 4 - 11:00 pm, ViBe District, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach artisans and businesses sharing our passion for arts and entertainment with our community. Celebrate local businesses and the arts at First Friday ViBe in “the District” every First Friday of the month! We’re excited for FREAKY FIRST FRIDAY in The ViBe District! The line-up with details of entertainment and locations will be added as we get closer to the date. So far we have Java Surf, Esoteric, Vintage Wild Orchid, Zero’s, Chesapeake Bay Distillery and Hudson’s Luxery. WALKING VIBE TOURS ARE BACK ON and will begin at 4 pm starting at Java Surf ViBe District.
- New Beer Release, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Sweater Weather Belgian Wit! The mixed fermentation of Saison and Abbey yeasts in this pale white witbier created moderately earthy and spicy flavors that are sure to warm you up all winter long. It was lightly hopped with Cluster—a variety that emphasizes the brew’s earthiness and imparts a slightly floral note. Easy-drinking and medium-bodied, Sweater Weather is a wit fit for a king. Avail in draught, 12oz & 6-pack.
- First Fridays Downtown Street Party, The Plot, 5 - 8:30 pm, the NEON District, corner of Granby Street and Olney Road, Norfolk. The Finale of the fourth season of Downtown Norfolk Council’s First Fridays. Each First Fridays is FREE, the event runs from 5 to 8:30 pm with live music, food trucks, merchandise vendors and a beer garden with craft beer in an authentic Downtown setting. Anthony and the Conqueroos will be playing Live Music at this final First Friday.
- Making Strides “After” Block Party, The Barrel Room, 4 - 10:00 pm, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. For Downtown Norfolk’s last First Friday Block Party of 2016, The Barrel Room will be hosting the After Party to raise donations for American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer organization. A percentage of the sales that night will be donated directly to the fundraiser. We will have special guest Stone Brewing Co. and some of their great brews on tap. Local musician, Brian Sewell, will the providing live music during the charity event at The Barrel Room. People interested in donating or signing up for the walk at Mount Trashmore on Oct 22nd will have the opportunity to do so both at The Barrel Room, and our tent during the block party.
Sat, Oct 8
- Fall CRAFTED Indie Arts and Craft Market 2016, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 6:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Crafted Indie Arts and Craft Market, produced by Handmade Hampton Roads, is going into its 3rd year as one of the most anticipated arts and crafts shows in the area. A gathering of many makers, crafters, artists, designers, craftsmen, and DIY’ers from all over Virginia and beyond will be selling their handmade crafts under one giant tent in the O’Connor Brewing parking lot. It’s a unique event like no other! AND, Karnage Asada, Twisted Sisters Cupcakes, and Your Pie will be serving up all the yum yum treats! For more information, visit craftedva.com! See you here!!!
- 2016 Phoebus Fall Festival, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mellen St., Hampton. On October 8, historic Phoebus will transform into a vibrant outdoor street festival featuring handmade arts and crafts, community exhibits, delicious food, live music and craft beer. Our growing hometown event is seeking high-quality vendors and craftsmen to display and sell their handmade products. Local artisans and crafts people are highly encouraged to apply.
Sun, Oct 9
- Rock the Frack Out: A Concert for Climate Action, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 2 - 7:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Featuring: Dave Poitevin, Deathhouse Blues, & Gina Dalmas and The Cow Tippin’ Playboys! Admission is free but please RSVP using link in ticket section* (facebook). Join Sierra Club and friends as we “party for the planet”. We’ll be rockin’ out at Coelacanth Brewery to raise awareness about our new campaign “Turn Not Burn” to get more clean energy in Virginia…with great brews and awesome live music of course! WE’LL BE GIVING AWAY FREE STUFF TOO!! Come for some great tunes, great beers, and find out how you can get involved locally to fight the pipeline and push Dominion to invest in clean energy like offshore wind.
Wed, Oct 12
- OKTOBERFEAST, 11th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille, 12 - 7:00 pm, 1011 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach. Join us for an OKTOBERFEAST celebration!! We’re partnering with Assawoman Beer to bring you a four course dining experience with live music! Each course will be paired with an Assawoman beer, attendees will receive a complimentary glass and t-shirt. Tickets are ONLY $40! Proceeds to benefit the Southeasten Foodbank. Class today to reserve your seat! 757-321-8352
Fri, Oct 14
- Beer Release, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. OBC is proud to present “Hop Trick”, an exciting and unique beer created in collaboration with the Norfolk Admirals. Not too dry, not too bitter, and not too strong, this well-balanced amber ale has all the components to be “just right” for any palate, whether you’re a craft beer convert or a full-fledged aficionado. And clocking in at only 5.5% ABV, Hop Trick is an easy-drinking red India Pale Ale — perfect for sipping during a thrilling Admirals game at the Norfolk Scope Arena.
Sat, Oct 15
- The Brew Crew Homebrew Off, Bearded Bird Brewing Co., 12 PM - 8 PM, 727 Granby St, Norfolk. This will be our first homebrew off. Homebrewers will go head to head in 4 different categories: Stouts, Belgian strong ales, Winter Saisons, and Mix it up (open styles). The top three of each category, chosen through a public tasting, will go on to be brewed at the brewery and sold in house. So come on out and support local homebrewers!! Tickets to the event go on sale October 1, 2016. Admission is $20. Brewers go to beardedbirdbrewing.com to register.
- OBC Grain & Hop Garden Grand Opening + Beer Release Event, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. GRAND OPENING of our NEW O’Connor Grain & Hop Garden at Norfolk Botanical Garden, where we are growing all sorts of beer ingredients… and have a cold one with us! Enjoy live music by The Framers, family-friendly activities, games, educational booths, food trucks and more! Food and beverages available for purchase… including our brand new Susan Constant Wheat Wine, which we are releasing simultaneously at the Garden and at OBC that day. Entrance to the O'Connor Grain & Hop Garden is included with Garden Admission. http://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/a-day-of-beer-roses/
- Harvest Festival, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Our 1st annual Harvest Festival! We will be releasing our Fall Beer “Caramel Apple Pie Porter” - a collaboration with Parkway Brewing Company & Bold Rock Hard Cider. We’ll have Fresh Apple Pie, Music, and More. Just say “No” to Pumpkin Beer! We’ll have more announcements in the coming weeks
- Smartmouth’s 4th Birthday Bash, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, Norfolk. Smartmouth is turning 4 and we’re shutting down the street for our annual birthday bash! Join us, and a few thousand of our closest friends, for a party that’s fun, family-friendly and FREE! Thanks to all the loyal craft beer fans for your support this past year. In return we’ll have 10 different beers on tap including the release of a brand-new specialty brew. Enjoy delicious local grub from six different food trucks (Thai Express Virginia Beach, Your Pie Norfolk / Ward’s Corner, Pendulum Fine Meats, Capt'n Crabby, Sofrito, Food Gangsters), along with two live bands keeping spirits high. The talented kids from School of Rock Norfolk will kick things off at 12noon before the long awaited reunion of Norfolk blues band, RYLO at 5pm. We’ll have new swag, new shirts, brewery tours and a fancy new party cup for your collection. Bring the kid s, the pups and anyone else looking to get down and boogy. Please note, there will be no growler fills this day. Last call for beer ticket sales will be at 6:30, and Taps close at 7 pm.
Wed, Oct 19
- 3rd Annual Gosebumps - mini gose tap takeover, The Birch, 5 - 9:00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. Back again our mini gose tap takeover! This year we will be featuring: Bahnhof Leipziger Rauch Pineus, brewed with smoked malt and filtered through pine & spruce needles; Del Ducato Baciami Lipsia, brewed with pink sea salt; Strangeways Red Wine Barrel Wake Me Up Before You Gose, aged in red wine barrels with hibiscus; Evil Twin Mission Gose, brewed with eucalyptus.
Thu, Oct 20
- Red Sails and Ales with Commonwealth Brewing Company, American Rover Sailing Ship, 7:00 pm, Town Point Park, Norfolk. Join us the third Thursday of every month for a craft beer tasting. A representative from the Brewery will be on board to discuss the brewing process while you enjoy a smooth sunset cruise under sail on the Elizabeth River. A barbecue dinner from Beach Bully and live music by our ship’s musician are also included. Cruise departs from the Waterside Marina on Norfolk’s Downtown Waterfront. For tickets go to http://www.americanrover.com/special-events/red-sails-and-ales/
- Jocelyn Oldham, Brass Cannon Brewing, 6 - 9:00 pm, 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg. Brass Cannon Brewing will be host to local acoustic entertainer Jocelyn Oldham! With her amazing voice, Jocelyn performs tunes on both guitar and ukulele that span several genres and appeal to many generations. From Patsy Cline to the Beatles to Colbie Calliet and her all-time favorite Ingrid Michelson. Jocelyn displays a wide music selection and an extensive song list that pleases any crowd, but her passion is voice and it shines through in each performance.
Tue, Oct 25
- Belgian Beer Dinner, Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer, 7:00 pm, 605 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. We are excited to announce our first beer dinner featuring some amazing Belgian beers. We have partnered with D&V International to bring you a unique menu of beer and food pairings. Tickets are $65 a piece not including tax and gratuity. Call Hearth after 3pm to reserve your seat for what is sure to be a great time! Menu is as follows: Reception - Short Rib Gougere/St. Bernardus Witbier; Course One - Smoked Gouda & Scallion Pierogi/Val-Dieu Triple; Course Two - Chicken Thigh Schnitzel/St.Bernardus Prior 8; Course Three - Brined and Smoked Pork Loin Parsnip Purée, Roasted Brussel Sprouts/Rocs Grand Cru Special Brown; Dessert - Cherry Bomb/ Barbe Ruby.
- Reaver Beach Beer Dinner, 1608 Crafthouse, 6 - 10:00 pm, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, # 103, Virginia Beach. Tickets are $40 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Featuring: 1st Course - Beachfest coastal festbier/Sausage Toast; 2nd course - Hoptopus Double IPA/Butternut squash Cheesecake; 3rd course - Cthulhu The Dread brandy barrel-aged imperial milk porter/Short Rib Meatloaf; 4th course – Reavers Bounty farmhouse ale fermented with strawberries/Belgian Waffle Whipped mascarpone, berries, aged balsamic. We will only be selling 50 tickets. They will be available starting Monday September 19th at 3 pm. Call 757-965-4510 to reserve.
Sat, Oct 29
- 6th Anniversary Celebration, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate the brewery’s sixth birthday! Six?! Where does the time go? Here’s the skinny: 1 - We’ll have a double bottle release. Both beers will be on draft and available to go in 750ml bottles*. We’ll announce them and the details as we get a little closer. 2 - As we usually like to do on our anniversary, we’re raiding the cellar and bringing out some special barrel aged beers we’ve been hanging on to. We’ll also tap a least one that’s brand new. Again, more details will be announced soon. 3 - Taste of the Tropics will be slinging killer, freshly smoked BBQ and trimmings. 4 - Our buddies from Brackish Water Jamboree will be filling your ears with foot-stomping music as we celebrate. 5 - It’s Halloween weekend, which means costumes are encouraged! Voting will take place and the winner** gets a Reaver Beach swag pack, along with all-powerful bragging rights. 6 - The first 500 folks through the door will receive a souvenir sixth anniversary cup, free. Come celebrate with us!
- Smartmouth’s Haunted Brewhaus, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 2 - 8:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. In the brewhaus, no one can hear you scream! Built upon ancient burial grounds, our brewery is brimming with many powerful spirits that, for one night only, will rise from the fermenters. Bear witness to these ale-raising horrors on a terrifying tour through the inner bowels of our brewhaus. Enter at your own risk, as hop-goblins, boo-masters and killer kegs await you in the darkness. Tours begin at 2 pm and will run every 30 minutes until the last tour at 7 pm. There will be 10 tours total and a limited number of tickets will be sold for each tour. Tickets are $10 each from the tasting room and include admission, a cursed beer goblet and a pint of any beer.https://www.facebook.com/events/1649581658687375/
- Grand Opening, Bull Island Brewing Company, 1 - 9:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. It’s official! We are happy to announce the grand opening of Bull Island Brewing Company on October 29th from 1 to 9 pm. Stay tuned, as we provide details on how to attend our limited soft opening. (Special thanks to Sandy Hicks for providing her awesome artwork!)
- Halloween Party on the Dark Side of the Moon, Downtown Hampton Block Party, 6 - 10:30 pm, E Queens Way & King Street, Downtown Hampton. Grab your broom and fly into downtown Hampton and enjoy all hallows eve on the block - we have conjured up a spell for a fantastically frightening evening. We will have witches brews to lift your spirits. Gremlins and Goblins of all ages are invited. Stand out to win in the dog costume contest which will start at 6:30 pm and human contest begins at 8:30 pm. Performance by Full Spectrum USAF band – guaranteed to bring the party! Free for all Gremlins & Goblins, Dogs on leash are welcome too. Children’s Area 6-8 pm. Food and Beverages for purchase.
- Haunted Boo-Ery with The Deloreans Band, Tradition Brewing Company, 6 - 10:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. Tickets will go on sale September 30th at 4 pm. Limited amount of tickets will be sold, so get them early folks!! Purchase over the phone with a credit card or in person during normal tasting room hours. This is a 21 and older event only, no one under age will be permitted with or without a ticket. The Deloreans Band will be rocking it out starting at 6 pm! Dress in your best Halloween Costume and join us for our newest Seasonal Brews.
UPCOMING BREW/BEER FESTS:
Sat, Oct 1 - Chelsea West Fest 2016, 12 - 6:00 pm, On the street near 1231 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk. Meet us in Chelsea, Norfolk’s newest beer, food, retail and fun district for the Chelsea West Fest Music & Makes. Chelsea West Fest, hosted and benefiting Hope House Foundation, will be a full-day celebrating what makes this region great: local crafters, talented local musicians, local beers and brews, and the unique eateries just steps away from the festival. Gates open at noon! Although the Chelsea neighborhood has existed for decades, its experiencing rejuvenation by entrepreneurs and trendsetting craftsmen, and the surrounding historic West Ghent community has embraced the growth and creative energy coming from this revitalization.
Thu, Oct 6 - 2016 Kiwanis Harbor Party, Town Point Park, 4:30 - 7:40 pm, 201 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. The 24th annual Norfolk Kiwanis Harbor Party, presented by Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, is three great hours at a beautiful venue filled with seafood, craft beer, live music, friends, and networking. The money raised will be donated to local children’s charities, from CHKD to the Edmarc Hospice for Children. Come on out for all you can eat seafood, barbecue, craft beer, wine, and live music on October 6th, and help us raise money for the children of Hampton Roads! Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.harborparty.org
Sat, Oct 8 - Junior League of Hampton Roads 4th Annual Craft Beer Festival, Peninsula Town Center, 1 - 5:00 pm, 4410 East Claiborne Square, Hampton. Please join the Junior League of Hampton Roads in celebrating their 60th Anniversary by attending the 4th annual JLHR Craft Beer Festival! This FUNdraising event will be the hottest event on the peninsula this Fall! The fourth annual Craft Beer Festival is a rain or shine event on Saturday, October 8th from 1-5 pm with a VIP hour from 12-1 pm at the Peninsula Town Center, located in the Town Square area across from Barnes and Nobles. To sample the craft beers you will need to purchase a tasting ticket online (date TBD) atwww.jlhr.org, or at the door. $5 non-drinking tickets available at the door. This year’s festival will offer live music, food and merchant vendors, fun raffles and contests, and of course - beer samples! The festival will offer something for everyone!
Sat, Oct 15 - NAS Oceana BBQ & Craft Beer Festival, NAS Oceana Main Gate Park, 12 - 4:00 pm, Tom Cat, Virginia Beach. Rain or Shine, Open to active duty, retirees, DoD civilians and their guests (must be 21 and older to attend). Ticket includes commemorative tasting glass and unlimited tastings (no outside food or beverages), over 80 beers from 20 different breweries. Live Music by 'The Fredds’. For more information (757) 433-2391.
Sat, Oct 15 - Inaugural Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium, 1 - 5:00 pm, 1889 W Pembroke Ave, Hampton. Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning and CLUBWAKA are joining forces to bring you their first ever Craft Beer Bash presented by War Memorial Stadium. The bash will be loaded with 10 breweries with unlimited pours, a live band 'Borderline Crazy’, food trucks 'Stuft-Not Your Average Street Food’, and 'Flame and Pie’, and much more entertainment. Tickets start at $35 and $5 from every purchase will go towards the Boys and Girls Club of Newport News!
Sat, Oct 15 - 6th annual Yorktoberfest, York Fairgrounds, 12 - 5:00 pm, The Sons of the American Legion present the Annual Yorktoberfest Beer and Wine Festival in our continuing effort to raise funds. We extend an invitation for you to join us for a family-friendly weekend of frothy ales, PA wines, unique vendors, local food, and live bands. 120+ Pennsylvania Wines: It’s all about trying and finding that glass of wine that is juuuust right. Try as much or as little as you want. You can also just buy a bottle and sit on the grass. 60+ Hand-Selected Craft ales and lagers: If wine isn’t your thing, we have hand-selected 60+ craft ales and lagers to ensure a wide array of styles to sample. Most of all…Relax with a bottle of wine on the grass and enjoy live music on our main stage provided by local artists. It can’t get much better! www.yorktoberfest.com
Fri, Oct 21 - Tidewater Builders Association (TBA) 3rd Annual “Shucked in the Park”, 24th Street Park, 3 - 7:00 pm, the Ocean Front, Virginia Beach. A charity event, “Shucked in the Park” will feature all you can eat Oysters, Clam Chowder, Pulled Pork and Chicken, an open bar and music by Mike Proffitt. Hope to see you there! http://www.shuckedinthepark.com/
Sat Oct 22 - 2nd Annual Cogans Beer Fest, Cogans North, 1 - 7:00 pm, 4311 Colley Ave., Norfolk. “The Great Pumpkin Fest”! Proceeds benefit Hope House Foundation. Over 20 Taps outside, 10+ Breweries, 20+ Pumpkin Beers, 12+ Oktoberfest & Fall Seasonal Beers, Live Music, and All Day Pizza Buffet for only $8.99. Tasting Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, available at Cogans, Belmont House of Smoke, Colley Cantina, and Hope House Thrift Store.
Sat-Sun, Oct 22-23 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, Neptune Park, 31st Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. Tickets on sale now! Click to purchase: http://bit.ly/2bABTlZ
Over 60 craft beers from more than 30 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. NEW LOCATION FOR 2016! This year’s event will take place in the 31st Street Park! This location provides convenient parking nearby at the 31st Street municipal garage. This event is not recommended for children. You must be 21+ and provide ID in order to sample craft brews.
Over 60 craft beers from more than 30 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. NEW LOCATION FOR 2016! This year’s event will take place in the 31st Street Park! This location provides convenient parking nearby at the 31st Street municipal garage. This event is not recommended for children. You must be 21+ and provide ID in order to sample craft brews.
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