Here comes Oktoberfest!
PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
Tue-Sat, Sep 13-17
- The Birch's 5th Annual 43 Hours of Sour! The Birch, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. That's right! 43 Hours of Sour is Here! RSVP for the most up to date details on this event!
Tue, Sep 13
- MOVED TO WED: Trivia Tuesdays, Home Republic
- 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’ to the patio for dinner on Monday, Sep 13th! Good food and awesome beer… win/win!
- Legend Brewing Co Tap Takeover, Tap It Local-Chesapeake, 6 - 9:00 pm, 648 Grassfield Parkway Suite 12, Chesapeake. We celebrate Richmond's oldest Craft brewery & meet the people behind the great beer!
- Tasty Tuesday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us for happy hour with great beer and friends in our Tasting Room every Tuesday from 4-8 pm!
- 43 Hours of Sour Opening Day , the Birch, 5:00 pm - Midnight, Chelsea, 1231 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. The most anticipated festival of the year. Featuring an entire draft list and bottle list full of SOURS sourced from all over the world! 36 drafts of crazy sour ales and ciders.
- 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.
- Copper Fox Distillery Night, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Come hang out with us and the awesome guys at Copper Fox Distillery tomorrow, 9/13, as we open our doors especially for their visit! You will have the chance to hang out with our brewmaster as well as these great guys who provide us with our hand malted barley. They make whiskey from scratch and it is incredible so if you have the time we highly recommend that you make a visit to their distillery in Williamsburg! We will be open from 1pm-9pm so come on by and quench your thirst for knowledge...and of course beer!!
- Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Tonight is Taco Tuesday! 'Karnage Asada' will be with us serving delicious eats to go beside your favorite beer! We will be serving til 7:30 pm.
- Old Bust Head Tap Takeover, Whole Foods Newport News, 4:30 pm, 12080 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 910, Newport News. Come see us for some Awesome Beer's and a 6 Tap Takeover tomorrow at Whole Foods Newport News! Growler Fills, Pints and Flights of beer from OBH! Here's the line up for all my Peninsula Craft Beer Peeps, Old Bust Head Brewing Co.: Chukker-Cezk Pils, Graffiti House-West Coast IPA, Gold Cup-Russian Imperial Stout, Oktoberfest-Marzen Lager, Old Jail-Peach Pumpkin, ExtraExtraOrdinary-DIPA.
- Silver Hand Meadery Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Restaurant, 6 - 11:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. For our final Back to School Steal the Glass Night (the William & Mary and Christopher Newport University students missed out on a few new additions to the Hampton Roads spirits scene!), TRIANGLE is thrilled to be hosting Williamsburg's own Silver Hand Meadery! Buy the mead, "steal" the glass! Stay tuned for a full pour list!
Wed, Sep 14
- Trivia Tuesday on Wednesday, 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!
- Half Price Wednesday, Tapped Gastropub, East Hilltop, 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!
- Bikes and Beers, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 6 - 7:00 pm (open 3 - 10:00 pm), 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us again as REI's certified bike technician teaches how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bicycle that will keep you riding smoothly and prolong your bike's life. He'll also cover rider safety. No experience needed - you'll work together to do some hands on practice (all demonstration materials provided; no need to bring your own bike / tools.) Let Vince take the mystery out of bike maintenance! Q&A afterwards. Come early to grab a pint and stay late to have one more! Register at: https://www.rei.com/events/bikes-and-beers-at-commonwealth-brewing-company/virginia-beach/152560 (Limited spots available.) Plus, HASHi and their Asian Fusion, will be here. 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.
- BIG. BOLD. ART NIGHT, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Join us at Big Ugly Brewing Company for a very beautiful night of creating crafts with artists and drinking craft brews. We bring the artist to instruct you and you bring your friends. If you've not been to Big Ugly Brewing Company you're in for a treat. Enjoy the saison or their beautifully complex IPA's on tap while we give you a chance to relax and get creative. All skill levels welcome!
- 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 new craft beers? Come say "Hi!", sample some new brews, and discover a new favorite.
- Science Pubs ODU, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 6 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W. 22nd St., Norfolk. Science Pubs ODU is an opportunity for the community to engage with researchers in an informal setting. Join us for a lively and engaging discussion!
- 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 'Thai Express' food truck.
- 43 Hours of Sour Steal the Glass Night, The Birch Bar, 5:00 pm - Midnight, Chelsea, 1231 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. We'll feature special tappings of rare beer, and pour crazy bottles by the glass! Plus, of course one night only Festival Glassware Steal the Pint Night.
- HR Growler at The Bier Garden Release Party, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 438 High St., Portsmouth. Win Prizes, Get Free Swag, Get a FIRST TASTE of Pleasure House Brewing's Tricks Pumpkin Spice Saison and also a FIRST GLIMPSE at the new issue of HR Growler
- St. George Tap Takeover, Gosport Tavern, 6 - 9:00 pm, 702 High St., Portsmouth. Hey Portsmouth, come join us at Gosport Tavern for a St. George Brewing Tap Takeover!!! We will be there from 6-9 pm. Hope to see you all there!
- Variety Hump Night Open Mic, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 7 - 10:00 pm, 25 Main St., Smithfield. Wait no longer! Open Mic night returns!!! All you brave, talented souls get on down here and show us your stuff. Need more info or have questions, email MC Bob at whopenmic@gmail.com.!
- Wild Wolf 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 Wild Wolf Brewing Co. from Nellysford, VA.
- Weekly Group Run, Tradition Brewing Co., 6:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Burn and Brew tonight with Flat-Out Events & Point 2 Running Company! 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 be food trucks at Tradition and, of course, beer! There will also be complimentary Nuun hydration at the end of the run. Meet in front of the tasting room at 6:00, all levels welcome.
- 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.
- 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 have 'Foodatude' Food with Attitude 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!
- Center of the Universe Steal the Pint, Water Street Grille, 5 - 7:00 pm, 323 Water St, Yorktown. We welcome Center of the Universe Brewing Co. from Ashland, VA to Water Street. Purchase any Center of the Universe beer on draft and receive a complimentary souvenir COTU glass to take home. Limit one per customer, while supplies last.
Thu, Sep 15
- 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, East Hilltop, 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. Join us in welcoming the Grilled Cheese Academy to the Commonwealth Patio on Thursday, Sep 15th. Mmmmmmmmm. gourmet Grilled cheese and beer!!! Ahhhhhhhh..
- Big Ugly Tall Tales, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. The Big Ugly Tall Tales group is growing! Last month we had 8 participants, but there is still room for more. This month's selection is "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood. Get your book, start reading, and plan to meet us for great conversation and great beer!
- 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 Thai, 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, 'Thai Express' will set you right tonight with their noodles, curry, and other street eats! Cheers!
- Paint and Pints with Coelacanth Brewing Company, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W. 22nd St., Norfolk. Come see what CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company is brewing up with paint and pints featuring The Art Bar Virginia! We bring the instructor and everything you will need for painting, and you bring yourself or a group of friends.
- 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!
- Third Thursday at the Museum, The Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, . In honor of The NEON Festival 2016, this month’s admission to Third Thursday is free for everyone! At the Museum, join us inside and out for live music presented by LAVA Music Festival: Pyrrhic Whim, DJP and MrT, DJ set from Tmobyle and the Moderately Rough Jazz Combo, lawn games, food trucks, cash-bar, and more! At 6:30 p.m., catch our special NEON talk with Brian Bress. Meet the Norfolk-born, Los Angeles-based artist afterward as we debut his newest exhibition of innovative work in The Box. At the Glass Studio, due to standing-room-only Third Thursday crowds, admission tickets are required for entrance. Pick up yours at the Glass Studio starting at 6 pm.
- 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 food by 'Karnage Asada' in the beer garden.
- Smartcade // Retro Video Game Night, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 4:30 - 7:30 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Relive the glory days when video games had pixels and were played alongside other humans. Mall arcades may be long gone but their spirit lives on at Smartmouth. Choose from several stations including Nintendo, Genesis, Super Nintendo and N64 and a variety of games. Enjoy delicious Smartmouth brews and tasty pizza from The Bakehouse at Chelsea as you put your button-mashing skills to the test. Some nights will include specific game competitions (ie; Goldeneye, Mario Kart, Street Fighter 2). Admission is free all you have to do is press start!
- 43 Hours of Sour Strawberry Fields Gelato Pairing, The Birch, 5:00 pm - Midnight, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A special pairing of selected gelatos from our friends Strawberry Fields Gelato from Colley Avenue, paired with selected sours for your enjoyment.
- Sunset Thursday's at Portside, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Water St., Downtown Portsmouth. Join us every Thursday at Sunset for free live music on the Water Stage. This week 'MSG Acoustic Trio'. Vendors will also 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.
- 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.
- 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 Uinta Brewing, Berret's Taphouse Grill, 6 - 9:00 pm, 199 S. Boundary St., Williamsburg. We welcome Uinta Brewing Co. from Salt Lake City, UT. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, keep the glass, hear live music by the 'Billy Joe Trio' (weather permitting).
- Girl Scout Cookie Williamsburg Pairing Event, The Virginia Beer Company, 6 - 8:00 pm, 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. Guests 21 and over can enjoy their favorite Girl Scout Cookies paired with local brews during a tasting event hosted by The Virginia Beer Company in Williamsburg on Thursday, September 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and include a flight of four beers, four Girl Scout Cookies, a drink ticket and a food voucher. Meet up with friends and enjoy yummy beverages and Girl Scout Cookies while supporting a great cause! Everyone 21+ is invited to attend. Tickets are available at www.gsccc.org. For more information, call 757-547-4405.
Thu-Sun, Sep 15-18
- NEON Festival 2016, Neon District, Norfolk. The NEON Festival will be returning to the arts district this fall for its sophomore year! Join us Thursday through Sunday, September 15-18, 2016 for live music, theatrical performances, guided mural tours, public art unveiling, a beer garden and programming from all your favorite NEON District partners. Follow along with us for upcoming festival announcements. https://www.facebook.com/events/1709230836016350/?active_tab=highlights
Fri, Sep 16
- Hoppy Friday, Reaver Beach Brewing, 4 - 8:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Start the weekend off right with specials on our fresh beers, plus 'Bodacious Pizza' will be here serving up their fresh pies. Pizza, beer, AND Hoppy Friday…what are you waiting for?!
- 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. We are bringing Taste of Brazil to the patio for dinner on Friday September 16. Experience the explosive flavors best with a craft beer or three!
- 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 one of our local food trucks.
- 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, 'Get Stuffed' will be slinging their tacos, wraps, burritos, and bowls! Cheers!
- Beer release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 10:00 pm, Join us for the release of NEVERMORE, Imperial IPA. A dry, yet malty Double IPA, made with locally grown Cascade (from Seaside Hops), Zythos & Hallertau Blanc hops and locally sourced Honey.
- FlickIt! Fridays: "The Fifth Element", The Naro Cinema, 9:15 pm, 1507 Colley Ave., Norfolk. Are you ready to come out and party with us again??? Our pals at Naro Video had such a blast with you last month at "Raising Arizona" that they are amped up for another round. This month we have Luc Besson's super-saturated science-fiction blockbuster THE FIFTH ELEMENT (just in time for the NEON Festival). Our sponsors this month are two of our favorite local hotspots, O'Connor Brewing Co. and Toast. Their support and yours helps our beloved community and we are forever grateful.
- Food Truck Friday, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 4 - 10:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Come out and enjoy a brew or two, and one of our favorite Food Trucks 'Get Stuffed' in the beer garden.
- Food Truck Friday, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come start your weekend with tasty treats from 'Slammie's’ food truck.
- 43 Hours of Sour Special Friday Night Pairing Menu, The Birch, 3:00 pm - 2:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A way to offer a bridge between our featured ales and tasty treats. We'll have Hummingbird Macarons paired with Cascade Sours! The pairings can be ordered individually or they can be ordered together as a flight!
- 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!
- 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. This week we share selections from Heritage Brewing, from Manassas, VA. See you at 5 pm!
- Beer release, The Virginia Beer Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Our very first barrel-aged offering and its robust flavors will be ready for their taproom debut. Keepsake, an Imperial Porter brewed with Pecan Smoked malt from Corsair Artisan Distillery, has been slumbering in Heaven Hill Brands bourbon barrels since June. As if that wasn't reason enough to throw a party, Friday is also the (un)official weekend kickoff of The BIG Bluesy: a BLUES Music Festival! Our Friday Night Live will feature the Cole Stevens Duo (part of Cole Stevens and the Delta Daggers) from 6-9 pm, and word has it that Bobby BlackHat Walters may make an appearance on the beer garden too! PLUS: Karnage Asada with us from 4-9 pm.
- Devils Backbone "Steal the Pint" Night, Oceans & Ale, 5:00 pm, Prime Outlets 5601-1 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. Join us this Friday, September 16th, when Devil's Backbone comes to O&A. We'll be pouring four of their best offerings and let you take the glass when you're done. The event starts at 5 pm so make sure to get here early. Beer and glassware are limited. Featuring: Pumpkin Hunter pumpkin spiced ale, 8-Point IPA, Vienna Lager, Schwartz Bier black lager. Call 757-253-2ALE for Reservations
- Food Truck 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' in the Bier Garden from 12 - 9 pm.
Sat, Sep 17
- Grub n Brew, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 1 - 8:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. Come out and enjoy your weekend with plenty of taps pouring, and '412Q BBQ' will be here serving up their crazy good menu.
- 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.
- Wasserhund 1st Annual Oktoberfest, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Join us for the biggest German Beer Festival in Hampton Roads. Local German Style Craft Beer, German food, Music, games and more! $35 ticket gets you a plastic commemorative stein and beers from every brewery pouring! $50 ticket gets you upgraded to a glass commemorative stein and beers from every brewery pouring! **ORDER BEFORE 8/12 AND WE WILL PERSONALIZE YOUR STEIN** Tickets are on sale now!!
- Saturday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm (open till Midnight), 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Sofrito is back at Commonwealth Brewing Company on Saturday September 17th, serving up the tasty treats. Enjoy a laid back day with the inspired taste of Puerto Rico and an crafty pint!
- 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!
- 2nd Annual O'Ctoberfest, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. We're bringing back this HUGE event for a second year! At our O'Ctoberfest we celebrate the famed German beer festival on its traditional date, but of course we're doing it O'Connor style! It's all centered around the release of our O'Ctoberfest beer-a Marzen-style lager that's brewed with Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich malts; German Magnum hops and Pacific Gem hops. At the beginning of the day, we'll be ceremonially rolling out a huge barrel of this beautiful beer to kick off the festivities. Then, throughout the day, we'll have beer festival games-including a Stein Hoisting Competition!-and all sorts of lawn games. Bring your appetite because we'll have two delectable German food trucks on-site. Gerty's Gourmet Kitchen and Deutscher Imbiss will be dishing up delicious German fare, like bratwursts, schnitzel and pretzels. We'll also have a live musical performance by our favorite beer-loving band, the Esoteric Ramblers, who have added some German festival songs to their set just for the occasion. Headlining the evening are The Special Guests, whose unique fusion of dance, funk, jazz and rock will have you up on your feet and shimmying the night away! You'll be able to enjoy the whole festival outside and in, rain or shine-because we'll have our beautiful, new, shaded beer garden and outdoor bar open for communal drinking/eating. On top of all that, we'll have some fun free giveaways and tons of delicious seasonal beers on tap.
- Saturday Food Truck, The Bold Mariner Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. We’ll have another great local food truck at the brewery today. Pair one of their delicious creations with some of our great beers.
- Barre & Beers for CHKD, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Work out at the bar, before you belly up to the bar. Join us for the first ever Pure Barre Norfolk and Pure Barre Virginia Beach classes at Smartmouth Beer - all while raising money for Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD). We are offering TWO classes on Saturday, September 17 - one at 8:30 am and one at 10:00 am. Ages 13 and older please. Bring your mat and water bottle and we'll provide the workout and fun. Please sign up to save your spot - limited availability.
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- Smartmouth's Oktoberfest, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Follow the lederhosen to Smartmouth, as we pay homage to the traditional German festival with an epic celebration of beer and food. Join us for the release of our Princess Oktoberfest, a copper lager brewed with Caramunich, Munich and Vienna German malts that will have you shouting "Mehr Bier, Bitte!" ("More Beer Please!") all day long. It's the perfect beer to enjoy as you chow down during our food-truck rodeo! That's right, we're welcoming five different food trucks, The Food Dude, Capt'n Crabby, Ferg's Missing Ingredient, Get Stuffed and Just Cupcakes to the party! They'll be cooking up a diverse menu along with a few authentic German dishes in honor of the special day. Local guitar wizards, PC Duo will rock out the haus from 4-6 pm. $1 of every pint sold at this event will go to Elizabeth River Project in honor of our own Princess Elizabeth, the river that courses through our region.
- 11 Hours of Virginia Sour, The Birch, 3:00 pm - Midnight, 1231 W Olney Rd., Norfolk. This year's 43 Hours of Sour Finale will feature a mini tap takeover of Virginia Sours! We are sourcing from all over the state! There will be a special commemorative glass and ticket options to sample a flight of the beers!
- 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.
- Virginia Shellphish Coalition Live, Tradition Brewing Company, 6 - 9:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Shellphish playing at Tradition Brewing Co. inside with plenty of room to relax, socialize, sample the great local products they brew and grab a bite to eat from their selected food vendor!
- Saturdays at VBC, The Virginia Beer Company, 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Enjoy the beautiful space and all that the brewery has to offer! Food trucks, games, beer and more! Invite your friends to join you and make a day of it. If you haven't been to the brewery yet you'll love it and if you've been before you know you'll end up staying all day!
Sun, Sep 18
- 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. Plus, 'Paradise Bistro' will be here serving up their amazing menu.
- 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.
- Cape Henry Rotary Club's 33rd Annual Oyster Crush, The Yacht Club at Marina Shores, 1 - 6:00 pm, 2100 Marina Shores Dr., Virginia Beach. More than a great party and place to be seen, the Cape Henry Rotary Oyster Crush is a massive fundraising effort for many local charities, including Seton Youth Shelters. We'll have fresh Eastern Shore oysters, Smartmouth Beer, Rodman's BBQ, and music from Tidewater Drive! Get your tix now: www.OysterCrush.com
- Sip & Stamp, Pleasure House Brewing, 1 to 3:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. 14 seats avail. Make two take home hand stamped projects for just $5. Enjoy a cold tasty beer while stamping!
- 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!
- Bottle Share Brunch, 1608 Crafthouse, 1 - 4:00 pm, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, # 103, Virginia Beach. Bottle shares are a great way to share good beer with good people. It's about experiencing something new and allowing other people to try beers they may never have experienced otherwise. You bring the beer, we will supply the food. $25 per person, includes food and corkage fee.
- Sunday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, (then till 10:00 pm) 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Thai Express will be kicking your tastebuds into overdrive at Commonwealth Brewing Company on Sunday, September 18th. Loaded Nachos, spring rolls & a craft beer… it’s what’s for dinner!
- 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.
- Food Truck Brunch/SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. 'Karnage Asada' will be bringing the Latin-Asian smackdown to amp up your post-O'Fest brunch! And of course 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.
- Full Strength CrossFit Workout Sep, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. This will be an intense (and FUN) full body workout provided by Corey Coleman from CrossFit Little Creek. You can expect to perform everyday functional movements mixed in a new and challenging format. Perfect for people of all skill and fitness levels, we will perform variations of push-ups, lunges, and other body weight movements. The free hour-long class will be limited to 50 people and you must sign up at the link above. Immediately after the workout participants can refresh with a nice cold beer (market prices). The classes are free, but donations are requested to benefit local waterways charities. If you plan to attend this workout you must sign up at the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054ea9a72da2f58-crossfit4
- Smartmouth Sundays, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 1 - 5:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. our tasting room will be open serving up delicious craft beer in its many vessels and offering all the Smartmouth swag you can get your hands on, and 'Waffletina' pop-up will be on site to satisfy your hunger pangs, with their delicious creations.
- Blues, Brews 'N Bites! Second Street American Bistro, 5 - 7:00 pm, 115 Arthur Way, Kiln Creek, Newport News. Join us on the Patio for 5 Virginia Beer Co. beers, 5 small bite pairings by Chef Rob; all to the soundtrack of live blues by Zack Salsberry. $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Reserve a seat in advance at 757.234.4448.
- Summer Sundays, The Virginia Beer Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. What better way to spend a Summer Sunday than on the beer garden patio. We’ll have a great local food truck here for your hunger needs.
- Yoga on Tap with Amber Jurkovac, Alewerks Brewing Company, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Join us for morning yoga at the brewery lead by instructor and spiritual gangster Amber Jurkovac! $15 gets you in the class as well as your first beer from the taproom after the class is over! The class will last for about an hour. Please bring your own yoga mat.
- Live Music and Steal the Vessel Sundays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Live music runs from 2-4 pm with 'Walkerton Brothers'. Plus every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts. Plus, Local chowder legends Kathi and Don are bringing their famous clam chowder and lobster rolls to Alewerks, from 12:30 - 4:30 pm!
Mon, Sep 19
- 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/
- Starr Hill 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, Starr Hill Brewery, from Crozet, VA. Hang with us, eat some good food and drink some great beer.
- Monday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us in welcoming a great local food truck to the Commonwealth Patio on Monday, Sep. 12th. Mmmmmmmmm. gourmet food and beer!!! Ahhhhhhhh..
- 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 Norfolk's own Smartmouth Brewing as 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!
- 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 with a featured Craft Brewery. $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, Sep 20
- MOCA Night - See It! Hear it! Speak it! Sing it! Eat it! Drink it!, Virginia MOCA, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, when the Museum is open with FREE admission. Each MOCA NIGHT offers different experiences for visitors including open-mic performances, conversations gallery tours led by educators, hands-on art-making, and a cash bar in our Atrium. This month's feature "Beauty is Embarrassing: Screening; a funny, irreverent, joyful and inspiring documentary featuring the life and current times of one of America's most important artists. Wayne White is one of 51 artists in our current exhibition Turn The Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose Magazine. Free Admission to Current Exhibitions; Live Acoustic Entertainment from the Musicians Alliance, 5-7 pm; Food Trucks from the Hampton Roads Food Truck Assoc., 5-8 pm; Conversations Gallery Tour, 6:30 pm; Feature Screening in the Auditorium, 7 pm; Open Mic Performances (Sign up at the event), open to writers, poets, musicians, comedians, spoken word etc., 7 pm.
- Ayinger Brewing Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Restaurant, 6 - 11:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. Celebrate the start of the Oktoberfest season with TRIANGLE and our friends with Republic National Distributing Company & Merchant du Vin - Specialty Beer Importers Since 1978 as we feature some RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS German beers from Ayinger Privatbrauerei / Brewery Aying!
Wed, Sep 21
- Mermaid Winery/Coelacanth Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner, Mermaid Winery, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 330 W 22nd St., Ste. 106, Norfolk. Join Virginia's first Urban Winery and Coelacanth Brewing Company Virginia's first Green Brewery in a one of the kind Beer Pairing Dinner, showcasing four beers alongside a fantastic four course dinner. Both located in Norfolk, Virginia, these two powerhouses will be sure not to disappoint. Kevin Erskine, from Coelacanth Brewing, will be here to talk about his amazing beers. We hope you will join us for a once in a lifetime experience! Reservations required. Please call 757-233-4155 or email Thomas@mermaidwinery.com to reserve your space. We are not able to accommodate any food substitutions for this dinner. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
- Beer release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Mermaid Kiss has the complexity of a fine wine, mellowed by Hungarian Oak; our Coelia Rosemary Lemon Wheat aged in a Pinot Noir Cask for 7 months.
- Harpoon Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Join us we celebrate a great night of craft beer & food for you, featuring one of Boston's premier craft breweries, Harpoon Brewery.
Thu, Sep 22
- Beer Release Party, Pleasure House Brewing, 5 - 9:00 pm, . On August 10th Virginia Craft Beer Magazine and Pleasure House Brewing released Asian Unicorn, a Blonde Ale with Asian Pears, into the wild and we asked all of you to be part of that magical summer night. What you didn't know was that some of that magic was getting drunk on wine. That's right! Drunk Unicorn, a Blonde Ale with Asian Pears, aged in a Chardonnay Barrel, will be released on the Fall Equinox - September 22nd! Come on out to Pleasure House Brewing for one last magical night as we kick off the Fall Season in style. *Pleasure House Brewing will also be releasing their Tricks Pumpkin Spice Saison as well as a cask of Tricks. 'POW! Global Sandwich Syndicate' will be at the brewery selling their tasty food.
Fri, Sep 23
- Crafted Dinner Series: Chapter 01, Hk on the Bay, 7 - 9:00 pm, . Crafted is a monthly dinner series showcasing locally sourced ingredients, breweries, winery’s and spirits to put together a dining experience unlike anything you’ve had at HK on the Bay. Enjoy a uniquely crafted multicourse dinner with carefully selected drinks designed to complement the components of each pairing. Ranging from 3-6 courses, each one will be paired with a different beer, wine or spirit with guest speakers guiding you through the entire dining experience. Chapter 01: Jack Daniel's Whiskey Tasting. Seating is extremely limited! Please call today to make your reservation! 757-605-3024
Sat, Sep 24
- Our 1st Annual Oktoberfest, Tradition Brewing Company, 7 - 10:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Get your dirndls ready! Join us for our 1st Annual Oktoberfest. We will release two new brews, Lederhosen Oktoberfest & Altsdadt! Live music by mOcean and authentic german food by 'Deutscher Imbiss' foodtruck! Prost!
Sun, Sep 25
- Yelp's Bootlegger Bash, Tradition Brewing Company, 4 - 7:00 pm, . Free food bites, Tasty beers from Traditions Brewing Company available for purchase, Flapper dresses, Old school suits, Make new friends. Suggested $10 donation to benefit LINK Hampton Roads. https://www.facebook.com/events/1743996259194080/
Fri, Sep 30
- 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.
Sat, Oct 1
- 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
- Brews that Benefit, 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 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!
UPCOMING BREW/BEER FESTS:
Sat, Sep 17 - 5th Annual ETC Music & Arts Festival, Town Point Park, 3 - 11:00 pm, Waterside Dr., Downtown Norfolk. Embrace The Culture (ETC) is the progressive celebration of the dynamic talent and dedication that fuels the music & arts scene. Town Point Park is transformed into an organic platform for innovative artists, comedians, authors and hip musicians to flourish. Festival artisans include vibrant Norfolk Food Truck Chefs, dynamic local craft breweries and a pop-up retail marketplace that includes vibrant, hip fashionwear and innovative, repurposed gadgetry. ETC celebrates a diverse, unique community that makes up one of Entrepreneur Magazine's top 5 cities for entrepreneurs.
Sat-Sun, Sep 17-18 - The BIG Bluesy: a BLUES Music Festival, Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg. Music, Beer, Food, Love, Hope. Featuring continuous live music from 11AM - 10:30 PM on Saturday and 12 PM - 7 PM on Sunday, local craft beer from The Virginia Beer Company and Alewerks Brewing Company and wine from the Williamsburg Winery, food trucks, and other vendors. Check out our impressive lineup and buy tickets online at www.thebigbluesy.com.
Sat, Sep 24 - The 5th Annual Gordon Biersch Arts & Drafts Oktoberfest Beer Event, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 1 - 6:00 pm, Outdoor Performance Plaza, 201 Market St. Virginia Beach. The 5th Annual Gordon Biersch Arts & Drafts: Oktoberfest Beer Event will feature a multitude of Oktoberfest styled beers, live music, good eats from Gordon Biersch, games, local art displays and more. Join us on September 24th from 1-6 pm on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza. The event is FREE to enter; sampling tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Returning this year will be the indoor Artisan Market. http://www.sandlercenter.org/index.php
Sat, Sep 24 - Growl Fest 2016, The Virginia Zoo, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, 3500 Granby St, Norfolk. Come get your Growl on at the Virginia Zoo! Join us for a fun-filled evening of beer, food, games and night-time Pokemon hunting at the Virginia Zoo. Seven local breweries will be on tap as well as several of the area's best food trucks. Growl Fest includes exclusive after-hours access to the Zoo, with the animals on exhibit until 7:30 pm. All profits benefit the Virginia Zoo and Rotary International. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-growlfest-2016-tickets-26826957151?aff=es2
Sat, Sep 24 - Ribtoberfest & Southern Foodways, Town Point Park, 12 - 8:00 pm, Waterside Dr., Downtown Norfolk. We're celebrating what's below the Mason-Dixon along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront! Now in its 4th year, RibtoberFest brings the best of southern food and beverage to your favorite stompin' grounds, Town Point Park. Join us as we bring together a humble batch of southern-flare dishes and cool craft brews, with a live blues band to boot! Guests will be able to rack up the best of both worlds at Ribtoberfest as Beer & BBQ collide in one deliciously mouthwatering food for all, featuring BBQ, craft brews, bourbon tastings, live music, Made in Virginia products, restaurant competitions, and great family fun! Admission to this event is FREE & open to the Public with Craft Beer Garden tasting tickets available for purchase! https://festevents.org/events/2016-season-events/ribtoberfest2/
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.
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) at www.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
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.
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