Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Local Tidewater VA Beer Festivals



Upcoming Local Beer Fests:

Sat, Sep 9 - 5th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2017, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. This year's 757 Battle of the Beers is presented by The Whiskey Kitchen and Beach Ambassadors. This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that features every local 757 Craft Brewery as they battle it out to win in different beer categories - with 100% of the proceeds go to local Hampton Roads charities! Each year, local breweries put their best brews on tap and are rated by an official beer tasting panel and by attendees of the event to see which beer is the best in the 7-5-7. The one-of-a-kind event features live music, food, tastings of every beer (two beers from each brewery!), corn hole, giant beer pong, and more! This event is in its 5th year - and the battle will be bigger and better than ever before! Tickets now available: https://beachambassadors.myshopify.com/collections/tickets


Sat, Sep 16 - Virginia Beach Oktoberfest, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Virginia beach. Join us for the biggest German Beer Festival in Hampton Roads. Local German Style Craft Beer, German food, Music, games and more! Your ticket gets you a plastic commemorative stein and beers from every brewery pouring! An upgraded ticket gets you a glass commemorative full liter stein and beers from every brewery pouring! **ORDER BEFORE 8/12 AND WE WILL PERSONALIZE YOUR STEIN!


Sat, Sep 16 - Virginia Craft Beer & Wine Festival, Portsmouth Pavilion, 2 - 6:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. The 4th Annual Portsmouth Pavilion Virginia Craft Beer and Wine Festival is back at The Pavilion on Saturday, September 16! Enjoy unlimited samplings of Virginia's finest craft beers and wines, live music, and great eats.  http://www.ticketmaster.com/virginia-craft-beer-and-wine-portsmouth-pavilion-portsmouth-va/venueartist/8725/2024405


Sat, Sep 16 - GrowlFest 2017, The Virginia Zoo, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. Join us for this after-hours event that is fun for the whole family. Your ticket gets you two beers and a custom growler. Local breweries and food trucks, yard games, Virginia Zoo after hours and more! Proceeds to benefit the Rotary Club of Norfolk, the Norfolk Sunrise Rotary and the Virginia Zoo. http://virginiazoo.org/events/growlfest-2017/


Sat, Sep 23 - 5th Annual Ribtoberfest & Southern Foodways, Noon - 8:00 pm, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. We're celebrating what's below the Mason-Dixon along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront!  Now in its 5th 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! The Craft Beer Garden will feature over 35 brews from local, regional and international breweries. See ticket prices and sampling packages at https://festevents.org/events/2016-season-events/ribtoberfest2/craft-beer-garden/


Sat, Sep 23 - CrabDaddy - AYCE Crab and Wine/Beer Festival, Sanctuary Vineyards, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, 7005 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, NC. Once a year, Crabdaddy emerges from the Currituck Sound, bringing a bounty of fresh seafood for everyone to enjoy. Catch him at Sanctuary Vineyards on September 23 from 11AM-6PM, where we'll be pairing the best Currituck wine and beer with fresh seafood from our local waters. Your ticket includes a signature "Crabdaddy" wineglass to keep, All You Can Eat steamed blue crabs from I Got Your Crabs with sides like slaw and hushpuppies, local wine and beer sampling, live music (National Recording Artists SUSTO, Zack Mexico, Sensi Trails and Phantom Playboys) and admission to the hayride and a chance to compete in the Crabdaddy Olympics for cash and prizes. This event is rain or shine (will take place in the winery in the event of inclement weather) and tickets are available at www.sanctuaryvineyards.com for $40/person. We'll see you there - Everybody Will Get Crabs!


Sat, Sep 30 - Oktoberfest 2017, Hosted by The Bier Garden, 12 - 9:00 pm, The Ambassador Club of Portsmouth, 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 beer, food, music and activities for all ages. Strong man competition, cornhole boards, bounce houses, raffles and more! Can't wait to see everyone there! Tickets will be available August 11th. $10 for admission AND first beer. $5 for just admission. Children under 5 will be free. www.facebook.com/events/142212536362662/


Sat, Sep 30 - Yorktoberfest presented by York County Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 am - 4:30 pm, Hosted by Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown. SAVE THE DATE!! The York County Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Yorktoberfest on Saturday, September 30th at Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson in Yorktown, rain or shine! Come out and enjoy food, music, cars, vendors, craft beer & more! Tickets are $20 and include unlimited tastings or $5 for DD/Non-drinking ticket holders. Children accompanied by an adult are FREE! Become a sponsor or vendor! Contact the YCCC by email at ycccadmin@yorkcountycc.org or call 757-877-5920 for more information! www.yorkcountychamberva.org


Sat, Oct 7 - Crawlin' Crab 5K and Craft Brew Fest, 8:30 am - 11:00 pm, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Celebrate your 5K and Half Marathon finish this year at a Craft Brew Fest / Post Race Party on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th immediately following your race outside the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Enjoy live music, delicious Kickin' Corn and Crab Chowder from Baker's Crust and ice cold brews. More details coming soon! http://crawlincrabhalf.com/


Sat, Oct 7 - Chelsea West Fest 2017, 12 - 6:00 pm, On the street 600 Claremont Ave, Norfolk. Meet us in Chelsea, Norfolk's newest beer, food, retail and fun district for Chelsea West Fest October 7, 2017. Chelsea West Fest, hosted by 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! 


Thu, Oct 12 - 2017 Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Fest, Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, 4 - 7:00 pm, Town Point Park, 201 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. The 25th annual Harbor Party, presented by Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, is three fun-filled hours at a beautiful venue on Norfolk's Waterfront filled with seafood, craft beer and wine, live music, friends, and networking. The money raised will be donated to local children's charities, from CHKD to the Edmarc Hospice for Children. Tickets are $35 in advance. Admission includes all-you-can-eat seafood, barbecue and beer and wine. Click here to purchase tickets: https://harborparty.org/get-tickets/


Sat, Oct 14 - 2017 YSC Fall Beer and Wine Bash, Camp Pendleton, 12 - 5:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Join us for the 2017 YSC Fall Beer and Wine Bash! We will be serving beer, wine, barbeque, chicken, chili, gumbo and our famous crawfish boil. All you can eat and drink. Live entertainment by Little Country and Family Tree. Cornhole players, get there early and sign up for the cornhole tournament. First Prize wins 2 tickets to our Spring event. All for only $55.00*! All proceeds go to fund children's charities in Hampton Roads. You must be 21 to enter the party and there will be a 100% ID check to enter Camp Pendleton. *The $5.00 per ticket convenience fee will be waived for online purchases made before September 15th. 


Sat, Oct 14 - Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium, 1 - 5:00 pm, 1889 W Pembroke Ave., Hampton. Our Second Annual Craft Beer Bash presented by Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning LLC. Join us on Saturday, October 14th for an afternoon of great beers at the ballpark. This is a charity festival with proceeds from every ticket purchased going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula. Your ticket includes unlimited craft beer tastings, a souvenir pint glass, and every ticket sold benefits the Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula. There will also be food trucks, music, yard games, and many vendors. https://warmemorialcraftbeerbash.eventbrite.com/


Sun, Oct 15 - Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest - Virginia Beach, Green Flash Brewing Co. Virginia Beach, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. The annual Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest is back for a 4th year in Virginia Beach with all festival proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen Tidewater! Enjoy exclusive Green Flash, Cellar 3, and Alpine beers (including one-off keg and cask creations), served alongside plates from our wonderful Virginia restaurant partners. In addition to the delicious beer and food, we've got live music, games, Behind-the-Craft demonstrations and more! The tropical Hawaiian Luau theme is back by popular demand so grab your best Tiki attire! Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, and retro-inspired island kitsch apparel is encouraged. All tickets include unlimited beer tasting, 10 food tastings commemorative glass, and festival experience: Over 20 options of rare beer, cask, and barrel-aged creations from Green Flash, Cellar 3, and Alpine Beer Co. with unlimited tasting; Food pairings prepared by some of our favorite local restaurants; Behind the Craft: culinary demos and bonus tastings taking place throughout the event; Photo booth; Vendor village


Fri, Oct 20 - Fourth Annual Tidewater Builders Association (TBA) Shucked in the Park, 24th Street Park, 3 - 6:00 pm, the Ocean Front, Virginia Beach. Join your friends and colleagues for great food, cold beverages and live music at TBA's fourth annual Shucked in the Park event, at Virginia Beach's 24th Street Park. Proceeds will benefit TBA's Building Trades Academy. Movement Mortgage is the event's Presenting Sponsor. Tickets go on sale soon!  www.facebook.com/events/1350836898364124/


Sat/Sun, Oct 21/22 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 31st Street Park, 1 - 6:00 pm, Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival.  Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. It is not recommended that children attend this event.  It is designed to be a 21+ festival. https://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/virginia-beach-craft-beer-festival


Sat, Oct 21 - Partake 'N Portsmouth, Hosted by Portsmouth Partnership, 5 - 9:00 pm, 3321 Tyre Neck Rd., Chesapeake. Bring your family and friends to sample some great new restaurants and breweries. Advance tickets $40 available until October 13th. $50 at the door. Ticket proceeds support our mission promoting economic development, education, and leadership in the City of Portsmouth. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CVNGB92RU7AVN



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