UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Fri, Oct 26 - Masquerade in Ghent, 6 - 10:00 pm, Waterside District, Norfolk. Are you ready for a Ghouling Good Time?!? Show off your Halloween costume at the annual Costume Contest Parade. In an effort to streamline the process, pre-judging for the Costume Contest will take place at 6 pm. The parade starts at 6:30 pm and judges will award cash prizes for “Best In Show,” “Best Family or Group,” and “Best Adult.” Prize packets will be awarded to “Best Pet Costume,” “Best Young Adult” (male & female ages 13-18 years old), “Best Child” (male & female ages 5-12), “Best Infant.” Register for free online at ghentnorfolk.org by Wednesday, October 24; There will be a $25 registration fee for entries submitted after October 24. ViewItDoIt will be streaming the parade live! Your out-of-town friends and family can see all of the fun. And, you will be able to provide live testimonials! After the parade, get ready for a monster mash with live music by Woah. Plus, there will be activities for kids, refreshments and adult beverages. Masquerade in Ghent is free and open to the public. Ample parking can be found along the streets and parking lots. Don’t miss the frightfully, fun-tastic time at this year’s Masquerade in Ghent!
Sat, Oct 27 - New Realm VA Oktoberfest, 12 - 6;00 pm, New Realm Brewing - VA, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Come join us for our first Oktoberfest opening party! Live German music, German food trucks, German beers, lawn games and costume contest. Featuring: Deutscher Imbiss, The Flying Pig, The Coop and Twisted Sisters Cupcakes. Alta Kumpel German Band. In partnership with Distinctive Event Rentals. Featuring our German Beers: Euponia Pilsner, Oktoberfest Lager, Munich Dunkel and Hefeweizen. General Admission gets you a branded Bier Stein and 4 of our German style beers.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-tickets-49151171477?aff=efbeventtix
Sat, Oct 27 - 2018 YSC Fall Festival, Hosted by the VB Youth Service Club, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Great Food, tons of fun, live music from BUCKSHOT and THE RIVER BOYZ, cornhole, beer, wine, all to raise money for Virginia Beach youth charities. Tickets available now at vbysc.org. Only 1000 tickets will be sold to this event so get your before they are gone.
Sun, Oct 28 - Sail Nauticus Oyster Roast, 12 - 3:00 pm, Nauticus, 1 Waterside Dr. Norfolk. Join us for our 4th annual Oyster Roast at Sail Nauticus: All you can eat Oysters; BBQ & sides by Rodman's Barbeque; Assorted soups by Todd Jurich's Bistro; Craft beer; Wine; Raffles; Live music by PC Duo; Kids activities; S’mores roasting and more! All proceeds benefiting the Sail Nauticus Academy. This event is rain or shine! $35 for Nauticus & Sail Nauticus Members, $50 General Admission, $5 Children (12 and under). Adult admissions include 2 drink tickets. https://sailnauticus.org/about-us/events-calendar/#!event/register/2018/10/28/3rd-annual-fall-oyster-roast
Sat, Nov 3 - Beer on the Beach: A Buckroe Beach Craft Beer Festival, 12 - 6:00 pm, Village Events, Ltd., George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown. Sample more than 20 different craft beers, dig into some amazing BBQ and Seafood, and listen as some of the best Blues musicians in Hampton Roads take the stage at the Buckroe Beach Park Pavilion. This event promises to be one to remember! At 12:30, Unleaded will deliver an entertaining performance with many of your favorites. Then, at 3:00, Bobby Blackhat and the Bobby Blackhat Band will take the mic to bring us home with some down home Blues. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information visit http://www.villageevents.org/buckroe-beach-beer-festival/ Proceeds Benefit The Center for Child and Family Services and the Buckroe Improvement League.
Sat, Nov 3 - Reaver Beach Brewing Co. 8th Anniversary party! 12 - 10:00 pm, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Reaver Beach Brewing Co. is turning 8! And on November 3rd, we're celebrating in style. It’s been an incredible 2018 so far, and we have some insane things in store for 2019 – come party with us! We’ll have bottle releases, can releases, collaborations, and new draft releases. We will be giving away our limited 16oz. 8th anniversary cups to the first 250 customers during the anniversary party, so get here early to get yours! Additionally, we’ll have some extra fresh bangers on draft for you to enjoy! Keep an eye out as we announce all these releases and prepare to drop that ?? *100% ID check and wristbands for those who are 21 and up. We will be selling beer tickets as we have done in the past and we will NOT be serving flights or filling any grenades or growlers during the anniversary to make sure we keep the lines moving and to a minimum. Any leftover beer tickets purchased for the anniversary will be honored up until 11/10/18. We look forward to celebrating our 8th anniversary with all of you! (Please don’t forget to tip your beertenders!) Cheers!!
Sat, Nov 3 - Party on Atlantic, 2 - 7:00 pm, 24th St. and Atlantic Ave., Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. For the First Time Ever, join us as we take the party to the streets and celebrate our Virginia Beach resort. Throughout the day Atlantic Avenue restaurants and retailers will be offering specials, discounts and live music. The Party! On Atlantic kicks off in the 24th Street Family-Friendly FUN ZONE with DJ Ty Street at 2 pm. The Live Concert on Atlantic begins at 4 pm. Bands include Cheap Thrills VA, Bennett Wales & The Relief and LittKeys. The Party! culminates with a Spectacular 15-Story Projection Light Show at 6:30 pm. This event is free and so is the parking ON Atlantic Avenue. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
Sun, Nov 4 - House of Blues, Brews & Stews, 1 - 5:00 pm, Virginia MOCA, Virginia Beach. Atlantic Shores Retirement Community presents this beloved annual fundraiser celebrating its 10th year! Frothy brews, savory stews, and live music by Richmond's Jackass Flats with local favorite More Perfect Jones! Who makes the best stew in town? Ten local restaurants will compete for this honor. Sample the stews and cast your vote while enjoying craft brews and swaying to the blues. All tickets include unlimited stews, plus museum and silent auction admission. Purchase your tickets now and SAVE: by Oct 16 $30 General | $55 VIP; after Oct 16 $40 General | $65 VIP; at the door $50 General | $75 VIP. Go VIP for three drink tickets and exclusive catering from Atlantic Shores in a tented space with private bar. This is a rain or shine event! All proceeds benefit MOCA’s exhibitions and education programs. https://virginiamoca.z2systems.com/np/clients/virginiamoca/eventRegistration.jsp?event=8786&
Sun, Nov 4 - Imbibe: Virginia Beach, 2 - 6;00 pm, Virginia Beach Field House, 2020 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Imbibe is a unique craft beer and arts festival boasting more than 100 tasty libations with some special love being shown for our local breweries and cideries. Non-drinkers can also enjoy samples throughout the day in the festival's Craft Soda Garden, which will house upwards of twenty handcrafted sodas. Expand your craft brew knowledge by sitting in on a session at our Brew U Craft Beer Education Stage which will feature everything from homebrew demonstrations to panels and beer-centric workshops hosted by industry professionals. Visit our curated Artisan Market and check out handmade wares from 20+ regional/local artists. The main stage will feature several ridiculously great bands. Grab a pal or five and head over to our "Game Zone for Grown Folks" field day-style activities including Human Foosball, Life-Size Beer Pong, Keg Bowling, and tons more. Swing thru our Open Air Food Market where area food trucks will be slangin' their finest culinary creations. Visit the website for more details and ticket information @ www.imbibeva.com. *** Please note that this event is 21+. No exceptions. ***
Fri-Sun, Nov 9-11 - Pressed Cider Festival, Smartmouth Pilot House, 313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach. Celebrate Virginia Cider Week(end) with us at the Smartmouth Pilot House from Nov 9th-11th! Enjoy gluten-free Virginia craft ciders from our friends at Sly Clyde Ciderworks, Buskey Cider, Potter's Craft Cider, as well as our very first Smartmouth produced cider- American wheat ale blend (gluten-reduced) in collaboration with Buskey Cider. On Saturday, November 10th, we'll be joined by food trucks and local pop-ups from May's Parlor, My Vegan Sweet Tooth, Nothing Bundt Cakes creating gluten-free offerings to pair with our in-house ciders!
Fri, Nov 9 - Barrels, Brew and BBQ, 6 - 10:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. Enjoy delicious BBQ & fixins, local wine and craft brewery tastings, live music, silent and 50/50 auctions, raffle, and games. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk, who supports families seeking medical care for their sick children. Get your tickets now before they sell out. VIP tickets are almost gone and the Early Bird tickets for $25 until October 15th.
Fri-Sat, Nov 9-10 - ChowderFest & Noktoberfest Weekend, Hosted by CultureFix VA, Fri 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Sat 12 - 4:00 pm, Lawn of the Arts Museum of Colonial Williamsburg. We are thrilled to announce the return of ChowderFest to Williamsburg. Going into its 7th year, this extremely popular culinary event that draws over 600 guests annually! Back by popular demand - live music by BJ Griffin and the Galaxy Groove. The $36 ticket gives you two drink tickets, chowder samples by many of the area's best chefs, and live music. Saturday will usher in our newest event, Noktoberfest, from Noon - 4 pm. You may have been to one of the many Oktoberfest events this year but this is the REAL deal. Come and experience an authentic Octoberfest event under a huge heated tent with endless pretzels and beer, served by beer maids and men in traditional lederhosen. This event will feature specially brewed beer from The Virginia Beer Company, Alewerks Brewing Company, and the Precarious Beer Project. Prost Food Truck will be serving fabulous German fare for purchase, and long communal tables will make for a celebration to remember. A signature beer glass is included. Make the most of the fall weekend by purchasing a discounted weekend ticket! Please note that BOTH events will be held at a NEW LOCATION this year! The events will be held rain or shine under a large heated tent on the Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chowderfest-noktoberfest-weekend-tickets-50983658495?aff=efbeventtix
Sat, Nov 10 - Coddiwomple Music & Craft Beer Festival, 12 - 10:00 pm, Revolution Golf and Grille, 1430 High St., Williamsburg. Do you “Coddiwomple”?!? Here’s what you need to know... Iota Creative Collective and Revolution Golf and Grille presents the first annual “Coddiwomple” Music and Craft Beer Festival. Rain or shine. **General Admission tickets include your first beer for $25** ***VIP tickets include three beer tickets, a food voucher, access to special Brew Pins brewed just for the event, and special, guaranteed seating for $50*** So...Do you “Coddiwomple”?!? Tickets available now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coddiwomple-music-and-beer-festival-tickets-48457124564?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing
Sat, Nov 10 - Oyster Roast 2018, The Virginia Living Museum, 3 - 6:00 pm, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh local Virginia oysters, fried seafood, chowder, dessert buffet, craft beers, wine, full bar, DJ/live music, commemorative glass, raffles & more at the Virginia Living Museum’s seventh annual Oyster Roast! Enjoy live music by Louis Vangieri and Phil Poteat. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s award winning educational programs and animal care needs. The Oyster Roast will be held rain or shine. https://thevlm.org/events/museum-events/oyster-roast/?fbclid=IwAR151sfocAU45cIQLlOpMXohGLKuYBm8Ip_OIWEC6mbRlQ-H14dOfMXzsCc
Sun, Nov 11 - 9th Annual Virginia Roast & Toast, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 3 - 6:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Rd., Norfolk. The Hermitage Young Associates Board hosts the 9th Annual Virginia Roast & Toast on Sunday, November 11th! TICKETS HERE: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=e89ccc GENERAL ADMISSION, 21+: All-inclusive tickets include mouth-watering Virginia oysters, barbeque and fried chicken, our favorite local craft beers, wine, live music by The Bellevue Rhythmaires on the gorgeous shoreline, and the chance to bid on exclusive auction items from local businesses. All ticket buyers will receive free museum admission and the opportunity to see our interactive fall exhibit, 3D Printing the Smithsonian. $55 Hermitage Members, $65 Non-Members. All proceeds support the Hermitage’s year round schedule of one of a kind programs and exhibitions!
Sat, Nov 17 - Merriment and Misery Grog Fest, 12 - 5:00 pm, Big Ugly Brewing Co., 845 Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. The first annual beerfest at the new Big Ugly Brewing! For years the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico were tormented by a brute of a man by the name of William Teach from England. Once the understudy of Captain Benjamin Hornigold, Teach soon earned his own sloop and crew along with his pirate name - Blackbeard called many places his own but was particularly fond of the quiet, desolate island of Ocracoke NC. It was there that Blackbeard's famed ship "Queen Anne's Revenge" made berth in the still, protected waters of Silver Lake. It was also here that Teach's life came to a brutal end on November 22, 1718, at the hand of Lieutenant Robert Maynard. In remembrance of this faithful day we come together both brewery and distillery alike to lift a tankard to the death of the baddest pirate to sail these waters and plunder these towns. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merriment-and-misery-beer-festival-tickets-50767087726
Sat, Nov 17 - Three Year Anniversary Party, Hosted by The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd., Norfolk. It's our third anniversary, and we're celebrating in style with live music, new beers, and food trucks! Look out for some special new beer releases (including an awesome new collaboration) and some vintage kegs. All in very limited quantities. We'll be dropping the beer list for this event soon. So make sure you RSVP to the event to get notifications. We're also excited to have DJ Lord Thomas, Jessie Chong, and The Grateful Jed perform throughout the day. Bar-Q and Taste of Asia will also be in attendance and serving up their delicious food. More info on this event coming soon!
Sat, Nov 17 - Brews & Blues, 12 - 9:00 pm, Alewerks Brewing Company, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. All day live music, guest beers, a beer release, a huge tent.... all of it comes together at Brews & Blues at Alewerks! We're proud to be partnering with Bobby BlackHat Music as a sponsor of the Bobby BlackHat New Year's Eve Blues Spectacular in December, and we got together with Bobby, told him we were throwing a party, and asked him to bring the music. He's handpicked AMAZING local musicians and put together a full afternoon of blues & jazz, featuring: COLE PRIOR STEVENS, LITTLE DOORS, and THE BOBBY BLACKHAT BAND. You want more? How about the release of 2018 GRAND ILLUMINATION, our celebrated bourbon-barrel-aged barleywine. And this year we've got something special - 2018 GRAND ILLUMINATION RUBY, aged in ruby port wine barrels for the first time ever. 'FoodaTude..Food with Attitude' will be here with their exciting menu of delectable deliciousness all day long, and we'll have some yet-to-be-determined guest beers on tap from our friends around Virginia. Please bring a new toy with you for Hampton Roads Toys for Tots as admission. Tis the season.
Sat, Nov 17 - Taste by the Bay, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Dr., Irvington. Wine, Foods, Art, and Ale. This one of a kind event Features Virginia wineries, Virginia craft beers, local restaurants and live music. All overlooking the beautiful Carter's Creek at the spectacular Tides Inn Resort in Irvington, VA. Last year this event sold out so get your tickets early! https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=23412a285c24530778c0b0332947a7d7&vqitq=cd96e4fe-e4cb-4d4a-98d2-8b13e62be54f&vqitp=d4f982a9-9a9e-467c-89e0-9f960594b487&vqitts=1534361776&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=a4e7d5c6fbec6b70e21bd56a0b2e0f62&theme=mobile
Sat, Dec 8 - Save the Date for our 2 Year Anniversary Party! Benchtop Brewing Company, 12 – 10:00 pm, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. Special Can Release + Featured Guest Taps + TWO Live Bands + Redwood Smoke Shack! More details to come. Make sure you hit that "going" button so you can stay up to date with all the news!
Sat, Dec 15 - Coelacanth 3rd Anniversary Party, Hosted by Coelacanth Brewing Company - CBC, 12 - 10:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Special beers from Coelacanth as well as a very special collaboration: A TRIPLE IPA made with our fellow NORFOLK Breweries! We’ll also be bringing in a few special beers from VIRGINIA Breweries that you just can’t get in Hampton Roads: Adroit Theory Brewing Company; Crooked Run Brewing; Väsen Brewing Company. More to Follow, but save the date for our 3rd anniversary.
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Sat, Oct 20 - City Center Fall Festival & Craft Beer & Wine Tasting, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, City Center Farmers Market Oyster Point, 703 Mariner Row, Newport News. Join us at City Center at Oyster Point Annual Fall Festival to savor ample tastings of craft beer, hard cider, and wine. Limited amount of tasting tickets available. There will also be Food trucks, artisanal food vendors, local arts and crafts, vendors with seasonal fruits, produce, baked goods, plants and much more... Beyond food and drink, City Center Fall Festival will feature an abundance of fall fun! On the music front, we will feature Slapnation on the Market Stage 3 to 6pm, US106.1 - Astro DJ Dance Party 11am to 1pm with Emily, 1 to 3pm Astro DJ and Eric Worden with BOB FM on the main stage...contest, games, and dancing. WIN PRIZES EVERY HOUR! This family-friendly fall festival also offers an interactive kids zone with 100 free pumpkins for the first 100 kids to paint... as well as a bevy of beautiful products to peruse from local arts-and-crafts vendors.
Sat, Oct 20 - 6th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2018, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:30 pm, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. ** EVENT RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 20, 2018 DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER ** This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that exclusively features local 757 Craft Breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories - with 100% of the proceeds go to local Hampton Roads charities! This award-winning and unique event pits local, Hampton Roads-based breweries against each other to determine who has the best beer in Hampton Roads. Each year, local breweries put their best brews on tap and are rated by an official brewer 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 6th year - and the battle will be bigger and better than ever before! TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.757battleofthebeers.com
Sat/Sun, Oct 20/21 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm each day, 31st Street Park, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. 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. Live music sets the stage at this perfect beach setting for tasting some of the best craft beers available. The 31st Street Park location provides convenient parking across the street at the municipal garage. 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. Performances include Dustin Furlow and Nate Sacks & the Lifehacks (Saturday) and Blackwater Jam and Woodwork (Sunday). Chairs and pets are not allowed into the gated venue. Proceeds support the Virginia Legends Walk.
Sun, Oct 21 - Beers & Gears Car Show, Hosted by I Shine For You Auto Detailing and Alewerks Brewing Company, 2 - 5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. Beers, Cars.... and Boobs? Yep, and it's all for a great cause! Join us Sunday for our semi-annual Beers & Gears car show, with 100% of the proceeds going to support our good friends at Here for the Girls! $15 presale ticket / $20 day of event. Only participating cars need to purchase tickets, everyone else is free to attend and enjoy the amazing rides. In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we've invited 'Here for the Girls' to join the party. Not only will we be donating proceeds to support their efforts to provide a network of young women who share laughter and wipe tears, who show their scars and calm fears. But they'll also have tap specials to help further support their group. Golden Tap Handle trophies will be awarded to winning cars, but everyone's a winner when you help us support such a great cause! Flame and Pie - Mobile Wood Fired Pizza will be on-site serving up delicious pizza. Family-friendly. https://alewerks-brewing-co.myshopify.com
Fri, Oct 26 - Masquerade in Ghent, 6 - 10:00 pm, Colley Ave. between Shirley Ave. and Brandon Ave., Norfolk. Are you ready for a Ghouling Good Time?!? Show off your Halloween costume at the annual Costume Contest Parade. In an effort to streamline the process, pre-judging for the Costume Contest will take place at 6 pm. The parade starts at 6:30 pm and judges will award cash prizes for “Best In Show,” “Best Family or Group,” and “Best Adult.” Prize packets will be awarded to “Best Pet Costume,” “Best Young Adult” (male & female ages 13-18 years old), “Best Child” (male & female ages 5-12), “Best Infant.” Register for free online at ghentnorfolk.org by Wednesday, October 24; There will be a $25 registration fee for entries submitted after October 24. ViewItDoIt will be streaming the parade live! Your out-of-town friends and family can see all of the fun. And, you will be able to provide live testimonials! After the parade, get ready for a monster mash with live music by Woah. Plus, there will be activities for kids, refreshments and adult beverages. Masquerade in Ghent is free and open to the public. Ample parking can be found along the streets and parking lots. Don’t miss the frightfully, fun-tastic time at this year’s Masquerade in Ghent!
Sat, Oct 27 - New Realm VA Oktoberfest, 12 - 6;00 pm, New Realm Brewing - VA, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Come join us for our first Oktoberfest opening party! Live German music, German food trucks, German beers, lawn games and costume contest. Featuring: Deutscher Imbiss, The Flying Pig, The Coop and Twisted Sisters Cupcakes. Alta Kumpel German Band. In partnership with Distinctive Event Rentals. Featuring our German Beers: Euponia Pilsner, Oktoberfest Lager, Munich Dunkel and Hefeweizen. General Admission gets you a branded Bier Stein and 4 of our German style beers.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-tickets-49151171477?aff=efbeventtix
Sat, Oct 27 - 2018 YSC Fall Festival, Hosted by the VB VB Youth Service Club, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Great Food, tons of fun, live music from BUCKSHOT and THE RIVER BOYZ, cornhole, beer, wine, all to raise money for Virginia Beach youth charities. Tickets available now at vbysc.org. Only 1000 tickets will be sold to this event so get your before they are gone.
Sun, Oct 28 - Sail Nauticus Oyster Roast, 12 - 3:00 pm, Nauticus, 1 Waterside Dr. Norfolk. Join us for our 4th annual Oyster Roast at Sail Nauticus: All you can eat Oysters; BBQ & sides by Rodman's Barbeque; Assorted soups by Todd Jurich's Bistro; Craft beer; Wine; Raffles; Live music by PC Duo; Kids activities; S’mores roasting and more! All proceeds benefiting the Sail Nauticus Academy. This event is rain or shine! $35 for Nauticus & Sail Nauticus Members, $50 General Admission, $5 Children (12 and under). Adult admissions include 2 drink tickets. https://sailnauticus.org/about-us/events-calendar/#!event/register/2018/10/28/3rd-annual-fall-oyster-roast
Sat, Nov 3 - Beer on the Beach: A Buckroe Beach Craft Beer Festival, 12 - 6:00 pm, Village Events, Ltd., George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown. Sample more than 20 different craft beers, dig into some amazing BBQ and Seafood, and listen as some of the best Blues musicians in Hampton Roads take the stage at the Buckroe Beach Park Pavilion. This event promises to be one to remember! At 12:30, Unleaded will deliver an entertaining performance with many of your favorites. Then, at 3:00, Bobby Blackhat and the Bobby Blackhat Band will take the mic to bring us home with some down home Blues. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information visit http://www.villageevents.org/buckroe-beach-beer-festival/ Proceeds Benefit The Center for Child and Family Services and the Buckroe Improvement League.
Sat, Nov 3 - Party on Atlantic, 2 - 7:00 pm, 24th St. and Atlantic Ave., Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. For the First Time Ever, join us as we take the party to the streets and celebrate our Virginia Beach resort. Throughout the day Atlantic Avenue restaurants and retailers will be offering specials, discounts and live music. The Party! On Atlantic kicks off in the 24th Street Family-Friendly FUN ZONE with DJ Ty Street at 2 pm. The Live Concert on Atlantic begins at 4 pm. Bands include Cheap Thrills VA, Bennett Wales & The Relief and LittKeys. The Party! culminates with a Spectacular 15-Story Projection Light Show at 6:30 pm. This event is free and so is the parking ON Atlantic Avenue. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
Sun, Nov 4 - House of Blues, Brews & Stews, 1 - 5:00 pm, Virginia MOCA, Virginia Beach. Atlantic Shores Retirement Community presents this beloved annual fundraiser celebrating its 10th year! Frothy brews, savory stews, and live music by Richmond's Jackass Flats with local favorite More Perfect Jones! Who makes the best stew in town? Ten local restaurants will compete for this honor. Sample the stews and cast your vote while enjoying craft brews and swaying to the blues. All tickets include unlimited stews, plus museum and silent auction admission. Purchase your tickets now and SAVE: by Oct 16 $30 General | $55 VIP; after Oct 16 $40 General | $65 VIP; at the door $50 General | $75 VIP. Go VIP for three drink tickets and exclusive catering from Atlantic Shores in a tented space with private bar. This is a rain or shine event! All proceeds benefit MOCA’s exhibitions and education programs. https://virginiamoca.z2systems.com/np/clients/virginiamoca/eventRegistration.jsp?event=8786&
Sun, Nov 4 - Imbibe: Virginia Beach, 2 - 6;00 pm, Virginia Beach Field House, 2020 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Imbibe is a unique craft beer and arts festival boasting more than 100 tasty libations with some special love being shown for our local breweries and cideries. Non-drinkers can also enjoy samples throughout the day in the festival's Craft Soda Garden, which will house upwards of twenty handcrafted sodas. Expand your craft brew knowledge by sitting in on a session at our Brew U Craft Beer Education Stage which will feature everything from homebrew demonstrations to panels and beer-centric workshops hosted by industry professionals. Visit our curated Artisan Market and check out handmade wares from 20+ regional/local artists. The main stage will feature several ridiculously great bands. Grab a pal or five and head over to our "Game Zone for Grown Folks" field day-style activities including Human Foosball, Life-Size Beer Pong, Keg Bowling, and tons more. Swing thru our Open Air Food Market where area food trucks will be slangin' their finest culinary creations. Visit the website for more details and ticket information @ www.imbibeva.com. *** Please note that this event is 21+. No exceptions. ***
Fri, Nov 9 - Barrels, Brew and BBQ, 6 - 10:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. Enjoy delicious BBQ & fixins, local wine and craft brewery tastings, live music, silent and 50/50 auctions, raffle, and games. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk, who supports families seeking medical care for their sick children. Get your tickets now before they sell out. VIP tickets are almost gone and the Early Bird tickets for $25 until October 15th.
Fri-Sat, Nov 9-10 - ChowderFest & Noktoberfest Weekend, Hosted by CultureFix VA, Fri 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Sat 12 - 4:00 pm, Lawn of the Arts Museum of Colonial Williamsburg. We are thrilled to announce the return of ChowderFest to Williamsburg. Going into its 7th year, this extremely popular culinary event that draws over 600 guests annually! Back by popular demand - live music by BJ Griffin and the Galaxy Groove. The $36 ticket gives you two drink tickets, chowder samples by many of the area's best chefs, and live music. Saturday will usher in our newest event, Noktoberfest, from Noon - 4 pm. You may have been to one of the many Oktoberfest events this year but this is the REAL deal. Come and experience an authentic Octoberfest event under a huge heated tent with endless pretzels and beer, served by beer maids and men in traditional lederhosen. This event will feature specially brewed beer from The Virginia Beer Company, Alewerks Brewing Company, and the Precarious Beer Project. Prost Food Truck will be serving fabulous German fare for purchase, and long communal tables will make for a celebration to remember. A signature beer glass is included. Make the most of the fall weekend by purchasing a discounted weekend ticket! Please note that BOTH events will be held at a NEW LOCATION this year! The events will be held rain or shine under a large heated tent on the Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chowderfest-noktoberfest-weekend-tickets-50983658495?aff=efbeventtix
Sat, Nov 10 - Coddiwomple Music & Craft Beer Festival, 12 - 10:00 pm, Revolution Golf and Grille, 1430 High St., Williamsburg. Do you “Coddiwomple”?!? Here’s what you need to know... Iota Creative Collective and Revolution Golf and Grille presents the first annual “Coddiwomple” Music and Craft Beer Festival. Rain or shine. **General Admission tickets include your first beer for $25** ***VIP tickets include three beer tickets, a food voucher, access to special Brew Pins brewed just for the event, and special, guaranteed seating for $50*** So...Do you “Coddiwomple”?!? Tickets available now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coddiwomple-music-and-beer-festival-tickets-48457124564?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing
Sun, Nov 11 - 9th Annual Virginia Roast & Toast, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 3 - 6:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Rd., Norfolk. The Hermitage Young Associates Board hosts the 9th Annual Virginia Roast & Toast on Sunday, November 11th! TICKETS HERE: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=e89ccc GENERAL ADMISSION, 21+: All-inclusive tickets include mouth-watering Virginia oysters, barbeque and fried chicken, our favorite local craft beers, wine, live music by The Bellevue Rhythmaires on the gorgeous shoreline, and the chance to bid on exclusive auction items from local businesses. All ticket buyers will receive free museum admission and the opportunity to see our interactive fall exhibit, 3D Printing the Smithsonian. $55 Hermitage Members, $65 Non-Members. All proceeds support the Hermitage’s year round schedule of one of a kind programs and exhibitions!
Sat, Nov 17 - Merriment and Misery Grog Fest, 12 - 5:00 pm, Big Ugly Brewing Co., 845 Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. The first annual beerfest at the new Big Ugly Brewing! For years the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico were tormented by a brute of a man by the name of William Teach from England. Once the understudy of Captain Benjamin Hornigold, Teach soon earned his own sloop and crew along with his pirate name - Blackbeard called many places his own but was particularly fond of the quiet, desolate island of Ocracoke NC. It was there that Blackbeard's famed ship "Queen Anne's Revenge" made berth in the still, protected waters of Silver Lake. It was also here that Teach's life came to a brutal end on November 22, 1718, at the hand of Lieutenant Robert Maynard. In remembrance of this faithful day we come together both brewery and distillery alike to lift a tankard to the death of the baddest pirate to sail these waters and plunder these towns. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merriment-and-misery-beer-festival-tickets-50767087726
Sat, Nov 17 - Brews & Blues, 12 - 9:00 pm, Alewerks Brewing Company, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. All day live music, guest beers, a beer release, a huge tent.... all of it comes together at Brews & Blues at Alewerks! We're proud to be partnering with Bobby BlackHat Music as a sponsor of the Bobby BlackHat New Year's Eve Blues Spectacular in December, and we got together with Bobby, told him we were throwing a party, and asked him to bring the music. He's handpicked AMAZING local musicians and put together a full afternoon of blues & jazz, featuring: COLE PRIOR STEVENS, LITTLE DOORS, and THE BOBBY BLACKHAT BAND. You want more? How about the release of 2018 GRAND ILLUMINATION, our celebrated bourbon-barrel-aged barleywine. And this year we've got something special - 2018 GRAND ILLUMINATION RUBY, aged in ruby port wine barrels for the first time ever. 'FoodaTude..Food with Attitude' will be here with their exciting menu of delectable deliciousness all day long, and we'll have some yet-to-be-determined guest beers on tap from our friends around Virginia. Please bring a new toy with you for Hampton Roads Toys for Tots as admission. Tis the season.
Sat, Nov 17 - Taste by the Bay, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Dr., Irvington. Wine, Foods, Art, and Ale. This one of a kind event Features Virginia wineries, Virginia craft beers, local restaurants and live music. All overlooking the beautiful Carter's Creek at the spectacular Tides Inn Resort in Irvington, VA. Last year this event sold out so get your tickets early! https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=23412a285c24530778c0b0332947a7d7&vqitq=cd96e4fe-e4cb-4d4a-98d2-8b13e62be54f&vqitp=d4f982a9-9a9e-467c-89e0-9f960594b487&vqitts=1534361776&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=a4e7d5c6fbec6b70e21bd56a0b2e0f62&theme=mobile
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UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Sat, Oct 6 - 5th Annual Chelsea West Fest, 12 - 6:00 pm, 600 Claremont Ave, Norfolk. Hosted by and benefiting Hope House Foundation, will be a full-day of 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!
Sat, Oct 6 - Oktoberfest 2018, 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 beer, food and activities. Strongman competition, corn hole, raffles, bounce houses and more. Can't wait to see you there! For more information please email me at manager@biergarden.biz
Sat, Oct 6 - GrowlFest 2018, Hosted by Rotary Club of Norfolk, 6 - 9:00 pm, The Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. Come get your growl on at the Virginia Zoo! Join us for a fun-filled evening of beer, food trucks, a DJ and games at Growl Fest to benefit the Sunrise and Downtown Rotary Clubs of Norfolk and the Virginia Zoo! Local breweries will each be serving up two of their favorite brews, attendees can feast from the area’s best food trucks, and there will be a Children’s Play Area hosted by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads. Growl Fest includes exclusive after-hours access to the Zoo, with the animals on exhibit until 7 pm. This is fun for the whole family or a group of your wildest friends. Tickets are $25.00 for adluts. $10.00 for Children and Non-Drinking tickets. Ticket cost will increase by $10 the day of the event. Rain or Shine.
Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 - Biplanes and Brews: Brewing passion for history, one flight at a time, Hosted by Pleasure House Brewing and Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come join us for Biplanes and Brews, a unique event commemorating the centennial of the end of World War One. Aviation, history and handcraft beer connoisseurs come together to witness vintage aircraft in flight while experiencing the local tastes of Coastal Virginia breweries. Features fantastic WWI and WWII airshow, live music, beer tastings from Pleasure House Brewing, biplane rides and much more! Call 757.721.7767 for more information.
Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 - Inaugural Shacktoberfest, 2 - 6:00 pm, The Shack, 712 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach. The Shack presents our inaugural Shacktoberfest party! Join us and enjoy authentic German food and premium beer from local and national breweries. Live music by The Happy Dutchmen German polka band, Buckshot VB, Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos, local DJs and more! General Admission $15; VIP $50 - includes a custom Shacktoberfest glass stein, 3 tokens for stein fills, 2 food vouchers, and TWO HOURS of early VIP access. The event starts at 2 pm for General Admission but 12 pm for VIP ticket holders! Tickets on sale NOW both online and at the Shack! https://www.showclix.com/event/shacktoberfest/tag/facebook
Sat, Oct 13 - Historic Phoebus Fall Beer Festival, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Mellen St., Hampton. Sample craft beer from six Hampton breweries and cider from Sly Clyde Ciderworks. Admission to the Fall Beer Festival is $30 per person and includes 14 tasting tickets and a custom Phoebus 12.5oz glass. All tasting tickets must be purchased in person on the day of the event. Individual drinks may be purchased at $5 each. You must be 21+ to enjoy the Fall Beer Festival. www.phoebusvaevents.com
Sat, Oct 13 - 3rd Annual Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium, 12 - 5;00 pm, Hosted by Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning, 1889 W Pembroke Ave., Hampton. It's our Third Annual Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium and this year will be better than ever. Located at War Memorial Stadium in Hampton VA, Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning, LLC brings you an event full of charity, craft beer, great food, and lots of activities. Entertainment: Corn-hole Tournament; BucketBall; Giant Yard Pong; FrisBeer/Poleish Horseshoes; Inflatable TV Screen for College Football; Music - fiftyThirds; Vendors galore! Each person will get 20 free samples of our beer from our craft breweries. Buy extra samples at the front gate! Use 4 samples for a pint of your favorite beer! Purchase tickets here --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-craft-beer-bash-at-war-memorial-stadium-tickets-46725376860
Sat, Oct 13 - Smartmouth's 6th Birthday Street Party and Can Release, 12 - 8:00 pm, Smartmouth Brewing, 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. Smartmouth is turning 6 and we're shutting down the street for our annual birthday bash. To celebrate we will have 12 guest craft breweries, local restaurant pop-ups, and live music from Illiterate Light, Erin and the Wildfire, and Petunia. Plus we'll release a limited-edition can release of our birthday beer called "Spirit Animal", a hazy 7.5% IPA. So mark your calendars and check out the event link for more details!
Sat, Oct 20 - City Center Fall Festival & Craft Beer & Wine Tasting, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, City Center Farmers Market Oyster Point, 703 Mariner Row, Newport News. Join us at City Center at Oyster Point Annual Fall Festival to savor ample tastings of craft beer, hard cider, and wine. Limited amount of tasting tickets available. There will also be Food trucks, artisanal food vendors, local arts and crafts, vendors with seasonal fruits, produce, baked goods, plants and much more... Beyond food and drink, City Center Fall Festival will feature an abundance of fall fun! On the music front, we will feature Slapnation on the Market Stage 3 to 6pm, US106.1 - Astro DJ Dance Party 11am to 1pm with Emily, 1 to 3pm Astro DJ and Eric Worden with BOB FM on the main stage...contest, games, and dancing. WIN PRIZES EVERY HOUR! This family-friendly fall festival also offers an interactive kids zone with 100 free pumpkins for the first 100 kids to paint... as well as a bevy of beautiful products to peruse from local arts-and-crafts vendors.
Sat, Oct 20 - 6th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2018, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:30 pm, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. ** EVENT RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 20, 2018 DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER ** This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that exclusively features local 757 Craft Breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories - with 100% of the proceeds go to local Hampton Roads charities! This award-winning and unique event pits local, Hampton Roads-based breweries against each other to determine who has the best beer in Hampton Roads. Each year, local breweries put their best brews on tap and are rated by an official brewer 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 6th year - and the battle will be bigger and better than ever before! TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.757battleofthebeers.com
Sat/Sun, Oct 20/21 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm each day, 31st Street Park, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. 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. Live music sets the stage at this perfect beach setting for tasting some of the best craft beers available. The 31st Street Park location provides convenient parking across the street at the municipal garage. 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. Performances include Dustin Furlow and Nate Sacks & the Lifehacks (Saturday) and Blackwater Jam and Woodwork (Sunday). Chairs and pets are not allowed into the gated venue. Proceeds support the Virginia Legends Walk.
Sat, Oct 27 - New Realm VA Oktoberfest, 12 - 6;00 pm, New Realm Brewing - VA, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Come join us for our first Oktoberfest opening party! Tickets will be on sale soon and will go fast! Live German music, German food trucks, German beers, lawn games and costume contest.
Sat, Nov 3 - Beer on the Beach: A Buckroe Beach Craft Beer Festival, 12 - 6:00 pm, Village Events, Ltd., George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown. Sample more than 20 different craft beers, dig into some amazing BBQ and Seafood, and listen as some of the best Blues musicians in Hampton Roads take the stage at the Buckroe Beach Park Pavilion. This event promises to be one to remember! At 12:30, Unleaded will deliver an entertaining performance with many of your favorites. Then, at 3:00, Bobby Blackhat and the Bobby Blackhat Band will take the mic to bring us home with some down home Blues. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information visit http://www.villageevents.org/buckroe-beach-beer-festival/ Proceeds Benefit The Center for Child and Family Services and the Buckroe Improvement League.
Sun, Nov 4 - Imbibe: Virginia Beach, 2 - 6;00 pm, Virginia Beach Field House, 2020 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Imbibe is a unique craft beer and arts festival boasting more than 100 tasty libations with some special love being shown for our local breweries and cideries. Non-drinkers can also enjoy samples throughout the day in the festival's Craft Soda Garden, which will house upwards of twenty handcrafted sodas. Expand your craft brew knowledge by sitting in on a session at our Brew U Craft Beer Education Stage which will feature everything from homebrew demonstrations to panels and beer-centric workshops hosted by industry professionals. Visit our curated Artisan Market and check out handmade wares from 20+ regional/local artists. The main stage will feature several ridiculously great bands. Grab a pal or five and head over to our "Game Zone for Grown Folks" field day-style activities including Human Foosball, Life-Size Beer Pong, Keg Bowling, and tons more. Swing thru our Open Air Food Market where area food trucks will be slangin' their finest culinary creations. Visit the website for more details and ticket information @ www.imbibeva.com.
*** Please note that this event is 21+. No exceptions. ***
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