UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Sat, Nov 30 - Field Dayz Fest 2019, 1 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Precarious Beer Project, 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg. Precarious Beer Project hosts the 2nd Annual "Field Dayz Fest"! A day of craft beer, food, music, and field days antics all wrapped up in a festival unlike any other! Field Dayz is a precarious throwback to the best day in middle school, Field Day! Located on the Lawns of the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum, enjoy some amazing craft beer, bites, music and jovial antics, all to benefit the kids at CHKD! Field Dayz Fest will combine over 40 of our region’s best craft breweries, 5 restaurants, in addition to amazing live entertainment headlined by the pen-ultimate 90’s cover band, WOAH! No field day is complete without games like Tetherball, Four Square and a few other’s we will keep secret to add a little fun and competition throughout the day! The gates open at 12:45 pm for VIP Entrance and 2:00 pm for general admission. We have an absolutely killer line up for music for the day! Over 40 of our nation's best craft breweries will be pouring one-off, tasting room exclusives for the day’s festivities. Not a craft beer person? No worries, we got you! We will have a few other local artisan beverage producers pouring at the event. Field Dayz Fest wouldn’t be complete without a selection of incredible food! The food will be cheap, delicious and highly inspired! Come hungry as this isn’t your typical “Craft Beer Festival Grub”!
Sat, Dec 14 - Coelacanth 4th Anniversary Party, 12 - 10:00 pm, Coelacanth Brewing, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Holy Cow. We are turning 4! We'll be celebrating by bringing back a few sought after beers - as well as releasing a few special new limited beers. We will serve 1 sixtel of each of the following beers at specified times - until they are gone. Here's a SAMPLING of what you will be able to try: QUIET STORM - Award Winning Imperial Milk Stout, 2016 vintage, 2018 vintage; DEAD CALM - Irish Whiskey Barrel Aged Quiet Storm, 2017 vintage, 2018 vintage; MEGALODON - 15.5% Imperial Wheat Stout, 2019 vintage, plus NEW LIMITED "One-Off" Beers!
Sat, Dec 14 - 3rd Anniversary Throwdown, Hosted by Benchtop Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. We have planned the biggest and best party we have ever thrown and we are ready to share the details: We will have a large heated tent in the parking lot for starters. In addition to our usual favorites, we will have 6 additions to our tap list: Theory Proven TIPA; Throwback Juicy DIPA; Intergalactic Gong Rip DIPA; Wicked Walter Imperial Stout; Old Wooden Ship Barleywine; Old Wooden Ship (vintage 18’)This year with all of our huge beer releases, we decided to focus on crispy lagers for guest taps. The actual beers will be added later: Resident Culture Brewing Company, Wooden Robot Brewery, Bond Brothers Beer Company, Precarious Beer Project, Billsburg Brewery. There may be a couple more to be named later. We have Hangry's and Aloha Snacks VB slingin grub. We have Brackish Water Jamboree bringing the tunes. We will have limited gold rimmed glasses that not only have our logo, but also a certain man in black. We are so excited about our coffee collaboration with @escrcoffee. As mentioned before, we are aging coffee in 20 yr cognac barrels. To top it off we are going to make nitro cold brew coffee to be served at our party with these beans AND we will be selling this barrel aged whole bean coffee in 1 lb bags with custom artwork!! We will continue to add details!
Sat, Dec 14 - 3rd Annual Over The River & Through The Woods Holiday Keg Share, 5 – 9:00 pm, The Virginia Beer Company, 401 Second Street, Williamsburg. The holidays are a time of year for traveling far & wide to spend to visit with your favorites. Accordingly, the Virginia Beer Co. team traverses over the river & through the woods across the Commonwealth to bring some of our favorites to 401 Second Street each holiday season. Join us on the evening of Saturday, December 14th as we host our third annual Holiday Keg Share. Visiting will be some of our Virginia brewing friends - specifically those who are not often able to make their way to Williamsburg. We'll have one-off selections from 10+ breweries from around the state including Crooked Run Brewing, Red Dragon Brewery, Solace Brewing Company, Rocket Frog Brewing Company, The Veil Brewing Co., and others. Guest tappings will occur every hour from 5-9 pm. Festive live music throughout the evening, with merriment of the meal-kind provided by Carmen's Jamaican Authentic Cuisine. Full list of guest breweries & beers to be shared in the coming weeks. 'Tis the season for beers & cheers!
Sat, Dec 21 - Holiday Brass and Brews, 7:00 pm, Zeiders American Dream Theater, Virginia Beach. What happens when you mix festive holiday brass music with beer from Hampton Roads best local breweries? The first-ever Holiday Brass and Brews! Start your holidays with something different this year, and join us for a merry evening filled with holiday music and the best in local brews! Your ticket includes six beer tastings, as members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra blow your mind with brass and percussion music for the season. Bring your friends for a unique and fun holiday event! https://tickets.virginiasymphony.org/4203/4204
Thu, Jan 23 - A Night at the HOPera, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Virginia Opera, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. The name may have changed, but the best beer event in Hampton Roads is back courtesy of the Virginia Opera! What was our hugely popular Tap into Virginia Opera event is now aptly called— “A Night at the Hopera!” In addition to our highly anticipated selection of unique brews, A Night at the Hopera also brings back the special spirits tasting you loved from last year! Your Hopera ticket still includes both beer and spirits tastings, delicious food by Supper Southern Morsels, and the chance to meet, greet, hear, and even join VO performers for a brew. Tickets are $25 in Advance and $30 at the door. Parking is $5 in the Harrison Opera House lot (Limited free street parking).
Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26 - Third Annual Coastal Virginia Bluegrass & Brew Festival, The American Theatre, 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton. Returning for its 3rd year, the Coastal Virginia Bluegrass and Brew Festival once again gathers some of the nation’s most extraordinary musical talent. In what has become one of the most anticipated events of the season, this jam-packed concert weekend also features Coastal Virginia’s award-winning craft beers and spirits — but this year there’s a twist! All three acts showcase the leading ladies of bluegrass, each making their unique mark in the music industry. You won’t want to miss these forces of nature display soaring vocals, fierce musicianship, and an unbridled passion for the rich history of American Roots music. Friday, Jan 24 - Rhonda Vincent; Saturday, Jan 25 - Summer Brooke & the Mountain Faith Band; Sunday, Jan 26 - Ladies of the Crooked Road, featuring The Loose Strings Band and Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones. Performances sold individually. Additional charge for beverages with select offerings at each performance.
Drink Happy - Be Safe
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UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Fri-Sun, Nov 8-10 - ChowderFest ~ NoktoberFest ~ 2nd Sunday's, Hosted by CultureFix VA, Downtown Williamsburg. We are thrilled to announce the return of ChowderFest to Williamsburg, Virginia on Friday, November 8th, 6.30-9.30pm. This will be part of "A Wonderful Williamsburg Weekend" in partnership with American Evolution Customs Cultures & Cuisine Festival. Going into its 8th year, this extremely popular culinary event draws over 600 guests annually. This year we have live music by Strictly Bizzness. Saturday, November 9th, back by popular demand, Noktoberfest, this year from 5 - 9 pm. You may have been to one of the many Oktoberfest events 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. Specially brewed beer from our fabulous Williamsburg Breweries. Prost Food truck will be serving Fabulous German fare for purchase, and long communal tables will make for a celebration to remember. Signature beer glass included. Fabulous Polka music with a twist performed by New York's Polka Brothers. Sunday, round out the weekend at the very popular Second Sunday's Art and Music Festival from 11 am - 5 pm. Free to all on Prince George and North Boundary streets. Make the most of the fall weekend by purchasing a discounted weekend ticket! The events will be held rain or shine under a large heated tent. Tickets are transferable, but no refunds will be issued.
Fri-Sun, Nov 8-10 - Pressed Cider Festival 2019, Smartmouth Pilot House, 313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach. We're pairing up with our friends at Sly Clyde Ciderworks, Buskey Cider, Potter's Craft Cider to bring you a weekend of gluten-free options and Virginia's finest ciders! We'll be rotating through a few flavors of Smartmouth's Cirrus Seltzers as well as releasing "We Ate it All", an apple pie inspired cider-beer brewed with apple cider, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, and brown sugar. 🥧🍎😍 (6.1% ABV / draft only) If that's not enough excitement for you... Live music by Bennett Wales! (Saturday from 6-8:30pm), Special Cider flights of 4 featuring our guest taps! Food Trucks and pop-ups with gluten-free & veg-friendly options! Family friendly & FREE event!
Sat, Nov 9 - 2019 Youth Service Club Fall Beer & Wine Bash, 12 - 5:00 pm, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Please Join us for the 2019 YSC Fall Beer and Wine Bash! We will be serving beer, wine, barbeque, chicken, Brunswick stew, gumbo and our famous shrimp and crawfish low country boil. All you can eat and drink for one low price. Live entertainment by Buckshot and Strange Rootz. 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. Tickets are on sale now. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-fall-beer-wine-bash-tickets-60716208815
Sun, Nov 10 - Hoperation BrewOp Vol.1, 7:00 pm, Hosted by The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall, 211 21st St., Virginia Beach. Indoor Beer Festival?!? Yeah, I’m in! Bunker down with us as we host our 1st Indoor Beer Festival, Hoperation BrewOp Vol.1 (November 10th) | 8 Local Breweries, Vendors, Live Music, and Food.
Sat, Nov 16 - Brews & Blues at Alewerks, 12 - 9:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. Join us for the 2nd Annual Brews & Blues celebration of local music paired with local food and local craft beer! It's a full day of amazing musicians, hand-picked by our friend Bobby BlackHat Walters! Matchsticks BBQ Co. and Nosh will both be here all day so you can eat well while you listen to some of the best local music that Virginia has to offer! This year's star-studded lineup features live performances from: Mojo Parker, Billy Joe Trio, THE BUSH LEAGUE, Bobby BlackHat Band. Tickets are now available for purchase at https://www.universe.com/events/brews-blues-2019-tickets-RK193Z?ref=universe-discover just $5 to see 4 bands! Not that beer tickets are not included in admission. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, and we'll exchange that for a beer ticket!
Sat, Nov 16 - Four Year Anniversary Party, 12 - 10:00 pm, Hosted by The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 1901 E. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. We’re pulling out all the stops for this one; new beer releases, special guest taps, great food from Bar-Q and Aloha Snacks VB! DJ Sugarbearz will be on the ones and twos to give you all a great soundtrack to dance to! Lionshead Barbershop will also be here doing a special pop-up. More details on this event soon!
Sat, Nov 30 - Field Dayz Fest 2019, 1 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Precarious Beer Project, 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg. Precarious Beer Project hosts the 2nd Annual "Field Dayz Fest"! A day of craft beer, food, music, and field days antics all wrapped up in a festival unlike any other! Field Dayz is a precarious throwback to the best day in middle school, Field Day! Located on the Lawns of the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum, enjoy some amazing craft beer, bites, music and jovial antics, all to benefit the kids at CHKD! Field Dayz Fest will combine over 40 of our region’s best craft breweries, 5 restaurants, in addition to amazing live entertainment headlined by the pen-ultimate 90’s cover band, WOAH! No field day is complete without games like Tetherball, Four Square and a few other’s we will keep secret to add a little fun and competition throughout the day! The gates open at 12:45 pm for VIP Entrance and 2:00 pm for general admission. We have an absolutely killer line up for music for the day! Over 40 of our nation's best craft breweries will be pouring one-off, tasting room exclusives for the day’s festivities. Not a craft beer person? No worries, we got you! We will have a few other local artisan beverage producers pouring at the event. Field Dayz Fest wouldn’t be complete without a selection of incredible food! The food will be cheap, delicious and highly inspired! Come hungry as this isn’t your typical “Craft Beer Festival Grub”!
Sat, Dec 14 - Coelacanth 4th Anniversary Party, 12 - 10:00 pm, Coelacanth Brewing, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Holy Cow. We are turning 4! We'll be celebrating by bringing back a few sought after beers - as well as releasing a few special new limited beers. We will serve 1 sixtel of each of the following beers at specified times - until they are gone. Here's a SAMPLING of what you will be able to try: QUIET STORM - Award Winning Imperial Milk Stout, 2016 vintage, 2018 vintage; DEAD CALM - Irish Whiskey Barrel Aged Quiet Storm, 2017 vintage, 2018 vintage; MEGALODON - 15.5% Imperial Wheat Stout, 2019 vintage, plus NEW LIMITED "One-Off" Beers!
Sat, Dec 21 - Holiday Brass and Brews, 7:00 pm, Zeiders American Dream Theater, Virginia Beach. What happens when you mix festive holiday brass music with beer from Hampton Roads best local breweries? The first-ever Holiday Brass and Brews! Start your holidays with something different this year, and join us for a merry evening filled with holiday music and the best in local brews! Your ticket includes six beer tastings, as members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra blow your mind with brass and percussion music for the season. Bring your friends for a unique and fun holiday event! https://tickets.virginiasymphony.org/4203/4204
Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26 - Third Annual Coastal Virginia Bluegrass & Brew Festival, The American Theatre, 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton. Returning for its 3rd year, the Coastal Virginia Bluegrass and Brew Festival once again gathers some of the nation’s most extraordinary musical talent. In what has become one of the most anticipated events of the season, this jam-packed concert weekend also features Coastal Virginia’s award-winning craft beers and spirits — but this year there’s a twist! All three acts showcase the leading ladies of bluegrass, each making their unique mark in the music industry. You won’t want to miss these forces of nature display soaring vocals, fierce musicianship, and an unbridled passion for the rich history of American Roots music. Friday, Jan 24 - Rhonda Vincent; Saturday, Jan 25 - Summer Brooke & the Mountain Faith Band; Sunday, Jan 26 - Ladies of the Crooked Road, featuring The Loose Strings Band and Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones. Performances sold individually. Additional charge for beverages with select offerings at each performance.
Drink Happy - Be Safe
Follow the blogs at:
www.brew-n-rock-tidewater.blogspot.com
or
www.guapo-t-w.tumblr.com
and follow the latest listings of local brew events on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/groups/hamptonroadsbeerforum/
UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Sat, Oct 26 - Boneyard Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Join us for our Boneyard Festival on October 26th from 2-6PM! With a large new lineup of fall-inspired Back Bay Brewing beer, and participating breweries of The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, Three Notch'd Brewing Company, Home Republic Brewing Company, The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery and MORE, we're excited to celebrate Halloween with you! Last year we said goodbye to our beer & cider festival, as we are leaving the cider game to our sister location, Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co! We're going back to our roots and bringing a large lineup of Halloween-focused beer, dance parties, and costume contests! Stay tuned as we announce more details on food trucks, live music, costume contests and more!
Fri-Sun, Nov 8-10 - ChowderFest ~ NoktoberFest ~ 2nd Sunday's, Hosted by CultureFix VA, Downtown Williamsburg. We are thrilled to announce the return of ChowderFest to Williamsburg, Virginia on Friday, November 8th, 6.30-9.30pm. This will be part of "A Wonderful Williamsburg Weekend" in partnership with American Evolution Customs Cultures & Cuisine Festival. Going into its 8th year, this extremely popular culinary event draws over 600 guests annually. This year we have live music by Strictly Bizzness. Saturday, November 9th, back by popular demand, Noktoberfest, this year from 5 - 9 pm. You may have been to one of the many Oktoberfest events 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. Specially brewed beer from our fabulous Williamsburg Breweries. Prost Food truck will be serving Fabulous German fare for purchase, and long communal tables will make for a celebration to remember. Signature beer glass included. Fabulous Polka music with a twist performed by New York's Polka Brothers. Sunday, round out the weekend at the very popular Second Sunday's Art and Music Festival from 11 am - 5 pm. Free to all on Prince George and North Boundary streets. Make the most of the fall weekend by purchasing a discounted weekend ticket! The events will be held rain or shine under a large heated tent. Tickets are transferable, but no refunds will be issued.
Sat, Nov 9 - 2019 Youth Service Club Fall Beer & Wine Bash, 12 - 5:00 pm, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Please Join us for the 2019 YSC Fall Beer and Wine Bash! We will be serving beer, wine, barbeque, chicken, Brunswick stew, gumbo and our famous shrimp and crawfish low country boil. All you can eat and drink for one low price. Live entertainment by Buckshot and Strange Rootz. 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. Tickets are on sale now. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-fall-beer-wine-bash-tickets-60716208815
Sun, Nov 10 - Hoperation BrewOp Vol.1, 7:00 pm, Hosted by The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall, 211 21st St., Virginia Beach. Indoor Beer Festival?!? Yeah, I’m in! Bunker down with us as we host our 1st Indoor Beer Festival, Hoperation BrewOp Vol.1 (November 10th) | 8 Local Breweries, Vendors, Live Music, and Food.
Sat, Nov 30 - Field Dayz Fest 2019, 1 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Precarious Beer Project, 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg. Precarious Beer Project hosts the 2nd Annual "Field Dayz Fest"! A day of craft beer, food, music, and field days antics all wrapped up in a festival unlike any other! Field Dayz is a precarious throwback to the best day in middle school, Field Day! Located on the Lawns of the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum, enjoy some amazing craft beer, bites, music and jovial antics, all to benefit the kids at CHKD! Field Dayz Fest will combine over 40 of our region’s best craft breweries, 5 restaurants, in addition to amazing live entertainment headlined by the pen-ultimate 90’s cover band, WOAH! No field day is complete without games like Tetherball, Four Square and a few other’s we will keep secret to add a little fun and competition throughout the day! The gates open at 12:45 pm for VIP Entrance and 2:00 pm for general admission. We have an absolutely killer line up for music for the day! Over 40 of our nation's best craft breweries will be pouring one-off, tasting room exclusives for the day’s festivities. Not a craft beer person? No worries, we got you! We will have a few other local artisan beverage producers pouring at the event. Field Dayz Fest wouldn’t be complete without a selection of incredible food! The food will be cheap, delicious and highly inspired! Come hungry as this isn’t your typical “Craft Beer Festival Grub”!
Drink Happy - Be Safe
Follow the blogs at:
www.brew-n-rock-tidewater.blogspot.com
or
www.guapo-t-w.tumblr.com
and follow the latest listings of local brew events on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/groups/hamptonroadsbeerforum/
UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Thu-Fri, Oct 17-18 - The 5th Annual NEON Festival, back to NFK, the NEON District, Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), and The Chrysler Museum. Presented by Business Consortium for Arts Support and Old Dominion University, this free festival welcomes everyone to experience the NEON District through art exhibitions, local and national performances, mural tours and programming unique to Norfolk's first arts neighborhood. The 2019 celebration includes: Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum of Art open late Thursday, with GSA Dance -ON DISPLAY- a unique sculpture dance experience; Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio; Opening Reception Thursday at d'Art Center; The Plot Beer Garden and entertainment Friday evening, with GSA Jazz; Tidewater Community College glass blowing, art exhibition and beer garden at Glass Wheel Studio Friday evening; GSA Public Art- witness our student art all around the NEON district; GSA Dance -ON DISPLAY- all around the NEON District; 5 new murals unveiled; NEON District Public Art Tours both nights; Pop up art galleries in local businesses; Community programming from The Governor's School for the Arts, Teens With a Purpose, Push Comedy Theater, Hurrah Players and many more! For more information, visit http://neonnfk.com/festival/
Sat/Sun, Oct 19/20 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, 30th St., 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. In a huge tent on the beach at 30th Street, our location is conveniently near parking at the municipal garage across the street. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. Chairs and pets are not allowed into the gated venue. This is a rain or shine event; refunds not available.
Sat, Oct 26 - Boneyard Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Join us for our Boneyard Festival on October 26th from 2-6PM! With a large new lineup of fall-inspired Back Bay Brewing beer, and participating breweries of The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, Three Notch'd Brewing Company, Home Republic Brewing Company, The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery and MORE, we're excited to celebrate Halloween with you! Last year we said goodbye to our beer & cider festival, as we are leaving the cider game to our sister location, Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co! We're going back to our roots and bringing a large lineup of Halloween-focused beer, dance parties, and costume contests! Stay tuned as we announce more details on food trucks, live music, costume contests and more!
Fri-Sun, Nov 8-10 - ChowderFest ~ NoktoberFest ~ 2nd Sunday's, Hosted by CultureFix VA, Downtown Williamsburg. We are thrilled to announce the return of ChowderFest to Williamsburg, Virginia on Friday, November 8th, 6.30-9.30pm. This will be part of "A Wonderful Williamsburg Weekend" in partnership with American Evolution Customs Cultures & Cuisine Festival. Going into its 8th year, this extremely popular culinary event draws over 600 guests annually. This year we have live music by Strictly Bizzness. Saturday, November 9th, back by popular demand, Noktoberfest, this year from 5 - 9 pm. You may have been to one of the many Oktoberfest events 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. Specially brewed beer from our fabulous Williamsburg Breweries. Prost Food truck will be serving Fabulous German fare for purchase, and long communal tables will make for a celebration to remember. Signature beer glass included. Fabulous Polka music with a twist performed by New York's Polka Brothers. Sunday, round out the weekend at the very popular Second Sunday's Art and Music Festival from 11 am - 5 pm. Free to all on Prince George and North Boundary streets. Make the most of the fall weekend by purchasing a discounted weekend ticket! The events will be held rain or shine under a large heated tent. Tickets are transferable, but no refunds will be issued.
Sat, Nov 9 - 2019 Youth Service Club Fall Beer & Wine Bash, 12 - 5:00 pm, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Please Join us for the 2019 YSC Fall Beer and Wine Bash! We will be serving beer, wine, barbeque, chicken, Brunswick stew, gumbo and our famous shrimp and crawfish low country boil. All you can eat and drink for one low price. Live entertainment by Buckshot and Strange Rootz. 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. Tickets are on sale now. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-fall-beer-wine-bash-tickets-60716208815
Sun, Nov 10 - Hoperation BrewOp Vol.1, 7:00 pm, Hosted by The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall, 211 21st St., Virginia Beach. Indoor Beer Festival?!? Yeah, I’m in! Bunker down with us as we host our 1st Indoor Beer Festival, Hoperation BrewOp Vol.1 (November 10th) | 8 Local Breweries, Vendors, Live Music, and Food.
Sat, Nov 30 - Field Dayz Fest 2019, 1 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Precarious Beer Project, 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg. Precarious Beer Project hosts the 2nd Annual "Field Dayz Fest"! A day of craft beer, food, music, and field days antics all wrapped up in a festival unlike any other! Field Dayz is a precarious throwback to the best day in middle school, Field Day! Located on the Lawns of the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum, enjoy some amazing craft beer, bites, music and jovial antics, all to benefit the kids at CHKD! Field Dayz Fest will combine over 40 of our region’s best craft breweries, 5 restaurants, in addition to amazing live entertainment headlined by the pen-ultimate 90’s cover band, WOAH! No field day is complete without games like Tetherball, Four Square and a few other’s we will keep secret to add a little fun and competition throughout the day! The gates open at 12:45 pm for VIP Entrance and 2:00 pm for general admission. We have an absolutely killer line up for music for the day! Over 40 of our nation's best craft breweries will be pouring one-off, tasting room exclusives for the day’s festivities. Not a craft beer person? No worries, we got you! We will have a few other local artisan beverage producers pouring at the event. Field Dayz Fest wouldn’t be complete without a selection of incredible food! The food will be cheap, delicious and highly inspired! Come hungry as this isn’t your typical “Craft Beer Festival Grub”!
Drink Happy - Be Safe
Follow the blogs at:
www.brew-n-rock-tidewater.blogspot.com
or
www.guapo-t-w.tumblr.com
and follow the latest listings of local brew events on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/groups/hamptonroadsbeerforum/
UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Fri-Sun, Oct 4-6 - Brew N’ Que, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA, 32246 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles. Sip craft beer, slurp oysters and chow down on a delicious barbecue platter all while raising money for Ability Center of Virginia. After you've had your fill check out the live entertainment. This is a ticketed event*
Sat, Oct 5 - Oktoberfest Celebration, 12 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by New Realm Brewing - VA, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Join us for our second annual celebration of Oktoberfest! Come dressed in Lederhosen or your best Oktoberfest gear. We will be offering a 1 Liter branded glass commemorative mug with 2 fills of our 6+ Oktoberfest beers and a local handmade pretzel for $40 after tax & fees. Oktoberfest Beers: •Euphonia Pilsner, •Munich Dunkel, •Hefeweizen: Brewed with all German malts, hops and yeast, •Bavarian Prince Oktoberfest, •Pilot brewed Kolsch: traditional golden German Ale brewed with all German Pilsner and Wheat malts, hops and yeast. Crispy, malty, bready, •Pilot brewed Imperial Oktoberfest: Rich amber lager brewed with 100% North Carolina specialty malts, •Pilot Red X Dopplebock: Brewed with RedX malt from Best Malz in Germany. Deep red color and very malty. Free event open to the public (not a ticketed event) The mug, fills & pretzel are an optional purchase. Live Music by The Happy Dutchman
Sat, Oct 5 - Oktoberfest 2019, 12 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by The Bier Garden, 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 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 5 - Oktoberfest at Billsburg Brewery, 12 - 4:00 pm, 2054 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Celebrate Oktoberfest with all your friends at Billsburg Brewery. Get your tickets now as we celebrate 2019 Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5, 12:00pm - 4:00pm with all of our friends from local breweries in the 757. Every brewery will be pouring their own fest bier or German style lager here in the parking lot of Billsburg Brewery. Your $25 ticket includes a commemorative beer stein and samples from every fest beer being poured! RAIN OR SHINE. We will also have live entertainment and special Bavarian menus from local food trucks will be available for purchase including FoodaTude..Food with Attitude and The Hungry Pug Food Truck. https://billsburg.com/product/oktoberfest-bier-fest-ticket/
Sat-Sun, Oct 5-6 - Biplanes & Brews 2019, Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Experience this unique WWI air show spectacle showcasing the Military Aviation Museum’s expansive WWI aircraft collection. Watch the skies with your family as historic biplanes and triplanes soar overhead with live vintage musical performances filling the air. For adults, sample the many craft beers from across the state and region from some of Virginia’s finest local breweries. You can even experience the thrill of flight yourself, with riders offered on the museum’s two open cockpit biplanes. Vintage WWI air show, live music and entertainment, free on-site parking, food trucks, re-enactors and more await you. Tickets: Save up to 25% when you buy your tickets in advance! $5 additional fee for all ticket types at the door. Adults: $25 One Day/$45 Weekend, Youth (6-17): $12 One Day/$20 Weekend, Child: Free. Beer Add-on (includes twelve 4 oz. tastings and commemorative glass): $20. Buy your tickets online, at the museum or by calling 757-721-7767
Sat, Oct 12 - Historic Phoebus Fall Festival and Fall Beer Festival, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Mellen St., Phoebus, Hampton. Historic Phoebus will transform into a vibrant outdoor street festival featuring handmade arts and crafts, community exhibits, food trucks, live music and craft beer. Fall Beer Festival includes unlimited Craft Beer tastings; tickets $30 per person. Details at www.phoebusvaevents.com
Sat, Oct 12 - 7th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2019, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:30 pm, Camp Pendleton, Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. 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 including St. Mary's Home and Hope House Foundation! This award-winning and unique event pits 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.
Sat, Oct 12 - Barktoberfest: Dog Walk & Festival, 12 - 6:00 pm, Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Barktoberfest (formerly Paws for a Cause) is the Peninsula SPCA’s annual fundraiser to benefit homeless animals! Bring your pup, family & friends for: Live Music – Beer Tasting – Dog Walk through beautiful Downtown Hampton – Fantastic Vendors – Rescues – Bobbing for Tennis Balls – Dog Cake Walk - Peanut Butter Eating Contest – Reverse Limbo Contest - and our amazing Costume Contest for People and Pets with Awesome Prizes! Hosted by animal loving ladies Z104's Morning Zoo - Ashley & 94.9 The Point's Devin! Live Music by: Lost Soul Society, Splintercat, Lively Hoodz, Shotdroppa, David Cuffee, Nic Robertson, Anna Lisa Sanderson. Tickets include: Exclusive Barktoberfest T-shirt, event admission, costume contest, dog walk & activities, goody bag with cool stuff. Now through Sept. 30 Adults: $15, Child (Ages 5 to 12): $10 http://www.peninsulaspca.org/barktoberfest
Sat, Oct 12 - 5th Annual Cogans Pumpkin Beer Fest, 2 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Cogans Pizza North, 4311 Colley Ave, Norfolk. It’s that time of the year again to celebrate those aromatic and delicious Fall beers. Grab your tickets today for the October 12th Cogans Pumpkin Beer Fest. With your ticket ($20 in advance; $25 at the door) you get a Cogans tasting mug, unlimited tastes of 20+ pumpkin beers, 12+ Oktoberfest and Fall seasonal beers, 3 live bands (Button Mashers, Red Stapler Duo, Rodeo Clown), pumpkin games & prizes, raffles, and more. Cogans Pumpkin Beer Fest tickets are available today at Cogans Pizza North, Cogans Pizza Ghent, and Hank's Filling Station. Proceeds from the beer fest go to Elizabeth River Project
Sat, Oct 12 - 7th Birthday Street Party, 2 - 10:00 pm, Hosted by Smartmouth Beer, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Join us as we take our party to the streets to celebrate our 7th Birthday! The fun includes:7 Dosed Berliner Weisse kegs released throughout the day; 7 Guest brewery taps; 2 Food Trucks - Hangry's & Smoked Biscuit; 5 Live Bands: (reverse order of appearance) - Okey Dokey (Nashville) - Broken Beaches (Norfolk) - Blush Face (Richmond) - Fox & the Bear (Virginia Beach) - Community Witch (Norfolk). Free event. All ages welcome.
Sun, Oct 13 - Barks & Brews 2019, 12 – 6:00 pm, sponsored by O’Connor’s Brewery, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Bring your dog to the Garden and have a beer for a fun day with live music! Guests are welcome to explore the Garden with their furry canine companion. Explore 175 spectacular acres with your dog and enjoy a cold beer with food and music. Regular garden admission applies. Not-Yet-Members: Dogs: $5 (human admission applies) – become a member today and save! Your dog must remain on a leash at all times. Stop by our Visitor Center for extra doggie waste bags. https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/barks-and-brews-2019-1/
Sun, Oct 13 - The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by The Mariners' Museum and Park, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival is a family-friendly event, featuring pirate-themed activities all day long! The event will begin with the Noland Trail Marathon & Relay in the morning. The Festival portion will begin at 1:00 PM, and will feature food trucks, live music, craft beer, cider and wine tastings, and lots of family-friendly games and activities. Entrance to the Festival is $2 per person. Children 3 and under are free. Festival admission and drink tickets will be cash only. There will be an ATM on-site. Activities are included with Festival admission. Craft Beer tasting tickets are sold separately.
Thu-Fri, Oct 17-18 - The 5th Annual NEON Festival, back to NFK, the NEON District, Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), and The Chrysler Museum. Presented by Business Consortium for Arts Support and Old Dominion University, this free festival welcomes everyone to experience the NEON District through art exhibitions, local and national performances, mural tours and programming unique to Norfolk's first arts neighborhood. The 2019 celebration includes: Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum of Art open late Thursday, with GSA Dance -ON DISPLAY- a unique sculpture dance experience; Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio; Opening Reception Thursday at d'Art Center; The Plot Beer Garden and entertainment Friday evening, with GSA Jazz; Tidewater Community College glass blowing, art exhibition and beer garden at Glass Wheel Studio Friday evening; GSA Public Art- witness our student art all around the NEON district; GSA Dance -ON DISPLAY- all around the NEON District; 5 new murals unveiled; NEON District Public Art Tours both nights; Pop up art galleries in local businesses; Community programming from The Governor's School for the Arts, Teens With a Purpose, Push Comedy Theater, Hurrah Players and many more! For more information, visit http://neonnfk.com/festival/
Sat/Sun, Oct 19/20 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, 30th St., 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. In a huge tent on the beach at 30th Street, our location is conveniently near parking at the municipal garage across the street. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. Chairs and pets are not allowed into the gated venue. This is a rain or shine event; refunds not available.
Sat, Oct 26 - Boneyard Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Join us for our Boneyard Festival on October 26th from 2-6PM! With a large new lineup of fall-inspired Back Bay Brewing beer, and participating breweries of The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, Three Notch'd Brewing Company, Home Republic Brewing Company, The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery and MORE, we're excited to celebrate Halloween with you! Last year we said goodbye to our beer & cider festival, as we are leaving the cider game to our sister location, Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co! We're going back to our roots and bringing a large lineup of Halloween-focused beer, dance parties, and costume contests! Stay tuned as we announce more details on food trucks, live music, costume contests and more!
Fri-Sun, Nov 8-10 - ChowderFest ~ NoktoberFest ~ 2nd Sunday's, Hosted by CultureFix VA, Downtown Williamsburg. We are thrilled to announce the return of ChowderFest to Williamsburg, Virginia on Friday, November 8th, 6.30-9.30pm. This will be part of "A Wonderful Williamsburg Weekend" in partnership with American Evolution Customs Cultures & Cuisine Festival. Going into its 8th year, this extremely popular culinary event draws over 600 guests annually. This year we have live music by Strictly Bizzness. Saturday, November 9th, back by popular demand, Noktoberfest, this year from 5 - 9 pm. You may have been to one of the many Oktoberfest events 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. Specially brewed beer from our fabulous Williamsburg Breweries. Prost Food truck will be serving Fabulous German fare for purchase, and long communal tables will make for a celebration to remember. Signature beer glass included. Fabulous Polka music with a twist performed by New York's Polka Brothers. Sunday, round out the weekend at the very popular Second Sunday's Art and Music Festival from 11 am - 5 pm. Free to all on Prince George and North Boundary streets. Make the most of the fall weekend by purchasing a discounted weekend ticket! The events will be held rain or shine under a large heated tent. Tickets are transferable, but no refunds will be issued.
Sat, Nov 9 - 2019 Youth Service Club Fall Beer & Wine Bash, 12 - 5:00 pm, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Please Join us for the 2019 YSC Fall Beer and Wine Bash! We will be serving beer, wine, barbeque, chicken, Brunswick stew, gumbo and our famous shrimp and crawfish low country boil. All you can eat and drink for one low price. Live entertainment by Buckshot and Strange Rootz. 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. Tickets are on sale now. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-fall-beer-wine-bash-tickets-60716208815
Sun, Nov 10 - Hoperation BrewOp Vol.1, 7:00 pm, Hosted by The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall, 211 21st St., Virginia Beach. Indoor Beer Festival?!? Yeah, I’m in! Bunker down with us as we host our 1st Indoor Beer Festival, Hoperation BrewOp Vol.1 (November 10th) | 8 Local Breweries, Vendors, Live Music, and Food.
Sat, Nov 30 - Field Dayz Fest 2019, 1 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Precarious Beer Project, 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg. Precarious Beer Project hosts the 2nd Annual "Field Dayz Fest"! A day of craft beer, food, music, and field days antics all wrapped up in a festival unlike any other! Field Dayz is a precarious throwback to the best day in middle school, Field Day! Located on the Lawns of the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum, enjoy some amazing craft beer, bites, music and jovial antics, all to benefit the kids at CHKD! Field Dayz Fest will combine over 40 of our region’s best craft breweries, 5 restaurants, in addition to amazing live entertainment headlined by the pen-ultimate 90’s cover band, WOAH! No field day is complete without games like Tetherball, Four Square and a few other’s we will keep secret to add a little fun and competition throughout the day! The gates open at 12:45 pm for VIP Entrance and 2:00 pm for general admission. We have an absolutely killer line up for music for the day! Over 40 of our nation's best craft breweries will be pouring one-off, tasting room exclusives for the day’s festivities. Not a craft beer person? No worries, we got you! We will have a few other local artisan beverage producers pouring at the event. Field Dayz Fest wouldn’t be complete without a selection of incredible food! The food will be cheap, delicious and highly inspired! Come hungry as this isn’t your typical “Craft Beer Festival Grub”!
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Sat, Sep 28 - Craft Beer Festival, 12 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA, 32246 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles. Calling all Craft Beer Lovers! We have more than 30 brews just waiting for you to sample. Once you've quenched your thirst check out the live entertainment or do some shopping with the vendors onsite. *This is a ticketed event https://koa.com/campgrounds/chesapeake-bay/
Sat, Sep 28 - Oktoberfest AT BIG UGLY, 12 - 7:00 pm, 845 Battlefield Blvd. S, Chesapeake. Don't miss the very first annual Oktoberfest at Big Ugly with the Knights of Columbus Council 8240. There will German food by the K of C, Big Ugly beers, and live polka music by The Dixie 7. There will be seating under a tent, but feel free to bring your own chairs also. Parking at Big Ugly is extremely limited, so we recommend you park either at Great Bridge Middle School or Great Bridge United Methodist Church on Battlefield Blvd. The K of C will be providing free shuttle service from those locations.
Sat, Sep 28 - Festhaus First Annual Oktoberfest, 12 - 9:00 pm, 2272 W. Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us for our first annual Oktoberfest! This Saturday, strap on your lederhosen and bring your favorite beer mug or stein and join us at the Festhaus. Starting at 12 noon and ending at 9 pm, our parking lot will be dedicated to beer, music and games. Entry is only $5 per person five years and up. Tickets will be sold in advanced or at the door.
Sat, Sep 28 - Oktoberfest at the Farmhouse, 4 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co, 1805 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach. We're hosting our very own Oktoberfest! Join us on September 28th from 4-9PM for a traditional German festival with music from The Rhinelanders, German-inspired food trucks and specialty beer releases! We will have a limited supply of custom German glassware, a stein holding competition and more! Save the date and get your lederhosen and dirndls out because we are ready to celebrate Oktoberfest!
Sun, Sep 29 - New Town Oktoberfest, 4 - 7:00 pm, Hosted by New Town Residential Association, Paul's Deli & Neighborhood Restaurant, 4345 New Town Avenue, Suite 100, Williamsburg. Start your Oktoberfest celebration early - Sunday, September 29th in the parking area of Paul's Deli. Listen to the music of the Original Elbe Musikantem German Band and maybe dance a polka or two! Food and drink available for purchase. This event is open to all and organized by the NTRA Activities Committee.
Fri-Sun, Oct 4-6 - Brew N’ Que, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA, 32246 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles. Sip craft beer, slurp oysters and chow down on a delicious barbecue platter all while raising money for Ability Center of Virginia. After you've had your fill check out the live entertainment. This is a ticketed event*
Sat, Oct 5 - Oktoberfest Celebration, 12 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by New Realm Brewing - VA, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Join us for our second annual celebration of Oktoberfest! Come dressed in Lederhosen or your best Oktoberfest gear. We will be offering a 1 Liter branded glass commemorative mug with 2 fills of our 6+ Oktoberfest beers and a local handmade pretzel for $40 after tax & fees. Oktoberfest Beers: •Euphonia Pilsner, •Munich Dunkel, •Hefeweizen: Brewed with all German malts, hops and yeast, •Bavarian Prince Oktoberfest, •Pilot brewed Kolsch: traditional golden German Ale brewed with all German Pilsner and Wheat malts, hops and yeast. Crispy, malty, bready, •Pilot brewed Imperial Oktoberfest: Rich amber lager brewed with 100% North Carolina specialty malts, •Pilot Red X Dopplebock: Brewed with RedX malt from Best Malz in Germany. Deep red color and very malty. Free event open to the public (not a ticketed event) The mug, fills & pretzel are an optional purchase. Live Music by The Happy Dutchman
Sat, Oct 5 - Oktoberfest 2019, 12 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by The Bier Garden, 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 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 5 - Oktoberfest at Billsburg Brewery, 12 - 4:00 pm, 2054 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Celebrate Oktoberfest with all your friends at Billsburg Brewery. Get your tickets now as we celebrate 2019 Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5, 12:00pm - 4:00pm with all of our friends from local breweries in the 757. Every brewery will be pouring their own fest bier or German style lager here in the parking lot of Billsburg Brewery. Your $25 ticket includes a commemorative beer stein and samples from every fest beer being poured! RAIN OR SHINE. We will also have live entertainment and special Bavarian menus from local food trucks will be available for purchase including FoodaTude..Food with Attitude and The Hungry Pug Food Truck. https://billsburg.com/product/oktoberfest-bier-fest-ticket/
Sat-Sun, Oct 5-6 - Biplanes & Brews 2019, Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Experience this unique WWI air show spectacle showcasing the Military Aviation Museum’s expansive WWI aircraft collection. Watch the skies with your family as historic biplanes and triplanes soar overhead with live vintage musical performances filling the air. For adults, sample the many craft beers from across the state and region from some of Virginia’s finest local breweries. You can even experience the thrill of flight yourself, with riders offered on the museum’s two open cockpit biplanes. Vintage WWI air show, live music and entertainment, free on-site parking, food trucks, re-enactors and more await you. Tickets: Save up to 25% when you buy your tickets in advance! $5 additional fee for all ticket types at the door. Adults: $25 One Day/$45 Weekend, Youth (6-17): $12 One Day/$20 Weekend, Child: Free. Beer Add-on (includes twelve 4 oz. tastings and commemorative glass): $20. Buy your tickets online, at the museum or by calling 757-721-7767
Sat, Oct 12 - Historic Phoebus Fall Festival and Fall Beer Festival, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Mellen St., Phoebus, Hampton. Historic Phoebus will transform into a vibrant outdoor street festival featuring handmade arts and crafts, community exhibits, food trucks, live music and craft beer. Fall Beer Festival includes unlimited Craft Beer tastings; tickets $30 per person. Details at www.phoebusvaevents.com
Sat, Oct 12 - 7th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2019, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:30 pm, Camp Pendleton, Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. 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 including St. Mary's Home and Hope House Foundation! This award-winning and unique event pits 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.
Sat, Oct 12 - Barktoberfest: Dog Walk & Festival, 12 - 6:00 pm, Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Barktoberfest (formerly Paws for a Cause) is the Peninsula SPCA’s annual fundraiser to benefit homeless animals! Bring your pup, family & friends for: Live Music – Beer Tasting – Dog Walk through beautiful Downtown Hampton – Fantastic Vendors – Rescues – Bobbing for Tennis Balls – Dog Cake Walk - Peanut Butter Eating Contest – Reverse Limbo Contest - and our amazing Costume Contest for People and Pets with Awesome Prizes! Hosted by animal loving ladies Z104's Morning Zoo - Ashley & 94.9 The Point's Devin! Live Music by: Lost Soul Society, Splintercat, Lively Hoodz, Shotdroppa, David Cuffee, Nic Robertson, Anna Lisa Sanderson. Tickets include: Exclusive Barktoberfest T-shirt, event admission, costume contest, dog walk & activities, goody bag with cool stuff. Now through Sept. 30 Adults: $15, Child (Ages 5 to 12): $10 http://www.peninsulaspca.org/barktoberfest
Sat, Oct 12 - 5th Annual Cogans Pumpkin Beer Fest, 2 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Cogans Pizza North, 4311 Colley Ave, Norfolk. It’s that time of the year again to celebrate those aromatic and delicious Fall beers. Grab your tickets today for the October 12th Cogans Pumpkin Beer Fest. With your ticket ($20 in advance; $25 at the door) you get a Cogans tasting mug, unlimited tastes of 20+ pumpkin beers, 12+ Oktoberfest and Fall seasonal beers, 3 live bands (Button Mashers, Red Stapler Duo, Rodeo Clown), pumpkin games & prizes, raffles, and more. Cogans Pumpkin Beer Fest tickets are available today at Cogans Pizza North, Cogans Pizza Ghent, and Hank's Filling Station. Proceeds from the beer fest go to Elizabeth River Project
Sat, Oct 12 - 7th Birthday Street Party, 2 - 10:00 pm, Hosted by Smartmouth Beer, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Join us as we take our party to the streets to celebrate our 7th Birthday! The fun includes:7 Dosed Berliner Weisse kegs released throughout the day; 7 Guest brewery taps; 2 Food Trucks - Hangry's & Smoked Biscuit; 5 Live Bands: (reverse order of appearance) - Okey Dokey (Nashville) - Broken Beaches (Norfolk) - Blush Face (Richmond) - Fox & the Bear (Virginia Beach) - Community Witch (Norfolk). Free event. All ages welcome.
Sun, Oct 13 - Barks & Brews 2019, 12 – 6:00 pm, sponsored by O’Connor’s Brewery, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Bring your dog to the Garden and have a beer for a fun day with live music! Guests are welcome to explore the Garden with their furry canine companion. Explore 175 spectacular acres with your dog and enjoy a cold beer with food and music. Regular garden admission applies. Not-Yet-Members: Dogs: $5 (human admission applies) – become a member today and save! Your dog must remain on a leash at all times. Stop by our Visitor Center for extra doggie waste bags. https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/barks-and-brews-2019-1/
Sun, Oct 13 - The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by The Mariners' Museum and Park, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival is a family-friendly event, featuring pirate-themed activities all day long! The event will begin with the Noland Trail Marathon & Relay in the morning. The Festival portion will begin at 1:00 PM, and will feature food trucks, live music, craft beer, cider and wine tastings, and lots of family-friendly games and activities. Entrance to the Festival is $2 per person. Children 3 and under are free. Festival admission and drink tickets will be cash only. There will be an ATM on-site. Activities are included with Festival admission. Craft Beer tasting tickets are sold separately.
Sat/Sun, Oct 19/20 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, 30th St., 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. In a huge tent on the beach at 30th Street, our location is conveniently near parking at the municipal garage across the street. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. Chairs and pets are not allowed into the gated venue. This is a rain or shine event; refunds not available.
Sat, Oct 26 - Boneyard Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Join us for our Boneyard Festival on October 26th from 2-6PM! With a large new lineup of fall-inspired Back Bay Brewing beer, and participating breweries of The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, Three Notch'd Brewing Company, Home Republic Brewing Company, The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery and MORE, we're excited to celebrate Halloween with you! Last year we said goodbye to our beer & cider festival, as we are leaving the cider game to our sister location, Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co! We're going back to our roots and bringing a large lineup of Halloween-focused beer, dance parties, and costume contests! Stay tuned as we announce more details on food trucks, live music, costume contests and more!
Fri-Sun, Nov 8-10 - ChowderFest ~ NoktoberFest ~ 2nd Sunday's, Hosted by CultureFix VA, Downtown Williamsburg. We are thrilled to announce the return of ChowderFest to Williamsburg, Virginia on Friday, November 8th, 6.30-9.30pm. This will be part of "A Wonderful Williamsburg Weekend" in partnership with American Evolution Customs Cultures & Cuisine Festival. Going into its 8th year, this extremely popular culinary event draws over 600 guests annually. This year we have live music by Strictly Bizzness. Saturday, November 9th, back by popular demand, Noktoberfest, this year from 5 - 9 pm. You may have been to one of the many Oktoberfest events 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. Specially brewed beer from our fabulous Williamsburg Breweries. Prost Food truck will be serving Fabulous German fare for purchase, and long communal tables will make for a celebration to remember. Signature beer glass included. Fabulous Polka music with a twist performed by New York's Polka Brothers. Sunday, round out the weekend at the very popular Second Sunday's Art and Music Festival from 11 am - 5 pm. Free to all on Prince George and North Boundary streets. Make the most of the fall weekend by purchasing a discounted weekend ticket! The events will be held rain or shine under a large heated tent. Tickets are transferable, but no refunds will be issued.
Sat, Nov 30 - Field Dayz Fest 2019, 1 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Precarious Beer Project, 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg. Precarious Beer Project hosts the 2nd Annual "Field Dayz Fest"! A day of craft beer, food, music, and field days antics all wrapped up in a festival unlike any other! Field Dayz is a precarious throwback to the best day in middle school, Field Day! Located on the Lawns of the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum, enjoy some amazing craft beer, bites, music and jovial antics, all to benefit the kids at CHKD! Field Dayz Fest will combine over 40 of our region’s best craft breweries, 5 restaurants, in addition to amazing live entertainment headlined by the pen-ultimate 90’s cover band, WOAH! No field day is complete without games like Tetherball, Four Square and a few other’s we will keep secret to add a little fun and competition throughout the day! The gates open at 12:45 pm for VIP Entrance and 2:00 pm for general admission. We have an absolutely killer line up for music for the day! Over 40 of our nation's best craft breweries will be pouring one-off, tasting room exclusives for the day’s festivities. Not a craft beer person? No worries, we got you! We will have a few other local artisan beverage producers pouring at the event. Field Dayz Fest wouldn’t be complete without a selection of incredible food! The food will be cheap, delicious and highly inspired! Come hungry as this isn’t your typical “Craft Beer Festival Grub”!
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Sat, Sep 7 - 4th Annual VA Cork & Craft Festival, 12 - 5:00 pm, Chincoteague Island KOA, 6742 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island. Join us and the Special Olympics of Virginia for the 4th Annual Cork & Craft beer and wine festival. Sip on a variety of beer & wine while listening to the Island Boy Band and enjoying the breathtaking views of Chincoteague Bay and the lighthouse on Assateague Island. Shop for local artisan wares & crafts and indulge in great food provided by local food trucks. Buy your tickets online now for $30 (includes unlimited tastings and a commemorative tasting glass). Price goes up to $40 at the gate the day of the event. Designated Driver option available beginning January 2019 for $10, which includes soda/water. Children 15 years old or younger enter free. Need a place to stay? Check out our recommended accommodations and special packages available at Chincoteague Island KOA and Fairfield Inn & Suites. For all the details, visit www.VACorkCraft.com
Sun, Sep 8 - Barks & Brews 2019, 12 – 6:00 pm, sponsored by O’Connor’s Brewery, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Bring your dog to the Garden and have a beer for a fun day with live music! Guests are welcome to explore the Garden with their furry canine companion. Explore 175 spectacular acres with your dog and enjoy a cold beer with food and music. Regular garden admission applies. Not-Yet-Members: Dogs: $5 (human admission applies) – become a member today and save! Your dog must remain on a leash at all times. Stop by our Visitor Center for extra doggie waste bags. Other Barks & Brew dates: Sundays – Sep 8, Oct 13. https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/barks-and-brews-2019-1/
Fri, Sep 13 - Barrels, Brew & BBQ, 6 - 10:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. Come out on September 13th and help support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk! All you can eat BBQ, drink Craft Beer, Wine and Champagne. Silent Auction, Raffles, Games, Music and much more! https://barrelsbrewbbqfest18.thundertix.com/
Sat, Sep 14 - Growl Fest 2019, 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. Growl Fest includes exclusive after-hours access to the Zoo, with select animals on exhibit late. This is fun for the whole family or a group of your wildest friends. 11 Virginia breweries will each be serving a variety of brews, attendees can feast from the area’s best food trucks, and there will be a Children’s Play Area. Train rides, $2. Location: Event Pavilion and Field. Prices: $25: Adult Drinking ticket (includes growler, 2 beers OR 6 tasting tickets); $10: Adult Non-Drinking ticket (does not include growlers or beer tickets); $10: Youth ticket (2-20) // Free: Under 2 Ticket cost will increase by $10 the day of the event. Additional drink tickets are $2 per ticket. [1 ticket = 4 oz tasting, 3 tickets =12 oz beer pour] Please note: The Adult Beer ticket must be purchased for anyone wanting to drink beer or wine at the event.
Sat, Sep 21 - MacArthur Center Beer, Cider & Wine Festival, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Hosted by River City Festivals, 300 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Join us for an amazing day of CRAFT BEER, Music, Games, Food and Fun. The gates open at 11 am so come early and stay late to enjoy all the day has to offer! Last call is 4:30 pm and taps will close at 5 pm. Tickets for UNLIMITED sampling are only $25 in advance, or $35 at the door! We will have craft brewers from all over the region sampling some of their award winning beers. They will be pouring some of your favorites as well as a sneak peek in to what will be on tap for 2020. Live Music performances. Please remember to drink responsibly…and plan ahead if you need a place to stay or a ride home for the evening.
Sat, Sep 21 - Virginia Beach Oktoberfest 2019, 12 - 6:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. Wasserhund Brewery and the Nobleman are presenting the Annual Oktoberfest Event for all of Coastal Virginia and beyond on September 21st from noon till 6 pm at Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach. This event will serve as the quintessential Oktoberfest for our area featuring over 30 breweries, traditional German food and fair, festival atmosphere, and so much more: The opportunity to enjoy multiple styles of beers including, of course, a wide variety of German beers; live music; petting zoo and bounce houses for family friendly kid fun. Portion of proceeds will be donated to The Noblemen to support local charities.
Sun, Sep 22 - Yorktoberfest 2019, 12 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by York County Chamber of Commerce, Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water St., Yorktown. York County Chamber of Commerce annual event has moved to the Yorktown Waterfront at Riverwalk Landing. Offering more at this Family-Friendly Local Craft Beer Festival. Get ready to have fun rain or shine as this event will be covered and tented! Early Bird Price ENDS September 1st! Tickets on Sale Now! Volunteer Opportunities! Coastal & Virginia Beers | Beer Classes | Band | Games | Food Vendors | Crafts | Raffle. https://yorkcountychamberva.org/product/yorktoberfest-2019/
Sat, Sep 28 - Craft Beer Festival, 12 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA, 32246 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles. Calling all Craft Beer Lovers! We have more than 30 brews just waiting for you to sample. Once you've quenched your thirst check out the live entertainment or do some shopping with the vendors onsite. *This is a ticketed event https://koa.com/campgrounds/chesapeake-bay/
Sat, Oct 5 - Oktoberfest 2019, 12 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by The Bier Garden, 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 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 5 - Oktoberfest at Billsburg Brewery, 12 - 4:00 pm, 2054 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Celebrate Oktoberfest with all your friends at Billsburg Brewery. Get your tickets now as we celebrate 2019 Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5, 12:00pm - 4:00pm with all of our friends from local breweries in the 757. Every brewery will be pouring their own fest bier or German style lager here in the parking lot of Billsburg Brewery. Your $25 ticket includes a commemorative beer stein and samples from every fest beer being poured! RAIN OR SHINE. We will also have live entertainment and special Bavarian menus from local food trucks will be available for purchase including FoodaTude..Food with Attitude and The Hungry Pug Food Truck. https://billsburg.com/product/oktoberfest-bier-fest-ticket/
Sat-Sun, Oct 5-6 - Biplanes & Brews 2019, Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Experience this unique WWI air show spectacle showcasing the Military Aviation Museum’s expansive WWI aircraft collection. Watch the skies with your family as historic biplanes and triplanes soar overhead with live vintage musical performances filling the air. For adults, sample the many craft beers from across the state and region from some of Virginia’s finest local breweries. You can even experience the thrill of flight yourself, with riders offered on the museum’s two open cockpit biplanes. Vintage WWI air show, live music and entertainment, free on-site parking, food trucks, re-enactors and more await you. Tickets: Save up to 25% when you buy your tickets in advance! $5 additional fee for all ticket types at the door. Adults: $25 One Day/$45 Weekend, Youth (6-17): $12 One Day/$20 Weekend, Child: Free. Beer Add-on (includes twelve 4 oz. tastings and commemorative glass): $20. Buy your tickets online, at the museum or by calling 757-721-7767
Sat, Oct 12 - Historic Phoebus Fall Festival and Fall Beer Festival, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Mellen St., Phoebus, Hampton. Historic Phoebus will transform into a vibrant outdoor street festival featuring handmade arts and crafts, community exhibits, food trucks, live music and craft beer. Fall Beer Festival includes unlimited Craft Beer tastings; tickets $30 per person. Details at www.phoebusvaevents.com
Sat, Oct 12 - 7th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2019, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:30 pm, Camp Pendleton, Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. 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 including St. Mary's Home and Hope House Foundation! This award-winning and unique event pits 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.
Sat, Oct 12 - Barktoberfest: Dog Walk & Festival, 12 - 6:00 pm, Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Barktoberfest (formerly Paws for a Cause) is the Peninsula SPCA’s annual fundraiser to benefit homeless animals! Bring your pup, family & friends for: Live Music – Beer Tasting – Dog Walk through beautiful Downtown Hampton – Fantastic Vendors – Rescues – Bobbing for Tennis Balls – Dog Cake Walk - Peanut Butter Eating Contest – Reverse Limbo Contest - and our amazing Costume Contest for People and Pets with Awesome Prizes! Hosted by animal loving ladies Z104's Morning Zoo - Ashley & 94.9 The Point's Devin! Live Music by: Lost Soul Society, Splintercat, Lively Hoodz, Shotdroppa, David Cuffee, Nic Robertson, Anna Lisa Sanderson. Tickets include: Exclusive Barktoberfest T-shirt, event admission, costume contest, dog walk & activities, goody bag with cool stuff. Now through Sept. 30 Adults: $15, Child (Ages 5 to 12): $10 http://www.peninsulaspca.org/barktoberfest
Sun, Oct 13 - The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by The Mariners' Museum and Park, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival is a family-friendly event, featuring pirate-themed activities all day long! The event will begin with the Noland Trail Marathon & Relay in the morning. The Festival portion will begin at 1:00 PM, and will feature food trucks, live music, craft beer, cider and wine tastings, and lots of family-friendly games and activities. Entrance to the Festival is $2 per person. Children 3 and under are free. Festival admission and drink tickets will be cash only. There will be an ATM on-site. Activities are included with Festival admission. Craft Beer tasting tickets are sold separately.
Sat/Sun, Oct 19/20 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, 30th St., 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. In a huge tent on the beach at 30th Street, our location is conveniently near parking at the municipal garage across the street. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. Chairs and pets are not allowed into the gated venue. This is a rain or shine event; refunds not available.
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