UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Sat, Jun 1 - O'Connoroo Summer Carnival, 12 - 10:00 pm, O'Connor Brewing Co., 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Calling all lovers of craft beer, music, magic, art, fun, and games! Calling all carnies and gawkers alike! Come one, come all to the new O'Connoroo Summer Carnival! We are hosting our SIXTH annual O'Connoroo music, food, and beer festival on Saturday, June 1st! This year, we've added plenty of carnival games, prizes, live magic, fortune telling, axe throwing, fire dancing, and more to a lineup of amazing local food trucks and popups plus SIX live music performances! Last but not least, be sure to check out the NFK Street Museum ~ Mural Fest & Street Party happening simultaneously on this day from 2-7pm! This walkable street event will feature multiple unveilings of some of the most beautiful murals in Norfolk. We are excited and honored to have been chosen as the site for one of these murals, produced by the world famous John Van Hamersveld!
Sat, Jun 1 - 4th Annual Revolutionary Beer Fest, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, Chesapeake Golf Club in Las Gaviotas, 1201 Club House Dr., Chesapeake. We will be celebrating amber suds with historical reverence as we pay tribute to the history of beer from the earliest days of our nation all the way to today's beer and cider breweries. The event features unlimited free samples of approximately 30 beers from 15 breweries, food available for purchase from Traditions, vendors, live music and more! TICKET PRICES: Tasting Tickets start at $35 prior to event- while supplies last. Unlimited free samples of beer (If we do not sell out these tickets will be $40 at the door the day of event); Designated Driver Tickets: $15. We are also offering a special golf package for those of you that would like to enjoy golfing prior to the Beer Fest. Golf Package: $85, includes round of golf, seat under tent, and Tasting Ticket. Please go online to Eventbrite to purchase tickets via credit card or feel free to contact the foundation for cash or check purchases and for further information. ADULTS ONLY - 21 AND OVER - NO CHILDREN - NO PETS
Sat-Sun, Jun 1-2 - 20th Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival 2019, Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. Celebrating 20 years of one of the top rated pirate festivals in the world!! Find out why pirate lovers come from all over the country to enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates each year. Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who transform today’s Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step back in time and re-live the history and legends of 1718 Hampton. The Festival offers a variety of children’s activities, live musical entertainment, fireworks, period vendors, arts and crafts, and much more! http://www.visithampton.com/event/20th-annual-blackbeard-pirates-festival/2019-06-01/
Fri-Sun, Jun 7-9 - 43rd Annual Norfolk Harborfest, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Celebrating America's largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in its 43rd year. For three memorable days, the historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with thrilling activities on land and sea to include tall ships and the Parade of Sail, artisan foods and beverages, unique and unusual performances, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, family games and activities, national and regional entertainment, and much more. FREE & Open to the Public! https://festevents.org/events/2019-season-events/norfolk-harborfest/
Sat, Jun 8 - Revel Fest, Hosted by New Realm Brewing - VA, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. We would like to invite you to join us for our inaugural Revel Fest at New Realm Brewing Company. Revel means to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing. Seems like a fitting way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon! So come revel with us in the beer garden at New Realm with unlimited beer pours from 11 local craft breweries, food from our new restaurant, live music, and the Revel Fest Marketplace. Music by Jesse Chong Band and Buddha Council. A full list of local craft vendors and food offerings coming soon! Ticket price includes food offerings from our new restaurant, unlimited tastings, access to live music and craft vendors. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revel-festival-tickets-59322640615
Fri-Sun, Jun 28-30 - 2019 Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival is Norfolk’s annual love-fest with New Orleans’ vibrant spirit and captures the melting pot of Bayou culture. From New Orleans to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, two stages featuring national recording artists providing diverse cultural musical entertainment. The Arts Market of New Orleans returns and brings with it talent, unique artistry and the culture of Louisiana! The Arts Council of New Orleans and Norfolk Festevents hand-pick the most unique and one-of-a-kind artists from Louisiana to share their stories, culture and craft. This year, numerous artists in various mediums including art, jewelry and sculpture will be on site displaying their works. No Bayou celebration would be complete without the mouthwatering Cajun delicacies prepared by authentic Louisiana inspired chefs. Festival guests are in for a real treat as they feast on fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, alligator, muffuletta, andouille, and beignets. Guests will also find festival favorites like sno balls (discovered in New Orleans, by the way!), root beer floats, smoothies, Italian water ice, glazed nuts, kettle korn and funnel cake. Wash it all down with a variety of cold beverages including a fine selection of beers straight from New Orleans' own Abita Brewing Company as well as New Orleans Jack Daniel's Hurricanes. https://festevents.org/events/2019-season-events/bayouboogaloo/
Sat, Jun 29 - Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance Local Brew Fest, 2 – 7:00 pm, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. The Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance (CVBA) presents -1st annual Local Brew Fest. The CVBA is a group of 29 local Hampton Roads Breweries. Come on out to the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance (CVBA) 1st annual Local Brew Fest to try some amazing local Craft Brews! Food Trucks and live music will be on site. Event is rain or shine. The CVBA is a non-profit organization of 29 local breweries committed to promoting and support craft beer in the Coastal Virginia/Hampton Roads area. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coastal-virginia-brewery-alliance-local-brew-fest-tickets
Sun, Jul 7 - 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 – Aug 4, Sep 8, Oct 13. https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/barks-and-brews-2019-1/
Sat, Jul 13 - Red, White and Brew Lagerfest, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. Your favorite Virginia Beach beer festival is back! Get ready for our 4th annual Red, White and Brew Lagerfest. This year we will be offering early bird ticket pricing from now until June 13th (details below) so be sure to get your tickets before prices increases! DETAILS: Over 15 brewery participants, Live music, Food trucks, Specialty Back Bay Brewing merchandise for sale, Best lager will be voted on by YOU, and Back Bay Brewing will donate $500 to the winning brewery's pre-selected charity of choice! TICKET INCLUDES: Entry into the event, Special Lagerfest tasting/sampling glass, Unlimited tastings of all craft lagers, 1 full size beer ticket (good for a full size beer from our back bay beer truck!). TICKETS: $20 - Early Bird Special (now until June 13th); $30 - General Admission (June 14th until July 12th); $40 - Door Ticket (day of purchase). VISIT HERE FOR TICKETS: backbaybrewingco.com/lagerfest
Fri, Jul 19 - Taste of Virginia on the Bay, Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Taste of VA on the Bay will be taking the place of previous year's Brews on the Bay Beer Festival. There will be craft beers, wine, spirits with plenty of food vendors. www.oceanviewbeachpark.org
Sat, Aug 3 - Whistle Belly 2019: A Virginia Beer & More Festival, 7 - 11:00 pm, Merchants Square, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Whistle Belly is back and bigger, bolder and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday August 3rd for the ultimate beer party on Duke of Gloucester Street. Crafted by the DoG Street Pub & presented by the Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg. Over 40 breweries, and more than 70 beers and delicious eats! Live Music to be Announced! Drinks & all you can eat for only $55! Save up to $10 by purchasing in advance. General Admission Tickets get access to the festival from 7 to 11 pm. Get Early Access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers. With an Early Access ticket your festival begins at 6pm with access to food & beer including 10 beers only available to Early Access guests! http://www.whistlebelly.com/
Sat, Aug 10 - Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Hampton Road’s Favorite Smoked Meat Onslaught is back – with TEETH! Come and see what over 225,000 people nationwide have enjoyed! This is our 4th Annual PORK-OUT in Virginia Beach. COME AND JOIN US! For a down-home, Southern-fried, good time... to support your inner Redneck! Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It's two great days of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. http://www.beerandbourbon.com/virginia-beach-va/show
Sat, Aug 17 - Tap! Tap! Beer Festival 2019, 5 - 9:00 pm, Greenbrier Farms, 225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake. Chesapeake Virginia’s First Beer Festival, Now 5 Years Old! Unlimited samples of beers and food from your popular regional food trucks. More details to come! Brought to you by Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Virginia and Kwasans Foundation.
Sat, Aug 24 - 5th Annual Neptune's Coastal Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by the Neptune Festival, Neptune's Park, 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Neptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven on Saturday, August 24th, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more! Tickets will go on sale May 1, 2019. Each ticket includes a commemorative beer-tasting glass and tastings throughout the day. Early Bird Tickets: $30 Until July 1 or until allotment has been reached; Advance Tickets: $35 Through August 18; Week of Event Tickets: $40. https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/neptunes-coastal-craft-beer-festival
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
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 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 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.
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Thu, May 16 - Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake 40th Annual Shrimp Feast, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Chesapeake City Park, 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake. Announcing the 40th Annual Chesapeake Kiwanis Shrimp Feast tickets now on sale now! $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Thursday May 16, 2019 from 4:30-7:30 pm at Chesapeake City Park. All you can eat Steamed Shrimp and BBQ as well as hush puppies , baked beans and coleslaw. Soda, Beer and Wine are also included! Live entertainment! Purchase your tickets here... https://innovativeticketing.com/Events/Detail/?NTQ5MDBDNEEtRjU1Qi00MkM3LUJFNEEtMTg2QzgzQ0VBQUY5
Fri, May 17 - Suds & Buds 2019, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 5:30 - 9:30 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. The 5th Annual Suds & Buds party with a purpose benefits three causes -- Norfolk Botanical Garden, Rotary Club of Norfolk Charites, and Lee's Friends. Join us for a casual after-work evening party at the annual Suds & Buds garden party. This is a rain or shine event for ages 21 and over! Tickets include: Admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden during the event – Rain or shine; Delicious Food by Local Area Restaurants (included in ticket price); Live Music by award-winning singer songwriter Lewis McGehee ; Free Convenient Parking; Relaxing After-work Party in Rose Garden Hall with Friends (Casual Attire); Two Drink Tickets – Craft Beers & Wine ? (additional tickets are available for purchase). Tickets to the Suds & Buds party are $49.99 each and can be purchased online. http://covatix.com/events/suds-buds-2019/tickets
Sat, May 18 - COMMON GROUNDS Collaborative Beer Fest & Camp Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, Holiday Travel-L-Park, 1075 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. The 4th Annual Common Grounds Collaboration Beer Fest & Camp Night is a carefully curated showcase of brewing badassery and creative expression of one time only flavors you don’t want to miss! Held in the beautiful wooded Sherwood Forest Campground at the Holiday Trav-L Park near the Virginia Beach oceanfront, indulge in the tastiest of adult beverages while hanging out with your favorite breweries! Then spend the night camping by the bonfire under the stars with your friends! https://www.commongroundsfest.com/
Sat, May 18 - The 8th Annual Pungo Wine Festival, 12 - 6:00 pm, Back Bay Farms Inc., 1833 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Please join Connect With a Wish at the beautiful Back Bay Farms in Virginia Beach for the 2019 Pungo Wine Festival benefiting Connect With a Wish. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day of wine tasting from some of your favorite Virginia wineries. Plus there will be live music, craft beer, food trucks and local artist and vendors. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Wristband and tasting glass will be provided for guests ages 21 and over. Bring a blanket or chair, invite your friends and come enjoy a great day for a great cause. Ticket sales will be available through CoVaTix at https://covatix.com/events/pungo-wine-festival
Sun, May 19 - B3: Beer and Bourbon at the Brickhouse, 12 - 7:00 pm, Hosted by Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum, 1113 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach. Join us Sunday, May 19 and enjoy beer and bourbon tastings from local breweries and distilleries as well as a shrimp boil and BBQ to provide your tastings with the perfect match. Dance to live music while soaking up the sun in the beautiful Oceanfront Museum Garden. More information coming! Tickets $50 and include food, drink and entertainment! Tickets on sale NOW! https://covatix.com/events/beer-and-bourbon-at-the-brickhouse
Thu, May 23 - Bacon Bash 2019: A Bacon, Beer & Bourbon Affair, 6 - 9:00 pm, Virginia Living Museum, 524 J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Celebrating the love of bacon, The Rotary Club of Warwick at City Center Newport News will host its signature charity event featuring local restaurants serving up their best bacon-inspired dish! Guests can sample each dish throughout the evening and will have the opportunity to cast a vote for the People's Choice Award to be presented at the end of the evening. In addition, beer, wine and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the evening. Ticket includes food, beer, wine and samplings of bourbon cocktails. Price increases to $60 on day of event. Proceeds from this charitable event will support The Rotary Foundation and a variety of local charities. https://www.baconbash.org/
Sat, Jun 1 - O'Connoroo Summer Carnival, 12 - 10:00 pm, O'Connor Brewing Co., 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Calling all lovers of craft beer, music, magic, art, fun, and games! Calling all carnies and gawkers alike! Come one, come all to the new O'Connoroo Summer Carnival! We are hosting our SIXTH annual O'Connoroo music, food, and beer festival on Saturday, June 1st! This year, we've added plenty of carnival games, prizes, live magic, fortune telling, axe throwing, fire dancing, and more to a lineup of amazing local food trucks and popups plus SIX live music performances! Last but not least, be sure to check out the NFK Street Museum ~ Mural Fest & Street Party happening simultaneously on this day from 2-7pm! This walkable street event will feature multiple unveilings of some of the most beautiful murals in Norfolk. We are excited and honored to have been chosen as the site for one of these murals, produced by the world famous John Van Hamersveld!
Sat, Jun 1 - 4th Annual Revolutionary Beer Fest, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, Chesapeake Golf Club in Las Gaviotas, 1201 Club House Dr., Chesapeake. We will be celebrating amber suds with historical reverence as we pay tribute to the history of beer from the earliest days of our nation all the way to today's beer and cider breweries. The event features unlimited free samples of approximately 30 beers from 15 breweries, food available for purchase from Traditions, vendors, live music and more! TICKET PRICES: Tasting Tickets start at $35 prior to event- while supplies last. Unlimited free samples of beer (If we do not sell out these tickets will be $40 at the door the day of event); Designated Driver Tickets: $15. We are also offering a special golf package for those of you that would like to enjoy golfing prior to the Beer Fest. Golf Package: $85, includes round of golf, seat under tent, and Tasting Ticket. Please go online to Eventbrite to purchase tickets via credit card or feel free to contact the foundation for cash or check purchases and for further information. ADULTS ONLY - 21 AND OVER - NO CHILDREN - NO PETS
Sat-Sun, Jun 1-2 - 20th Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival 2019, Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. Celebrating 20 years of one of the top rated pirate festivals in the world!! Find out why pirate lovers come from all over the country to enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates each year. Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who transform today’s Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step back in time and re-live the history and legends of 1718 Hampton. The Festival offers a variety of children’s activities, live musical entertainment, fireworks, period vendors, arts and crafts, and much more! http://www.visithampton.com/event/20th-annual-blackbeard-pirates-festival/2019-06-01/
Fri-Sun, Jun 7-9 - 43rd Annual Norfolk Harborfest, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Celebrating America's largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in its 43rd year. For three memorable days, the historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with thrilling activities on land and sea to include tall ships and the Parade of Sail, artisan foods and beverages, unique and unusual performances, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, family games and activities, national and regional entertainment, and much more. FREE & Open to the Public! https://festevents.org/events/2019-season-events/norfolk-harborfest/
Sat, Jun 8 - Revel Fest, Hosted by New Realm Brewing - VA, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. We would like to invite you to join us for our inaugural Revel Fest at New Realm Brewing Company. Revel means to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing. Seems like a fitting way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon! So come revel with us in the beer garden at New Realm with unlimited beer pours from 11 local craft breweries, food from our new restaurant, live music, and the Revel Fest Marketplace. Music by Jesse Chong Band and Buddha Council. A full list of local craft vendors and food offerings coming soon! Ticket price includes food offerings from our new restaurant, unlimited tastings, access to live music and craft vendors. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revel-festival-tickets-59322640615
Fri-Sun, Jun 28-30 - 2019 Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival is Norfolk’s annual love-fest with New Orleans’ vibrant spirit and captures the melting pot of Bayou culture. From New Orleans to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, two stages featuring national recording artists providing diverse cultural musical entertainment. The Arts Market of New Orleans returns and brings with it talent, unique artistry and the culture of Louisiana! The Arts Council of New Orleans and Norfolk Festevents hand-pick the most unique and one-of-a-kind artists from Louisiana to share their stories, culture and craft. This year, numerous artists in various mediums including art, jewelry and sculpture will be on site displaying their works. No Bayou celebration would be complete without the mouthwatering Cajun delicacies prepared by authentic Louisiana inspired chefs. Festival guests are in for a real treat as they feast on fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, alligator, muffuletta, andouille, and beignets. Guests will also find festival favorites like sno balls (discovered in New Orleans, by the way!), root beer floats, smoothies, Italian water ice, glazed nuts, kettle korn and funnel cake. Wash it all down with a variety of cold beverages including a fine selection of beers straight from New Orleans' own Abita Brewing Company as well as New Orleans Jack Daniel's Hurricanes. https://festevents.org/events/2019-season-events/bayouboogaloo/
Sun, Jul 7 - 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 – Aug 4, Sep 8, Oct 13. https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/barks-and-brews-2019-1/
Fri, Jul 19 - Taste of Virginia on the Bay, Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Taste of VA on the Bay will be taking the place of previous year's Brews on the Bay Beer Festival. There will be craft beers, wine, spirits with plenty of food vendors. www.oceanviewbeachpark.org
Sat, Aug 3 - Whistle Belly 2019: A Virginia Beer & More Festival, 7 - 11:00 pm, Merchants Square, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Whistle Belly is back and bigger, bolder and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday August 3rd for the ultimate beer party on Duke of Gloucester Street. Crafted by the DoG Street Pub & presented by the Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg. Over 40 breweries, and more than 70 beers and delicious eats! Live Music to be Announced! Drinks & all you can eat for only $55! Save up to $10 by purchasing in advance. General Admission Tickets get access to the festival from 7 to 11 pm. Get Early Access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers. With an Early Access ticket your festival begins at 6pm with access to food & beer including 10 beers only available to Early Access guests! http://www.whistlebelly.com/
Sat, Aug 10 - Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Hampton Road’s Favorite Smoked Meat Onslaught is back – with TEETH! Come and see what over 225,000 people nationwide have enjoyed! This is our 4th Annual PORK-OUT in Virginia Beach. COME AND JOIN US! For a down-home, Southern-fried, good time... to support your inner Redneck! Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It's two great days of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. http://www.beerandbourbon.com/virginia-beach-va/show
Sat, Aug 24 - 5th Annual Neptune's Coastal Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by the Neptune Festival, Neptune's Park, 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Neptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven on Saturday, August 24th, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more! Tickets will go on sale May 1, 2019. Each ticket includes a commemorative beer-tasting glass and tastings throughout the day. Early Bird Tickets: $30 Until July 1 or until allotment has been reached; Advance Tickets: $35 Through August 18; Week of Event Tickets: $40. https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/neptunes-coastal-craft-beer-festival
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
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 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 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.
Drink Happy - Be Safe
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