Upcoming Local Beer Fests:
Sat, Sep 23 - 5th Annual Ribtoberfest & Southern Foodways, Noon - 8:00 pm, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. We’re celebrating what’s below the Mason-Dixon along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront! Now in its 5th year, RibtoberFest brings the best of southern food and beverage to your favorite stompin’ grounds, Town Point Park. Join us as we bring together a humble batch of southern-flare dishes and cool craft brews, with a live blues band to boot! The Craft Beer Garden will feature over 35 brews from local, regional and international breweries. See ticket prices and sampling packages at https://festevents.org/events/2016-season-events/ribtoberfest2/craft-beer-garden/
Sat, Sep 23 - CrabDaddy - AYCE Crab and Wine/Beer Festival, Sanctuary Vineyards, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, 7005 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, NC. Once a year, Crabdaddy emerges from the Currituck Sound, bringing a bounty of fresh seafood for everyone to enjoy. Catch him at Sanctuary Vineyards on September 23 from 11AM-6PM, where we’ll be pairing the best Currituck wine and beer with fresh seafood from our local waters. Your ticket includes a signature “Crabdaddy” wineglass to keep, All You Can Eat steamed blue crabs from I Got Your Crabs with sides like slaw and hushpuppies, local wine and beer sampling, live music (National Recording Artists SUSTO, Zack Mexico, Sensi Trails and Phantom Playboys) and admission to the hayride and a chance to compete in the Crabdaddy Olympics for cash and prizes. This event is rain or shine (will take place in the winery in the event of inclement weather) and tickets are available at www.sanctuaryvineyards.com for $40/person. We’ll see you there - Everybody Will Get Crabs!
Sat, Sep 30 - Back Bay Heritage Festival, Hosted by Back Bay Brewing and Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum, 2 - 8:00 pm, 1113 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Back Bay Brewing has partnered with the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum at the historic de Witt Cottage to bring you the 1st Annual BACK BAY HERITAGE FESTIVAL! This event will raise funds, friends and awareness for one of our City’s greatest historical treasures! Heritage Festival will feature Beer Tastings from the best local Craft Breweries, Awesome Live Music by Austin Ferguson of The Cody Austin Band and Bennett Wales, your favorite Food Trucks: Cast Iron Catering Co and Lucky Peach, a stellar Silent Auction and more! Tickets now on sale at: www.squadup.com/events/heritagefest
Sat, Sep 30 - Oktoberfest 2017, Hosted by The Bier Garden, 12 - 9:00 pm, The Ambassador Club of Portsmouth, 364 Peninsula Ave., Portsmouth. The Ambassador Club in Portsmouth and The Bier Garden are teaming up to co-sponsor Oktoberfest again this year! Look forward to authentic German beer, food, music and activities for all ages. Strong man competition, cornhole boards, bounce houses, raffles and more! Can’t wait to see everyone there! Tickets will be available August 11th. $10 for admission AND first beer. $5 for just admission. Children under 5 will be free. www.facebook.com/events/142212536362662/
Sat, Sep 30 - Yorktoberfest presented by York County Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 am - 4:30 pm, Hosted by Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown. SAVE THE DATE!! The York County Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Yorktoberfest on Saturday, September 30th at Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson in Yorktown, rain or shine! Come out and enjoy food, music, cars, vendors, craft beer & more! Tickets are $20 and include unlimited tastings or $5 for DD/Non-drinking ticket holders. Children accompanied by an adult are FREE! Become a sponsor or vendor! Contact the YCCC by email at ycccadmin@yorkcountycc.org or call 757-877-5920 for more information! www.yorkcountychamberva.org
Fri, Oct 6 - October First Friday, Hosted by Downtown Norfolk, 5 - 8:30 pm, 300 Block of Granby Street, Downtown Norfolk. Downtown Norfolk’s favorite Friday night street party is back for its fifth season! Each First Fridays event runs from 5-8:30 pm and features music (this week Fleet Forces Rock Band and DJ CanRock), food and merchandise vendors and a beer and wine garden all in an authentic downtown setting. Get ready to grab some friends & have some fun!
Sat, Oct 7 - The Noblemen present Oktoberfest 2017, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. The BIGGEST and BEST Oktoberfest Celebration in Hampton Roads! All you care to drink eat, Craft Beers, Wine and Food. There will be fun for the whole family all day long including: Authentic German food; Large variety of micro brews; Live music featuring “Cover This” 3-5 pm; Kids area including: inflatables, bounces, petting zoo and hayrides. Tickets are all inclusive: (includes all you can eat / drink, entertainment and parking). Adult Tickets - $50 in advance and $60 at the gate. Children’s Tickets - $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Family Ticket Package - (includes 2 adult and 2 children’s tickets) - $110. VIP Package - (includes 10 tickets, a private / enclosed area for you and your guests, 10 x beer steins filled with goodies, waitress service from the Bierfraus, access to the VIP bar - $1000. Tickets on sale now at:
www.thenoblemen.org
www.thenoblemen.org
Sat, Oct 7 - Crawlin’ Crab 5K and Craft Brew Fest, 8:30 am - 11:00 pm, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Celebrate your 5K and Half Marathon finish this year at a Craft Brew Fest / Post Race Party on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th immediately following your race outside the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Enjoy live music, delicious Kickin’ Corn and Crab Chowder from Baker’s Crust and ice cold brews. More details coming soon! http://crawlincrabhalf.com/
Sat, Oct 7 - Chelsea West Fest 2017, 12 - 6:00 pm, On the street 600 Claremont Ave, Norfolk. Meet us in Chelsea, Norfolk’s newest beer, food, retail and fun district for Chelsea West Fest October 7, 2017. Chelsea West Fest, hosted by and benefiting Hope House Foundation, will be a full-day celebrating what makes this region great: local crafters, talented local musicians, local beers and brews, and the unique eateries just steps away from the festival. Gates open at noon!
Thu, Oct 12 - 2017 Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Fest, Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, 4 - 7:00 pm, Town Point Park, 201 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. The 25th annual Harbor Party, presented by Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, is three fun-filled hours at a beautiful venue on Norfolk’s Waterfront filled with seafood, craft beer and wine, live music, friends, and networking. The money raised will be donated to local children’s charities, from CHKD to the Edmarc Hospice for Children. Tickets are $35 in advance. Admission includes all-you-can-eat seafood, barbecue and beer and wine. Click here to purchase tickets: https://harborparty.org/get-tickets/
Sat, Oct 14 - 2017 YSC Fall Beer and Wine Bash, Camp Pendleton, 12 - 5:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Join us for the 2017 YSC Fall Beer and Wine Bash! We will be serving beer, wine, barbeque, chicken, chili, gumbo and our famous crawfish boil. All you can eat and drink. Live entertainment by Little Country and Family Tree. Cornhole players, get there early and sign up for the cornhole tournament. First Prize wins 2 tickets to our Spring event. All for only $55.00*! All proceeds go to fund children’s charities in Hampton Roads. You must be 21 to enter the party and there will be a 100% ID check to enter Camp Pendleton. *The $5.00 per ticket convenience fee will be waived for online purchases made before September 15th.
Sat, Oct 14 - Chic’s Beach Fall Festival - Blues & BBQ, Hk on the Bay, 12 - 8:00 pm, 4600 Lookout Rd., Virginia Beach. Tickets will be $25 each and will include entry into the festival, a really sweet commemorative 16oz Chic’s Beach Festival cup and FOOD! Upon entry you will be given your commemorative Festival Cup and ONE (1) food ticket per person, to be redeemed at any point during the festival. (should you lose your food ticket or would like to purchase another plate, there will be a $10 fee for another food ticket). Hk on the Bay is teaming up with Mike Clifford from CXB BBQ AND EATS to provide you with some of the best BBQ & fixins on the east coast! (there will be veggie options). We have partnered with Speedy’s Hot Sauce - Jimmy Miller to bring you THE BEST damn hot sauce in VA to Chic’s Beach Festival. It is our absolute pleasure to announce that our great friends from Young Veterans Brewing Company will be out in full force pouring their beers! **stay tuned for the draft line up. In addition to Young Vets beer, we will be serving crafted cocktails from Woodford Reserve, Sailor Jerry & Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Also attending Chic’s Beach Fall Festival is our bros at the oceanfront, Three Ships Coffee & North End Bag Co. & The Stockpot.
Sat, Oct 14 - Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium, 1 - 5:00 pm, 1889 W Pembroke Ave., Hampton. Our Second Annual Craft Beer Bash presented by Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning LLC. Join us on Saturday, October 14th for an afternoon of great beers at the ballpark. This is a charity festival with proceeds from every ticket purchased going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula. Your ticket includes unlimited craft beer tastings, a souvenir pint glass, and every ticket sold benefits the Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula. There will also be food trucks, music, yard games, and many vendors. https://warmemorialcraftbeerbash.eventbrite.com/
Sun, Oct 15 - Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest - Virginia Beach, Green Flash Brewing Co. Virginia Beach, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. The annual Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest is back for a 4th year in Virginia Beach with all festival proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen Tidewater! Enjoy exclusive Green Flash, Cellar 3, and Alpine beers (including one-off keg and cask creations), served alongside plates from our wonderful Virginia restaurant partners. In addition to the delicious beer and food, we’ve got live music, games, Behind-the-Craft demonstrations and more! The tropical Hawaiian Luau theme is back by popular demand so grab your best Tiki attire! Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, and retro-inspired island kitsch apparel is encouraged. All tickets include unlimited beer tasting, 10 food tastings commemorative glass, and festival experience: Over 20 options of rare beer, cask, and barrel-aged creations from Green Flash, Cellar 3, and Alpine Beer Co. with unlimited tasting; Food pairings prepared by some of our favorite local restaurants; Behind the Craft: culinary demos and bonus tastings taking place throughout the event; Photo booth; Vendor village
Thu-Fri, Oct 19-20 - The NEON Festival 2017, Neon District, Norfolk. Save the date! The *third* NEON Festival is coming back to NFK Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 19, 2017! This free festival welcomes everyone to experience the NEON District through art exhibitions, local and national performances and mural tours. Highlights of the 2017 celebration include: Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum and Glass Studio and d'Art Center, 5-10 pm; The Plot Beer Garden and entertainment Friday evening, 6-10 pm; Norfolk Public Art Commission ribbon cutting Friday at 5:30 pm. Visit this page for updates on all the performances, entertainment, food & drinks and public art that will ignite the district. It’s going to electric! www.facebook.com/events/107208306622133/
Fri, Oct 20 - Fourth Annual Tidewater Builders Association (TBA) Shucked in the Park, 24th Street Park, 3 - 6:00 pm, the Ocean Front, Virginia Beach. Join your friends and colleagues for great food, cold beverages and live music at TBA’s fourth annual Shucked in the Park event, at Virginia Beach’s 24th Street Park. Proceeds will benefit TBA’s Building Trades Academy. Movement Mortgage is the event’s Presenting Sponsor. Tickets go on sale soon! www.facebook.com/events/1350836898364124/
Sat/Sun, Oct 21/22 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 31st Street Park, 1 - 6:00 pm, Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. It is not recommended that children attend this event. It is designed to be a 21+ festival. https://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/virginia-beach-craft-beer-festival
Sat, Oct 21 - Partake ‘N Portsmouth, Hosted by Portsmouth Partnership, 5 - 9:00 pm, 3321 Tyre Neck Rd., Chesapeake. Bring your family and friends to sample some great new restaurants and breweries. Advance tickets $40 available until October 13th. $50 at the door. Ticket proceeds support our mission promoting economic development, education, and leadership in the City of Portsmouth. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CVNGB92RU7AVN
Sun, Oct 22 - 2017 GIVE A SHUCK, Hosted by Little Neck Circle of the King’s Daughters, 4 - 8:00 pm, Leaping Lizard Cafe-Shore Drive, 4408 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. 2017’s event includes live music by Bennett Wales, a full dinner and oysters provided by Leaping Lizard, wine, beer truck and much, much more! Proceeds will benefit LNCKD’s 2017 Absolutely Giving, providing personally shopped-for, wrapped, and delivered holiday gifts to many local children who may otherwise go without, CHKD, the CHKD Mobile ICU and other deserving organizations throughout Hampton Roads area! Online ticket sales are now open!! Purchase your 2017 Give a Shuck tickets in advance through the LNCKD online store: http://store.lnckd.org/
Fri, Oct 27 - Masquerade in Ghent, 6 - 10:00 pm, Colley Ave., Norfolk. Ghent’s largest Halloween street party and costume contest - Masquerade in Ghent will take place in the heart of Ghent on Colley Avenue between Shirley Avenue and Brandon Avenue. Show off your Halloween costume at the annual Costume Contest Parade. The parade starts at 6:30 pm and judges will award cash prizes for “Best In Show,” “Best Family or Group,” and “Best Adult.” Prize packets will be awarded to “Best Pet Costume,” “Best Young Adult” (male & female ages 13-18 years old), “Best Child” (male & female ages 5-12), “Best Infant.” Register for free online at: ghentnorfolk.org by Wednesday, October 25. There will be a $25 registration fee for entries submitted after October 25. ViewItDoIt will be streaming the parade live! Your out-of-town friends and family can see all of the fun. And, you will be able to provide live testimonials! After the parade, get ready for a monster mash with live music by MBMA Plus, there will be activities for kids, refreshments and adult beverages. Masquerade in Ghent is free and open to the public. Ample parking can be found along the streets and parking lots. Don’t miss the frightfully, fun-tastic time at this year’s Masquerade in Ghent!
Sat, Oct 28 - Party in the Park, Hosted by The Princess Anne Garden Club, 1 - 4:00 pm, First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 28th for this fun event, Party in the Park! Enjoy live music while sipping on wine or beer. Explore the silent auction offering fabulous gift baskets, art, vacation homes, etc. Dine on delicious BBQ and chicken chili! Tickets $40 pre-sale and $45 Day of Event.
Sun, Nov 5 - 8th Annual Virginia Roast & Toast, Hosted by Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 3 - 6:00 pm, 7637 N Shore Rd., Norfolk. It’s a staple of the season! The Hermitage Young Associates Board presents the 8th Annual Virginia Roast & Toast. All-inclusive tickets include mouth-watering Virginia oysters and barbeque, our favorite local craft beers, wine, live music on the gorgeous shoreline, and the chance to bid on exclusive auction items from local businesses. All ticket buyers will receive free museum admission and the opportunity to see our outdoor Stickwork installation by artist Patrick Dougherty. $55.00 Hermitage Members; $65.00 Non-Members. All proceeds support the Hermitage’s year round schedule of one of a kind programs and exhibitions! Online tickets go on sale Monday, September 11th - this event has sold out 7 years in a row!
Sat, Nov 11 - Virginia Living Museum Oyster Roast Fundraiser, 3 - 6:00 pm, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh local Rappahannock Oysters, fried seafood, chowder, dessert buffet, craft beers, wine, full bar, DJ/live music, commemorative glass, raffles & more at the Virginia Living Museum’s sixth annual Oyster Roast! Voted Best of the 757 Gold for Outdoor Festivals four years in a row by Coastal Virginia Magazine, this event is always a sell-out. Food will be provided by Mathews Lions Club and Waypoint Seafood & Grill. Desserts by Stratford University Culinary Students. New this year, the Virginia Living Museum has partnered with St. George Brewing Company to brew an exclusive Oyster Stout! Enjoy live music by Louis Vangieri and Phil Poteat. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s award winning educational programs and animal care needs. Tickets go on sale September 1. Tickets: $50, $60 week of event, Age 21 and up. Tickets include commemorative glass and two beverage tickets for beer or wine! https://thevlm.org/events/museum-events/oyster-roast/
Sat, Nov 18 - Oyster & South Festival, Hosted by Greenbrier Farms, 1 - 5:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake. Just as it is every year, Oyster & South will be held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving! We have found this date perfectly sets a “thankful” tone, that brings family, friends, and the community together to celebrate our heritage & lifestyle, and gladly “giving-back” to those who really need our support! This event is an amazing opportunity for you to create awareness, introduce or just re-affirm your business’ community connection. If you are looking to connect with “salt of the earth” people, then this is your festival. It is only through the support and generosity of our community that we are able to produce Oyster & Southfestival each year and give back so much to great charities! See you on the farm!
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