Thursday, March 5, 2020

Local Tidewater VA Beer Festivals



UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:

Sat, Mar 7 - The Vanguard's 2 Year Anniversary Party!, 7:00 pm - 12:00 am, The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery, 504 N. King St., Hampton. OUR 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Tell your friends all about it and come on down to The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery in Downtown Hampton and celebrate with us! We will have music featuring Cris Jacobs Band with Kyle Davis Band! This is a free show!! The music is starting at 8pm! Come enjoy some of our craft beer and craft spirits that we have enjoyed producing the past 2 years! Let's cheers to many more!


Sun, Mar 8 - 44th Annual Oyster Roast and Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Do you love oysters? BBQ? Beer, wine and lots of other delicious stuff? There's live music, casino tables, live and silent auction, and local artists! PLUS, the great satisfaction of supporting the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad; proceeds allow us to purchase the necessary life-saving equipment and supplies that help us respond to more than 14,000 calls every year. GET YOUR TIX TODAY! vbvrs.org/oyster-roast


Sat, Mar 14 - 2020 Ocean View Saint Patrick's Day Parade & Party. Join Us for the 53rd Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, a fun filled Irish parade with all the marching bands, clowns, floats, cars, and people necessary to make up an exciting and enjoyable parade. The Parade steps off at 10:00 am on March 14, 2020. Don't miss the After Parade Party, presented by the Columbian Club of Ocean View starting at noon at 211 W. Government Ave featuring live bands: Tidewater Drive (outside) and Savannah (inside the Hall). Plenty of food and refreshment vendors will be available as well.

Sat, Mar 14 - 10 Year Anniversary & Saint Paddy's Day Party! 12 - 10:00 pm,  Hosted by O'Connor Brewing Co. , 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Time sure flies when you're having fun... Can you believe we are turning TEN years old?! What an incredible decade it has been, we are so thankful for all of the love & support throughout the years. Now...let's party!!! Join us for our 10 Year Anniversary & Saint Paddy's Day Party! Live Performances by: Rhodes Academy of Irish Dance 12-1 pm, Glasgow Kiss 1:30-3 pm, DownTown Abby & The Echoes 3:30-5 pm, Will Overman 5:30-7 pm, Super Doppler 7:30-9:30 pm. Food Provided by: Capt'n Crabby, Vicki Vail's, Deutscher Imbiss, Hangry's. PLUS! The release of our Imperial Anniversary Stout, barrel-aged in Irish Whiskey barrels! It's going to be the biggest party yet, we can't wait to celebrate TEN YEARS with you all. Slainté!


Saturday, March 14, ShamROCK the 'Burg!, 5:30 – 9:30 pm, Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg, 401 N Boundary St., Williamsburg. ShamROCK the 'Burg will be featuring the musical talents of The Donnybrooks! $5 beer/wine tickets, BEST TICKET $30 - Jammer Ticket includes $15 admission, $15 meal ticket, and 3 $2 raffle tickets! Wear your green and show your support for the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg!  https://williamsburgkiwanis.org/


Sun, Mar 15 - Billsburg St. Paddy's Day Beer Mile, 1 – 4:00 pm, Hosted by MettleEvents.com and Billsburg Brewery, 2054 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Enjoy Saint Patrick's Day with Mettle Events and Billsburg Brewery for its Beer Mile followed by a great party including the Halfpenny Holiday Parade, food, entertainment and some signature beers.  Wear your favorite St. Patrick's Day attire for the parade and judged costume contest.  https://register.chronotrack.com/r/56159?fbclid=IwAR0PSbTeyR3RCQyx9N88UH5sF5OXQq09_nM1TisOXNZw52jf3jX2n4c0M5Y


Sat, Mar 28 - VBC's Four Year Freeversary, 12 – 7:00 pm, Hosted by The Virginia Beer Company, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Save The Date: the Virginia Beer Co. is turning FOUR! On Saturday, March 28th we'll be opening up the entire VBC campus for a day celebrating four years of beers & cheers. Expect badass bands -- pop-ups from some of Williamsburg's favorite restaurants -- family friendly entertainment -- small batch releases (Waypost is coming...) -- and anniversary-exclusive FREE VERSE VARIANTS. More information (including entry info and beer/entertainment lineups) coming in February! In the meantime: mark those calendars!


Sat, Mar 28 - Kiss My Cask Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Join us for our 5th Annual Kiss My Cask Festival! Come and judge over 20 different local, regional and national breweries! There will be games, live music, delicious food, and of course a massive supply of beer! Pucker up, because this is going to be one hell of a festival. Are you wondering what exactly a cask beer is? We got you! A cask beer is unfiltered beer (usually ale), that is transferred into casks, krausened (carbonated), sealed and then undergoes a slight final fermentation in the cask. Often finings (clarifying agents) will be added to help the beer drop bright—when yeast cells naturally flocculate (clump) and settle at the bottom of a vessel. Check out this link from CraftBeer.com for more info: https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/cask-ale-draught-beer-at-its-best. $15 General Admission Ticket: 1. Entry (no tastings); 2. One beer ticket NON CASK BEER (valid for one full pour from our Back Bay Brewing truck) **Get 15% off your ticket by using the promo code: EARLYBIRD from now until February 28th!  $40 VIP Ticket (limited to 500): 1. Entry; 2. Special event tasting glass; 3. Tasting and judging of all casks; 4. Two beer tickets NON CASK BEER (valid for two full pours from our Back Bay Brewing truck); 5. Entry into a raffle for a Mug Club Membership **Get 15% off your ticket by using the promo code: EARLYBIRD from now until February 28th!
GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.squadup.com/events/kiss-my-cask-festival-1


Sat, Apr 25 - Historic Phoebus Spring Fling, 10:00 am, 6:00 pm, hosted by Phoebus VA Events, 21 Mellen St. E, Hampton. On April 25, historic Phoebus will transform into a vibrant outdoor street festival featuring handmade arts and crafts, children’s activities, festival food, live music and a craft beer tasting ($30 admission required for craft beer tasting). phoebusevents@gmail.com


Sun, Apr 26 - 2020 Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival, 1 – 5:00 pm, 410 N Boundary St., Williamsburg. Williamsburg's Biggest Beer Benefit is back! The 7th Annual Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival presented by The Rotary Club of Williamsburg and Aspire Young Professionals returns Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 1pm-5pm with VIP access starting at noon. Part of CultureFix VA's Scrumptious Weekend, the seventh annual Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival will feature a selection of beers from 25 craft breweries. Enjoy delicious beer, live music by Jesse Chong Music, and food available for purchase from Old City Barbeque, Nosh, and more. General admission tickets ($35) include a complimentary 16-oz tasting glass and unlimited 4-oz. pours plus live music, public restrooms, and food available for purchase from one of our vendors. VIP tickets ($60) include all general admission perks PLUS early entry to the festival at noon, a complimentary food item from one of our vendors, and access to a designated VIP area including exclusive VIP beers and private bathrooms. The Festival is rain or shine since we're fully tented, and tickets are transferable but not refundable. As Williamsburg's biggest beer benefit, 100% of proceeds from this event will go to these great local non-profits: • Avalon Center: working to end domestic and sexual violence • Bacon Street Youth and Family Services • Here for the Girls, Inc. • Literacy for Life. We've generated nearly $150,000 in support of local charities over the last six years, and we'd like to grow that number even more this year with your help. See you on April 26!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-williamsburg-craft-beer-festival-tickets-79466210575


Sat, May 2 - Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, 12 – 6:00 pm, Hosted by Visit Yorktown and Village Events, Ltd., Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water St., Yorktown. Sample more than 30 different craft beers, dig into some amazing BBQ (available for purchase), and listen as some of the best Blues musicians in Hampton Roads take the stage at Riverwalk Landing. This year’s festival promises to be the best yet! At 12:30, Bobby BlackHat Blues Blast, with special guests, will deliver blends and influences of Chicago, Memphis, Piedmont, and Delta style blues along with a little Gospel into a toe tappin’, finger poppin’, hip shakin’ blues experience. Then, at 3:30, the Michael Clark Band will take the mic to blend the R&B, Blues, Soul, Rock, Jazz and Funk. Back by popular demand this year – a wine garden with limited tastings included in admission and great music by Phil Poteat. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. This is a rain or shine event.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yorktowns-blues-brews-bbq-2020-tickets-95442062779


Sun, May 3 - The Mariners' Craft Beer Festival, 12 – 5:00 pm, The Mariners' Museum and Park, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Great beer, good food, and live music! The eighth annual Mariners’ Craft Beer Festival will feature more than 50 craft beers for tasting from over 20 local, regional, and national breweries in the unique setting of The Mariners’ Museum’s outdoor courtyards. Breweries will have representatives at each tasting tent to answer questions, and select brewery speakers will give “beer talks” on the hour from 1 - 3 p.m with a special sample at each talk. Live music and local food trucks on site. Tickets: Advance $35 / Day-of $45 / Non-drinker: $15. The Festival will also include one-off beers to taste in the fan-favorite “Cask-Off” competition. A continuing tradition at this event, select breweries will prepare their best version of a cask ale. This unfiltered and unpasteurized beer is traditionally served through a hand pump at around room temperature. Event participants will vote for their favorite cask ale, and the winning brewery will receive a special prize. Tickets are on sale now!  https://www.marinersmuseum.org/beerfest/



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