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We must say, that was one long ass winter.

Measurable snow — even in Virginia Beach — along with wind, rain, and a relentless chill for the full duration of winter has us more than ready for warm weather, clear skies, a fresh season of craft beers, and festivals.

In this issue of Virginia Craft Beer Magazine, we have put together an informative collection of essential festivals across the Commonwealth.

You’ll notice we’ve sought-out festivals beyond craft beer specific events — those have become fewer, in part, because so many of our independent breweries are hosting their own events, and these seem quite popular with dedicated locals as well as day-trippers and weekenders seeking adventure and fun.

As you seek out a festival or event in a location three hours from home, we encourage you to make an overnight experience.

If you attend the Bayou Bon Vivant in Norfolk, for example, a three-day jambalaya celebrating the culture of The Big Easy through food, music, and art, be sure to make time and visit a couple nearby breweries like Benchtop, Afterglow, Smartmouth, or even the notable Birch Bar.

Heading to the two-day Crozet Spring Arts & Craft Festival? Starr Hill Brewery and Pro Re Nata are no-brainers to add to your craft experience. Virginia is a beautiful state with a lot going for it and the cornucopia of springtime festivals made memorable with music, local foods and beverages, and unique works of art are certainly a highlight that enhances our quality of life.

Dig in.

Jeff Maisey Publisher/Editor

Virginia Craft Beer Magazine

Rip Rap Sold to Coastal Fermentory

By Jeff Maisey

Norfolk micro brewery Rip Rap Brewing Company has been sold to the owners of Newport News headquartered Coastal Fermentory.

Coastal Fementory co-owner Seth Caddall confirmed the sale in early February when an ABC Publishing Notice was posted on the front door of Rip Rap.

“Our intent is to keep it as Rip Rap Brewing Company,” Caddall said. “We will continue to grow and invest in that brand that ‘Liam has done a great job of creating.

Rip Rap Brewing Company was opened in April 2016 by ‘Liam Bell, while still serving in the US Coast Guard at the time. The tiny brewing company has garnered several awards and has a loyal following in Norfolk’s Railroad District.

Rip Rap has maintained a constant rotation of small batch beers on draft including numerous fan favorites such as Breakwater Cream Ale, Bowsprit Kolsch, Bilgewater Coffee Stout, and Running Rust Red Ale.

“It’s kind of a Norfolk institution,” Caddall said of the brand, “so we don’t want to mess with a good thing.”

The plan is to have staff working back and forth between the Rip Rap location and Coastal Fermentory’s two locations in Newport News. Maintaining the brands as separate entities is essential.

“Fingers crossed the regulars that know Rip Rap won’t even realize that it has changed hands,” Caddall said. “Rarely do you have the chance to take stewardship of a brand with so much history.”

The appeal of purchasing Rip Rap also had to do with the work ethic and culture shared by the two breweries.

Caddall sees the two distinct brands serving different tastes as well as vastly different markets.

The bartenders and front-of-the-house staff working at Rip Rap have retained. The brew team of Coastal Fermentory will brew the Rip Rap recipes in Norfolk.

Greenbrier commercial corridor as completely separate and unique businesses with little to no cross pollination.

“It’s cool to have a different vibe at each,” Caddall said. “We always thought Rhett was doing something cool with that concept. We’re trying to lean into that same kind of idea.”

As a model of success to emulate locally, the owners of Coastal Fermentory observed how Rhett at Vibrant Shore Brewing Company (located in Virginia Beach’s trendy ViBe Creative District) manages to keep The Garage Brewery in Chesapeake’s congested

Last Call for Old Ox

In related news, Coastal Fermentory opened in Uptown location by the Newport News airport in midJanuary. It features an on-site restaurant and 24 taps of beer, though no brews are produced on location. The brewery is, however, experimenting with long-term beer aging for Belgian-style sour ales at Uptown to meet the ABC requirements for a brewery operating a secondary or satellite location.

Ashburn-based Old Ox Brewing Company will close April 5 after 11 years in business. The family-owned and operated 30-barrel brewhouse produced such core beers as Hoppy Place IPA, Golden Ox (Belgian golden ale), and Black Ox (rye porter).

In short, founders Graham and Mary Ann Burns were ready for retirement. Children Chris and Kristin, who worked various jobs in the brewery, had discovered opportunities outside the craft beer industry.

The Burns family said in a social media post they’d found a buyer to continue the brewery, however, the property owner had just signed an all together different tenant for the space.

“It’s been an epic ride and we’re so thankful to all of you that have come along on this ride with us,” the family shared in a joint statement.

Refreshing the Alewerks Brand

Now in its 19th year, Alewerks Brewing Company is bringing a subtle change to its core brands.

The Williamsburg-based craft brewery is one of the oldest operating in the Hampton Roads region.

In its nearly two decades, Alewerks has built a golden reputation by producing consistent high-quality traditional beverages such as its Tavern Brown Ale and Chesapeake Pale Ale.

The beer maker has also been keen to produce seasonals such as its very popular Pumpkin ale and in-demand limited-edition specialty brands like Bitter Valentine, Fun, Old-Fashioned Family Christmas Ale, and barrel-aged favorites Cafe Royale and the upcoming Jubilee XIX.

The current refresh is the brewery’s fourth.

“The craft beer industry has matured, meaning the decades of consistent growth have plateaued,” explained operations manager Michael Claar. “We’re seeing craft beer lose share to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic alternatives, but fortunately Alewerks has been able to outperform the market during this time. We asked ourselves how we could maintain this momentum? From our perspective, the rebrand has been about staying relevant — to prevent falling into a slumping sales pattern by reinvigorating a brand that is well known and respected.”

Regarding the subtle tweaks, Claar added: “By evolving the logo rather than a drastic change we’re delivering a promise that we’re still focused on what got us here — consistent, quality craft beer. The font and color scheme are intended to evoke a semi-retro feel but we intentionally tried to avoid being too sophisticated. We wanted the branding to feel sincere but still accessible; proud, not arrogant.”

Real Ale Society in Smithfield

The Fiddlin’ Pig, a British pub in historic Smithfield, recently received the Cask Marque designation, a rarity for an American establishment (only 14 in the USA, none in Virginia).

Virginia Craft Brewers Guild CEO Brett Vassey and St. George Brewing Company founder Bill Spence were on-hand for the accreditation ceremony.

“This is how English beers have been made for centuries, cask conditioned and served in pubs as a proper pint” says David Goodman, owner of The Fiddlin’ Pig. “Modern brewing equipment and processes have streamlined beer production, but every beer aficionado will tell you that there’s just something special about a cask ale.”

Cask, or real ale, is an unfiltered beer, typically an ale, that is transferred into casks after fermentation. It is naturally carbonated in the vessel and sealed, where it then undergoes a slight final fermentation in the cask.

One of Fiddlin’ Pig’s primary sources for cask ales has been The St. George Brewing Company in nearby Hampton.

“When David reached out to us about

whether or not we had cask beers available, I think he was just hoping that we might have some currently in stock,” says Spence. “We actually didn’t at the time, but it opened up the

conversation and we jumped at the chance to produce a few beer styles in casks because that’s what we do here: we make the best English-style ales this side of London.”

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As the temperatures begin to rise, festivals will soon be in full bloom throughout the State. To help you cultivate a fun-filled social calendar, we've put together our annual 2025 Festival Guide. You'll find everything from on-site brewery festivals to beer/wine/spirits focused events as well as the many live music festivals happening throughout the state. Whether you are taking a road trip or doing a staycation, be sure to explore the breweries in each locale — making the most of your spring and summertime adventures.

It’s time to get funky at Fine Creek Brewing’s Wild & Weird Festival Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27. Here’s your chance to try a variety of wild, funky, and sour beers from breweries across from around the Commonwealth.

Trampled by Turtles, Lettuce, and Keller Williams headline this year’s Rooster Walk May 22-25 at Pop’s Farm in Martinsville.

Enjoy a weekend full of great music -- 6 stages.

90 sets of music. 45+ bands.

BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS

SUMMER SOLSTICE FEST

Sat., June 21, 11am-11pm

A community celebration featuring live music, beer, food, arts, crafts, performances, Sundown 5K Race, and more. 118 S. Main Street, Blacksburg downtownblacksburg.com

FLOYDFEST

Wed.-Sun., July 23-27

FloydFest 25~Aurora features five days of purposeful programming, vibrant and varied vendors, quality craft brews and chews, healing arts, workshops, camping, children’s activities, outdoor adventure, and more, plus almost 100 artists performing on seven stages over five days.

5826 Floyd Hwy. North, Check www.floydfest.com

DIRTY DANCING DAYS: SUMMER FESTIVAL 2025

Sat., Aug. 16, 10am-10pm

Immerse yourself in the magic of Dirty Dancing with live performances by Cassette Rewind and Flashback, the Party Band, dance lessons in the barn, a Dirty Dancing movie screening, exclusive drink specials, and more! Mountain Lake Lodge 115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke www.mtnlakelodge.com

CENTRAL VIRGINIA

TOM TOM FOUNDERS FESTIVAL

Wed.-Sun., April 16-20

The 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival’s theme is EVOLVE and explores how we – as individuals, communities, organizations, and societies – adapt to change and grow into something new. The festival is a music, art, and ideas event about the future of community and engages citizens from all backgrounds to build relationships, collaborate, and build a better tomorrow. The event takes place on the Downtown Mall and dozens of regional venues.

Downtown Mall

101 E. Main Street, Charlottesville www.tomtomfoundation.org

WILD & WEIRD SPRING

Sat. & Sun., April 26 & 27, 12-5pm

WILD + WEIRD take 8! Featuring more breweries with wilder and funkier beer! The festival highlights barrel aged, wild, funky, and sour beers. Plus, enjoy live music and vendors.

Fine Creek Brewing Company

2425 Robert E. Lee Road, Powhatan 804.372.9786

CROZET SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Sat., May 10, 10am-5:30pm; Sun., May 11, 10am-5pm

Featuring over 120 artists and craft artisans, local food, Virginia wine & beer, live music from local performers, children’s activities, and more.

Claudius Crozet Park 1075 Claudius Crozet Park, Crozet www.crozetfestival.com

757 Battle of the Beers is celebrating its lucky 13th year on Saturday, September 13 in Virginia Beach. The 757’s largest and longest running beer festival is produced by Beach Ambassadors, Veer Magazine, and Virginia Craft Beer Magazine. Breweries compete on behalf of local charities and awards are given in three categories – Battle of the Brewers, Brewer’s Choice, and People’s Choice.

CIDER PALOOZA

Sat., May 17, 12-5pm

A cider celebration like no other! Enjoy unlimited sample of cider from local cideries, food trucks, vendors, and live music. Coyote Hole Craft Beverages 225 Oak Grove Drive, Mineral

BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL

Sat., July 26, 12-6pm

RVA’s Biggest, Baddest, Bone-In BBQ Fest featuring beer, bourbon, barbecue, boots, bacon, biscuits, bluegrass, and smoked beasts! Plus, enjoy games, seminars, vendors and more! Tickets: $45 GA (2-6pm); $75 VIP (12-6pm) Farm Bureau Center at The Meadow Event Park 13191 Dawn Blvd., Doswell www.beerandbourbon.com

JAMPACKED CRAFT BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sat., Aug. 9, 3-11pm

Join us for a sweet line-up of music featuring Lotus, Moon Taxi, Spafford, Tauk, and Kendall Street Company in a zero-waste environment on Brown’s Island on the James River in downtown RVA.

Brown’s Island, Richmond www.jampackedfest.com

FESTIVAL OF GRAPES & HOPS

Sat., Sept. 20, 11am-6pm

Enjoy music entertainment all day, beer and wine tastings, food, and shopping at the Old Towne Petersburg Harbor! Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at gate.

Downtown Petersburg

277 River Street, Petersburg www.grapesandhopspetersburg.com

IRON BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Sat. & Sun., Sept. 20 & 21, 12:30-11pm 2-day music festival headlined by The Lumineers and Vampire Weekend plus performances by Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Teskey Brothers along with many others. It’s an end of summer celebration with an eclectic lineup of artists, incredible eats, artisan bazaar, and craft beer from Starr Hill Brewery.

Midtown Green 2401 Leigh Street, Richmond www.ironblossomfestival.com

LYNCHBURG BEER, WINE, & CIDER FESTIVAL

Sat., Sept. 20, 12-7pm

The 16th Annual Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival is coming! Enjoy over 50 different options of craft beer, ciders and wine all handpicked and selected from right here in the state of Virginia. Plus, there will be over 50 local artisans, food, and live music!

Lynchburg City Stadium

3176 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg 434.473.7319 www.lynchburgbeerandwinefestival.com

The beer will be flowing at the Rockbridge Beer and Wine Festival at Lime Kiln Theater in Lexington on Saturday, September 6. Sip on your favorite craft beverage while listening to live music.

ORANGETOBERFEST

Sat., Sept. 27

Celebrating Central Virginia’s Craft Beer & Cider featuring 20+ breweries, 3 cideries, 2 bands, 4+ food trucks, and more! Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 at door. 122 E. Main Street, Orange 540.212.8773

CROZET FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Sat., Oct. 11, 10am-5:30pm; Sun., Oct. 12, 10am-5pm

Featuring over 120 artists and craft artisans, local food, Virginia wine & beer, live music from local performers, children’s activities, and more.

Claudius Crozet Park 1075 Claudius Crozet Park, Crozet www.crozetfestival.com

APPOMATTOX RAILROAD FESTIVAL

Sat. & Sun., Oct. 10-12

A family-friendly festival to celebrate the heritage and history of Appomattox County and its citizens. Featuring parade, food, arts & crafts, live bands, train exhibits, fine art show, and fireworks. Main Street, Downtown Appomattox www.appomattoxrrfest.org

A TASTE OF NEW KENT

Oct. 2025 (Date TBA)

Enjoy a variety of craft vendors, delicious food trucks, and a variety of beer and wine.

Colonial Downs / Rosie’s Gaming Emporium 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy, New Kent 804.966.8581 www.newkentchamber.org

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BEER GARDEN AT THE DAFFODIL FESTIVAL

Fri, Sat., & Sun., April 4-6, 4pm

A weekend of family-friendly activities including a dedicated kids’ zone, live music, craft beers, food trucks, and local vendors.

Sanders Gazebo Lawn 7375 Heron Cove Way, Gloucester www.gloucestermainstreet.com

BREWS, BRINE, & WINE

Sat., June 6, 5-8:30pm

Enjoy oysters, beer, wine, and new this year, whiskey! Visit the Plein Air artists who will have small paintings of the beautiful surroundings available for purchase.

Timberneck Farm at Machicomoco State Park 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes www.gloucesterartsfestival.com

COASTAL VIRGINIA

MERMAID CITY CRAFT BEER & WINE FEST

Sat., April 12, 2-6pm

Enjoy curated exhibitors including top breweries and wineries as they share you some of the best craft beers, wines, and more.

Waterside District 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk www.mermaidcityfest.com

BILLSBURG BREWERY

PILSNER INVITATIONAL 2025

Sat., April 12, 12-4pm

Hosted at Billsburg Brewery on the waterfront, this event features regional breweries showcasing their best pilsners. Enjoy unlimited tastings, live music by The Connection, and food trucks.

Billsburg Brewery 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg www.billsburg.com

PHOEBUS BEER & CIDER FEST

Sat., April 12, 10am-6pm

As part of Phoebus’ 125th Anniversary Weekend, enjoy all-day tastings, live bands all day, local craft vendors, professional wrestling, pop-up museum, and food trucks.

Downtown Phoebus Mellen Street, Hampton www.phoebusva.com

Bobbie G & The Heavies headlines this year’s Gnarly Culpeper Block Party Saturday, April 26 in the historic Train Depot area in charming Downtown Culpeper. It’s Culpeper Renaissance Inc.’s largest annual fundraiser and kicks of the spring season with an explosion of all things hops and barley, highlighting some of the best local and regional craft brews and ciders.

SMITHFIELD WINE & BREW FEST

Sat., April 12, 12-5pm

Enjoy tastings from VA craft breweries and wineries, live music on three stages, fantastic food & retail vendors. Proceeds benefit local non-profits and charitable organizations.

Windsor Park Castle 705 Cedar Street, Smithfield www.smithfieldvaevents.com

2025 WILLIAMSBURG CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Sat., May 3, 1-5pm

Enjoy an afternoon of craft beer, great local food, and live music all for a good cause! Presented by The Rotary Club of Williamsburg and Aspire Young Professionals. Proceeds benefit non-profit organizations.

Jamestown Beach Event Park 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg www.williamsburgcraftbeerfest.com

BLUES, BREWS, & BBQ FESTIVAL

Sat., May 3, 12-6pm

Sample more than 30 craft beers, enjoy delicious BBQ and music from some of the best blues musicians in the area.

Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown www.villageevents.org

BAYOU BON VIVANT CAJUN MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL

Fri.-Sun., May 16-18

Indulge in the flavors of New Orleans with this three-day celebration of the tastes, tunes, and traditions of the Crescent City. From juicy handfuls of crawfish to world-renowned N’awlins jazz musicians, the festival offers a fun experience for the entire family. Plus, there’s an Arts Market featuring 30+ New Orleans crafters, crocodile and reptile exhibits, mouth-watering Cajun dishes, and more!

Town Point Park Waterside Drive, Norfolk 757-441-2345 www.festevents.org

COMMON GROUNDS COLLAB BEER FEST & CAMP NIGHT

Sat., May 17, 2-6pm

A collaborative craft beer and camping experience featuring the dopest breweries from around the world serving up dozens of onetime-only, creatively delicious craft beers in every style imaginable. The night culminates with a massive bonfire spectacle under the stars.

Holiday Trave-L-Park 1075 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach www.commongroundsfest.com

STOCKLEY GARDENS SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL

Sat., May 17, 10am-5pm and Sun., May 18, 12-5pm

Explore artwork from over 130 artists, enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and food vendors. Plus, stay for the After Party and enjoy live music and craft beer and wine.

Stockley Gardens Park 531 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk www.hope-house.org

SUDS & BUDS

Thurs., May 22, 5:30-8:30pm

Tickets include garden admission, food, two adult beverages, and live music by Lewis McGehee. Proceeds benefit Norfolk Botanical Garden, the Rotary Club of Norfolk, and All District Reads area literacy program. Tickets range from $65-85.

Norfolk Botanical Gardens 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk www.rotaryclubnorfolk.org

BEER FEST AT COGANS PARK

Sat., May 31, 12-6pm

Featuring regional breweries and live music. Cogans North 4311 Colley Avenue, Norfolk

ANNUAL NORFOLK HARBORFEST

Fri.-Sun., June 6-8

America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, Norfolk Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk & Hampton Roads a historic maritime & Naval community. Featuring the annual Parade of Sails featuring international tall ships, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, a drone show, interactive family games and activities, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, artisan foods and beverages, live entertainment, and more.

Town Point Park Waterside Drive, Norfolk

757-441-2345

www.festevents.org

POINT BREAK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sat. & Sun., June 21 & 22

A two-day event celebrating reggae, rock, and surf music. Enjoy local food vendors, craft beer, and beachside activities. 5th Street, Virginia Beach www.pointbreakfestival.com

FOURTH OF JULY GREAT AMERICAN PICNIC & FIREWORKS CELEBRATION

Fri., July 4, 5-10pm

Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening of All-American fare, including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood, cotton candy, and much more, along with live musical entertainment from military brass bands! The night is capped off by the sensational fireworks show high above the Elizabeth River, beginning at 9:30pm.

Town Point Park Waterside Drive, Norfolk

757-441-2345

www.festevents.org

NORFOLK LATINO MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL

Sat., July 19, 2-10pm

Featuring explosive live music performances, an eclectic offering of Latin cuisine including tacos and empanadas, fun family-friendly activities, authentic dance lessons and performances, and much more.

Town Point Park Waterside Drive, Norfolk 757-441-2345 www.festevents.org

DISTILLED INK TATTOO FESTIVAL

Sat. & Sun., July 19 & 20

A two-day celebration of tattoo art, music, and community created in partnership with American Classic Tattoo. The event blends the modern tattoo convention and the historic vibe of the venue, craft beverages, live bands, side shows, and local vendors.

The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery 504 N. King Street, Hampton www.thevanguard757.com

10TH ANNUAL NEPTUNE’S COASTAL CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Sat., Aug. 23, 3-8pm

A craft beer lover’s haven featuring local Virginia beers, cider, and seltzers, as well as national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 60 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more! Each ticket includes a commemorative beer glass and unlimited tastings. Tickets starting at $40.

Neptune’s Park 31st Street & Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach www.neptunefestival.com

Get your friends together for the Best Weekend Ever in Downtown Harrisonburg on Saturday, June 14. Sip & Stroll through the downtown district while enjoying live music, community art projects, arts & crafts, shopping local vendors, and food specials at restaurants.

The Waterford Fair has been a celebration of Americana for 81 years. Immerse yourself in a weekend filled with craft artisans, living historians, a juried art show, a historic properties tour, local libations including Loudoun wines, cider, and craft beer, local farms and purveyors, live music, and entertainment for all ages.

13TH ANNUAL 757 BATTLE OF THE BEERS

Sat., Sept. 13, 1-6pm

Featuring local 757 craft breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories.100% of the proceeds go to local charities! Also, enjoy live music by Wonderland, OCX, and Nate Sacks, food, and games.

State Military Reservation

203 Red Horse Drive, Virginia Beach www.757battleofthebeers.com

NASHFEST 757

Sat., Sept. 13, 12-10pm

A celebration of the iconic culture and cuisine of Nashville, NashFest features national and local recording artists, mouth-watering hot chicken, barbecue, line dancing, craft beer & whiskey tastings, and much more.

Town Point Park Waterside Drive, Norfolk 757-441-2345 www.festevents.org

Experience the best of Louisiana at the Bayou Bon Vivant , a three-day celebration from May 16-18, 2025, at Town Point Park in Norfolk. Enjoy delicious crawfish, shop from over 30 Louisiana artisans, and listen to renowned N’awlins musicians like Tank and the Bangas. Don’t miss out—tickets are on sale now at Festevents.org!

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ANNUAL NEPTUNE FESTIVAL BOARDWALK WEEKEND

Fri.-Sun., Sept. 26-28

Celebrate the festival’s many offerings along 30+ blocks of the boardwalk. Weekend events include: International Sandsculpting Championship, Neptune’s Art & Craft Show, Neptune’s 8k Race, Grand Parade, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, Poseidon’s Playground, Neptune’s Surfing Classic, Neptune’s Healthy Haven, Live music from national and local bands, boardwalk vendors, and so much more!

1st – 33rd Streets

Virginia Beach Oceanfront www.neptunefestival.com

BACON, BOURBON, & MUSIC FEST

Sat., Oct. 4, 12-5pm

Tickets include unlimited brew tastings from VA breweries and ½ pound of bacon and trip thru the bacon condiment bar, and live music on three stages. Upgrade to the Bourbon Tickets and enjoy 10 tastings from over 60 high-end, specialty bourbons. Windsor Castle Park 705 Cedar Street, Smithfield www.smithfieldvaevents.com

STOCKLEY GARDENS FALL ARTS FESTIVAL

Sat., Oct. 18, 10am-5pm; Sun., Oct. 19, 12-5pm

Explore artwork from over 130 artists, enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and food vendors. Plus, stay for the After Party and enjoy live music and craft beer and wine.

Stockley Gardens Park 531 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk www.hope-house.org

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

MAC & CHEESE BREWFEST

Sat., April 5, 11am-4pm

A day filled with craft beer and tons of Mac & Cheese samples. Unlimited samples of craft beer and 10 different flavors of Mac & Cheese plus live music, food vendors, and more!

Fredericksburg Fairgrounds 2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg www.cheersfestivals.com

CULPEPERPALOOZA

Fri. & Sat., April 18 & 19

A celebration of Culpeper’s best live music, craft beverages, food, and craft vendors, community programming. Proceeds benefit SAFE: Services to Abused Families, Inc.

Mountain Run Winery 10753 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper www.culpeperpalooza.com

GNARLY CULPEPER BLOCK PARTY & BREW FEST

Sat., April 26, 12-5pm

Featuring craft beer, wine, and cider, live music, food trucks, lawn games, and more. Advance Tickets: $40 includes unlimited tastings. Depot District 111 Commerce Street, Culpeper 540.825.4416

www.culpeperdowntown.com

SPRING BEER FEST AT SOLACE OUTPOST

Thurs., Apr. 26, 12-5pm

Featuring local breweries, live music, local artisans, and entertainment. Attendees receive a commemorative cup. Tickets: $50-60. A portion of the proceeds benefit Hopelink.

Solace Brewing Company Outpost 444 W. Broad Street, Falls Church

BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL

Sat., May 3, 12-6pm

Enjoy all the pleasures that Southerners live by – beer, bourbon, barbecue, boots, bacon, biscuits, bluegrass, and smoked beasts! Enjoy beer and bourbon tastings, BBQ, games, seminars, vendors and more! Tickets: $45 GA; $89 VIP

Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas www.beerandbourbon.com

TACOS & BEER FESTIVAL

Sat., May 10, 11am-4pm

A mouthwatering extravaganza of tacos and beer! Enjoy amazing taco creations along with unlimited craft beer samples, and live music

FXBG Fairgrounds 2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg www.cheersfestivals.com

AMERICAN CRAFT BEER & BOURBON FESTIVAL

Sat., July 5, 1-6pm

Enjoy sampling a wide variety of drinks and food, compete in festival events for prizes, or take pictures in our photo booth plus it’s 100% dog friendly!

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Drive, Tysons www.shipgarten.com

The art of tattoo, craft beverages, and live music come together at the new Distilled Ink Tattoo Festival

July 19 & 20 at The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery in Hampton.

BEATS, BITES, AND BREWS

IN OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA

Sat., July 26, 11am-6pm

The 98th Shenandoah Apple Blossom

spans ten days with over 50 events –April 25 – May 4 in Winchester and features live entertainment, dances, a carnival, dinners, luncheons, a two-day wine festival, a Kids Blossom Mile & 10K Race, local and national celebrities, and more!

FREDTOBERFEST

Sat., Oct. 4, 12-7pm

Enjoy live music, refreshing brews, and delicious bites and shop local treasures in a fun and festive outdoor setting.

John Carlyle Square

300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria

TASTE LEESBURG

Sat., Aug. 9, 5-10pm

TASTE what Leesburg has to offer! Restaurants, food trucks, and farmers markets will be offering “tastes” of their best fare. 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg

VIRGINIA BOURBON & BEER FESTIVAL

Sat., Aug. 16, 4-9pm

Showcasing Bourbons from all across the country and Virginia. Plus, craft beer on tap with some from our local Fredericksburg Breweries and across Virginia, Virginia wine and cider samples, and live music.

FXBG Fairgrounds

2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg www.cheersfestivals.com

VIRGINIA CIDER FESTIVAL

Sat., Sept. 6, 11am-4pm

Join us for a day filled with the best ciders in Virginia and beyond. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and more!

FXBG Fairgrounds

2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg www.cheersfestivals.com

WATERFORD FAIR FESTIVAL

Fri.-Sun., Oct. 3-5, 10am-5pm

Shop, play, and tour at this 80+ year tradition celebrating Americana and featuring contemporary craft artisans, living historians, a juried art show, historic properties tour, local libations, and entertainment for all ages.

Historic Waterford www.waterfordfairva.org

Presented by 6 Bears and A Goat, this is an all-day beer sampling festival and German-style Oktoberfest celebration all in one!

Virginia Credit Union Stadium

42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg www.6bgbrewingco.com

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

WINGS OVER WAYNESBORO

Sat., April 12, 3:30-9pm

Enjoy wings, beer, music Big City Band at 4:30pm and Dustin Pence & Friends at 7pm, and a beautiful view of Sunset Park.

Sunset Park

300 N. Winchester Avenue, Waynesboro www.playwaynesboro.com

SHENANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Fri., April 25 – May 4

In its 98th year, the festival features more than 5o events over ten days with live entertainment, dances, a carnival, dinners, luncheons, a two-day wine festival, a Kids Blossom Mile & 10K Race, local and national celebrities, and more! The festival is held in different locations throughout Winchester and Fredrick County. www.thebloom.com

STRASBURG MAYFEST

Fri.-Sun., May 9-11

A family fun weekend featuring artisans, live music, beer & wine garden, food trucks, free kids zone, annual parade, Old Timers Baseball Game and more. Kick off the weekend with Heels, Hops, & Bowties at Box Office Brewery on Fri., May 9. Downtown Strasburg www.strasburgmayfest.com

FRIENDLY CITY BEER FEST

Sat., May 10, 1-6pm

Celebrating the producers in the Shenandoah Valley! Sample beer, cider, and sake and enjoy live music. Presented by Restless Moons Brewing Co. and Sage Bird Ciderworks. Restless Moons Brewing Co. 120 Wolfe Street, Harrisonburg www.friendlycitybeerfest.com

EPIC FEST BEER & WINE FESTIVAL

Sat., May 17 1-7pm

Enjoy great beer, wine, food, and music. Benefits Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee.

Elkton Landing 15880 Old Spotswood Trail, Elkton www.eltonepic.com

VALLEYFEST BEER & WINE FESTIVAL

Sat., May 24, 4:30-9:30pm

Join us on the mountain on the slopes of Massanutten Resort for live music, craft beer, wine, cider, and vendors. All proceeds benefit the local Rotary Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Massanutten Resort 4616 Massanutten Drive, Massanutten 540.434.3862 www.valleyfestbeerandwine.com

The Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival invades Northern VA on Saturday, May 3 and then Richmond on Saturday, July 26. It will be an overload of all things Southern – beer, bourbon, barbecue, boots, bacon, biscuits, bluegrass, and smoked meats!

HOP BLOSSOM CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Sat., June 7, 12-6pm

Featuring 40+ breweries, local vendors, and so much more! Proceeds benefit Dakota’s Dream and Winchester Main Street Foundation.

Old Town Mall

N. Loudon Street & West Boscawen Street, Winchester www.hopblossom.com

BEST WEEKEND EVER

Sat., June 14

Happening all throughout Downtown Harrisonburg, activities and entertainment for all ages, live music, magicians, community art projects, arts & crafts, food specials at restaurants, food trucks, vendors, Sip & Stroll, and more! Downtown Harrisonburg www.downtownharrisonburg.org

RED WING ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Fri.-Sun., June 20-22

A family-friendly three-day celebration of music featuring five stages and 50+ bands, kids events and activities, bike rides in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, and close access to great hiking and fishing.

Chimneys Park

94 Natural Chimneys Lane, Mt. Solon www.redwingroots.com

SUMMER JAM AT MASSANUTTEN

Thurs., July 3, 5-10pm

Music, beer, wine, food, and fireworks!

Massanutten Ski Area

4614 Massanutten Drive, McGaheysville 540.437.3368 www.massresort.com

BE HAPPY BEER FEST

Sat. & Sun., August 23 & 24

Enjoy great beer, food, vendors, and live music. BrewHaHa Brewing Co. 11704 Spotswood Trail, Elkton www.brewhahabrewery.com

The 10th Annual Williamsburg

Craft Beer Festival will take place Saturday, May 3 at Jamestown Beach Event Park where attendees will enjoy craft beer, great local food, live music – all for a good cause. 100% of proceeds benefit non-profits in the Williamsburg area.

Enjoy oysters, beer, wine, and whiskey at Brews, Brine, & Wine as part of the Gloucester Arts Festival Friday June 6 at Machicomoco State Park,and visit the Plein Air artists who interpret the beautiful surroundings on their canvases, creating small works available for sale at the event.

APPALOOSA FESTIVAL

Sat. & Sun., Aug. 30 & 31

An annual family-friendly, award-winning, music and great outdoors experience featuring local, national, and international bands.

Skyline Ranch Resort 751 Mountain Road, Front Royal www.appalossafestival.com

ROCKBRIDGE BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL

Sat., Sept. 6, 12-6pm

Enjoy tastings of regional wines, cider, and craft beer, plus local food, and live music.

Lime Kiln Theater 607 Borden Road, Lexington www.rockbridgebeerandwine.com

FALL FESTIVAL AT MASSANUTTEN

Sat. Oct. 11, 11:30am-5:30pm

Featuring food vendors, chairlift rides, beer & wine, arts & crafts vendors, and kids’ activities.

Massanutten Ski Area 4614 Massanutten Drive, McGaheysville 540.437.3368 www.massresort.com

SOUTHERN VIRGINIA

ROOSTER WALK MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

Thurs.-Sun., May 22-25

Experience 4 days of music and fun at the beautiful Pop’s Farm! 6 stages, over 40 bands, outdoor adventures, disc golf, hiking, brewery bike ride, craft beer and libations, food vendors, family fun, arts & crafts, and more! Proceeds benefit the Penn-Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Rooster Walk Music Instrument Program, and other local charities.

675 Hobson Road, Axton www.roosterwalk.com

Kick off Summer in Downtown Blacksburg with the Summer Solstice Fest Saturday, June 21. It’s a full day of live music, beer, food, arts, crafts, performances, Sundown 5K Race, and more.

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS

FREEDOM FIRST DOWN BY DOWNTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Thurs.-Sun., April 10-13

Four days of music at 18 venues throughout downtown Roanoke from acoustic sets in intimate settings to rock concerts at outdoor breweries to funk and reggae shows at local venues to national acts in Elmwood ampitheater. Roanoke www.downbydowntown.com

BBQ

COOK-OFF & 10TH ANNUAL MOONSHINE HERITAGE CAR SHOW

Sat., April 26, 9am-5pm

The 2nd annual BBQ Cook Off for backyard cooks features live music, moonshine tastings by Five Mile Mountain Distillery, Living Proof beer garden, food, vendors, plus--a children's area! Plus, the 10th annual Moonshine Heritage Car Show will take place be held right across the road on the beautiful campus of Ferrum College. 1800s Farm Museum and Ferrum College 20 Museum Drive, Ferrum www.blueridgeinstitute.org

BrewHaHa Brewing Company will host the second annual “Be Happy” Beer Festival August 23 & 24. The festival is in honor of owner Pete Ballou’s father, (Ret.) USMC F. William Ballou, who’s last words to Pete were, “Love what you do,  love what you are doing & above all else BE HAPPY!”

NORFOLK HARBORFEST 49th Annual

June

6 - 8, 2025

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: NOON - 11PM | SUNDAY: NOON - 6PM

America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, the iconic Norfolk Harborfest enters its 49th year in 2025. For three memorable days along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 6-8, Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk & Hampton Roads a historic maritime & Naval community. On both land and sea, thrilling activities and live music take center stage at Harborfest, including the annual Parade Sail featuring international tall ships, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, a mesmerizing drone show, interactive family games and activities, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, artisan foods and beverages, national and regional live entertainment, and much more. Mark your calendars for Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, 2025 for one of Hampton Roads’ biggest summertime events!

For more information call 757-441-2345 or visit festevents.org

Going Nuts For Chubby Squirrel Fairfax

By Jefferson Evans and Chuck Triplett

Nini Johnson knows what it’s like being around kids. Having the atmosphere at Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company evolve into a very family friendly space is something that clearly makes her happy.

“It is something I tried to forge, being from a preschool background,” she tells me, mentioning details like wall sections the kids can draw on and little toys she keeps on hand that kids can take home.

Saturdays have become kids days, but also there is the number of times Chubby Squirrel hosts mom groups, book

clubs, and more.

Nini mentions how great it is that the brewery has such a strong community of regulars from a wide range of backgrounds. Her affiliation with the brewery springs from a time when she ran a preschool housed in a church where Boyd Harrison, future owner of Chubby Squirrel, was a church administrator.

Boyd tells me, “I’ve always enjoyed craft beer —-I celebrated graduating from Virginia Tech with a huge bottle of Stone Double Bastard shared with friends.”

Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company uses a lot of animated images like this one to promote its brand on social media.

Those same friends bought him his first homebrew kit. Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2010 did not stop his craft beer journey, but he adapted by learning to brew gluten reduced beers. Around 2015, while working towards his Masters at GWU, Boyd was aware of how Fairfax City was in a brewery-free doughnut hole and began drawing up a business plan.

“After I had already designed the business and run several plans, I wound up working with my neighbor Josh after inviting him over to homebrew with me. He was completely onboard with learning the trade.”

Josh’s educational background included chemistry, which certainly didn’t hurt. Add several Craft Brewers Conference visits and his confidence in brewing, recipe development, trends, and technology was enhanced.

A dozen locations were looked at before Boyd settled on the present location in the Courthouse Plaza shopping center in downtown Fairfax City, a short walk from the Old Town Square. The grand opening was July 2018 with the square-footage being increased substantially after a couple of years when a barbershop left an adjacent space. Chubby Squirrel took it over.

Brewing is done on a 3-BBL electric system from Stout Tanks & Kettles out of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Back when Boyd and Nini were running into each other in that church, Nini learned about the brewery plans and said it sounded like fun, and she would be happy to work weekends. After the preschool fell victim to COVID, she came on board full-time, essentially working as the operational manager.

More recently Josh decided to become a firefighter. For now, Boyd has returned to the task of head brewer with other employees helping out as needed.

As to the beer, Nini tells me she has found the clientele leans towards IPAs, hazy or West Coast. Recent offerings include a Festbier, Czech Pilsner, Coffee Stout, and English ESB.

Chubby Squirrel also sets itself a part by having a guest beer on tap, such as Jackie O’s Mystic Momma West Coast IPA. The food offerings have gone through some different changes, but the constants have included wings and their well-regarded burger. Three different grilled cheeses have joined the menu and are very popular. Other items include pierogis, Bavarian pretzels, crispy tots, poutine, and boom boom shrimp. Seasonal items like crab cakes and lobster rolls do find their way onto the menu at times. Just recently a new employee was brought on with the goal of doing some “gastropub” type things with the menu.

Visit Chubby Squirrel for tasty beer and food, a friendly casual atmosphere, and easy parking. Their 4.7 rating on Google speaks for itself. Oh, and the name? Rumor has it that Second Life Brewing was to be the name, but it had already been claimed. So, one day Boyd was drinking beer in his backyard with close friend Adam Smith when a super fat squirrel with its belly dragging the ground ran across the yard and then struggled to climb a fence. Boyd began riffing on how chubby the squirrel was, and a brewery name was born.

UPCOMING Events

Hop n ’ Hops: Easter Egg Hunt (ages 1-10)

Summer Market at Afterglow 2:00 pm 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 19 3 11 28

Fiesta Fun: Cinco De Mayo Party

Mom’s & Mimosa’s: Mother’s Day Celebration

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.afterglowbrewing.com 2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd Norfolk, Va. 23508

GLOUCESTER BREWING CO

IGlass House Winery Adds Beer

By Jennifer Waldera

n 2020, Jay Smith was on the search for a vineyard to purchase in the Charlottesville area when he happened upon Glass House Winery. Instantly falling in love with the sprawling acreage, the unique greenhouse-style interior with colorful tropical plants, and a business model that included an in-house chocolatier, Smith knew that he’d found exactly what he was looking for. Not only did he buy the vineyard, but he also created a four to five-year plan to expand operations into brewing, and in March of 2025 those plans came to fruition with the grand opening of the brewery.

“Being a planner and an innovator, my plan before I bought the winery was to open a brewery,” Smith said. “I did a lot of research on demographics on beer, breweries, and craft beer. I wanted to do something different to make us attractive and unique.”

Smith has some experience with homebrewing but for the Glass House brewing operation, he has partnered with another established local brewer to craft the first three brews that have been released -- a Vienna Lager, Hazy IPA, and Pineapple Sour -- all of which will be available, initially, only onsite.

Each of the beers is made using his partner’s equipment but the recipes are Smith’s. And more varieties are on the way. “I’m always thinking ahead,” he said. “Stouts, potentially brown ales, maybe cider, and I’m considering a non-alcoholic beer.” Smith also noted that he has been looking into experimenting with overlap with the winery operation in the form of potentially aging the beer in

the vineyard’s wine barrels. Additionally, he hopes to eventually utilize some of the property’s fruits like persimmons, peaches, and apples in future fermentations.

Currently, the winery’s tasting room offers options for pairing its in-house-made chocolates with various varietals, an experience that highlights how specific wines can transform the chocolates that are available in flavors that range from salted caramel and cherry chili to rum & coconut and Earl Grey. Ultimately, Smith hopes to do the same type of pairing with the beers.

“We needed the beer to try the chocolates with it; absolutely we will match it with the beer, he said. “I think we’ll end up creating new chocolates that go with beer even better or different ones, like chocolate-covered nuts.”

As a music enthusiast, Smith invites Central Virginiabased musicians to perform regularly at the property, but he has his eye on expanding the event schedule as well, including collaborations with other area breweries. Glass House’s onsite 6,000 square-foot bed and breakfast is also getting some upgrades. He’s hired a new Innkeeper who is also a trained chef which has translated to both a new brunch and plated dinners.

Smith’s primary goal is to provide a venue where visitors feel welcome and can enjoy themselves whether it’s for a tasting, an overnight stay, or a wedding. “I love people, I love seeing people happy,” he said. “I want people to come to this vineyard and brewery to have fun, be safe, and enjoy life. When I see people having fun I’m having fun.”

CENTRAL VIRGINIA

2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Patch Brewing

Sat., April 19, 12pm

Two children’s hunts – first at 2pm and second at 3pm. Adult only Easter Egg Hunt at 4pm.

Patch Brewing Company

10271 Gordon Avenue, Gordonsville

4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Brewing Tree

Sat., April 19, 12pm

Lobster Rolls, Live Music, and Local Oysters.

Brewing Tree Brewing Company

9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton Cider Blossom Festival at Albemarle Cider Works

Sat., April 19, 1-5pm

A celebration of nature, native creatures, and purrfect pets! Enjoy award-winning sparkling ciders, activities on the lawn, local nature and pet vendors. And Pep Costume Parade.

Albemarle Cider Works

2545 Rural Ridge Lane, North Garden Crazy Rooster 5th Anniversary Party Sat., April 19, 12-6pm

Celebrate in our parking lot with live music, food trucks, face painting, games, great beer, and good vibes! Crazy Rooster Brewing Company

1560 Oakbridge Drive, Powhatan Stand Up Comedy at Decipher Sat., April 19, 8-9:30pm

Encore Comedy is bringing the best comics from the East Coast for a night of laughs and great beer! Tickets: $10 Decipher Brewing 1740 Broadway Street, Charlottesville

CHESAPEAKE BAY

Pints for Parkinson’s at Gloucester Brewing Sat., April 19, 11am

Starting with a one-mile Fun Run/ Walk followed by music all day and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Gloucester Brewing Company

6778 Main Street, Gloucester globrewco.com

Mother’s Day Artisan Market at Gloucester Brewing Sun., May 11

Shop from Heart of VA Artisans vendors and enjoy live music. Gloucester Brewing Company 6778 Main Street, Gloucester globrewco.com

COASTAL VIRGINIA

Fruhlingsfest at Big Ugly

Sat., April 5, 12-10pm

Spring Fest with barrel aged beer release, authentic German food, plant swap, cornhole, and live music.

Big Ugly Brewing Company

845 Battlefield Blvd S., Chesapeake

VBC’s Nine Year Freeversary Sat., April 5

Celebrate nine years with food trucks, retro beers, live music, and more!

Virginia Beer Company

401 Second Street, Williamsburg

Cheers to Independence Sat., April 19, 2-6pm

Join us a we participate in the Cheers to Independence Trail. This special event commemorates the 250th anniversary of our nation by blending the rich history of the American Revolution with Virginia’s vibrant craft beverage scene. Enjoy all Colonial brews on tap and explore a curated selection of local artisans. Alewerks Brewing Company

189 B Ewell Road, Williamsburg

Hop n’ Hops: Easter Egg Hunt at Afterglow Sat., April 19, 2pm Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 1-10. Afterglow Brewing

2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Norfolk

8th Boston Marathon Viewing at Smartmouth Mon., April 21, 8:30am-1pm

View the Boston Marathon on the big screen and enjoy Dunkin Donuts, beer, and sweet raffle prizes!

Smartmouth Pilot House

313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach

27th Birthday Party at St. George Sat., April 26, 12-9pm

Celebrate 27 years with live music by Dead Rise, local artisan craft market, great food, award-winning beer, and cask ale tastings!

The St. George Brewing Company

204 Challenger Way, Hampton

Lavender Lemonade Event at COVA Sat., May 3

Spring into Summer and sip back and relax with our newest flagship brew, Lavendar Hard Lemonade.

COVA Brewing Company

9529 Shore Drive, Norfolk

The Pink Stag & Friends

Derby Days Pop-Up at VBC

Sat., May 10

Spring Market & Concert

Virginia Beer Company

401 Second Street, Williamsburg

Mother’s Day Vendor Fair at Big Ugly

Sat., May 11, 1-5pm

Local vendors, flowers for Mom, Fairy Hair, mimosas, food trucks, and live music.

Big Ugly Brewing Company

845 Battlefield Blvd S., Chesapeake

Bridles & Boots at VBC Sat., May 17

Western concert and fundraiser to support Dream Catchers of Williamsburg.

Virginia Beer Company

401 Second Street, Williamsburg

Summer Market at Afterglow

Sat., May 28, 4pm

Afterglow Brewing 2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Norfolk

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

9 Year Anniversary Party at Mustang Sally Sat., April 12, 11am-11pm

An all day celebration with epic brews, special releases, amazing food, killer entertainment, and local vendors, and pinball!

Mustang Sally Brewing Company 14140 Parke Long Court, Chantilly 7th Annual OysterFEST & Seafood Extravaganza at Settle Down Easy Sat., April 26, 12-5pm

Featuring a ton of delicious oysters, crab cakes, lobster rolls, steamed shrimp plus hot dogs and pretzels.

Tickets: $12-26.

Settle Down Easy Brewing

2822 Fallfax Drive, Falls Church

Stand Up Comedy at Bear Chase Fri., May 9, 7pm

Beer Run Comedy is coming to Bluemont! Enjoy a hilarious night with laughter, good times, and great beer. Tickets: $20

Bear Chase Brewing Company

33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont

Old Bust Head Spring Market Sat., May 10, 12-5pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with food trucks, crafters, artisans live music, baby goats, special beer release, and more.

Old Bust Head Brewing Company 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

Stand Up Comedy at Lost Rhino Sat., May 10, 7:30pm

Beer Run Comedy is coming to Ashburn! Enjoy a hilarious night with laughter, good times, and great beer.

Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at door.

Lost Rhino Brewing Co. 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn

Out West Fest at Lost Barrel

Sat., May 17, 11am-5pm

Grab your denim and throw on your cowboy boots and enjoy country music all day, western themed vendors, signature cocktails, and themed foods.

Lost Barrel Brewing

36138 Little River Turnpike, Middleburg

MaiFest! at Laudenbach Brewing Sat., May 24, 12pm

A fun day of beer and Bavarian music!

Laudenbach Brewing 45 Centreport Parkway, Fredericksburg

Cheers to Two Years at Full Distance Brewing Sat., May 31, 12pm

Celebrate with food from Chapo’s Tacos, music by Ryan French and JoJo Bayliss, and great beer!

Full Distance Brewing 650 Corporate Drive, Stafford

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Renaissance Festival at Stable Craft

Sat. April 26, 12-6pm

The Britchin’ Brown Renaissance Festival with the Society for Creative Anachronism features a day filled with combat demos, fire performances, dancing and arts through the 1500s, sword swallowing, and a good ole fashioned melee!

Stable Craft Brewing

34 Livery Lane, Waynesboro

May the Horse Be With You at Stable Craft Sun., May 4, 11am-6pm

Celebrate “The Force” – dress as your favorite character and enter the costume contest – younglings (12 and under) at 4pm and adults at 5pm. Pints & Ponies 1-3pm in the barn.

Stable Craft Brewing

34 Livery Lane, Waynesboro

9th Anniversary Party at Winchester Brew Works Sat., May 17, 12-6pm

Celebrate nine years with a Nine Niche Ales theme and wear your grungiest, industrial 90s gear! We’ll be experimenting with odd and notso-mainstream styles too!

Winchester Brew Works

320 N. Cameron Street, Winchester

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS

Chili Cook Off at Twisted Track Sat., April 26, 12-4pm

We invite you to our 3rd year of chili tasting! $500 Grand Prize to the winners chosen by the judges. People’s Choice and Best Booth decided by you! Stop by the taproom to enter.

Twisted Track Brewpub 523 Shenandoah Avenue NW, Roanoke

APPALACHIA

Busted Still Brewing Company

185 Homeplace Drive, Gate City

276.210.6038

Lonesome Pine Brewing Company 15 East Main Street, Lebanon

276.880.0278

Sugar Hill Brewing Company

16622 Broad Street, St. Paul

276.738.1088 • sugarhillbrewing.com

BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS

36 Fifty Brewing

120 N. Chestnut Street, Marion

276.706.8550 • 36fiftybrewing.com

7 Dogs Brewpub

360 W. Spring Street, Wytheville

276.228.0994 • 7dogsbrewpubva.com

Beliveau Farm Brewery

3899 Eakin Farm Road, Blacksburg

540.961.0505 • beliveaufarm.com

Buffalo Mountain Brewery

332 Webbs Mill Road, Floyd

540.745.2491 • buffalomountainbrewery.com

Bull & Bones Brewhaus

1470 S Main St., #120, Blacksburg

540.953.2855 • bullandbones.com

Creek Bottom Brews

307 Meadow Street, Galax

276.236.BEER (2337) • cbbrew.com

The Damascus Brewery

32173 Government Road, Damascus

540.314.2782 • thedamascusbrewery.com

Eastern Divide Brewing Company

3175 Commerce Street, Blacksburg

540.577.6877 • easterndivide.com

Iron Tree Brewing Company

5 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg

540.251.3419 • irontreebrewing.com

Long Way Brewing

501 2nd Street, Radford

540.838.2229 • longwaybrewing.com

Moon Hollow Brewing Company

4237 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg

540.505.2293 • moonhollowbrewing.com

Rising Silo Brewing Company 2351 Glade Road, Blacksburg

410.596.1200 • risingsilobrewery.com

River Company Brewery

6633 Viscoe Road, Radford (Fairlawn) 540.633.3940 • therivercompanybrewery.com

State Street Brewing

801 State Street, Bristol

276.644.3380 • statestreetbrewing.com

Sweetbay Brewing Company

149 Deadmore Street SE, Abingdon Sweetbaybrewco.com

CENTRAL VIRGINIA

Apocalypse Ale Works

1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest 434.258.8761 • endofbadbeer.com

Ardent Craft Ales

3200 W. Leigh Street, Richmond

804.359.1605 • ardentcraftales.com

Bald Top Brewing Co. 1830 Thrift Road, Madison 540.409.4129 • baldtopbrewing.com

Basic City Beer Co-RVA 212 W. Sixth Street, Richmond

804.447.4735 • basiccitybeer.com

Beale’s

510 Grove Street, Bedford 540.583.5113 • bealesbeer.com

Benchtop Brewing Company

434 Hull Street, Richmond benchtopbrewing.com

Bingo Beer Co.

2900 West Broad Street, Richmond 804.386.0290 • bingorva.com

Molly’s Blind Dog Brewery 4515 W. Hundred Road, Chester 804.530.9022 • mollysbicycleshop.com

Blue Mountain Brewery 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton 540.456.8020 • bluemountainbrewery.com

Blue Mountain Barrel House 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington 434.263.4002 • bluemountainbarrel.com

Brewing Tree Beer Company 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Afton 540.381.0990 • brewingtreebeer.com

Bryant’s Brewing 3224 East Branch Loop, Roseland 434.818.1215 • bryantscider.com

Canon & Draw Brewing Company 1529 West Main Street, Richmond 804.353.0536 • canonanddraw.beer

Center of the Universe Brewing Company 11293 Air Park Road, Ashland 804.368.0299 • cotubrewing.com

Cooling Pond Brewery 4411 Zachary Taylor Highway, Mineral 540.603.0239 • coolingpondbrewery.com

Crazy Rooster Brewing Company 1560 Oakbridge Drive, Powhatan 804.464.2958 • crazyroosterbrewing.com

Dancing Kilt Brewery

12912 Old Stage Road, Chester 804.318.1381 • dancingkiltbrewery.com

Decipher Brewing 1740 Broadway Street, Charlottesville 434.995.5777 decipherbrewingco.wixsite.com

Devils Backbone Brewing CompanyBasecamp

200 Mosbys Run, Roseland 434.361.1001 • dbbrewingcompany.com

Extra Billy’s 1110 Alverser Dive, Midlothian 804.379.8727 • extrabillys.com

Final Gravity Brewing Company 6118 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond

804.264.4808 • finalgravitybrewing.com

Fine Creek Brewing Company

2425 Robert E. Lee Road, Powhatan 804.372.9786 • finecreekbrewing.com

Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery 3445 W Cary Street, Richmond

804.338.6029 • gardengrovebrewing.com

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

2408 Ownby Lane, Richmond

804.420.2420 • hardywood.com

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery West Creek 820 Sanctuary Trail Drive, Richmond 804.418.3548 • hardywood.com

Hidden Wit Brewing Company 21110 Hull Street Rd., Moseley 804.884.2337 • hiddenwit.beer

Intermission Beer Co.

10089 Brook Road, Glen Allen 804.585.0405 • intermission.com

Iron Pipe Alewerks

323 A. North Madison Road, Orange 540.522.0673 • ironpipealewerks.com

James River Brewery 561 Valley Street, Scottsville 434.286.7837 • jrbrewery.com

Kindred Spirit Brewing Company 12830 W. Creek Parkway, Goochland 804.708.0309 kindredspiritsbrewing.com

Kindred Spirit Brewing Company 1626 Ownby Lane, Richmond kindredspiritsbrewing.com

Legend Brewing Company

321 W. Seventh Street, Richmond 804.232.3446 • legendbrewing.com

Lickinghole Creek Farm Brewery 4100 Knolls Point Drive, Goochland 804.314.4380 • lickingholecreek.com

Loose Shoe Brewing Company

198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst 434-941-7345 • looseshoebrewing.com

Loose Shoe Brewing Company

201 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox 434-941-7345 • looseshoebrewing.com

Main Line Brewery

1603 Ownby Lane, Richmond 804-387-9670 • mainlinerva.com

Meriwether Springs Vineyard & Brewery 1040 Owensville Road, Charlottesville 434.409.1435•meriwethersprings.com

Midnight Brewery 2410 Granite Ridge Road, Rockville 804.356.9379 • midnight-brewery.com

Mt. Ida Reserve Tasting Room & Taphouse. 5600 Moonlight Drive, Scottsville 434.286.4282 • mountidareserve.com

Origin Beer Lab

106 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland 804.368.0299 • originbeerlab.com

Patch Brewing Company 10271 Gordon Avenue, Gordonsville 540.466.8536 • patchbrewingco.com

Pro Re Nata Farm Brewery 6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet 434.823.4878 • prnbrewery.com

Random Row Brewing Company 608 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville 434.284.8466 • randomrow.com

Richbrau Brewing Co.

5 South 20th Street, Richmond 804.621.4100 • richbraubrewing.com

Rockfish Brewing Co. 900 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville 434.566.0969 • rockfishbrewcompany.com

Selvedge Brewing 2415 Ivy Road, Suite 190, Charlottesville 434.260.6764 • selvedgebrewing.com

Shotwell Run Brewing Company 2585 S F T Valley Road, Etlan 540.923.4048 • bluequartzwinery.com

South Street Brewery 106 South Street, Charlottesville 434.293.6550 • southstreetbrewery.com

Southern Revere Cellars 1100 E. Jack Jouett Road, Louisa 540.260.5494 • southernrevere.com

Starr Hill Brewery

5391 Three Notch’d Road, Crozet 434.823.5671 • starrhill.com

Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop

3406 West Leigh Street, Richmond 804.912.1794 • starrhill.com

Starr Hill Downtown 946 Grady Avenue, Charlottesville 434.202.2947 • starrhill.com

Starr Hill Lynchburg 1300 Main Street, Lynchburg 434.219.6441 • starrhill.com

Steam Bell Beer Works 1717 E. Oak Lake Blvd., Midlothian 804.728.1876 • steambell.beer

Stone Brewing Company 4300 Williamsburg Avenue, Richmond 760.294.7899 • stonebrewing.com

Strangeways Brewing 2277 Dabney Road, Richmond 804.303.4336 • strangewaysbrewing.com

Strangeways Brewing RVA – Scott’s Addition 3110 West Leigh Street, Richmond 804.303.4336 • strangewaysbrewing.com

SuperFly Brewing Co. 943 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville superflybrewing.com

Tabol Brewing 704 Dawn Street, Richmond 804.303.5528 • tabolbrewing.com

Talleysville Brewing Company 8400 Old Church Road, New Kent 804.932.8240 • newkentwinery.com

Tap 29

154 Winery Lane, Leon 540.547.3707 • tap29brew.com

The Answer Brewpub 6008 West Broad Street, Richmond 804.282.1248 • theanswerbrewpub.com

The Veil Brewing Company 1301 Roseneath Road, Richmond 804.355.58515 • theveilbrewing.com

Three Leg Run 4418 W. Hundred Road, Chester 804.454.0365 • threelegrun.com

Three Notch’d Brewery, Distillery & Craft Kitchen 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford threenotchdbrewing.com

Three Notch’d Brewing Company

RVA Colab House 2930 W. Broad Street, Richmond 804.554.4100 • threenotchdbrewing.com

Three Notch’d @ IX Park 520 2nd Street, SE, Charlottesville 434.956.3141 • threenotchdbrewing.com

Three Roads Brewing Company

312 W. Third Street, Farmville 434.315.0471 • 3roadsbrewing.com

Three Roads Brewing Company

1300 Court Street, Lynchburg 434.386.8153 • 3roadsbrewing.com

Trapezium Brewing Company

423 Third Street, Petersburg 571.758.2738 • trapeziumbrewing.com

Triple Crossing Brewing Company

113 S. Foushee Street, Richmond 804.495.1955 • triplecrossing.com

Triple Crossing Brewing Company

5203 Hatcher Street, Richmond 804.729.8707 • triplecrossing.com

Triple Crossing Brewing Company

1101 Winterfield Crossing, Midlothian 804.495.1955 • triplecrossing.com

Unionville Brewing Co.

24333 Narrow Gauge Road, Unionville 540.406.2951 • unionvillebrewingco.com

Vasen Brewing Company

3331 Moore Street, Richmond 804.588.5678 • vasenbrewing.com

WAR Craft Brewery

7793 White Oak Road, Rapidan 571.445.5869 • warcraftbrewery.com

Waygone Brewery

10610 Patterson Avenue, Henrico 804.562.4153 • waygonebrewery.com

White Rock Brewing Company

2117 Bruno Drive, Goodview 540.890.3359 • whiterockwines.com.

WildManDan Brewery & Beercentric B&B 279 Avon Road, Afton 540.798.8829 • wmdb3.com

Willow Spring Brewery in The Light Well Restaurant

110 E Main Street, Orange 540.661.0004 • thelightwell.com

Wood Ridge Farm Brewery 165 Old Ridge Road, Lovingston 434.422.6225 woodridgefarmbreweryva.com

CHESAPEAKE BAY

Callao Brewing Company

129 Northumberland Highway, Callao 804.529.1042 Facebook.com/callao.brewing.com

Colonial Beach Brewing 215C Washington Ave, Colonial Beach 540.226.2114 • colonialbeachbrewing.com

Dragon Run Brewing

1401 Centerville Road, Shacklefords 804.832.5285 • dragonrunbrewing.com

Ice House Brewery

119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach 804.410.2016 • www.icehousecb.com

Gloucester Brewing Company

6778 Main Street, Gloucester 804.210.1407 • www.globrewco.com

Maltese Brewing Company 2 1685 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock • maltesebrewing.com

Montross Brewery & Beer Garden 15381 Kings Highway, Montross 804.452.7394 • montrossbrewery.com

Northern Neck Brewing Company 15804 Kings Highway, Montross 804.493.3008 • nnkbrew.com

Old Rappahannock Brewing Company 124 Main Street, Warsaw

That Damn Mary Brewing Company 5036 Geo Wash Memorial Hwy, Hayes 804.436.2204 • thatdamnmarybrewing.com

COASTAL VIRGINIA

1700 Brewing

11838 Canon Blvd., Newport News

757.782.5941 • 1700brewing.beer

Afterglow Brewing

2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Ste 600, Norfolk • 757-837-8475 afterglowbrewing.com

Alewerks

189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg

757.220.3670 • alewerks.com

Alewerks Satellite Brewery

Williamsburg Premium Outlets

5715 Richmond Road, Williamsburg

757.220.0421 • alewerks.com

Aslin Beer Company

823 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach

757.222.5581 • aslinbeer.com

Back Bay’s Farmhouse Brewing Co.

1805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach

757.512.6430 • farmhousebrewingva.com

Benchtop Brewing Company

1129 Boissevain Avenue, Norfolk 757.321.9482 • benchtopbrewing.com

Big Ugly Brewing Company

845 Battlefield Blvd. S., Chesapeake 757.609.2739 • biguglybrewing.com

Billsburg Brewery 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg 757.926.0981 • billsburg.com

Black Narrows Brewing Company 4522 Chicken City Road, Chincoteague 757.336.7001• blacknarrowsbrewing.com

Bold Mariner Brewing Company

1901 E. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk 757.952.6533 • boldmariner.com

Bull Island Brewing Company

758 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton 757.788.9489 • bullislandbrewing.com

Cape Charles Brewing Co.

2198 Stone Road, Cape Charles 757.695.3909 • capecharlesbrewing.com

Capstan Bar Brewing Company 2036 Exploration Way, Hampton 757.788.7276 • capstanbarbrewing.com

Coastal Fermentory 206 23rd Street, Newport News coastalfermentory.com

Coastal Fermentory Uptown 12515 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News coastalfermentory.com

Commonwealth Brewing Company 2444 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach • 757.305.9652 commonwealthbrewingcompany.com

COVA Brewing Co.

9529 Shore Drive, Norfolk

757.917.5499 • covabrewco.com

Elation Brewing

5104 Colley Avenue, Norfolk 757.452.6584 • elation.beer

Frothy Moon Brewhouse 1826 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg frothymoonbrewhouse.com

Harbor Trail Brewing Company

5900 Churchland Blvd., Portsmouth 757.381.7979 • harbortrailbrewing.com

Maker’s Craft Brewery

735 E. 23rd Street, Norfolk 757.226.8506 • makers.beer

MoMac Brewing Company

3228 Academy Avenue, Portsmouth 757.383.9572 • momacbrewing.com

Nansemond Brewing Station

212 E. Washington Street, Suffolk 757.630.2178 • nansemondbrewing.com

New Realm Brewing Company

1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach 757.302.8550 • newrealmbrewing.com

New Realm Brewing & Distilling Co.

5941 Harbour View Blvd., #101, Suffolk newrealmbrewing.com

Nost Brewing Project

81 Patch Road, Hampton • 757.224.7042

Oozlefinch Beers & Blending

81 Patch Road, Fort Monroe 757.224.7042 • oozelfinchbeers.com

the brewery guide

Pleasure House Brewing 2032 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach • 757.647.8597 pleasurehousebrewing.com

Post Secondary Brewing 739A High Street, Portsmouth 757.800.3360 • post-secondary-brewing.com

Precarious Beer Hall

110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg 757.808.5104 • precariousbeer.com

Precarious Beer Project / Amber Ox Public House 521 Prince George Street, Williamsburg 757.790.2299 • precariousbeer.com

Reaver Beach Brewing Company 1505 Taylor Farm Road, Virginia Beach 757.563.2337 • reaverbeach.com

Red Point Taphouse 803 S. Church Street, Smithfield 757.542.4393 • redpointtaphouse.com

Rip Rap Brewing Company 116 E 25th Street, Norfolk 757.632.0159 • riprapbrewing.com

Smartmouth Brewing Company 1309 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk 757.624.3939 • smartmouthbrewing.com

Smartmouth Pilot House

313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach 757.624.3939 • smartmouthbrewing.com

Sojourn Fermentory 1400 Bridgeport Way #103, Suffolk sojournfermentory.com

St. George Brewing Company 204 Challenger Way, Hampton 757.865.7781 • stgbeer.com

Strangeways Brewing Williamsburg 1430 High Street, Suite 1103, Williamsburg 757.808.5824 • strangewaysbrewing.com

Studly Brewing Company 1296 South Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake 757.410.7765 • studlybrewing.com

The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall 211 21st Street, Virginia Beach 757.227.4250 • bunkerbrewpub.com

The Garage

1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake 757.389.5353 • garagebeer.com

The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery 504 N. King Street, Hampton 757.224.1807 • thevanguard757.com

The Virginia Beer Company

401 Second Street, Williamsburg 757.378.2903 • virginiabeerco.com

Thin Brew Line 1375 Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach 757.937.8613 • thinbrewline.com

Tradition Brewing Company

700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News 757.303.3415 • traditionbrewing.com

Vibrant Shore Brewing Company 505 18th Street, Virginia Beach 757.428.2949 vibrantshorebrewingcompany.com

Voodoo Brewing Co.

300 Constitution Drive, Suite 109, Virginia Beach

757.904.3901 • voodoobrewery.com

Wasserhund Brewing Company

805 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach 757.618.6051 • wasserhundbrewing.com

Wasserhund Brewing Company 510 Belaire Avenue, Chesapeake 757.698.4216 • wasserhundbrewing.com

Wharf Hill Brewing Co. 25 Main Street, Smithfield 757-357-7100 • wharfhillbrewing.com

Young Veterans Brewing Company

2505 Horse Pasture Road,, Va Beach

757.689.4021 • yvbc.com

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

2 Silos Brewing Co.

9925 Discovery Blvd., Manassas 703.420.2264 • 2silosbrewing.com

6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company 11440 International Dr., Fredericksburg 540.356.9056 • 6bgbrewing.com

1781 Brewing Company

11109 Plank Road, Spotsylvania 804.842.0199 • 1781brewing.com

Adroit Theory Brewing Company 404 Browing Court, Purcellville 703.722.3144 • adroit-theory.com

Adventure Brewing Company 33 Perchwood Drive, Fredericksburg 540.242.8876 • adventurebrewing.com

Adventure Brewing Company 1113 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg 540.242.8876 • adventurebrewing.com

Altered Suds Brewing

36 Main Street, Warrenton 540.216.3490 • alteredsudsbeer.com

Aslin Beer Company 767 Elden Street, Herndon 703.787.5766 • aslinbeer.com

Aslin Beer Company 847 S. Pickett Street, Alexandria 703.787.5766 • aslinbeer.com

Audacious Aleworks

110 E. Fairfax Street, Falls Church 571.303.0177 • audaciousaleworks.com

Barking Rose Brewery & Farm 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton 540.935.6206 • barkingrose.com

Barley Naked 15 Tech Parkway, Stafford 540.623.4475 • barleynaked.com

Barnhouse Brewery 43271 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg 703.675.8408 • barnhousebrewery.com

Barrel Oak Farm Taphouse 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane 540.364.6402 • barreloak.com

Bear Chase Brewing Company 18294 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont 540.554.8210 • bearchasebrew.com

Beer Hound Brewery 201 Waters Place, Culpeper 540-317-5327 • beerhoundbrewery.com

Bike Lane Brewing

11150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston 703.689.2671 • bikelanebrewing.com

Black Hoof Brewing Company 11 S. King Street, Leesburg 571.707.8014 • blackhoofbrewing.com

Black Walnut Brewing Company

210 S King Street, Leesburg facebook.com/blackwalnutbrewery

Bleu Frog Vineyards & Ole Bleu Brewery 16413 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg 703.297.2617 • bleufrogvineyards.com

Bluemont Station Winery & Brewery 18301 Whitehall Estate Lane, Bluemont 540.554.6262

Board Room Brewing Company

925 Garfield Street, Arlington 703.248.9439 • theboardroomva.com

Brew Republic Bierwerks 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge 703.594.7950 • brewrepublic.beer

Brightworks Brewing 9776 Center Street, Manassas brightworksbrewing.com

Bunnyman Brewing 5583 Guinea Road, Fairfax bunnymanbrewing.com

Caboose Brewing Company 520 Mill Street NE, Vienna 703-865-8580 • caboosebrewing.com

Caboose Commons 2918 Eskridge Road, Fairfax 703.663.8833 • caboosebrewing.com

Cedar Run Brewery 12801 Hazelwood Drive, Nokesville 703.594.0420 • cedarrunbrewery.com

Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company 10382 Willard Way, Fairfax 571.989.1082 • chubbysquirrelbrewing.com

Commonwealth Brewing Co. 10426 Main Street, Fairfax 703.865.0603 commonwealthbrewingcompany.com

Creekside Farm Brewery

15492 Creekside Lane, King George 571.228.4961 • creeksidefarmbrewery.com

Crooked Run Fermentation 22455 Davis Drive, Sterling 571.375.26525 cookedrunfermentation.com

Crooked Run Fermentation 205 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg 571.918.4446 cookedrunfermentation.com

Death Ridge Brewery

5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton 540.764.4057 • deathridgebrewery

Dirt Farm Brewing Co.

18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont 540.554.2337 • dirtfarmbrewing.com

Dynasty Brewing Co. 21140 Ashburn Crossing Drive, Asburn 571.246.5991 • dynastybrewing.com

Dynasty Brewing Co.

101 Loudoun Street SE, Leesburg 571.246.5991 • dynastybrewing.com

Eavesdrop Brewery 7223 Centreville Road, Yorkshire 703.420.8955 • eavesdropbrewery.com

Eleven Eleven Brewing Company

725 E Main Street, Purcellville 540.441.3159 • elevenelevenbrewing.com

Fair Winds Brewing Company 7000 Newington Road, Lorton 703-372-2001 • fairwindsbrewing.com

Far Gohn Brewing Co.

301 S Main Street, Culpeper 540.321.4578 • fargohnbrewing.com

The Farm Brewery at Broad Run 16015 John Marshall Hwy., Broad Run 703.753.3548 thefarmbreweryatbroadrun.com

Flying Ace Distillery & Brewery 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville 540.579.2007 • flyingacefarm.com

Full Distance Brewing

650 Corporate Drive, Suite 101, Stafford 571.931.0309 • fulldistancebrewing.com

G34.3 Brewing Company 8532 Terminal Road, Lorton g343brewingcompany.com

Great Mane Brewing 6620 James Madison Highway, Haymarket • greatmanebrewery.com

Harpers Ferry Brewing 37410 Adventure Center Lane, Purcellville 571.420.2161 • harpersferrybrewing.com

Harvest Gap Brewery 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro 703.431.5696 • harvestgap.com

Heritage Brewing Co. 9436 Center Point Lane, Manassas 571.292.1861 • heritagebrewingcompany.com

Highmark Brewery

390 Kings Hwy., Fredericksburg 540.709.2020 • highmarkbrewery.com

Highmark Brewery

7829 Dolleys Court, King George highmarkbrewery.com

Hillsborough Farm Brewery 36716 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville 540.668.6216 • hillsboroughwine.com

Honor Brewing Co. 14004A Willard Road, Chantilly 571.752.6491 • honorbrewing.com

Honor Brewing Co.

42604 Trade W. Drive, Sterling honorbrewing.com

Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works 47 Main Street, Sperryville 540.987.3383 • hopkinsordinary.com

Lake Anne Brew House 11424 Washington Plaza West, Reston 571.758.2739 • lakeannebrewhouse.com

Lark Brewing Co. 24205 James Monroe Highway, Aldie 571.347.5275 • larkbrewingco.com

Laudenbach Brewing 45 Centreport Parkway, Suite #101, Fredericksburg laudenbachbrewing.com

Little Washington Brewery (Skyline Brewery)

72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington 540.987.8330 • littlewashingtonbrewery.com

Lost Barrel Brewing

36138JohnMosbyHighway,Middleburg 540.326.4631• lostbarrel.com

Lost Rhino Brewing Company

21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn 571.291.2083 • lostrhino.com

Loudoun Brewing Company 310 E Market Street, Leesburg 703.350.8553 • loudounbrewing.com

Maltese Brewing Company 11047 B Pierson Drive, Fredericksburg 540.385.9360 • maltesebrewing.com

Mustang Sally Brewing Company 14140 Parke Long Court, Chantilly 703.378.7450 • msbrewing.com

New District Brewing Company 2709 S Oakland Street, Arlington 703.888.5820 • newdistrictbrewing.com

Notaviva Craft Fermentations 13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville 540.668.6756 • notavivavineyards.com

Ocelot Brewing Company

23600 Overland Drive, Sterling 703-665-2146 • ocelotbrewing.com

Old Bust Head Brewing Company 7134 Lineweaver Road, Warrenton 540.347.4777 • oldbusthead.com

Old 690 Brewing Company 15670 Ashbury Church Road, Purcellville 540.717.0190 • old690.com

Old House Brewing Co. 18351 Corkys Lane, Culpeper 540.423.1032 • oldhousevineyards.com

Old Trade Brewery 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station 774.218.8645 • oldtradebrewery.com

Ono Brewing Co. 4520 Daly Drive, Chantilly 571.409.6662 • onobrewco.com

Ornery Beer Company 3950 University Drive, Fairfax 571.459.2143 • ornerybeer.com

Pen Druid Brewing 7 River Lane, Sperryville 540.987.8800 • pendruid.com

Port City Brewing Company 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria 703.797.2739 • portcitybrewing.com

Powers Farm & Brewery 9269 Redemption Way, Midland 540.272.5060 • powersfarmbrewery.com

Public House Kitchen & Brewery 9406 Battle Street, Manassas 571.292.1427 • phbrewpub.com

Quattro Goombas Brewing Company 22860 James Monroe Highway, Aldie 703-327-6052 • goombabrewery.com

Red Dragon Brewery 1419 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg 540.382.4342 • reddragonbrewery.com

Route 7 Brewing 20051 Riverside Commons Plaza, Ashburn • route7brewing.com

Settle Down Easy Brewing 2822 Fallfax Drive, Falls Church 703.573.2011 • settledowneasybrewing.com

Silver Branch Brewing Company –Warrenton Station 56 E. Lee Street, Warrenton silverbranchbrewing.com

Sinistral Brewing Company 9419 Main Street, Manassas 703.686.4575 sinistralbbrewingcompany.com

Solace Brewing Company 42615 Trade West Drive, Dulles 703.345.5630 • solacebrewing.com

Solace Outpost 444 West Broad Street, Falls Church 571.378.1469 • solacebrewing.com

Starr Hill Biergarten 1805 Capital One Center Drive, Tysons starrhill.com

Strange Fruit Brewing 7337 Rhondda Drive, Lorton strangefruitbrewing.com

Strangeways Brewing 350 Landsdowne Road, Fredericksburg 540.371.1776 • strangewaysbrewing.com

Sweetwater Tavern 14250 Sweetwater Lane, Centreville 703.449.1100 • greatamericanrestaurants.com

Sweetwater Tavern 3066 Gate House Plaza, Falls Church 703.645.8100 • greatamericanrestaurants.com

Sweetwater Tavern 45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling 571.434.6500 • greatamericanrestaurants.com

Tin Cannon Brewing Co 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville 571-248-0489 • tincannonbrewing.com

Trouvaille Brewing Company 14600 Washington Street, #150, Haymarket 703.743.1829 • trouvaillebrewingco.com

Tucked Away Brewing Company 8420 Kao Circle, Manassas 703.420.2890 • tuckedawaybrew.com

Vanish Brewing 44624 Leelyn Farm Lane, Leesburg 703.779.7407 • vanishbeer.com

Veditz & Company Brewing 7G River Lane, Sperryville 202.288.8623 • veditzandcompany.com

Water’s End Brewery 14397 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge 571-398-0342 • watersendbrewery.com

Water’s End Brewery 525 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg watersendbrewery.com

Water’s End Brewery 1602 Village Market Blvd., SE #115, Leesburg • watersendbrewery.com

Wheatland Spring Farm & Brewery 38506 John Wolford Road, Waterford 540.746.6080 • wheatlandspring.com

Whites Ferry Brewery 42484 Whites Ferry Road, Leesburg wfbrew.com

Wild Run Brewing Company 3071 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford 540.659.3447 • wildrunbrewing.com

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Alesatian Brewing Company 23 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester 540.667.2743 • alesatianbrewing.com

Backroom Brewery

150 Ridgemont Road, Middletown 540.869.8482 facebook.com/BackroomBrewery

Basic City Beer Co.

1010 E. Main Street, Waynesboro 540.265.8062 • basiccitybeer.com

Box Office Brewery

177 East King Street, Strasburg 540.465.2609 • boxofficebrewery.com

BrewHaHa Brewing Company 11704 Spotswood Trail, Elkton 540.289.1760 • brewhahabrewery.com

Broken Window Brewing Co. 14 W. Boscawen Street, Winchester 540.660.9577 • brokenwindowbrewing.com

Brothers Craft Brewing

800 N Main Street, Harrisonburg 540.432.8940 • threebrosbrew.com

Cave Hill Farms Brewing

1001 Jacob Burner Drive, Mcgaheysville 540.810.7562 • cavehillfarmsbrewery.com

Devils Backbone Brewing Company - Outpost 50 Northwind Lane, Lexington 540.462.6200 • dbbrewingcompany.com

Elkton Brewing Co.

100 N. Fifth Street, Elkton 540.246.1684 • elktonbrewing.com

Escutcheon Brewing Company

150 W. Commercial Street, Winchester 540.773.3042 • escutcheonbrewing.com

Great Valley Farm Brewery

60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge 540.521.6163 • greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com

Hawksbill Brewing Company

22 Zerkel Street, Luray • 540.860.5608 hawksbillbrewing.com

Heliotrope Brewing

128 S. Main Street, Lexington 540.458.3846 • heliotropebrewery.com

Pale Fire Brewing Company

217 S. Liberty Street, Harrisonburg 540-217-5452 • palefirebrewing.com

Queen City Brewing

834 Springhill Road, Staunton

540.213.8014 • qcbrewing.com

Redbeard Brewing

120 South Lewis Street, Staunton 540.430.3532 • redbeardbrews.com

Ridge Runner Farm & Brewery

6895 Back Road, Maurertown

571.201.2963 • virginiafarmbrew.com

Restless Moons Brewing Company

120 W. Wolfe Street, Harrisonburg 540.217.2726 • restlessmoons.com

Seven Arrows Brewing Company

2508 Jefferson Hwy., Waynesboro 540-221-6968 • sevenarrowsbrewing.com

Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill 375 Madrid Road, Waynesboro 540.490.2609 • stablecraftbrewing.com

Swover Creek Farm Brewery 4176 Swover Creek Road, Edinburg 540.984.8973 • swovercreekfarms.com

The Alpine Goat Brewery

194 Chapel Hill Lane, Weyers Cave 540.584.0101 • alpinegoatbrewery.com

The Friendly Fermenter 20 South Mason Street, Harrisonburg 540.217.2614 • friendlyfermenter.com

Three Notch’d Brewing Co. 241 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg 540.217.5939 • threenotchdbrewing.com

Twisted Oak Farm Brewery

912 White Post Road, White Post 571.217.3842 • twistedoakfarmbrewery.com

Vibrissa Beer

122 E. Main Street, Front Royal 540.631.0773 • frontroyalbrewing.com

Vibrissa Beer

10 N. Kent Street, Winchester 540.313.4551 • frontroyalbrewing.com

Winchester Brew Works

320 N Cameron Street, Winchester 540.692.9242 • winchesterbrewworks.com

Woodstock Brewhouse

123 E Court Street, Woodstock 540-459-2739 • woodstockbrewhouse.com

SOUTHERN VIRGINIA

2 Witches Winery & brewing Company

209 Trade Street, Danville

434.549.2739 • 2witcheswinebrew.com

ballad Brewing Company

600 Craighead Street, Danville 434.799.4677 balladbrewing.com

Bricktown Brewery

3585 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA 24541

434.217.1458 • bricktownbrewery.com

Buggs Island Brewing Company

101 Second Street, Clarksville 434.210.7224 • buggsislandbrewing.com

Factory Street Brewing Company

210 Factory Street, South Boston

434.575.2333 • factorystreetva.com

Mountain Valley Brewing Company

4220 Mountain Valley Road, Axton

276.833.2171 • mountainvalleybrewing.com

Renewal Brewing

32 Franklin Street, Martinsville renewalbrewing.com

Scuffle Hill Brewing Company

2620 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville 276.352.5183 • scufflehillbrewing.com

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS

A Few Old Goats

515 8th Street, SW, Roanoke 540.339.9562 • afogbrewing.com

Bacova Beer Company

2814 Main Street, Hot Springs 540.839.2217 • bacovabeer.com

Barrel Craft Beer & Brewing 2601 Franklin Road, Suite A, Roanoke 540.206.3475 • barrelchestwineandbeer.com

Big Lick Brewing Co.

409 Salem Avenue SW, Roanoke 540.562.8383 • biglickbrewingco.com

Blindhouse Beer Co. 534 Salem Avenue SW, Roanoke blindhousebeer.com

Chaos Mountain Brewing Company 3135 Dillons Mill Road, Callaway 540.334.1600 • chaosmountainbrewing.com

Golden Cactus Brewing 214 5th Street, SW, Roanoke 540.566.3071 • goldencactusbrewing.com

Jack Mason’s Tavern

400 E. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge 540.862.5624 • jackmasontavern.com

Living Proof Beer Company

50 W. Court Street, Rocky Mount 540.521.4340 • livingproofbeerco.com

Olde Salem Brewing Company

21 E. Main Street, Salem 540.404.4399 • oldesalembrewing.com

Olde Salem Brewing Company

315 Market Street SE, Roanoke oldesalembrewing.com

Parkway Brewing 739 Kessler Mill Road, Salem 540.404.9810 • parkwaybrewing.com

Starr Hill Pilot Brewery

6 Old Whitmore Road, Roanoke 434.823.5671 • starrhill.com

Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery 24 Campbell Avenue SE, Roanoke 540.492.5005 • threenotchdbrewing.com

Twin Creeks Brewing Co. 111 Pollard Street, Vinton 540.265.8062 • twincreeksbrewing.com

Twin Creeks Brewing Co.

1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke 540.566.4863 • twincreeksbrewing.com

Twisted Track Brewpub 523 Shenandoah Avenue, NW, Roanoke 540.339.9776 • twistedtrackbrewpub.com

Bryant's Cider, Richmond bryantscider.com

Bryant’s Small Batch Cider, Roseland 804.420.9683 • bryantscider.com

Buskey Cider, Richmond buskeycider.com

Castle Hill Cider, Keswick 434.296.0047 • castlehillcider.com

Courthouse Creek Cider, Goochland courthousecreek.com

Coyote Hole Ciderworks, Mineral 540.894.1053 • coyotehole.com

Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery, Richmond 804.338.6029 • gardengrovebrewing.com

Potter’s Craft Cider, Charlottesville 434.964.0271 • potterscraftcider.com

West Creek Cider, Richmond 804.418.3548 • hardywood.com

COASTAL VIRGINIA

Sly Clyde Ciderworks, Hampton slyclyde.com

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Cobbler Mountain Cellars, Delaplane 540.364.2802 • cobblercellars.com

Corcoran Vineyards Hard Cider, Waterford 540.882.9073 • corcoranvineyards.com

Henway Hard Cider, Bluemont henwayhardcider.com

Hinson Ford Cider & Mead, Amissville 540.219.8397

Lost Boy Cider, Alexandria 703.868.4865 • lostboycider.com

Mount Defiance Cidery & Distillery., Middleburg 540.687.8100 • mtdefiance.com

Wild Hare Cider, Leesburg 833.675.WILD

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Ciders from Mars, Staunton cidersfrommars.com

Halcyon Days Cidery Company, Natural Bridge 540.291.1340 • halcyondayscider.com

Old Hill Cider., Timberville 540.896.7582 • oldhillcider.com

Old Town Cidery, Winchester 540.662.6251• glaizeapples.com

Sage Bird Ciderworks, Harrisonburg 540.607.8084 • sagebirdciderworks.com

CENTRAL VIRGINIA

Albemarle CiderWorks, North Garden 434.297.2326 • albemarleciderworks.com

Blue Bee Cider, Richmond 804.231.0280 • bluebeecider.com

Blue Toad Hard Cider Pub, Afton 434.996.6992 • bluetoadhardcider.com

Bold Rock Hard Cider, Nellysford 434.361.1030 • boldrock.com

Stable Craft Brewing & Cidery, Waynesboro 540.490.2609 • stablecraftbrewing.com life is hard cider, Mt Jackson Shenandoah County 540.477.3570 • kindredpointe.com

Widow’s Watch Cidery, Edinburg 240.723.0672 • widowswatchcider.com

Winchester Ciderworks, Winchester 540.550.3800 • WinchesterCiderworks.com

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS

Big Fish Cider, Monterey 540.468.2322 • bigfishcider.com

Troddenvale, Warm Springs troddenvale.com

MEADERIES

BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS

Blacksnake Meadery, Dugspur 540.834.6172 • blacksnakemead.com

CENTRAL VIRGINIA

Black Heath Meadery, Richmond 703.582.0856 • blackheathmeadery.com

Funktastic Meads, Midlothian 804.472.6920 • funktasticmeads.com

Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery, Richmond 804.338.6029 • gardengrovebrewing.com

Haley’s Honey, Hopewell 804.310.6845

Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery, Nellysford 434.361.1266 • hilltopberrywine.com

Honey Grail, Leesburg 202.455.5520 • honeygrail.com

Saga Meadery, Madison Heights 339.221.3115 • sagameadery.com

The Thistle and Stag Meadery, Fork Union 434.842.2200 • thethistleandstag.com

COASTAL VIRGINIA

Serendipity Meadworks, Smithfield 757-214-7494 • serendipitydmeadworks.com

Silver Hand Meadery, Williamsburg 757.378.2225 • silverhandmeadery.com

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Stone House Meadery, Purcellville 571.512.0763 • stonehousemeadery.com

Maidstone Meadery, Delaplane 703.303.2090 • maidstonemeadery.com

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Honey and Hops Brew Works, Front Royal 540.692.6032 honeyandhopsbrewworks.com

Misty Mountain Mead Works, Winchester 540.888.4420 mistymountainmead.com