Upcoming Virginia Craft Beer Events
Find festivals, tastings, beer dinners, and craft beverage happenings across Virginia.
Appaloosa Festival
An annual family-friendly, award-winning, music and great outdoors experience featuring local, national, and international bands.
14th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers
Featuring local 757 craft breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories.100% of the proceeds go to local charities! Enjoy live music by Wonderland, OCX, and Nate Sacks, food, and games.
Virginia Cider Festival
Join us for a day filled with the best ciders in Virginia and beyond. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and more!
Taste of Suffolk
Main Street is lined with Suffolk’s independent restaurants presenting their signature menu items. Festival-goers enjoy all-day entertainment with live music and contests, vendors, a Children’s Fun Area, and a Beer Garden showcasing local craft brews.
NashFest 757
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.
Heart of Virginia Festival
Celebrating the arts, music, food and our community. From live entertainment and a food festival to activities for kids and local, handmade crafts, there’s something for everyone!
Rockbridge Beer and Wine Festival
Enjoy tastings of regional wines, cider, and craft beer, plus local food, and live music.
Lynchburg Beer, Wine, & Cider Festival
The 17th 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!
Festival of Grapes & Hops
Enjoy music entertainment all day, beer and wine tastings, food, and shopping at the Old Towne Petersburg Harbor!
52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
Enjoy 30+ blocks of boardwalk entertainment -- daily concerts at 2 festival stages feature 20+ performances from local and national bands and DJs; 200 artisans displaying handmade work at an Art & Craft Show; 22 magnificent sandsculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship; plus Neptune’s 8k Race, Grand Parade, Dock Dogs, Touch-a-Truck, Poseidon’s Playground, Volleyball Tournament, Surfing Classic, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more!
Orangetoberfest
Celebrating Central Virginia’s Craft Beer & Cider featuring 20+ breweries, 3 cideries, 2 bands, 4+ food trucks, and more!
Waterford Fair Festival
Shop, play, and tour at this 82-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.
Bacon, Bourbon, & Music Fest
Tickets include unlimited beer 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 tastings from over 60 high-end, specialty bourbons.
Appomattox Railroad Festival
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.
Fall Festival at Massanutten
Join us on the slopes to highlight the beautiful Shenandoah Valley with local musicians, food trucks, and artisans.
Crozet Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Featuring over 120 artists and craft artisans, local food, Virginia wine & beer, live music from local performers, children’s activities, and more.
Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival
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.
Fall Harvest Pickle & International Food Festival
Featuring the region’s most exciting pickle makers, fermented food producers, international food vendors, food trucks, artisans, and local makers for a celebration unlike your typical fall festival.
Williamsburg Beer Festival
Join us Friday, November 6th, 2026, in New Town, for the Williamsburg Beer Festival. Enjoy beer samples from local breweries. As well as food samplings from our restaurant sponsors, music, raffles, and fun for everyone. All proceeds support The Howard Hanna Children's Free Care Fund, benefiting our partner hospital, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) and their Mental Health Care for Kids Initiative.