THE OLD DOMINION / FESTIVAL FIELD GUIDE
Virginia beer
festivals.
Make a weekend.
Ten Virginia beer festival destinations, from Richmond’s guest-brewer showcase and Doswell’s beer-and-bourbon tasting to Williamsburg’s autumn fundraiser and Virginia Beach’s oceanfront pours. Add Norfolk’s stadium festival, Manassas and Arlington events, Fredericksburg’s Oktoberfest, Lexington’s beer-and-wine gathering, and Lynchburg’s craft-beverage afternoon.
VIRGINIABEER FESTIVALS
Coastal pours. City tastings.
An Old Dominion festival weekend.FOLLOW A FESTIVAL. EXPLORE A LITTLE.
CURRENT & UPCOMING EDITIONS
Williamsburg Beer Festival announces November 6, 2026. For 2027, DC Metro Beer, Bourbon & BBQ is May 1 in Manassas, and the Richmond-area edition July 24 in Doswell. Seven profiles show completed 2026 editions, with their next dates unverified here. Confirm the new ticket and venue before booking.
Pick a place. Find your next favorite.
01 / PICK YOUR PART OF THE STATE
Start close.
Keep exploring.
Choose a regional starting point, then compare the format. A brewery tasting, a beer garden, and a food-first celebration make different kinds of weekends.
2 FESTIVAL PICKS
Richmond / Doswell / Capital Region
July 24, 2027 Beer, Bourbon & BBQ in Doswell, plus Forever Summer Fest’s completed July 2026 tasting at Richmond’s Main Street Station.
Explore this region ↗2 FESTIVAL PICKS
Manassas / Arlington / Northern Virginia
May 1, 2027 DC Metro Beer, Bourbon & BBQ in Manassas, plus Arlington Water Park’s completed September 2026 Virginia Beer & Wine Festival.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Fredericksburg / Rappahannock Region
Fredtoberfest’s completed September 12, 2026 gathering at the 6 Bears & A Goat Brewhouse, with free admission and drink purchases.
Explore this region ↗3 FESTIVAL PICKS
Williamsburg / Norfolk / Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads
November 6, 2026 Williamsburg Beer Festival, plus completed 2026 Roar & Pour in Norfolk and Neptune’s Coastal Craft Beer Festival in Virginia Beach.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Lexington / Rockbridge / Shenandoah Valley
Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival’s completed September 12, 2026 tasting at Lexington’s Lime Kiln Theater.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Lynchburg / Central Virginia / Blue Ridge Foothills
Lynchburg’s completed September 19, 2026 Beer, Wine & Cider Festival at the City Stadium Event Complex.
Explore this region ↗This is a destination guide with the last verified edition shown when a new date is unannounced. Some picks are broader craft-beverage or heritage celebrations with beer at their center. Pair the shortlist with our Virginia brewery guide and Virginia beer roundup.
02 / DATES WITH THE YEAR ATTACHED
What is on
the calendar?
Announced future editions and completed editions to watch. Every date belongs to the stated year; old ticket links do not become new festival dates.