Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ - RVA
2026-07-25 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Meadow Event Park, 13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, 23047
RVA is Smokin’ and GOING HOG WILD!!
BBQ TASTES GREAT WITH AIR CONDITIONING – INDOOR LOCATION! Farm Bureau Center at The Meadow Event Park – Same Location as the State Fair of Virginia!
Unleash Your Beast……. with OVER 60+ BEERS, 40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE!

Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Glass to enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table.
The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!
BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection from our vendors onsite – pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and all the fixins’ you can imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low.
Enjoy seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from the deep South.
GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, cornhole, and so much more…
DANCE: Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music on The Main Stage.
SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, Cigars, and more!

VIP Admission
Valid Saturday 12pm – 6pm
This VIP ticket includes 2 extra hours of sampling, a souvenir tasting glass, all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon, a BBQ dinner plate, and live entertainment. These tickets are limited and always SELL OUT.
General Admission
Valid Saturday 2pm – 6pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Entry Only Tickets are available onsite only for $25.00.

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ - Cary
2026-07-31 18:00 - 2026-08-01 18:00 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
Badass Bone-In BBQ…it’s Time to GO HOG WILD!!
Cary’s Favorite Festival is Back and Better than Ever. Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It’s two great days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, and barbeque eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon.
Unleash Your Beast……. with OVER 60+ BEERS, 40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE!

Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Glass to enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table.
The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!
BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection from our vendors onsite – pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and all the fixins’ you can imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low.
Enjoy seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from the deep South.
GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, cornhole, and so much more…
DANCE: Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music on The Main Stage.
SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, Cigars, and more!

Friday Night VIP Admission
Valid Friday 6pm – 10pm
The Friday Night Session offers an exclusive tasting experience where each guest will enjoy a BARBECUE DINNER PLATTER, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Friday Night General Admission
Valid Friday 6pm – 10pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Saturday VIP Admission
Valid Saturday 12pm – 6pm
The VIP ticket includes 2 extra hours of sampling, BARBECUE DINNER PLATTER, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and live entertainment.
Saturday General Admission
Valid Saturday 2pm – 6pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Grand Poobah – All Access VIP Admission
Valid Friday 6pm – 10pm and Saturday VIP 12pm – 6pm
These limited tickets will allow guests to partake in both days and all sessions. In addition to all sessions (if you can truly handle hours and hours of pure liver and artery destruction) these guests will enjoy a GOODIE BAG of SWAG (with t-shirt and more) with admission and EXPRESS ENTRY into the event, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, A dinner ticket for FRIDAY night, and all live entertainment.
Designated Driver tickets are available onsite only for $25 on the day of the event.

Elevated & Infused Festival - Charlotte
2026-08-14 18:00 - 2026-08-15 18:00 | Private: Norfolk Hall, 2905 Griffith St., Charlotte, 28203, United States
THE THC TASTING SHOW
August 14 & 15, 2026
CHARLOTTE, NC
Tasting Session One | Friday: 6pm-9pm
Tasting Session Two | Saturday: 11am-2pm
Tasting Session Three | Saturday: 3pm – 6pm
TASTE & BUY – An Elevated Good Time!
60+ Brands. 3 Sessions.
TASTE THEM ALL. TAKE THEM HOME. Come Meet The Makers and learn about this exciting market segment. This B2B and B2C event is positioned at the forefront of NC beverage culture, to offer an immersive and innovative experience for brands, buyers, and consumers to meet, sample and buy products. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings, and conversations with the brands and thought leaders shaping the future of mindful drinking.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 21+ ONLY EVENT. THIS EVENT IS INDOORS. NO EDIBLES OR DISPENSARY
PRODUCTS HERE.

We’re excited to invite you to join us at this 21+ tasting experience designed to spotlight the best in THC, adaptogen, nootropic, and wellness-forward drinks. Explore The Future of Flavor and Good Vibes 60+ Brands in an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE affair. Last call is 15 minutes before the end of the session.
A Souvenir Cup to take home.

Lots of munchies at Suffolk Punch next door and a couple of Food Trucks on-site.

Great music all afternoon.

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ - Winston-Salem, NC
2026-08-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 596 Fairgrounds Blvd, Gate 7, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Winston-Salem is the Spot for to GO HOG WILD!
Get ready Winston-Salem! We are bringing the East Coast’s Favorite BBQ festival to the Twin City for the 2nd Big Year, and we are going WILD!!!
THE BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ Fest is Coming At You!!! This flavorful affair offers up all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon.

Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Glass to enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table.
The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!
BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection from our vendors onsite – pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and all the fixins’ you can imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low.
Enjoy seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from the deep South.
GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, cornhole, and so much more…
DANCE: Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music on The Main Stage.
SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, Cigars, and more!

…and a few surprises!
VIP Admission

Valid from 12pm – 6pm
The VIP ticket includes 2 extra hours of sampling, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, a BBQ dinner plate, and all live entertainment.
General Admission
Valid from 2pm – 6pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.

Entry Only Tickets are available onsite only for $25.00.

Whiskey, Wine, & Fire - Cary
2026-09-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
An Elegant Evening in the Pines
This exclusive foodie celebration will feature: Whiskey Bars, Elegant Wines & Cocktails, Great Music, Tented Food Stations, Food Trucks, & Restaurants and Intimate Firepits throughout. Relax Around the Fire Gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed BBQ, specialty grilling, and drink pairings. Enjoy the firebreathers and artists set the night ablaze. Please dress appropriately, the event is outdoors.
Saturday Twilight VIP Admission
Valid Saturday 4pm – 9pm
This Twilight VIP ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass with all-you-care-to-taste sampling of whiskey, wine, and other beverages, early entry into the event with one extra hour of tastings, a Passport of 4 Tastes from the open-fire Grilling/Meat Stations (all other foods are a la carte), and all live entertainment. **This is Limited to the First 400 Guests**
Saturday General Admission
Valid Saturday 5pm – 9pm
This General Admission ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass with all-you-care-to-taste sampling of whiskey, wine, and other beverages, and all live entertainment. All food is a la carte.
Entry Only tickets are sold Onsite Only for $25 on the day of the event.

Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte Ballantyne
2026-09-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
The Wine + Food Festival At Ballantyne.
Come to a world-class, backyard culinary event; bringing together Charlotte’s hottest chefs, artisanal craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of Charlotte’s foodies. Enjoy over 100 different international and local wines, craft beers, and craft spirits in an all-you-care-to-taste affair. The title says wine but don’t worry, there are all types of adult beverages offered, sampled, and compared. Come and let your taste buds be amazed at this delicious culinary experience. The Wines are Fine, just served in a fun environment…
What’s on the Vine?

ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Program with 100+ International Wines, Beer, and Spirits in your Souvenir glass.
Great food available to buy from some of Charlotte’s Pop-Ups, Restaurants and Food Trucks.
Great LIVE MUSIC selection with bands to keep you dancing through the day.
Pick Some New Favorites in the Rose’ Garden
Enjoy The Sensory Station
And a few Surprises……

Special VIP Experience Includes:

Access to the VIP Champagne Lounge
A bottle of wine and wine bag
An extra hour of sampling
FREE water & VIP washrooms

SUN & SIP PRIVATE CABANA
Valid 12pm – 5pm
The SUN & SIP PRIVATE CABANA offers an exclusive, private area experience for up to 10 guests! Each Cabana enjoys all of the VIP benefits outlined, with a private 10×10 tent with tables and chairs, your own private kiddie pool (so bring your swimsuit!), 5 extra bottles of wine from our private selection to share, bottled water, and VIP tickets for 10 guests to include 1 extra hour of tastings, a souvenir glass, bottle of wine & wine bag, all live entertainment, and some surprises.
VIP ADMISSION
Valid 12pm – 5pm
Ticket prices increase on-site. Includes all-you-care-to-taste wines, beers, & spirits, a souvenir wine glass & wine bag, a bottle of wine, free bottled water, access to VIP Champagne Lounge and Washrooms, entrance to the event 1 hour early in an exclusive session, plus all performances.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Valid 1pm – 5pm
Ticket prices increase on-site. Includes a souvenir wine glass, unlimited alcohol samples, all performances.
Entry Only tickets are sold Onsite Only for $25 on the day of the event.

Das Best Pumpkinfest - Timonium
2026-10-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093
Bring the Whole Family to Celebrate the Fall!

Family Friendly! Kids 12 and Under are Free!
Pumpkins, Pumpkins, and more Pumpkins!!!
A $1000 Pumpkin Drop at 1pm and at 4pm! We’re Dropping a GIANT 700 pound pumpkin from 100 feet in the air to watch it EXPLODE. Plus someone will win $500, $300, and $200 for having the winning pumpkin seed ball.
Food Trucks, Carnival Foods and Fun Vendors!
Huge Carnival with Ferris Wheel, Carousel, and other rides!
Take a Whack at Pumpkin Smashing!
Family Photo Ops!
Great Music From The Spooky DJ!
A Children’s Costume Contest & Pumpkin Pie Easting Contest!
Face Painting, Hay Maze, and a Petting Zoo!!
Rock Wall and Ax-Throwing!
Adult Beverages For Purchase!
And a Pumpkin Patch! So you can pick out a favorite, buy it, and take it home.
FREE Parking!
And MORE!

General Admission, Ages 13 and Up
Valid 11am – 5 pm. Admission for ages 13 and Up, includes access to Das Best Pumpkinfest and all live entertainment.
Kids 12 and Under are Free!
More information can be found here.

Das Best Oktoberfest - Timonium
2026-10-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093
GET YOUR OOMPAH ON!

BIER IST WUNDERBAR!…and so are you! Come enjoy Maryland’s oldest running craft beer festival at the TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS! Hundreds and Hundreds of ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE craft beers, wines, ciders, and schnapps will fill up your souvenir glass as you enjoy this day-long festival in the infield.

Get Ready for DAS VERRÜCKT OLYMPIADE! We’ve built a Sports Stadium inside the show so you can participate in Stein Holding! Fingerhakeln! Tug-of-War! The Carry-Your-Wife Competition! BE THE WELTMEISTER! Win great prizes like THE WURST trophy ever.
Great Centralized Location: the Timonium Fairgrounds. Directly on the light rail or use the totally FREE parking. Get ready to have an UBER GOOD time!
ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE OVER 80 INTERNATIONAL, DOMESTIC, AND LOCAL MARYLAND BEERS, DOMESTIC WINES and SCHNAPPS. All of your favorite craft beers and perfectly paired wines will be served to highlight the great Beer Hall theme.
OOMPAH BANDS and LIVE MUSIC. There will be 2 STAGES. Listen to Live Rock & Party Music on the Main Stage and enjoy Authentic Oompah Bands on the Oompah Stage.
VIP Ticket Experience. This option offers guests 1 extra hour of drinking, a reduced crowd, and a LARGER 16 ounce Souvenir PINT GLASS.
SHOP. Browse Cool Art Exhibits and Craft Exhibits, Brewerania, Beer Accessories, Cigars, and more!
GREAT FOOD. There will be several brat concessionaires who will be offering the best sausages and German food along with food trucks and your festival faves! Enjoy all your favorites! Food will be purchased a la carte.

VIP Admission
Valid 12 pm – 5 pm
The VIP ticket includes a Larger Souvenir Glass for All You Care To Taste Beers, Wines & Spirits, VIP washrooms, 1 EXTRA HOUR of sampling, and all live entertainment.
General Admission
Valid 1pm – 5pm
The General Admission ticket includes a Souvenir tasting glass, UNLIMITED ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beers, Wines & Spirits sampling, and all live entertainment.
Designated Driver Tickets are available onsite only for $25.00.

Whiskey, Wine, & Fire - Charlotte
2026-10-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
An Elegant Evening in the Field
This exclusive foodie celebration will feature: Whiskey Bars, Elegant Wines & Cocktails, Great Music, Tented Food Stations, Food Trucks, & Restaurants and Intimate Firepits throughout. Relax Around the Fire Gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed BBQ, specialty grilling, and drink pairings. Enjoy the firebreathers and artists set the night ablaze. Please dress appropriately, the event is outdoors.
Saturday Twilight VIP Admission
Valid Saturday 4pm – 9pm
This Twilight VIP ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass with all-you-care-to-taste sampling of whiskey, wine, and other beverages, early entry into the event with one extra hour of tastings, a Selection of 4 Tastes from the open-fire Grilling/Meat Stations (all other foods are a la carte), a special VIP Area and Washroom, and all live entertainment.
**This is Limited to the First 400 Guests**
Saturday General Admission
Valid Saturday 5pm – 9pm
This General Admission ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass with all-you-care-to-taste sampling of whiskey, wine, and other beverages, and all live entertainment. All food is a la carte.
Entry Only tickets are available onsite only for $25 on the day of the event.
