It’s finally the weekend, and a long one at that! Regardless of what part of the keystone state you live in, we’ve got your weekend plans covered. Here are some of the best beer related events coming up this weekend.
EASTERN PA
Chester County Beer Garden
Locust Lane is bringing together an excellent sampling of the craft breweries in Chester County for the inaugural Chester County Beer Garden presented by #BVBrewScene . No tickets required. Just show up with a thirst for great beer! Unlimited Sampler glasses available for $35 until sold out. $5 tokens sales for full pints of any beer will also be available.
Oktoberfest Brewers’ Village
From German-style marzens to autumn-inspired pumpkin ales, the hand-crafted beers of the Keystone State’s award-winning craft breweries take center stage as the Oktoberfest Brewers’ Village on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th. Guests enjoy a diverse array of Oktoberfest’s, limited-edition and seasonal offerings. Tickets for the two-hour tasting sessions, where attendees can sample more than 35 different beers, are $20 for ArtsQuest Members and $25 for the public.
Octoberfeast
Raise your beer and bratwurst to celebrate at the Peddler’s Village 4th Annual OctoberFEAST with German food & drink and family friendly fun on Sat & Sun, October 13th & 14th from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Pay-as-you-go in the Food, Beer, Wine & Spirits Garden. Free Parking and Admission.
CENTRAL PA
Oktoberfest Bar & Happy Hour
Come celebrate Oktoberfest at Spring Gate Garden Vineyard and Brewery. All weekend long they a traditional Munich Oktoberfest feeling to their 60-acre farm. They will have their exclusive Oktoberfest Bar and Happy Hours all weekend long! Tickets will be $25 at the door.
Re-Opening Of New Trail Taproom
After closing their taproom indefinitely on July 25th, New Trail Brewing Company (Williamsport, PA) will re-open their taproom for full service on Friday, October 12th. Hours will be Thursday/Friday’s 3-8pm and Saturday’s 12-8pm.
Sam Adams Stien Hoisting Contest
Do you think you have what it takes to be America’s Stein Hoister of the Year? The Red Rose will host it’s 1st Annual Sam Adams Stein Hoisting Competition on Saturday, October 13th. If your time is supreme, you could qualify for the national finals in Las Vegas where two national champions (male and female) will go to the 2018 Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany.
WESTERN PA
Start Of Pittsburgh Libations Week
Pittsburgh Libations Week begins Friday, October 12th and is a new tradition in Pittsburgh designed to celebrate the regions adult beverage culture and the tremendous people who drive it forward. It is a full week of celebrating all things wines, spirits and of course… beer!
The Plague Release Day
It’s back! The brewery name may have changed, but they are bringing their classic back. Join Strange Roots for the annual release of THE PLAGUE starting Saturday, October 13th at 2:00 pm at their taproom in Millvale. It started with a Belgian-inspired stout and their French Oak Petit Syrah wine casks. Aged and unaged batches were then blended & fermented over a trio of fresh briar berries. The result? A dark, wild brew that’s infectiously complex.
Fall Fest 2018
Join Threadbare on Saturday, October 14th for a family- friendly Fall Festival. Pay as you go activities include a pumpkin patch, pumpkin and apple pies, and build your own candy apples. There will be games for kids and chocolate milk from Rivendale Farms too! Pre-registration includes a free sample of their Fall Spiced Cider! The event is free to attend and the Tasting Room and Kitchen will be open for lunch, drink and bottle sales.
