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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Wilmington, NC
2026-03-14 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Live Oak Bank Pavilion, 10 Cowan Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Cookin’ on The Coast. OVER 60+ BEERS, 40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE! Wilmington’s Festival is Back and Better than Ever!

It’s Time to Go HOG WILD!!
Gear Up Wilmington! We are Back! The Show That SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR is going WILD!!! Get ready to enjoy 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’. ALL RIGHT IN DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON!SAME GREAT LOCATION! Just like the 2025 Wilmington Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, the 2026 festival will take place Downtown at the Wilmington Riverfront at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion! We’re so excited to bring Beer, Bourbon & BBQ back to Downtown Wilmington!

Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Glass to enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table.
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 Theatre with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from all over the East Coast.
The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!
GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, cornhole, ping pong 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 MORE!
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.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Timonium
2026-03-27 18:00 - 2026-03-28 18:00 | Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
What’s Smokin’? It’s TWO long days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’.

THINGS ARE HEATING UP TO GO HOG WILD!!
2 BIG DAYS WITH OVER 60+ BEERS,40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE
Things Just Got Exciting! Maryland is Where It All Began. THIS YEAR come out and sink your teeth into everything this TOUR has to offer. It’s two great days 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. Food options (a la carte) are aplenty and you are sure to find something new and fun.
New Ticket Pricing and Structure: We know that times are tough out there and we’ve done everything in our power to reduce ticket prices where possible. Some of our ticket prices are the same as 16 years ago. We believe in giving you VALUE for your money. INFLATION CAN SUCK IT!
GRAND POOBAH AREA: A Special Grand Poobah Area has been set aside just for our Poobah guests on both Friday and Saturday. This area offers up specialty beers, bourbons, and whiskey tastings, and including special food tastings all day. Pigs were only just the beginning. A schedule of beasts will be posted before the event. Be on the lookout for communal seating in this area, a Buffalo, and some crazy surprises.BBQ DINNER IS INCLUDED FOR POOBAHS AND VIPS: If you buy a Grand Poobah OR a VIP ticket, it includes a BBQ DINNER PLATE from your choice any one of our Food Vendors. There are a lot of options. THIS GOES FOR ALL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY VIP TICKETS.
NEW Beer, Bourbon, BBQ, & Bouts! Friday Night Fights and Saturday Slam! Join us for Amateur Boxing on Friday Night and Midget Wrstling Warriors Exhibition Wresting on Saturday! General Standing Room Viewing is included in Every Ticket. Premier Seating Add-On is available to reserve a seat for the action – Very Limited Capacity!
Activate BEAST MODE for Maryland’s Favorite Food & Drink Extravaganza! Each Guest Receives:

a Souvenir Glass to enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table.
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.
The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!
GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, basketball, ping pong and so much more……
Enjoy Seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from all over the East Coast.
DANCE: Listen To Live Rock, Americana, & Blues Music on The Main Stage and a DJ for your favorite dance tracks.
SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, and even a cigar area outside for all guests to enjoy.
… 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 cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment. *Limited Capacity Tickets – This WILL SELL OUT*
Friday Night General Admission
Valid Friday 6pm – 10pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup, 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, a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, a BARBECUE DINNER PLATTER, and live entertainment. *Limited Capacity Tickets – This WILL SELL OUT*
Saturday General Admission
Valid Saturday 2pm – 6pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Entry Only Tickets are sold on-site only for $25.00
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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2026 Loch Norman Highland Games and Scottish Festival
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
Grab your tickets now for the 32nd Annual Loch Norman Highland Games and Scottish Festival!

The Loch Norman Highland Games is a traditional Scottish festival that takes place annually at Historic Rural Hill, located near the shores of Lake Norman in North Carolina. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the event, which will take place on April 18th and 19th, 2026.
Visitors can enjoy traditional Scottish music and dance performances, athletic competitions, cultural demonstrations, Scottish food trucks, Celtic vendors, historical reenactments, and educational presentations about Scottish history and culture.
The Loch Norman Highland Games is known for its sense of community and inclusivity. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the events and competitions, and there are activities for all ages, including a children’s area.
The Loch Norman Highland Games is a lively and festive celebration of Scottish culture and the 32nd anniversary promises to be an especially memorable event!
***Tickets are nonrefundable***
Parking Passes Coming Soon!
Camping Passes Coming Soon!
Whisky, Bourbon, & Scotch Tasting Tickets Coming Soon!

Pursuant to Mecklenburg County Ordinance, Rural Hill is now a tobacco-free zone. This includes both smoking, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and other such devices. This includes the campground. Pets are NOT permitted.

Tacos 'N Taps Festival - Cary
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Koka Booth Ampitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
¡FIESTA GRANDE! Get ready to put on your party sombrero…The Tacos N Taps Festival will take you south of the border for some foodie fun!

Let’s Get the Party Started! Come see what 30,00 people have enjoyed for over 6 years!
This ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of the Triangle’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food, the best dancing music from noted DJs, Margaritas, Contests and some other Surprises. This is NACHO average taco festival.
All Guests will Enjoy:

Souvenir Glass for an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience with over 60+ craft beers, mezcals, margaritas, and tequilas. We’ll throw in some ciders and wine as well…just for the gringos.
The festival will feature over 15+ Taco Trucks, Taquerias, and Mexican Restaurants with Over 30 different types of tacos. Each taco vendor will offer a wide variety of tacos and Mexican inspired dishes available. We guarantee they will ALL feature at least one taco option for $3. Most All of the Food Trucks, Taquerias, and Restaurants will accept TACO TICKETS, but also cash and credit card – so you are not limited with your food experience. You can have tacos or anything else on the menu!
NEW THIS YEAR! FREE Salsa Dancing Demos and Classes…….put some SPICE in your step!
NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Taste The Chef’s Corner For FREE : Every hour on the hour….The Triangle’s Favorite Chefs present a highlighted dish from their businesses. Enjoy the creative snacks.
ALL TEQUILA & MEZCAL stations are chilled.
Dueling Margarita Bars with more choices
Mariachi Bands and DJs will make your day Super Spicy!!
Great boutiques offering brewerania, jewelry, hot sauces and other items.
Hot Pepper Eating Contest
Activities and games will keep you focused when you are not imbibing

VIP Super Muy Taco Ticket
Valid Noon-5pm
The SUPER MUY TACO SESSION offers an exclusive tasting experience. Each guest enjoys all of the benefits outlined, with 1 extra hour of tastings, three taco tickets, a souvenir glass and t-shirt, limited admission, all live entertainment, and some surprises.
General Admission Drinky Ticket
Valid 1pm-5pm
Your admission includes a souvenir glass and boundless portions of over 60 craft beers, mezcals, and tequilas, and all live entertainment! You can purchase food a la carte.
Entry Only Ticket
Valid 12pm-5pm
Available onsite only. Includes access to the event with all live entertainment.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

CLEAR BAG POLICY:
Koka Booth Amphitheatre has enhanced its public safety policies regarding bags and purses allowed in the venue, including clear bags. Clear bags are easily searched and significantly reduce faculty bag searches. They also support the Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign. The goal is to create a safe experience for all guests and staff.
We recommend packing as light as possible. We encourage guests to leave bags and purses at home. Bags will be inspected prior to entry.
Types of bags allowed:

Small wallet sized clutch purse no larger than 6″ x 8″
Clear bag that does not exceed 12″ x 12″ x 9″
Medical, parenting, and camera bags.

All bags are subject to search.
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Tacos 'N Taps Festival - Timonium
2026-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
¡FIESTA GRANDE! The Tacos N Taps Festival will take you south of the border for some foodie fun! This is NACHO average taco festival.

Let’s Get the Party Started! Come see what 30,00 people have enjoyed for over 6 years!
This ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of Maryland’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food, the best dancing music from noted DJs, Margaritas, Contests and some other Surprises. This is NACHO average taco festival.
All Guests will Enjoy:

Souvenir Glass for an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience with over 60+ craft beers, mezcals, margaritas, and tequilas. We’ll throw in some ciders and wine as well…just for the gringos.
The festival will feature over 15+ Taco Trucks, Taquerias, and Mexican Restaurants with Over 30 different types of tacos. Each taco vendor will offer a wide variety of tacos and Mexican inspired dishes available. We guarantee they will ALL feature at least one taco option for $3. Most All of the Food Trucks, Taquerias, and Restaurants will accept TACO TICKETS, but also cash and credit card – so you are not limited with your food experience. You can have tacos or anything else on the menu!
NEW THIS YEAR! FREE Salsa Dancing Demos and Classes…….put some SPICE in your step!
NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Taste The Chef’s Corner For FREE : Every hour on the hour….The Triangle’s Favorite Chefs present a highlighted dish from their businesses. Enjoy the creative snacks.
ALL TEQUILA & MEZCAL stations are chilled.
Dueling Margarita Bars with more choices
Mariachi Bands and DJs will make your day Super Spicy!!
Great boutiques offering brewerania, jewelry, hot sauces and other items.
Hot Pepper Eating Contest
Activities and games will keep you focused when you are not imbibing

VIP Super Muy Taco Ticket
Valid Noon-5pm
The SUPER MUY TACO SESSION offers an exclusive tasting experience. Each guest enjoys all of the benefits outlined, with 1 extra hour of tastings, three taco tickets, a souvenir glass and t-shirt, limited admission, all live entertainment, and some surprises.
General Admission Drinky Ticket
Valid 1pm-5pm
Your admission includes a souvenir glass and boundless portions of over 60 craft beers, mezcals, and tequilas, and all live entertainment! You can purchase food a la carte.
Entry Only Ticket
Valid 12pm-5pm
Available onsite only. Includes access to the event with all live entertainment.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - NOVA
2026-05-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA, 20112, United States
IT IS TIME TO GO HOG WILD!! We are returning to the NOVA for all things Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ!

Northern Virginia is Smokin’ & GOING HOG WILD!!
Northern Virginia’s BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ Fest is HERE! This 5th Annual 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.
Unleash Your Beast……. with OVER 60+ BEERS, 40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE!NEW BEAST MODE CABANAS. DO you have a group of friends who are the LIFE of the PARTY – bring it!!! This package is VERY EXCLUSIVE & LIMITED and Offers you – your own oasis at the show.

Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Tasting Cup 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 from 12pm – 6pm
The VIP ticket includes 6 hours of sampling, a souvenir tasting cup, all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon, a BBQ dinner plate, VIP exclusive open-flame meat and specialty beverage sampling, special VIP Lounge Area (VIP Area closes at 5pm) and VIP Washroom, and live entertainment. These tickets are limited and always SELL OUT.
General Admission
Valid from 2pm – 6pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup, all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Entry Only tickets are sold Onsite Only for $25 on the day of the event.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte
2026-05-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
We’re back at Ballantyne’s Backyard! CHARLOTTE’S BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ FEST is Back and Ready for More!!!

Queen City is Smokin’ and GOING HOG WILD!!
This 18th Annual 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.
Unleash Your Beast……. with OVER 60+ BEERS, 40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE!NEW BEAST MODE CABANAS. DO you have a group of friends who are the LIFE of the PARTY – bring it!!! This package is VERY EXCLUSIVE & LIMITED and Offers you – your own oasis at the show.

Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Tasting Cup 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 from 12pm – 6pm
The VIP ticket includes 6 hours of sampling, a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, a BBQ dinner plate, VIP Washroon, and live entertainment. These tickets are limited and always SELL OUT.
General Admission
Valid from 2pm – 6pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Entry Only tickets are sold Onsite Only for $25 on the day of the event.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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Wine & Food Festival - Timonium
2026-06-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Enjoy a day-drinking garden party filled with lots of flavorful wine, green grass, great music, and good vibes!

Come Out And Enjoy Wine, Beer, Spirits and Music at the INFIELD in Timonium. Enjoy a day-drinking garden party filled with lots of green grass, great music, and good vibes. Uncork The Flavor, Uncork The Fun! Uncork Your Summer!!!
Taste hundreds of local, national, and international wines, along with beers and spirits in a relaxed setting. The Wines are Fine, just served in a fun environment…
What’s on the Vine?

LOCAL MARYLAND WINERIES: Come and taste your favorites – and buy if you’d like.
INTERNATIONAL WINE: Italian, French, Spanish, and others will be throughout the show.
DOMESTIC WINE TASTINGS: California, Virginia, and others will be sampled.
GREAT MUSIC ON THE MAIN STAGE: Regional bands will keep you dancing all day!
BUY A BOTTLE AND HANG! The show will also offer a limited selection of wines by the bottle to drink while you are there.
BEERS & SPIRITS, TOO! The name says WINE but the event offers a great selection of beers plus one area dedicated to LOCAL MD beers. As well, you’ll see a lot of seltzers and canned cocktails.
100+ to sample! In an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE format with your souvenir cup.
Baltimore’s Best Food Trucks.
PICNIC BLANKETS, PICNIC TENTS, & CHAIRS ARE WELCOME: Come prepared to chillax and enjoy the afternoon with fun music and fun times(personal chairs and picnic set-ups are permitted in designated areas only).
FREE Parking
Great Access from the Light Rail

Special VIP Experience Includes:

Special Champagne Lounge VIP Area
A bottle of wine from our curated selection and a wine bag
An extra hour of sampling
Special VIP Washroom
FREE water

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.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival - RVA
2026-07-25 12:00 - 18:00 | The Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, VA, 23047, United States
IT IS TIME TO GO HOG WILD!! We are returning to RVA to celebrate LIVING LIFE IN A SOUTHERN STATE OF MIND!

RVA is Smokin’ & 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!
RVA’s BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ Fest is Back For More!!! This 17th Annual 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 Tasting Cup 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 all over the East Coast.
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 & Americana 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 cup, unlimited 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 cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Entry Only Tickets are available onsite only for $25.00.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Winston-Salem
2026-09-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Winston Salem Fairgrounds, 569 Fairgrounds Boulevard, #Gate 7, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
It’s Time to GO HOG WILD! North Carolina’s BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ FEST is coming back to Winston-Salem!!!

Winston-Salem is the Spot 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!!! 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.
Unleash Your Beast……. with OVER 60+ BEERS, 40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE!

Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Tasting Cup 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 & Americana Music on The Main Stage.
SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, Cigars, and more!

VIP Admission
Valid from 12pm – 6pm
The VIP ticket includes 6 hours of sampling, a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, a BBQ dinner plate, and live entertainment. These tickets are limited and always SELL OUT.
General Admission
Valid from 2pm – 6pm
This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.
Entry Only tickets are sold Onsite Only for $25 on the day of the event.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte Ballantyne
2026-09-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Join Us For The Return of this Tantalizing Event…..The Wine + Food Festival At Ballantyne!

Uncork The Flavor, Uncork The Fun, Uncork Charlotte!
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 MORE…

Special VIP Experience Includes:

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

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.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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Das Best Oktoberfest - Timonium
2026-10-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
BIER IST WUNDERBAR!
…and so are you! At Baltimore’s oldest running craft beer festival – the theme is OOMPAH OOMPAH OOMPAH!!

GET YOUR OOMPAH ON!ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE OVER 150 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.

VIP Ticket Experience. The VIP Tickets will be more exclusive this year. A VIP ticket offers guests 1 extra hour of drinking, a reduced crowd, and a LARGER 16 ounce Souvenir PINT GLASS.
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 which will also feature all contests!
GREAT GERMAN 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.
BEER GAMES ARENA & GREAT CONTESTS! 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! Win great prizes like THE WURST trophy ever. DRESS IN YOUR BAVARIAN BEST to win the Mr. & Ms. Oktoberfest Contest!
SHOP. Browse Cool Art Exhibits and Craft Exhibits, Brewerania, Beer Accessories, Cigars, and more!
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!

VIP Session Ticket – Valid 12PM – 5PM: This session ticket includes VIP Access 12 pm – 5 pm. Larger 16 oz Souvenir Pint Glass for All You Care To Taste Beers, Wines & Spirits, VIP washrooms, 1 EXTRA HOUR of sampling, & live entertainment.
General Admission Ticket – Valid 1PM – 5PM: The General Admission ticket includes admission into the event from 1 pm – 5 pm, Souvenir pilsner, UNLIMITED ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE beer sampling, and live entertainment.
Entry Only tickets are available for $25 onsite only on the day of the event.
PLEASE NOTE:

All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
E vent is Rain or Shine.
Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.

For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
Home

Interested in being Vendor?
Email: sales@drinkeatrelax.com
