Weekend Event Picks: Craft beer events, Brunswick stew, “slow” fish and more

Willow Lawn Craft Beer Harvest

Willow Lawn’s Craft Beer Harvest returns for its third year Friday evening at the West End shopping center’s square near the parking lot. Sample craft beer for $7 a pop from vendors all over Central Virginia, enjoy live music, and food from many of Willow Lawn’s restaurants throughout the evening.

When: Friday, November 4th; 5:00 PM – 9:oo PM | Where: The Square at Willow Lawn in the Near West End | Cost: FREE to enter; pay as you go | More info: Event article

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Brunswick Stew & Stout Festival at the Farmers Market

If you like Brunswick stew–the Virginia food whose origin is debated but it definitely native to Virginia–the place to be this Saturday is the Brunswick Stew & Stout Festival at the 17th Street Farmers Market. Sample all the stew you can handle for a dollar apiece, vote for your favorites, and pair them with a number of stouts from local brewers all day.

When: Saturday, November 5th; 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Where: 17th Street Farmers Market in Shockoe Bottom | Cost: FREE to enter; pay as you go | More info: Event article

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Boulevard Untapped at The Diamond

Craft beer, live music, food, and more is on tap for this weekend at The Diamond. The stadium will host the first ever Boulevard Untapped festival featuring 25 craft beers–some not offered to the public–bands, food vendors, and more. Full pours of all beers are $6; tastings are $2. You can also get a tasting glass for $5 and enjoy $1 tastes as you walk around. Live music will be provided by Sportsbar Rockstar and Dance Candy. The fun starts at noon and runs through 6:00 PM.

When: Saturday, November 5th; noon – 6:00 PM | Where: The Diamond in Scott’s Addition | Cost: FREE to enter; pay as you go | More info: Event website

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Slow Fish Graze at Ardent Craft Ales

If an oyster garden featuring oysters representing all eight of Virginia’s regions, small plates from Richmond’s top restaurants, wine and local beer sound up your alley, get yourself over to Ardent Craft Ales in Scott’s Addition Sunday. In addition to the food and drink you can expect chef demos, an oyster shucking contest, kids activities, live music, and more.

When: Sunday, November 6th; 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Where: Ardent Craft Ales in Scott’s Addition | Cost: FREE to enter; past as you go | More info: Event website