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• Northern Virginia Brewfest

  Posted: Aug 20, 2008

  Bull Run Regional Park
  Centreville, VA
  September 27-28, 2008
  The Northern Virginia BrewFest “A World Beer Experience” will be held on September 27-28, 2008, at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, VA from 11am-8pm Saturday and 11am-7pm Sunday. The BrewFest will feature over 40 of the world’s best breweries pouring their beers, and plenty of tasty food. The event is RAIN OR SHINE so come on out and if we get some sprinkles we’ll just hide under some tents until the sun starts shining again!

• Charlotte Oktoberfest Beer Festival 2008

  Posted: Aug 20, 2008

  Memorial Stadium
  Charlotte, NC
  September 27, 2008
  The 10th Annual Charlotte Oktoberfest will take place Saturday, September 27th, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte.

• Summertime Brews Festival

  Posted: Aug 20, 2008

  Greensboro, NC
  August 23, 2008
  Come sample Starr Hill and over 200 hundred other microbrews at the Summertime Brews Festival.

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  SAVOR: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience

  Posted: Feb 19, 2008

  Starr Hill is proud to participate in the Brewers Association’s inaugural event — SAVOR: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience in Washington D.C, May 16-17, 2008. A must attend for craft beer aficionados and foodies like yourself.
  
  We’ll be there and so will our beers paired with some sweet and savory appetizers.
  
  
  
  

  http://www.savorcraftbeer.com

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  Music at the Brewery

  Posted: Feb 19, 2008

  Saturdays at the Brewery we host local musicians:
  
  Every 2nd Saturday of the month 1-3 PM: Guitar duo David Bailey & David Ferrall
  
  March 15th 2-4 PM: Pinchin' Cindies
  
  
  March 22nd 2-4 PM: D.J. Crotteau
  
  
  

• Holiday Bazaar

  Posted: Oct 23, 2007

  Starr Hill Brewery
  Crozet, VA
  November 17, 2007
  Savor a little art, live music, beer tasting, and hot soup at the brewery during The Holiday Bazaar on Saturday November 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come in to shop for meaningful gifts, take a brewery tour, or relax to the sounds of local musicians.
  The bazaar will feature local artists with a variety of unique goods for sale. Included are photographs, handmade note cards, watercolor paintings, evergreen wreaths, knit and sewn items, beaded jewelry with semiprecious stones, animal skin pillows and belts, herbal products and soaps, gourmet foods, unusual landscape plants, hand-embroidered wall hangings, and much more. An area for children's activities will also be on-site.
  Interested vendors should contact Maggie Thompson at 540-456-6328 or email maggiesfarm2@juno.com for information.
  See below for artist and crafter web-sites:
  www.sweetmelissasherbals.com - herbal products
  www.dangreenberg.net - photography
  www.weehah.com - handmade cards and decorated tins
  

• "Charlottesville Inside-Out" Premiere

  Posted: Oct 23, 2007

  "Charlottesville Inside-Out" is a brand new, original weekly talk show created by the folks at WHTJ and hosted by popular performing artist Terri Allard. Each thirty-minute episode is filmed around the region and in WHTJ’s studios on the Downtown Mall, featuring interviews that explore the people and places that define Charlottesville. The first season of “Charlottesville Inside-Out" kicks off with an interview of Mark Thompson, brewmaster at Starr Hill Brewery in Crozet; and Susanne Kogut, executive director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.
  The show will premiere on November 8 at 8:30 and will air on WHTJ Charlottesville PBS (Channel 41, Cable 7). Please visit WHTJ for more information.
  

• Meriwether's Beer Dinner

  Posted: Oct 23, 2007

  Lynchburg, VA
  November 1, 2007
  Come join Brewmaster Mark Thompson for a night of award-winning beer purposely paired with gourmet cuisine from Meriwether’s. Visit Meriwether's Market Restaurant for more information.
  
  

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  Capital City Carnival

  Posted: Aug 20, 2007

  Bull Run Park
  Centreville, VA
  September 21-23, 2007
  As the name implies, Capitol City Carnival will feature a carnival theme and nationally known entertainment. This will be unlike any beer event you do this year. CCC is a unique outdoor tasting event that will feature Mainstage National acts on the cutting edge of today’s musical scene, beer tastings from 50+ breweries, Ferris wheel, burlesque tent, vendors, and unique concessions, with a classic retro-carnival ambience.
  
  Volunteer 1/2 day and enjoy the festival FREE!!! If you would like to be a part of the circus, please email nate@starrhill.com

• Grand Opening of our Tasting Room

  Posted: Jul 12, 2007

  Crozet, VA
  July 21, 2007- 12-5 p.m.
  We would be honored if you would join us on this momentous occasion. Come on out and see how its all done. We will be offering tours, tastings, bbq, music, and retail beer sales. The music will be provided by Jim Waive & the Young Divorcees as well as William Walter & Tucker Rogers
  Additionally, we will be offering tours every Saturday after that from 12-5.
  Hope to see you there!

• STS9 Re:Generation

  Posted: Jun 26, 2007

  Deerfields, NC
  July 6-7, 2007
  A weekend in the hills of North Carolina outside of Asheville, NC STS9's RE:GENERATION will host 2 full nights of STS9 plus Prefuse 73, Telefon Tel Aviv, Glitch Mob, Lyrics Born, Dubconscious, Collective Efforts, Natalie Walker, and many more! GET ALL THE INFO at the RE:GENERATION WEBSITE. Tickets for this gathering are extremely limited and selling quickly. Get yours TODAY.

• Bonnaroo Music Festival

  Posted: May 30, 2007

  June 14-17, 2007
  Manchester, TN
  Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is the premiere music event of the year. Starr Hill is a proud participant of this event and will be there in full force. Look for the balloons flying high and the beer flowing wide!

• Valleyfest 2007

  Posted: May 4, 2007

  May 26, 2007
  Massanutten Resort
  Come out for a beautiful day in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the 7th Annual Shenandoah Valley Beer and Wine Festival . Sample the areas best beers and wines while enjoying some of the most incredible scenery on the planet!

• Virginia Beer Fest

  Posted: May 4, 2007

  May 19, 2007
  Town Point Park; Norfolk, VA
  Come join us at the 6th Annual Virginia Beer Fest . Tap into a bevy of beers, microbrews and other libations from international and domestic breweries topped off by delectable foods, all served up with live entertainment. Come rain or shine, it’s guaranteed fun!

• World Beer Festival

  Posted: Apr 25, 2007

  April 28, 2007
  Downtown Raleigh, NC
  The World Beer Festival is the largest celebration of national and international specialty beers in the Southeast...300 beers from 150 breweries, and is a benefit for charity. Be sure to stop by the Starr Hill booth and say hi!
  
  

• Valley Flavor Festival

  Posted: Apr 4, 2007

  April 22, 2007
  Rockingham County Fairgrounds
  This is the very first Valley Flavor Fest. It is put on the the (James) Madison Marketing Association. The festival will feature wine, food, music, and of course beer! See you there!

• Cville Pavilion Opening!!!

  Posted: Apr 4, 2007

  April 19,20,&22
  Charlottesville Pavilion
  It's that time of year again, and not a moment too soon. Come on out for some awesome music starting with a free Robert Randolph show on 4/19!!!
  Then kick off the first Fridays After Five with Sons of Bill on 4/20.
  Last but not least is Bonnie Rait on 4/22!!!
  Be sure to stop by the beer truck for a fresh, cold Starr Hill.
  

• Sysco Food Show

  Posted: Apr 4, 2007

  April 9-11
  Rockingham County Fair Grounds
  Come out to this unique trade show/festival for some great food and tasty brews!!!

• Langerado

  Posted: Mar 2, 2007

  March 8-11
  Markham Park-Sunrise, FL
  We'll be heading down to Florida for a little R&R. Look for the balloons flying and beer flowing in and around Ft. Lauderdale...http://langerado.com/
  

• St. Patrick's Day Tastings

  Posted: Mar 1, 2007

  March 10 & 17
  Whole Foods- Alexandria, VA
  Come out to sample some Starr Hill and other tasty brews in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Be sure to treat yourself to a six pack!!!
  

• Brewers Ball

  Posted: Mar 1, 2007

  March 10, 2007
  The Galleria, Washington, DC
  Quickly becoming an annual tradition, the 2007 Brewer’s Ball will offer guests the opportunity to sample a variety of handcrafted ales and lagers from more than 15 of the region’s best microbreweries and brewpubs and sample the cuisine of several DC area popular restaurants. The night will be highlighted by live entertainment and the chance to bid on some of the region’s most unique auction items, with wine tastings and alternate beverages also available. Please contact Jodi Lenet at jlenet@cff.org if you are interested in supporting this event or joining the committee.
  

• Jam Cruise

  Posted: Jan 2, 2007

  Somewhere in the Caribbean
  Starr Hill will be featured for all who are brave enough to sail. Starr Hill will be the feature beer when passengers board the boat. Come aboard and get a free pint of “The Gift of Great Beer" www.jamcruise.com
  

• The Gift Release

  Posted: Dec 1, 2006

  Charlottesville, VA
  Starr Hill The Gift will be released on December 1, 2006. The Gift is a Mocha Porter that is brewed with espresso coffee and unsweetened chocolate. Shenandoah Joe, a local coffee roaster, provides the coffee and chocolate and the brewery supplies the love. Look for The Gift throughout the holiday season. www.shenjoe.com
  

• Dark Starr Stout release

  Posted: Nov 1, 2006

  Charlottesville, VA
  Dark Starr Stout, winner of 4 Great American Beer festival medals, has been released in 12 ounce bottle. Dark Starr is a Dry Irish Stout that is light in body and has a complex flavor. The beer gets its name from the many years we spent on the road following the best jam band ever. more info

  
  

• Virginia Beer Cup

  Posted: Oct 6, 2006

  October 6-7, Charlottesville, VA
  The third annual Virginia Beer Cup is going to be held in Charlottesville, VA. This event features the best beers brewed in Virginia. Virginia has a long history of brewing beer dating back to the founding fathers of the country. Today, Virginia features over 15 craft breweries and both a Budweiser and Coors brewery making Virginia one of the top beer producing states in the country. The award ceremony's will be held on Saturday, October 7th at the Charlottesville Pavilion with musical talents of Delbert McClinton.

• Great American Beer Festival

  Posted: Sep 1, 2006

  September 28–30, Denver, CO
  The Great American Beer Festival is described as the Super Bowl of beer. It is held every year in Denver Colorado, and features over 1,800 different beers from some 450 breweries. The event is held in the city's convention center and the breweries are broken up by regions. The consumers try one ounce samples from as many breweries as they like for a flat fee. If you were to try one ounce from every brewery it would come out to drinking over 30 cases of beer. There are that many breweries.

• Shokoe Bottom Beer Festival

  Posted: Aug 1, 2006

  August 25–26, 2006 Richmond, VA
  This two day beer festival showcases over 100 beers from many of the best craft breweries from across the state of Virginia and North America. The event is set in the historic Shokoe Bottom of Richmond on the James River canal. You can take boat tours of Richmond on the canal or listen to music while sampling some of the best beers in the world.

• Floyd Fest

  Posted: Jul 1, 2006

  July 28–30, 2006, Blue Ridge Parkway, Southwest VA
  www.floydfest.com
  Come and see the best music and camping that the festival world has to offer. Floyd Fest is held on a beautiful site just off of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwest Virginia. This festival is far and away the Starr Hill beer crews favorite festival. The event is kid friendly with lots of great music, food and beer. Chris and Erika, the founders of the event, are the nicest people alive and truly believe in what they do. Their event radiates with the love of great music.

• Nelson County Music Festival

  Posted: Jun 1, 2006

  June 2006
  The Nelson County Music Festival is held the same weekend as the Old Dominion Beer Festival on June 24-25. This is one of the most quaint festivals that we do. Bring the kids and picnic with a couple of pints of Starr Hill and some of the best music the Blue Ridge has to offer.