Community Events
River & Brews Festival coming September 21st
The Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce presents the River & Brews Festival (formerly Brews & Blues) on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in historic downtown Front Royal, Virginia for a day of fun, live entertainment and of course, beer tasting.
The festival gates open at Noon with activities and live entertainment throughout the day until 6 p.m. Cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the gate for beer admission. VIP Tickets available for $70. Sponsored by the Front Royal – Warren County Chamber of Commerce & Virginia Eagle.
Come and enjoy tastings of 60+ different beers from breweries all over Virginia and elsewhere. Food trucks and vendors will be offer a myriad of tasty treats and you can always stroll downtown and enjoy one of our many fantastic local eateries. Downtown also offers a wide array of unique shopping opportunities and historic walking tours and museums for your enjoyment as well. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and find a seat around the gazebo to enjoy live entertainment. The entertainment schedule is as follows: Ryan Jewel Noon – 2:30 p.m. and The Reflex Band 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the gate for beer tasters. Beer tasters will receive a commemorative souvenir tasting glass, a wristband and 5 tickets for samplings or the purchase of full beers. Additional beer tickets will be available for purchase. VIP $65 and only 100 are sold. Advance tickets can be purchased in a number of ways; Online or by visiting the Chamber of Commerce at 201 E. 2nd Street, Front Royal or the Front Royal Visitor Center at 414 E. Main Street, Front Royal. General Admission is FREE. Beer tasters must be 21 years of age or older and will be required to present a photo I.D.
Advanced tickets and more information here.
https://www.ryanjewelmusic.com/
Chamber President Niki Foster Cales, along with Board Chairman Ray Bramble and Nashville Recording Artist (and local favorite) Ryan Jewel stopped by the Royal Examiner studio and spoke with our publisher Mike McCool about the upcoming festival.
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