October 17, 2026 · Crozet, VA Winter warmers are coming to the foothills of the Blue Ridge. The 8th annual Crozet Winter Brews and Booze Fest returns Saturday, December 5, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. at Crozet Park. The festival celebrates winter beverages from local Virginia producers, with winter warmers, barrel-aged brews, local ciders, and craft spirits. A Tasting Ticket is required to sample, and it covers unlimited tastes from the participating breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Admission to the grounds is open to the public, so non-tasters can come along for live music, a holiday market with local vendors, a shotski, and a cash bar. Organizers say shuttle service from Cville Hop On Tours will pick up at IX Art Park in downtown Charlottesville, Old Trail, and Piedmont Place in Crozet, with a reservation required for each rider. Shuttle sign-up links go live in November. Proceeds benefit Crozet Park, a community-owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on affordable recreation for everyone. For an early-December Saturday of Virginia beer, cider, and spirits with the Blue Ridge as a backdrop, Crozet Park on December 5 is worth the drive. Sources: Crozet Winter Brews Festival official site (crozetbeerfest.com) and Crozet Park (crozetpark.org).A Virginia-made lineup
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