Harrisonburg breweries are more than just their locally-brewed beers—they offer a rich experience that makes them perfect places to connect, relax, and immerse yourself in a vibrant local culture. The Friendly Fermenter, a cozy nanobrewery known as the Beer Shelter, delights with homebrew-inspired beers. At Pale Fire Brewing, housed in a renovated ice house, you can unwind on a sofa by the fireside, browse their lending library, or listen to vinyl records. Restless Moons Brewing invites you to try inventive small-batch beers brewed just feet from their bar, ensuring a fresh and varied selection. Brothers Craft Brewing, located in a renovated Coca-Cola bottling plant, offers a variety of balanced, locally-brewed beers. Three Notch’d Valley Collab House & Brewery is a hidden gem offering fresh weekly brews, a chill spot for any occasion, and monthly showcases of local artists. Gather at Harrisonburg’s breweries with friends, family, and even your fur babies to enjoy live music, celebrate local artists, test your knowledge with trivia, and more.
Pet Friendly
Harrisonburg’s breweries are the perfect spot for pet owners. While you treat yourself to a refreshing craft beer, your furry friend can relax with you on shaded outdoor patios or inside cozy taprooms. Prepare them for lots of pats from this pet loving community. Three Notch’d Brewing Company even hosts Pups & Pints every Sunday, offering $2 off your drinks when you bring your dog to the taproom or patio.
Live Music Hotspots
Live music is a staple at Harrisonburg’s breweries. Each year, Brothers Craft Brewing hosts the May Music Fest and the Great Outdoors Music Festival, celebrating Harrisonburg’s love for the great outdoors and craft beer. Weekly, Brothers Craft Brewing fills their taproom with bluegrass and old-time music during ‘Brothers Bluegrass Sunday Jams.‘ Pale Fire Brewing is a haven for music lovers, featuring live performances across various genres from local and visiting musicians. The Friendly Fermenter’s ‘2nd Saturdays Live Music‘ series highlights new and established artists at the Beer Shelter each month. Meanwhile, Restless Moons enchants weekend visitors with local live music under sparkling lights in their back beer garden.
Annual Events and Festivals
Annual events at Harrisonburg’s craft breweries give reasons to keep coming back year after year. Brothers Craft Brewing celebrates Daylight Day each March, marking the arrival of longer, warmer days with the release of Daylight Cravings and Drunken Mornings beers and their variants. This event includes outdoor space setups, fire pits, delicious food, and a killer tap list. They also host Resolute Weekend, featuring huge releases and an extensive tap list. Pale Fire Brewing’s Townie Summer Parties marks the beginning and end of summer, featuring drink specials, activities for the whole family, live music, and more. Additionally, Three Notch’d hosts the Rocktown Roller-Rama each January with Rocktown Bicycles, a friendly head-to-head competition to find out who has the fastest leg speed around.
Celebrate big events at our local breweries
- Rocktown Roller-Rama – January
- Daylight Day – March
- Friendly City Beer Fest – April
- May Music Fest – May
- Townie Summer Cool Party – May
- Valley Fest Beer and Wine Festival – May
- Red Wing Roots Music Festival – June
- Townie Summer Party – August
- G.O. Music Festival – September
- Fall Coffee Fest – October
- Resolute Release Weekend – November
Trivia, Games, and More
For those looking to test your knowledge or gaming skills, Harrisonburg’s breweries have plenty to offer. The Friendly Fermenter’s “Trivia Lite” on Tuesdays features four rounds of fun, easy-going trivia, including a weekly house theme round. Pale Fire Brewing hosts ‘Geeks Who Drink‘ trivia every Wednesday from 8-10 pm, with rounds in various formats, including audio and visual. Brothers Craft Brewing’s Saturday Night Trivia happens on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, each with a different exciting theme and sweet prizes. Not into trivia? Restless Moons hosts game night every Monday with popular consoles like Wii and Nintendo. Three Notch’d Brewing Company’s Wednesday Game Night features a Nintendo Switch on the big screen, board games, cornhole, and $5 flagships and rotating brews.
Explore the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail
With all five of Harrisonburg’s breweries conveniently located within walking distance of downtown, you can easily explore them in one day. Grab a Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail passport along the way and start collecting stamps as you sip your way through the Shenandoah Valley to earn a free t-shirt! The trail covers Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, Lexington, and Rockbridge—all within an easy hour’s drive from one another—providing plenty of activities to enjoy along the way.