Richmond, VA — In recognition of Virginia Craft Beer Month, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is delighted to welcome guests back to “BrewHaHa” after not being able to host the event in 2020. The 4th annual craft beer festival will be held on Saturday, August 7, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on the front lawn of the museum.

“We are absolutely thrilled to bring BrewHaHa back this summer after a year’s hiatus,” said VMHC President and CEO Jamie Bosket. “The COVID epidemic struck many industries, with the hospitality, food and drink industries hit particularly hard. We’re very proud to once again host this festival that will benefit everyone involved, and allow us to again offer lively, outdoor entertainment to all Virginia craft beer lovers.”

Beers and ciders produced by brewers from across the Commonwealth will be on tap including:

Big Ugly Brewing – Chesapeake, VA
6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company – Fredericksburg, VA
Wasserhund Brewing Company – Virginia Beach, VA
Coastal Fermentory – Newport News, VA
Capstan Bar Brewing Company – Hampton, VA
Brothers Craft Brewing – Harrisonburg, VA
Elation Brewing Company – Norfolk, VA
Caiseal Beer & Spirits Co. – Hampton, VA
Blue Toad Cidery – Roseland, VA

Attendees can sip offerings from a variety of local Virginia brewers as they play lawn games and listen to live music. Food will be available for purchase from Woodhead’s Grill food truck. The event will occur rain or shine, and the museum’s galleries will be open as well.

Member pre-sale tickets are available now. Tickets for the general public will be available beginning on July 15. Purchase tickets prior to July 22 to receive a reduced price of $24 per adult. Beginning July 22 General Admission tickets increase to $30. All tickets include free admission to the museum, a commemorative tasting glass, eight tasting tickets, and access to paid food concessions. Designated drivers and non-tasters 21 years and older may purchase a $10 ticket to enter the event. Visit VirginiaHistory.org/Beer for tickets and more information.

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The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a private, non-profit organization established in 1831. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is located at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond’s Museum District. Hours are Monday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the galleries and museum shop, Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the research library. For more information call 804.340.1800, visit VirginiaHistory.org, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.                                             
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