Brews, oysters and more: What’s happening in Hampton Roads and beyond
Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads, north to Williamsburg:
Books, beer and wine
Friends of the Norfolk Public Library invites the community to “Books and Brews, Vino Too.” Enjoy an evening of hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine while listening to music by Guava Jam. Valet parking is included.
7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 21. Slover Library, 235 E. Plume St., Norfolk. 757-431-7491. Tickets start at $50. tinyurl.com/booksbrewsvino
Seafood fest
The Virginia Gentlemen Foundation is hosting its inaugural Virginia Beach Seafood Festival. Admission includes a drink ticket and four food serving tickets. Choose from a multitude of beer vendors and more than 20 restaurants.
Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 22. Camp Pendleton, 203 Red Horse Drive, Virginia Beach. 757-800-1922. Tickets start at $35. vbseafoodfestival.com
Beers, bites and fun
Meet friends on the lawn for Field Dayz Fest hosted by the Precarious Beer Project. Relive childhood with tetherball and other fun activities. Cool down with beers from one of the 25 breweries and pair them with food from Amber Ox Public House, Electric Circus Taco Bar, Ol Dominion Burger and The Bake Shop.
4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 326 Francis St., Williamsburg. 757-808-5104. Tickets start at $15. tinyurl.com/pbpfielddayz
Beats and oyster eats
Spend the day at the Bluegrass and Oyster Roast Festival in Virginia Beach. Listen to the sounds of Magic Holler Boys, Brackish Water Jamboree and the West King String King Band. Don’t miss the Outer Banks Boil Company, Ragged Island Oyster and Laughing Kung Oyster Co. from 4 to 8 p.m.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 22. Back Bay’s Farmhouse Brewing Co. 1805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. 757-904-3183.
Beer and more
Celebrate the fall season at Yorktoberfest. It features five food trucks and more than 35 beers. Walk to all the vendor tables to burn some calories.
Noon to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water St., Yorktown. 757-877-5920. Tickets start at $10. tinyurl.com/yorktoberfest
Other events to explore
Newport News Greek Festival (indoor fall edition): 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22. Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News. 757-596-6151. tinyurl.com/nngreekfest
Pier House Bait and Tackle’s Shuck the Pier Oyster Roast and Barbecue Fundraiser: Noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 22. Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, 1413 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. 757-470-5992. Tickets $55. tinyurl.com/shuckpier
Chesapeake American Indian Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 22 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 23. Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. contact@nansemond.org. Free. tinyurl.com/americanindianfest
Sagra della Bistecca (The Steak Festival): 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Pizzeria Bella Vista by Signorelli, 927 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. 757-478-7783. Tickets $109. tinyurl.com/steakfest
Rekaya Gibson, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com, 757-295-8809; on Twitter @gibsonrekaya