Upcoming Events near 01050, Huntington, MA

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Wed

Firefighters Appreciation Night

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 7, 5:00p.m.

In honor of National Fire Prevention Week we’re hosting our Firefighters Appreciation Night! We’ll be tapping our Fire Engine Red, and in honor of our brave local heroes, we’re donating a portion of the proceeds from its sale to the Willimantic Fire Department and their work distributing smoke detectors to the community! Come out and show your support for these courageous members of our community!

14

Wed

Crafty: Tie-Dying with BENCH Shop

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 14, 6:00p.m.

Our next Crafty event takes place on Wednesday, October 14th at 6 pm. We’re teaming up with our friends at BENCH Shop for tie-dying, Willibrew style.Your ticket includes two Crafty Libations, farm-to-table appetizers presented by our Executive Chef and everything you need to create and bring home a tie-dyed limited edition Wililbrew t-shirt. Tickets are $40 per person, are limited and by advanced sale only.Don't delay, get yours today!

19

Mon

Fall Harvest Beer Dinner

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 19, 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Join us for our Fall Harvest Beer Dinner on Monday, October 19th!It’s our annual Fall Harvest Beer Dinner featuring a delicious four course dinner paired with four beers. We'll be featuring brews from the Berkshire Brewing Company, guests can look forward to a Willibrew/Berkshire collaboration Double IPA. Tickets are $59 and include tax and tip.Tickets are limited and by advanced sale only.Ask your server the next time you're in, or give us a call! 860-423-6777.

31

Sat

Halloween Bash

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 31, 9:00p.m.

It’s baaaacckkk! Don’t miss the best Halloween Bash in town starting at 9:00 pm!That’s right – Willibrew really knows how to throw a Halloween party! We’ll have spooky specials all night and fun music and dancing with a DJ from Standing Ovation! And we’ll have BIG prizes for the Best, Scariest, Funniest and Most Original costumes, so start planning and mark your calendar for the best Halloween party around!

11

Wed

Crafty with Ladd's Garden Center

Willimantic Brewing Company

November 11, 6:00p.m.

Our next Crafty event takes place on Wednesday, November 11th at 6 pm. We’re teaming up with our friends at Ladd's Garden Center for Thanksgiving centerpiece creating, Willibrew style!Your ticket includes two Crafty Libations, Willibrew’s popular pub fare and everything you need to bring home a masterpiece. Guests will be provided everything needed to create (and bring home!) a Thanksgiving centerpiece.Tickets are $40 per person, are limited and by advanced sale only.

9

Wed

Crafty with A Cupcake For Later

Willimantic Brewing Company

December 9, 6:00p.m.

Our next Crafty event takes place on Wednesday, December 9th at 6 p.m and we’ve got something sweet lined up! We’re taking our show on the road to visit our friends at A Cupcake for Later!Your ticket includes two Crafty Libations, a sampling of Willibrew’s popular pub fare, and everything needed to bring home a tasty masterpiece. You'll learn how to decorate holiday themed cupcakes and will bring four cupcakes home (for later!). (And a decorating kit, too!)Tickets are $40 per person, are limited and by advanced sale only. Tickets are available now! Don’t delay, get yours today!

31

Thu

New Year's Eve with Willibrew

Willimantic Brewing Company

December 31, 4:00p.m.

You are cordially invited to join us for New Year's Eve Dinner being served beginning at 4:00 p.m. We’ll offer our full menu with wonderful additions as well! Make your reservation today! 860-423-6777After dinner, the night’s still young and you’ve got two New Year’s Eve parties to choose from!Party in the Pub beginning at 9:00 PM! We’ll have a fun DJ providing great tunes for dancing, a champagne toast at midnight, hats & party favors and a complimentary hors d’oeuvres buffet! orSwing into the New Year right across the street in the Bellingham Auditorium beginning at 8 PM. The little Big Band will be playing and we’ll be there with a cash bar featuring beer, wine and a signature cocktail! For more information and to purchase your tickets head this way - http://bit.ly/swingintothenewyear. Or, have dinner with us and get tickets for a reduced rate of $30 per person!

5

Tue

REgift - A Post Holiday White Elephant Party

Willimantic Brewing Company

January 5, 6:00p.m.

We’re hosting a good old fashioned gift swap! Bring in that holiday gift that you just don’t want (no hoverboards, please) and swap it for something bigger, better or worse?! Limit one appropriate gift valued at $25 or less per person. Please be sure your gift is wrapped.Our friends from Sierra Nevada and Stone Brewing Company are bringing some tasty brews for you to try that will be sure to make the gift exchange even more fun!

13

Wed

Crafty: Paint Night with the Kerri Gallery

Willimantic Brewing Company

January 13, 6:00p.m.

We’re taking our Crafty show on the road to visit our friends at the Kerri Art Studio & Gallery for a paint night, Willibrew style.Our next event takes place on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 6 pm. Your ticket includes two Crafty Libations, a sampling of Willibrew’s popular pub fare and everything you need to bring home a masterpiece.Tickets are $45 and by advanced sale only. Don’t delay, get yours today!

3

Wed

Crafty: Valentine's Container Gardening

Willimantic Brewing Company

February 3, 6:00p.m.

We’re taking our Crafty show on the road to the Kerri Art Studio and Gallery for Valentine's Day container garden creating, Willibrew style!Our next event takes place on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 6 pm. You'll create your own beautiful Valentine's Day sedum container garden. We'll supply the container, the plants and the soil. You supply the green thumb!Your ticket includes two Crafty Libations, a sampling of Willibrew’s popular pub fare and everything you need to bring home a masterpiece.Tickets are $45 and by advanced sale only.

15

Mon

Party with the Presidents!

Willimantic Brewing Company

February 15, 6:00p.m.

The Mill Museum needs our support! So, we’re having a Party with the Presidents! Join us for this fundraiser as we partner with local historian, Bev York, for a fun and lighthearted evening of beer, food and history!Space is limited for this informative discussion about our founding fathers and their beers, food and drink recipes!Enjoy special menu items created for the occasion and colonial-era drink specials! Plus, we’ll be tapping our Colonial Ale and donating a portion of its sales to the museum!So join us, George and Abe for a Presidential good time!Reservations are highly recommended! Call us today! 860-423-6777.

9

Sat

Silver Anniversary - Back to the '90's Party in the Pub!

Willimantic Brewing Company

April 9, 10:00p.m.

A 25th anniversary is also known as a silver anniversary. So, we’re having a Silver Anniversary Party in the Pub to celebrate our 25th anniversary! Coincidence? We don’t think so. Dance to the music that was popular the decade we opened – the ‘90’s! Love Laugh Photograph & Photobooths will be here for fun photos!We'll have fun food and drink specials, and commemorative giveways, too!Plus we'll be giving out prizes for best silver themed attire! (Finally, another use for your silver prom dress!)

1

Sun

Thread City Hop Fest 2016

Willimantic Brewing Company

May 1, 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

The Thread City Hop Fest is coming to Jillson Square (645 Main Street) Willimantic, CT on Sunday, May 1st from 1 - 5 p.m. From great beer, to great food and live music the Hop Fest is an event not to be missed!Tickets are $35/per person in advance, or $50 at the gate (if any remain). (Proper ID will be required.) Attendees will enjoy samples from over 45 breweries from throughout New England.THIS EVENT DOES SELL OUT! Don't delay, get your tickets today!See the Brewer lineup here: http://www.threadcityhopfest.com/brewers/See the Hop Fest food vendors here:http://www.threadcityhopfest.com/food/Vulturetown Arts Entertainment lineup here:http://www.threadcityhopfest.com/music-2/

6

Mon

Chimney Swift Conservation Night

Willimantic Brewing Company

June 6, 6:00p.m.

Willibrew is for the Birds! It’s Chimney Swift Conservation Night!Join the CT D.E.E.P. Migratory Game Bird Program Leader, Min T. Huang and Dr. Margaret Rubega from UConn, as they share their knowledge about the “Flying Cigars”! They’ll lead groups to view the birds at the Windham Town Hall and The Nathan Hale Building that they call home, and you’ll learn why Willimantic is so important to them.We’ll be tapping a specially brewed beer, Flying Cigar Ale, and donating a portion of the proceeds from each one sold to their conservation effort. Come enjoy a lovely night and help raise money for a great cause!Make your reservations today as this is a very popular event!

22

Wed

Name that Beer!

Willimantic Brewing Company

June 22, 4:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.

Join us on Wednesday, June 22nd beginning at 4pm to help us Name that Beer! Our “No Name” brew will be on tap and we need you to help us name it. You buy one brew and get one vote! If we choose your name, you’ll get a growler of the “No Name” beer AND bragging rights, too! Here’s what we can tell you: “No Name” is a Saison. That’s it, nothing more, nothing less.

25

Mon

Beer vs Wine

Willimantic Brewing Company

July 25, 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Don’t miss your opportunity to vote at our annual Beer vs. Wine Dinner!Join us for this on-going debate over which pairs better with food. Enjoy four courses, each paired with a beer and a wine – then you decide which paired better for each course.At the end we’ll tally the results and decide the winner – Beer or Wine.Tickets are $75.00 and by advanced sale only.

4

Thu

IPA Day 2016

Willimantic Brewing Company

August 4, 11:30p.m. - 1:00a.m.

This day goes out to the beer we love. The IPA! Take a $1 off all IPA's all day! Via CraftBeer.com: On the first Thursday of August, which falls on Aug. 4 this year, join beer enthusiasts, breweries and bars across the globe and celebrate IPA Day, a collective toast to one of craft beer’s most iconic styles: the India pale ale.Founded in 2011, IPA Day is a global celebration of craft beer. It is a universal movement that was created to unite the voices of craft beer enthusiasts, bloggers and brewers worldwide. IPA Day was originally developed as a social media-based holiday, but has since expanded into a worldwide party, boasting hundreds of IPA-themed events and celebrations all over the globe.IPA Day is not the brainchild of a corporate marketing machine, nor is it meant to serve any particular beer brand. IPA Day is an opportunity for all breweries, bloggers, businesses and beer lovers to connect and share their love of craft beer. It is an opportunity for the entire craft beer culture to combine forces and advocate craft beer through increased education and global awareness.

20

Thu

Thread City Hop Fest: Oktoberfest

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 20, 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Put on your lederhosen and raise your glass, the Thread City Hop Fest will host an Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 20th! This first-time beer fest will feature traditional Oktoberfest brews, a selection of the best seasonal beers, and delicious food as well. Enjoy an Autumn evening on Main Street, Willimantic! Don't delay, get your tickets today! Limited tickets available. Ticket Price: $30 in advance. $40 at the gate (if any remain). Admission includes a commemorative Oktoberfest stein, and 4 half pours. DD tickets: $5 Food will be offered by some of Willimantic's best. A Cupcake for Later, Cafémantic, and Willimantic Brewing Company will be cooking up their spin on Oktoberfest fare. Additional beer tokens can be purchased inside the event for $3 for a half pour, $5 for a full pour. Please bring cash. Enter on the Walnut Street side of the event. Please have a valid ID and your ticket. Parking is available behind Eminence Ink, the Windham Theatre Guild, and Jillson Square. The Thread City Hop Fest is organized by the Willimantic Brewing Company on behalf of Willimantic Renaissance, Inc. (WRI) The non-profit that produces Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Street Fest. A portion of the proceeds will benefit WRI.

31

Mon

Halloween Bash 2016

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 31, 9:00p.m. - 12:00a.m.

It’s baaaacckkk! Don’t miss the best Halloween Bash in town starting at 9:00 pm! Willibrew really knows how to throw a Halloween party! We’ll have spooky specials all night and fun music and dancing with a DJ from Standing Ovation! And we’ll have BIG prizes for Best, Scariest, Funniest, Most Original costume! (+ Owner’s Choice!), so start planning and mark your calendar for the best Halloween party around!

25

Fri

Holiday Parade/Fire Engine Red Cask Tapping

Willimantic Brewing Company

November 25, 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.

It’s the night after Thanksgiving and you may just want to get out of the house. Join us on the patio to watch Willimantic’s annual Holiday Parade make its way up Main Street PLUS we’ll be tapping a special cask of our Fire Engine Red. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Fire Engine Red will go to the Willimantic Fire Department.

10

Sat

Holiday Shop at Willibrew

Willimantic Brewing Company

December 10, 11:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Join us for our first ever Holiday Shop at Willibrew! Relax, enjoy a brew and finish up some of your holiday shopping! We’ll have our Willibrew Gear available (we just got new designs in!), glassware, growler of the month club and gift cards, too! In fact, with gift card purchases of $50 or more we’ll be giving away a free shirt (limited quantities and designs)! PLUS look for gifts from the Thread City Hop Fest, Romantic Willimantic tees and select items from some of the craftspeople of Willibrew and our downtown neighbors! Where can you do your holiday shopping AND relax and enjoy a bite and a brew? Willibrew!

17

Sat

Ugly Sweater Party

Willimantic Brewing Company

December 17, 9:00p.m. - 12:00a.m.

Join us for an Ugly Sweater Party in the Pub beginning at 9 pm! You know you’ve got one. You know you want to show it off. Don your favorite holiday sweater and join us for an Ugly Sweater Party in the Pub on Saturday, December 17th! We’ll be giving out prizes for the most original, ugliest, and funniest! We’ll have Buck Off pricing, T. RAY will perform, and a holiday sweater parade at 10! Rumor has it Mr. Claus may make an appearance! We’ll also be collecting non-perishable items for the Covenant Soup Kitchen. Ho, ho, ho!

22

Sat

Earth Day Birthday

Willimantic Brewing Company

April 22, 9:00p.m. - 12:00a.m.

We’re celebrating the 26th anniversary of the Main Street Café and Earth Day by heading back to the 60’s! Bruce John and the Bandaleros will perform in our pub beginning at 9 pm! Grab your tie-dye and bell bottoms because this is a costume party! We'll give out prizes for most original and funniest costumes plus our Tie-Dyed Brewer will give out a prize for best tie-dye (of course!). Look for blast-from-the-past menu items! Last but not least we'll start Late Night Buck Off pricing at 9 pm.

30

Sun

Thread City Hop Fest 2017

Willimantic Brewing Company

April 30, 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

The Thread City Hop Fest is coming to Jillson Square (645 Main Street) Willimantic, CT on Sunday, April 30th from 1 - 5 p.m. From great beer, to great food and live music the Hop Fest is an event not to be missed! Tickets are $35/per person in advance, or $50 at the gate (if any remain). (Proper ID will be required.) Attendees will enjoy samples from over 45 breweries from throughout New England. THIS EVENT DOES SELL OUT! Don't delay, get your tickets today! The Hop Fest is rain or shine! See the Brewer lineup here: http://www.threadcityhopfest.com/brewers/ See the Hop Fest food vendors here: http://www.threadcityhopfest.com/food/ Vulturetown Arts Entertainment lineup here: http://www.threadcityhopfest.com/music-2/

16

Tue

Suds & Suffragettes

Willimantic Brewing Company

May 16, 6:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.

Part of our Women’s Year for Beer Series! Join us for an evening of history and beer! First up – a craft beer 101 led by Rhonda Twiss, WBC’s esteemed Bar Manager. Guests will receive a sampling of 5 brews, learn about each, and then vote for their fave. Right about that time, a special guest from the past will arrive and share her story of the long struggle for women’s right to vote which finally happened in 1920. This entertaining, educational and hoppy evening is a fundraiser for the The Windham Historical Society & The Jillson House. Tickets are $19.20 and very limited! Make your reservation today.

4

Sun

Bikes & Beers Willibrew

Willimantic Brewing Company

June 4, 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

The one that started them all! Join us for the original Bikes & Beers ride: Willibrew in Willimantic! 20mi of the flattest, nearly car free riding you could hope for! We ride out of the Pedal Power Vernon parking lot & head down the Hop River Trail for a leisurely roll along this packed dirt bike path. There is a new section of the Hop River Trail, added just last year. So new, it's not even on Google Maps yet! Don't worry, we've drawn it onto our map the best we could. Enjoy some awesome beers & fantastic food in Willimantic's old Post-Office building! Some handy notes regarding our Willibrew ride: this is the longest (and flattest) of all the Bikes & Beers rides. The 20 mile distance is one way. If you elect to ride the entire route, you'll be logging about 40mi for the day. Pedal Power will have representatives leading the group to Willibrew. You are responsible for getting yourself back home. Don't get lost! Download the gps file or print the cue sheet here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1388818 The Hop River Trail has a new section that was added last year. To access it, you will need to cross over both lanes of traffic on Route 66, just after the bridge that goes over the Willimantic River, and just before Mackey's. Confused? Make sure you read our map. Use caution & your best judgement when crossing the road!!

24

Sat

Shaboo Reunion-Windham 325 - concert to pay CSK's mortgage

Willimantic Brewing Company

June 24, 1:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.

We have very exciting news! On Saturday, 24 June 2017, please join us for the Shaboo Reunion-Windham 325 concert to pay off the mortgage for Covenant Soup Kitchen! Temptations, Jonathan Edwards, NRBQ Headquarters, and D.A. Foster and the Shaboo Allstars with special guests Kal David of the Fabulous Rhinestones with Miss Lauri Bono and John Cafferty of The Beaver Brown Band with Michael "Tunes" Antunes on saxophone will perform an incredible show right here in Willimantic to raise money to pay down our mortgage and celebrate the 325th anniversary of Windham! This amazing day of music, beer and food will be brought to you by Shaboo Productions and The Bread Box Theater in conjunction with Willimantic Brewing Company, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic Waste and the 325 Windham Anniversary Committee. This spectacular event will be held at Jillson Square (645 Main Street, Willimantic, CT) Please get your tickets early! Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. Tickets are available online at http://shabooreunion.com/ or at the Willimantic Food Co-op, 91 Valley Street, Willimantic, CT.

27

Sun

The Neighborhood Benefits - SOLD OUT

Willimantic Brewing Company

August 27, 3:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.

What happens when several downtown businesses and organizations team up? The Neighborhood Benefits! Our event on Sunday has sold out! The first of a series of events that will be hosted in partnership with Leaf and Flour, Willimantic Brewing Company, Willimantic Renaissance, Elm Discount Package Store and The Willimantic Food Co-op. Events will feature a signature cocktail and/or beer, light fare, and entertainment. First up? Willibrew's Rhonda Twiss has crafted Mojitos featuring Hartford Flavor Company's Wild Moon Lime liqueur and Andrew H Matika, General Manager for Willibrew, has created a Cuban themed small bite style menu with ingredients sourced through the Willimantic Food Coop. Everyone's favorite, Bruce John, will perform to make your Sunday afternoon complete. Cost is $30. This event is a fundaiser for Covenant Soup Kitchen. Admission, which includes 2 Mojitos and food, is available by advanced sale only. You can reserve your spot at either Leaf and Flour or online. See the menu here: http://willibrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Neighborhood-Benefits-Menu.pdf

6

Wed

WilliBrew/CTGPO Beer Release - Co-ed!

Willimantic Brewing Company

September 6, 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Plan join us for the special release of our herbed saison beer brewed with the fine folks at Willimantic Brewing Company! We are honored to have been asked to participate in their Women's Year for Beer and we hope you can join the celebration! This is a CO-ED event, so bring the guys! Tickets are $10 and include your first beer and a doantion to The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Women & Girls Fund - Windham Area.

19

Thu

Thread City Hop Fest Oktoberfest

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 19, 6:00p.m.

Put on your lederhosen and raise your glass, the Thread City Hop Fest will host an Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 19th! This beer fest will feature traditional Oktoberfest brews, a selection of the best seasonal beers, and delicious food as well. Enjoy an Autumn evening in Willimantic! Beer list: www.threadcityhopfest.com/oktoberfest/oktoberfest-beer/ Don’t delay, get your tickets today! Limited tickets available. Ticket Price: $20 in advance. $30 at the gate (if any remain). Admission includes a commemorative Oktoberfest glass, one of Willimantic Brewing Company's tasty pretzels and your first beer is on us. (Please have photo ID available) Additional beer can be purchased inside the event. Please bring cash. DD tickets: $5 Food will be offered by some of Willimantic’s best. A Cupcake for Later, Cafémantic, and Willimantic Brewing Company will be cooking up their spin on Oktoberfest fare. Entertainment: Bruce John & The Bandaleros have been entertaining audiences of all ages for over 17 years. They play hit songs from the 50’s,60’s & 70’s . Their songs come from many genres: Rock, Country, Blues, Folk, Jazz and Rhythm & Blues and are sure to Rock the Oktoberfest and have everyone dancing and singing along. This event is rain or shine! Enter behind Willibrew on High Street. Please have a valid ID and your ticket. Parking is available on street, behind Eminence Ink, the Windham Theatre Guild, and Jillson Square. The Thread City Hop Fest is organized by the Willimantic Brewing Company on behalf of Willimantic Renaissance, Inc. (WRI) The non-profit that produces Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Street Fest. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Covenant Soup Kitchen, and Horizons - Camp Horizons.

20

Fri

Huskies Forever Weekend 2017

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 20, 4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Come home, Huskies! Huskies Forever Weekend 2017 will take place Friday, October 20- Sunday, October 22! From beer and wine tastings to 5Ks, we have an exciting lineup planned and can't wait to see you there. If you're a member of the Class of 1967 or 1977, it's your reunion weekend, too! Make sure to join the UConn Class of '67 and '77 Facebook group to stay up to date with all reunion events. Here's a preview of what's in store: -------------- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 -------------- // 11:00 am: UConn Cultural Centers Open House // 5:30 pm: Happy Hour at City Steam Brewery (Hartford, CT) **Register: https://goo.gl/HECwAK // 6:00 pm: PRLACC's 45th Anniversary Celebration **POSTPONED*** // 6:00 pm: H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center (AACC) Alumni Reception **Register here: https://goo.gl/rMPwNG // 8:00 pm: Donald "Dee" Rowe: Celebrating a UConn Legend (Hartford, CT) **Register here: https://goo.gl/2G1Lio // 8:00 pm: Charles and Alice Murray Heilig Concert -------------- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 -------------- // 9:30 am: Farm-to-Table Breakfast (UConn Spring Valley Student Farm) // Homecoming Football Game: UConn vs. Tulsa Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field - Game time TBD -------------- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 -------------- // 8:00 am: Huskies Forever 5K & Lil' Huskies Kids K **Register here: https://goo.gl/NRSmNd // 11:00 am: Department of Allied Health Sciences Open House // 11:00 am: Koons Hall Open House // 11:30 am: Horsebarn Hill Bus Tour // 12:00 pm: BBQ 101 // 1:00 pm: Husky Bluegrass, Brews & More! **Register here: https://goo.gl/JeUsjp // 2:00 pm: Men's Alumni Lacrosse Game **Register here: https://goo.gl/RtHFPZ . . . For a full list of events, visit uconnalumni.com/HFW

22

Sun

Husky Bluegrass, Brews, and More

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 22, 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.

Put on your flannel and grab some brews (and wine!) with your #UConn friends during Huskies Forever Weekend 2017's beer and wine festival, affectionately know as Husky Bluegrass, Brews, and more! Enjoy live music by Five In The Chamber and tastings from a variety of local vineyards and breweries, including: Black Pond Brews City Steam Brewery Firefly Hollow Brewing Hartford Flavor Company Half Full Brewery Hanging Hills Brewing Company New England Cider Company PAZDAR WINERY Saltwater Farm Vineyard The Vineyard at Hillyland Willimantic Brewing Company and more! Space is limited, so grab your tickets today! The cost is $20 per person and $10 for all 5 and 10 year reunion alumni, (classes of 2007 and 2012). All are welcome!

31

Tue

Halloween Bash 2017

Willimantic Brewing Company

October 31, 9:00p.m. - 12:00a.m.

It’s baaaacckkk! Don’t miss the best Halloween Bash in town starting at 9:00 pm! Willibrew really knows how to throw a Halloween party! We’ll have spooky specials all night and fun music and dancing with a DJ from Standing Ovation! And we’ll have BIG prizes for Best, Scariest, Funniest, Most Original costume! (+ Owner’s Choice!) Not sure about your costume yet? Look no further than our friends at Bench Shop and BLISS!

24

Fri

Brew For a Cause

Willimantic Brewing Company

November 24, 5:30p.m. - 11:00p.m.

“Brew For a Cause” On Friday, November 24th, at 5:30 pm, join the Willimantic Fire Fighters as we host a cask tapping of the “Fire Engine Red”, a special brew created by the Willimantic Brewing Company. The cask tapping will be held the night of the Holiday Light Parade out on the patio. The Willimantic Brewing Company and the Willimantic Fire Department will be donating a percentage of the proceeds to the American Lung Association. Please come out to The Willimantic Brewing Company Restaurant & Pub Brewery located at 967 Main Street in Willimantic (on the corner of High Street) and help the Willimantic Fire Fighters raise money for the great cause.

25

Sat

Holiday Pop Up Shop

Willimantic Brewing Company

November 25, 11:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.

Join us on Small Business Saturday for our 2nd annual Holiday Shop at Willibrew! Relax, enjoy a brew and do some of your holiday shopping! We’ll have our Willibrew Gear available, glassware, growler of the month club and gift cards, too! PLUS we’ll feature vintage items, custom signs and paintings from Brehant Creations, and we’ll be joined by some of our neighbors! Look for: BLISS CLiCK Willimantic Grounded Coffee Company Kerri Art Studio and Gallery Plumgully Farm &more! Where can you do your holiday shopping AND relax and enjoy a bite and a brew? Willibrew!

27

Sat

1881 Series: Willimantic Brewing Company

Willimantic Brewing Company

January 27, 3:00p.m. - 5:30p.m.

The UConn Alumni Owned Brewery Series is back with a new twist! Say hello to the 1881 Series: a unique beer crafted by each alumni owned brewery for one day and one purpose only - for their fellow Huskies! Mark your calendars for the next stop on January 27, 2017, when Willimantic Brewing Company owner and alumnus Dave Wollner '82 will release his version of their new brew, sponsored by the UConn Alumni Relations Office. **COST: $23 per person (Includes tasting, appetizer bar, 1 logo pint glass from WilliBrew and 1 glass of WilliBrew's 1881 Series beer) **The first 25 registrants will receive a UConn winter scarf.** Questions? Please contact Josh Proulx, Director of Alumni Engagement, Chapters and Alumni Networks, via email (jproulx@foundation.uconn.edu) or call the Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at (888) 822-5861.

8

Thu

New England Brewing Tap Attack

Willimantic Brewing Company

February 8, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

New England Brewing Tap Attack!

10

Sat

1st Annual Cheers for Charity Beerfest

Willimantic Brewing Company

March 10, 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

The Essex Community Fund presents the 1st Annual Cheers for Charity Beerfest. Local and unique craft breweries, homebrewers, cider companies and vineyards will be on tap for tastings INSIDE the Oliver Jensen Gallery and River Valley Junction Hall at the Essex Steam Train. Choose between the VIP Experience, led by Craft Beer Institute Certified Cicerone and Penny Lane Pub owner, Alex Foulkes, or General Admission tickets. The VIP Experience kicks off at 12:00pm and ends at 1:00pm, with the option to stay until 4:00pm. Hors d'oeuvres will be served for VIPs. A Cheers for Charity T-shirt is included in your purchase. General Admission opens at 1:00pm and ends at 4:00pm. Ted's Restaurant's food truck will be serving up and selling their world famous steamed cheeseburgers, fries and more. The Drunken Baker will be selling delicious, brew-infused baked treats. Other snacks will be available for purchase as well. Take-A-Chance and Cheers for Charity Beerfest T-shirts are available for cash purchases. Come play the newest backyard game, SpinnerBall, inside while sampling the craft brews. Corn hole too! Live music by local band, The Sulls. Their acoustic set starts during the general admission session. Join ECF along with Allison Kaufman @ Morning Mojo/WCNI, iCRV Radio along with other local organizations for this special fundraiser. The Essex Community Fund, a 501 (c)(3) organization, has served the Essex community since 1949. 100% of all ticket, donation and T-shirt sales are granted to local non-profits that serve the residents of Essex. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO GUARANTEE ENTRY. BREWERIES/VINEYARDS A huge thank you to all our participating breweries! Check back for more additions! 30 Mile Brewing Company: Old Saybrook Angelini Wine, LTD: Centerbrook Boston Beer Company Collesi's Artisan Beer, Centerbrook Docs Hill Brewing, Westbrook Epicure Brewing: Norwich Essex Wine and Spirits, Essex presents Allagash-Maine, Black Berry Farm-Tennesse, Cascade-Oregon, Captain Lawrence-New York, Clown Shoes-MA, Green Flash-CA, Gouden Carolus-Belgium F&F Distributors Inc. presents Two Roads-Stratford, Soundview-Old Lyme and more! Outer Light Brewing Company: Groton Shallow Seas Brewing Company, New Haven Steady Habit Brewing Company: Haddam Stony Creek Brewery: Branford Thimble Island Brewing Company: Branford These Guys Brewing Company: Norwich Twelve Percent Beer Project: Branford Willimantic Brewing Company: Willimantic Yankee Cider Company: East Haddam CORPORATE SPONSORS A huge thank you to our corporate sponsors! Check back for more additions! Norman Needleman Jacqueline Hubbard David F. LaMay, CFP @ Essex Financial Page Taft Christie's International Real Estate The Clark Group Shore Publishing, LLC Underwater Construction Corporation Participating Corporations Prints by Moe SpinnerBall Participating Corporations Prints by Moe SpinnerBall FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Yes. Attendees MUST be 21 years of age or older. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? On-site parking is available at 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 06426. The 9 Town Transit system is available at: www.estuarytransit.org or 860-510-0429 The Essex Taxi Service is available at: www.essextaxict.com or 860-767-7433 Uber and Lyft are varied. You may experience longer than normal wait times or unavailable rides. What can I bring into the event? Your proof of age with photo ID (state-issued, Driver's License, state-issued, Non-Driver ID cards or Passport are acceptable). Cash for on-site food purchases and "Take-A-Chance" raffles. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? ecfcheersforcharity@gmail.com What's the refund policy? All sales are final. 100% of the ticket sales are granted to local non-profits that serve the residents of Essex. Ticket purchases are partially tax-deductible. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Bring either the printed ticket or the one provided on your SmartPhone. Feel free to download the EventBrite app....along with proof of age with a photo ID. Can I update my registration information? Yes.

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Fri

New England Black Wolves Post Game Beer Garden

Willimantic Brewing Company

March 16, 7:30p.m. - 11:59p.m.

Join us for a night of lacrosse and local beer! The New England Black Wolves will host a post-game Beer Garden to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 16th following the game against the Toronto Rock at 7:30 p.m. Held on the Mohegan Sun shops concourse, this event will feature 10 breweries from around Connecticut. Fans can enjoy two samples from each of the breweries in a commemorative Black Wolves tasting mug while hanging out with the Black Wolves roster! Ticket packages for this exclusive event are $35 and include a game ticket, access to the beer garden, the tasting mug and a special Black Wolves St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt. The package can be purchased by visiting http://bit.ly/2HzADjy and using code "bwbeer". Breweries include: Alvarium Beer Company, Back East Brewing Company, Black Hog Brewing Co., Hanging Hills Brewing Company, Hog River Brewing Co., Lock City Brewing, no worries brewing co., Outer Light Brewing Company, Relic Brewing Co and Willimantic Brewing Company Help spread the word and invite a friend! This event will be limited to only 500 ticket holders. First come, first serve.

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Mon

Willibrew's 21st Anniversary!

Willimantic Brewing Company

April 2, 11:30a.m. - 11:30p.m.

Willibrew’s turning 21! We’re finally old enough to drink and we’re celebrating! Join us from Monday, April 2nd through Saturday, April 7 and help us raise a toast to 21 years as the Willimantic Brewing Company (and 27 as the Main Street Café)! How are we celebrating? Look for: Blast-from-the-past menu items all week! We’ll be tapping Willibrew beers (including some from our barrel aged cellar) throughout the week and wrapping up when we take over 21 of our lines!! And we’ll cap it off with a Party in the Pub with RHYTHM STEW on Saturday, April 7th! The fun starts at 9:30! And it wouldn’t be a Willibrew event if we didn’t #beeritforward! We’ll offer a few ways to raise money for Covenant Soup Kitchen. One is a beer brewed just for the occasion, we’ll have some fun ways to display your artwork behind the bar for a donation, we’ll be donating a percentage of the profit from our daily specials (on Saturday only), AND we’ll be collecting donations on Saturday night. Stay tuned for some fun giveaways!