April 25, 2026
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Harrisonburg, VA
@ Restless Moons
15+ VIRGINIA CRAFT BEVERAGE PRODUCERS
LIVE MUSIC & FOOD TRUCKS
VOLUNTEER AFTER-PARTY
The Friendly City Beer Fest is excited to continue the legacy of celebrating craft producers in the Shenandoah Valley!
The Friendly City Beer Fest was created to continue the legacy of celebrating Harrisonburg's producers. Headed by folks at Sage Bird & Restless Moons, the festival seeks to showcase small craft producers from the Shenandoah Valley by inviting breweries & cideries to Harrisonburg to pour their products for 500+ attendees.
Occurring at Restless Moons Brewing Co in the spring rain or shine, we welcome you to learn about Virginia craft producers directly from the people who make it all in once place.
Email friendlycitybeerfest@gmail.com to learn how you can volunteer or sponsor to be part of our team!
$40 - Tickets include:
- Entry to the festival (this is a 21+ event)
- Access to Shenandoah Valley producers & other vendors
- 10 5oz Pours
- Live music
- Doors open at 1pm, last call 5:30pm
$55 - VIP tickets include:
- Same as above but EARLY ENTRY AT 12PM with exclusive beers & ciders only available to you!!
March Special!
Order in March and get a free koozie
- Tickets are nonrefundable, but they are transferable as long as the person is at least 21 years old and the ticket hasn't already been scanned. IDs will be checked.
- No re-entry to the festival. Once you exit, your Tasting Wristband will be removed and your ticket becomes void.
Participating Producers
Live music
Shagwuf
Charlottesville, VA
With more TBA
Vendors
FAQ
- Wolfe Street Parking Deck
- Water Street Parking Deck
- Parking Lot on the corner of Wolfe Street and Liberty Street
Guests who need wheelchair or accessibility assistance can be dropped off at the main Restless Moons Brewing parking lot. Please email us with your accessibility needs and concerns and we will find an acceptable accommodation.
Large bags will not be permitted into the festival. Small bags, 6" x 6" are permitted. All bags will be searched at entry.
- Outside snacks are allowed, but ice chests and large containers are not allowed.
- Outside drinks are prohibited. Empty water bottles may be brought in and filled inside the festival.
- Tickets are nonrefundable, but they are transferable as long as the person is at least 21 years old and the ticket hasn't already been scanned. IDs will be checked.
- No re-entry to the festival. Once you exit, your wristband will be removed and your ticket becomes void.
Pets are not allowed in the festival.
Camp chairs and blankets are not allowed in the festival.
This event is rain or shine. Any cancellation of the event due to weather will be announced through email to ticketed guests. Excessive weather concerns might warrant a rain date for this event on Sunday, April 26.
- This event is 21+; however, we will allow children under 2 to attend.
- Strollers and Wagons are not permitted.
Sponsors
The Friendly City Beer Fest offers the following sponsorship opportunities for your business or organization. We look to partner with companies who have a particular interest in supporting a thriving downtown Harrisonburg community. The Friendly City Beer Fest provides the ability to reach over a thousand people from many areas of our community, and we are thankful and welcoming to sponsors and advertisers for helping make this festival a success!
Each sponsorship earns our eternal gratitude! Your dollars help make events happen that draw people to downtown Harrisonburg and boost quality of life for residents and exposure to new customers for small businesses. Your support garners the respect and appreciation of your community and makes Harrisonburg a stronger city because of it!
- Presenting Sponsors: Sage Bird & Restless Moons
- Featured Sponsors: MODDISPLAYS
- Promotional Sponsors: Midtowne Market