Stratford, VA (March 17, 2025) — Stratford Hall Historic Preserve is excited to announce the return of its Brews & BBQ Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. This springtime festival features a variety of craft brews, wines, and spirits, barbecue, artisan vendors, live music, a car show, and more set in front of the 18th century Great House at Stratford Hall.

“Back by popular demand, the Brews & BBQ Festival includes an incredible lineup of food, drink, and artisan vendors,” shared Festival Coordinator Alex Carter. “In addition, we’ll have live music by Tommy Filkoski, the Hard to Tell Band, Taboo, and Tyler Nichols, a car show with the Victory 7 Mustang Car Club, and the historic Great House will be open for visitors to tour at their leisure between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. We look forward to a memorable weekend, with thanks to our sponsors, vendors, and attendees for making the Festival possible.”

Advance tickets are $35 through April 3 and $45 on the day of the Festival for ages 14 and above, $10 for ages 6 to 13, and $5 for ages 5 and under. Tickets include access to the Great House, vendors, live music, car show, and the first 1,500 ticket purchasers will receive a souvenir glass.

Featured vendors at this year’s Brews & BBQ Festival include Copper Fox Distillery, The Estate at White Hall Vineyard, General’s Ridge Vineyard, Horton Vineyards, Ice House Brewery, Mattaponi Winery, Rogers Ford Farm Winery, Sumerduck Craft Brewery, and Virago Spirits. In addition, Al Pugh Distributing Company, Inc. will be on site with a selection of craft brews to pair with mouthwatering barbecue from local food vendors.

Festival attendees can reserve a party tent near the stage for $325, which includes a 15-foot by 15-foot frame tent, 8-foot table, and four chairs. Tickets are also available for a country breakfast buffet prepared by 1710 Tavern of Tappahannock from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Stratford Hall Dining Room.

Stratford Hall offers comfortable lodging in Guest Houses and Log Cabins, with the country breakfast buffet included for guests staying overnight on Friday, April 4.

The 2025 Brews & BBQ Festival is sponsored by Clements Tent Rentals, The Dove Team – Keller Williams Rivers & Bay, Local Services, LLC, River City Golf Carts, and Patrick Stone State Farm.

To purchase advance festival tickets, visit www.StratfordHall.org/BrewsBBQFestival2025.