Craft breweries have been one of the strongest growth industries of the last decade, and changes to Virginia law that went into effect July 1 have even more home brewers thinking big with their business plans. (more…)

From Saturday, April 14 through Friday, April 20, Harrisonburg will experience its first Beer Week, culminating with the second annual Rocktown Beer & Music Festival on Saturday, April 21. During Beer Week, locations throughout downtown will feature “Steal-a-Pint” nights, beer tastings and dinners, can release parties and tap takeovers, “Meet the Brewer” events, and more.

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