EVENTS THIS MONTH AT THE BREWERY
Whether its celebrating a birthday, anniversary, wedding, retirement, baby shower, high school reunion or more we host dozens and dozens of events all year. Some, like Carolina Indie Fest, our Renaissance Fair and Brews Blues and BBQ, are larger and more planned. Others, like personal celebrations, are spur of the moment. Regardless of the reason we are ready to host you and your party - if you have questions reach out through our Google Business Profile, over Facebook, Instagram or email at info@huggermuggerbrewing.com and let us know how we can help make your event special.
October Events
As we enter October there is still the massive gravitational force known as Carolina Indie Fest in the background.
There's a reason we call the week after Indie Fest the "Indie hangover" week ... and it's not because we're drinking anything, we're just sore mentally and physically from the event. How did it go? Saturday was the best single day of Carolina Indie Fest that we have experienced. Bands were fantastic, the vendors were busy, food trucks were happy, staff kept beer lines moving ... it was a smooth running operation, almost like we had done it before. To have 20-30 people dancing in front of the stage for the last two bands was such a treat.
No rest for the wicked, though, and with October upon us we are looking at a busy end to a busy festival season starting with the first Friday of the month. Typically we host a First Friday event but there are some challenges with the usual entertainment options. So, we're putting the vendors on hold this weekend (only for lack of room) and going with a much loved event - retro arcade games. Won't you join us for some pew-pew-pew'ing? It's free to play and one of the best date night options out there.
Also a great date night option? How about the rodeo? It's so totally cool that Sanford has its own rodeo now at LP Arena. And we get to pour there! That is Friday and Saturday this week/end so you can see all the bucking broncos you can handle and then stop by for the gaming. It's nice to have options in our small town.
Speaking of options, we are trying our hand at bringing back a once-popular American pastime - laser tag. We will offer it at the brewery during Downtown Sanford Inc's annual Streetfest on October 10th. The laser tag will be run in the alleyway next to our building, it's only $5 for a half hour of giggles. Should be good clean fun!
Also on tap this month, our annual Sandhills Beer Show featuring about three dozen beer collectibles vendors from a handful of states. This is the largest beer collectibles show in the Carolinas and is great for anyone who wants to buy/sell collectibles, learn about breweries or shop for a gift for a loved one. One of our staff favorites has been Old Frothingslosh which started as a joke about a fictitious beer brand on a radio show but Iron City Brewing turned it into reality with the tag line "the pale, stale ale with the foam on the bottom". The can featured plus sized model Marsha Phillips who loved being in on the joke and serving as the informal spokesperson for a locally ballyhooed beer. You likely won't catch us attempting to recreate this feat.
On the same day as the Sandhills Beer Show we have a private midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. You can purchase tickets and get full information here. This kicks off what I'm calling A Week of Witches where we are reveling in all things that go bump in the night. The following day we have a Witch Hat making class followed by a Witch Hazel Potion class, spooky trivia that Tuesday, a scary movie night, cat contest on socials and more. Fun way to celebrate the season. See below for links to all the crafting events.
Well, that's it. You've wasted perfectly good time reading about our stuff we do - now here's your roundup of all OTHER known events at the brewery this month:
* celebrity trivia continues every Tuesday night in October starting at 7pm with these friendly faces all participating:
10/6 Amanda Bratcher
10/13 John Ramsperger
10/20 Susan Gomez
10/27 Spooky Trivia - likely featuring Tim
We are all loving being trivia hosts, got a couple more guest hosts in November and then it's back to Zak!
* first Sundays mean beer and yoga at 11am with Sanford Yoga & Community Center. Get your zen moment in the quiet of the brewery while it's closed to the public, then grab a beer, and THEN roll into Stitch & Bitch at noon. Very little stitching is actually required although many find it soothes jangled nerves while discussing the politics and events of the day.
* line dancing with Buckles and Boots is scheduled for the first and third Sundays in October starting at 2pm and running until 5pm. $20 gets you dance instruction, drink of your choice and social dance time. If you want a sneak peek at the songs you will dance to then check out that Buckles and Boots site. This is lots of fun and open to folks of any age.
* Our next book club meeting is Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30pm. The book we're reading for October is Brahm Stoker's Dracula. Did you know that Dracula may have been inspired by William "Buffalo Bill" Cody as much, if not moreso than, Vlad the Impaler? Sounds plausible, being known for impaling things sounds like a limiting concept. Are you looking for a good read? We have many fine book sellers locally including Sips & Sequels, Monkeykat or Fulfillity Books in Hope Mills. Of course your local library always appreciates the foot traffic and those books are free (but they want them back!)
* Want to go on a European cruise with us? I was invited to be a host on a celebration of beer cruise from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands in November 2027. There's a lot of great beer along that route including Cologne, Germany - the home of the much beloved kolsch style served in a traditional stange glass. I'm happy to tell you about it! If interested go ahead and let them know - this is just a form to gauge interest, no commitment, it's something the travel agency agreed to do since this is a first for me and I'm a cautious sort. Sort of.
* We've been enjoying safe, locally sourced foods every week though the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes offered by CV Pilson Farm. You can also order meats, cheeses and more to be delivered with your CSA box. Have you signed up for your box yet? You can sign up at any time throughout the season. Pickups are on Thursday afternoon starting 4pm.
* Our monthly Bottle Share returns on Wednesday, October 21st. This is a free event open to all, it is custom is to bring a couple bottles or cans of beers you enjoy to share with the group. These are beer lovers who enjoy all styles and are curious about new breweries. This is the only event that outside alcohol is allowed to be consumed in the brewery.
* As usual this month's crafting adventures includes two Crafts and Drafts events - one on October 12th and again on Wednesday the 28th. Both are led by Jessica Rigsbee of My Depiction Addiction - go to the website for more details on the events. We are also hosting a Witch Hazel Potions class from Flora and Fauna Events on October 26th. Be on the lookout as well for a special Witch Hat making class on Sunday the 25th with expert seamstress Marilyn from Get Under My Skin.
Our Facebook events page features most all of our events including anything I've missed here. See you in the brewery!
