The Main Stage

11:45am   …….at the entrance of the Event.
THE BLESSING OF THE BEER.
Please join us for a special firkin tapping.
 
12:00pm          Enjoy the music mix By Phillip Bray
 
1:00pm            Tailgate Down Band
 
 

 

TailGate Down is a Southeast Virginia based, high energy country rock band. Moving into their eighth year of performing, TailGate Down continues to build a strong fan base. With positive feedback from the public regarding their original songs, they continue to write and record whenever possible. 

3:00pm             Ms. Bar-B-Q-Babe Contest
Enjoy All the Daisy Duke-Wannabes being judged on their appearance, costume and knowledge of beer, barbeque, moonshine and redneck history – all in an effort to win the Ms. Bar-B-Q-Babe title!

 

 

3:30pm   Richmond’s Best Beer Belly Contest
                          Enjoy The GUT-BUSTING competition in  Richmond’s Best Beer Belly contest. Candidates will    

                          be judged on size and personality by the audience.  May the best belly win!

 

 

4:00pm                   Lance Manley

Lance Manley is known for creating a unique groove by blending Blues, Rock & Jazz into an eclectic potion of  Groove Fusion. Lance Manley’s live performances lay down a groove that is original in context and actively stimulates the mind and soul. Not to mention your feet! Visit www.LanceManley.Com

 

Tasting Theater

 

12:30PM

 

 

Just A Small Batch Tasting

 

Bernie Lubbers

Brand Ambassador


                

         

1:30PM

Bourbon & Bacon

           –  Cooking with Bourbon
Greg Nivens, Founder of the Festival

Two of every man’s favorite things all in one – bourbon and bacon. Come and learn how to infuse your bourbon with bacon.  Let’s all squeal like a pig! Sweet Bacon Like YOu've Never Had - And the Bacon Explosion!   Guests will also enjoy sampling some of the best bourbons around and getting some great cooking tips with Bourbon.

         


2:30PM 

 

The History of Maker's Mark

John Vickers Smith

 

  

3:30PM

More To Labels Than A Name

Bernie Lubbers

Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover. This seminar will take you through the ABC's of what you can learn about your Bourbon from just looking at the label. The Whiskey Professor will be holding class so make sure you take notes, there just might be a test!