Hoptoberfest on tap next month at Shelton Riverwalk

SHELTON - The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club will host Hoptoberfest 2018 Sept. 8 (Sept. 9 is severe weather date) again in the Rotary Pavilion at the Riverwalk. 
Hours are 1-5 p.m.

The festival will feature craft beers, chicken wings, and live music with all proceeds being invested into community programs based on the current needs of the Rotary Club's charitable partners. 

Ticket sales are limited to 1,500 as a consideration to vendor breweries, restaurants, and other contributors.

Since 2013, the event has raised close to $80,000, allowing the Club to help fund programs such as: Sponsor A Kid at the Boys and Girls Club in Shelton; the Valley United Way food bank; the Parent Child Research Center in Derby; literacy programs in Derby and Shelton Public Schools, and other worthwhile projects in the Valley. 


*Information shared from Facebook.

Smoke in the Valley on tap Oct. 7 in Seymour

SEYMOUR - Smoke in the Valley returns Oct. 7 to Katharine Matthies Field. 

Connecticut's largest beer fest, it will feature a Homebrew Competition, beer from more than 30 local, regional, and national breweries, and a VIP ticket tent with early access at noon. 


There will be exclusive beers such as Oud Beersel Lambics (Sour), Durchese De Bourgogne (Sour), De Dolle, Delirium, La Trappe, and more. 

The event is 21 and over and there are unlimited samples. 

In addition there will be food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music from CK3, Fingersleeve, Quicksand Planet, and more.

*Sharing information from a Facebook event page.

Smoke in the Valley to heat up Seymour Saturday