VIRGINIA BEER DAY
Celebrate the inaugural Virginia Beer Day on Thursday, August 14 with a limited-edition pint glass available only at participating breweries. Support local beer and collect a piece of Virginia pride.
$1 from every pint glass sold will go directly toward funding scholarships for the 2025 Virginia Brewers Conference, helping more professionals grow in our great beer community.
Pint glasses drop on August 14 and are only available in person. Once they're gone, they're gone!
List of participating taprooms coming in July.
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Breweries: Want to Participate?
Participating in Virginia Beer Day is a great way to:
- Drive taproom traffic on a Thursday
- Offer something special to loyal guests
- Be part of a unified statewide celebration
- Support education and opportunity for professionals in Virginia’s beer industry
Sign your brewery up. Email andrew@craftbeerprofessionals.org with any questions.
Sign Up to Participate
Complete the form below to let us know your brewery wants in. We'll confirm your spot and coordinate glass ordering.
Order Your Glassware
Glassware ordering will open in June, when you'll receive a form to select your desired quantity from Boelter. There is a minimum order of 2 cases (24 glasses).
You’ll receive 16 oz Willi Becher glasses printed with the official 2025 design. $1 from every pint glass sold will go directly toward funding scholarships for the 2025 Virginia Brewers Conference, helping more professionals grow in our great beer community.
Estimated Cost Breakdown
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$3.25 per glass
- One case (12 glasses) = $39.00
What You Get in Return
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$1 in Virginia Brewers Conference registration credit for every glass you order (e.g., order 60 glasses, get $60 off your registration)
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100% of the revenue from glasses sold in your taproom
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The opportunity to support scholarships and directly invest in the future of Virginia craft beer
Glass Pickup
To make distribution easy, glasses will be shipped to designated hub breweries across the state. Each participating brewery will pick up their order from the closest hub on a scheduled date in early August. We'll share details and exact pickup info in advance.
We are thankful for the following breweries for sharing their space:
- Devils Backbone Brewing Company - 200 Crandall Run, Roseland, VA 22967
- Hardywood Park Craft Brewery - 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220
- Lost Barrel Brewing - 36138 Little River Turnpike, Middleburg, VA 20117
- Maker's Craft Brewery - 735 E. 23rd Street, Norfolk, VA 23504
- Parkway Brewing Company - 739 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153
Promote the Event
We’ll provide digital assets and marketing support so you can build hype leading up to Thursday, August 14. Share the story, promote your exclusive glass, and get your fans excited.
Host Virginia Beer Day
Offer the limited-edition glass in your taproom on August 14 (while supplies last). Virginia Beer Day is a great reason to boost traffic and celebrate your place in the Virginia beer community.
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Meet the Artist
We’re excited to announce Tianna DaCosta as the winner of the 2025 Virginia Beer Day design contest. Her artwork will be featured on limited-edition pint glasses available in taprooms across the state on August 14.
Tianna DaCosta is an illustrator and designer influenced by nostalgia, video games, and street art. Her work blends bold lettering with playful character design and visual storytelling. Based in Virginia, Tianna is a freelance artist whose projects include logos, book covers, comic illustration, and more.
Check out Tianna DaCosta Design and follow her on Instagram.
FAQ
Q: Can I buy a pint glass online?
A: No, glasses are only available at participating breweries on August 14. Visit your local taproom!
Q: Can anyone submit artwork?
A: Yes! As long as it follows the specs and is submitted by May 27, we welcome all styles and experience levels. Stay tuned for our 2026 design contest.
Q: Will breweries be listed?
A: Yes, a list of participating breweries will be posted soon closer to Virginia Beer Day