2026 Roar & Pour Beer Festival
Saturday, August 22nd | 4-8 PM
S.B. Ballard Stadium
The 2nd annual Roar & Pour Beer Festival returns to S.B. Ballard Stadium on the campus of Old Dominion University on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 8 p.m!
Presented by the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance in partnership with ODU Athletics, the festival will feature 15+ breweries from across Virginia for an evening of unlimited craft beer tastings, live music, fresh local fare, and family-friendly activities.
Festival attendees can sample a wide variety of beers, including pilsners, IPAs, stouts, sours, and more, while enjoying live entertainment.
In addition to unlimited beer sampling, guests will have exclusive access to the stadium field, where activities will be available for both adults and children.
Tickets include unlimited beer sampling for guests ages 21 and older with valid identification. Children ages 2 and under are admitted free. General admission / non-tasting tickets are available. Advance ticket purchases are encouraged, as walk-up availability may be limited.
A portion of all ticket proceeds will benefit the ODU Athletic Foundation and the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance and its charitable initiatives, supporting local athletics and the region's craft beer community.
Event entry at the SOUTH GATE of S.B. Ballard Stadium off 49th Street. Parking in the RED GARAGE on the corner of 49th and Bluestone. Show your email confirmation and valid ID at the gate for entry and wristband.
For questions, please call (757) 683-3360.
Event tickets are non-refundable.