Ladies and gents, it’s almost Halloween, so we thought we’d make things easy for ya and put together a nice guide to booze-infused parties that are going on here in Fairfield County and maybe just a bit beyond. We’re all super lucky this year because Halloween is actually on a Saturday, so you can go all out. Here we go, kids.
Half Full 3rd Anniversary Halloween Bash
Date: 10/24 from 5-10
Location: Half Full Brewery, 43 Homestead Avenue in Stamford
Jordan and Conor of Half Full at the 2013 Halloween Bash
Cost: $40
Why you should go: You will not only get as much beer as you can drink from their 9+ taps, but you’ll also pull in some great Half Full swag like a pint glass, a koozie, a key chain, and a sticker. Also, you’ll be happy to know that there will be two of our favorite food trucks there too: Hapa and Bounty! There will be live music throughout the night and there will even be a sick prize pack for the winner of the costume contest! This will be our third year going . . . and there’s a reason for that: it’s a great night filled with great people and a great vibe.
Breweries rep’d: Half Full
Dia De Reposado Party
Date: 10/31 from 7-12
Location: Stony Creek Brewery, 5 Indian Neck Avenue in Branford
Cost: $30
Why you should go: There will be live music from Pete Francis & The Dragon Crest Collective of Dispatch as well as The Funky Dawgz, tacos and NoRA cupcakes, and beer from Stony Creek and other local CT breweries. With your ticket, you get the tacos, a cupcake, and your first beer is free. In addition, you can try out the brand new release of their Reposado Negro which is a tequila barrel aged black wheat wine. There will also be a “Dia” costume contest, so come dressed ready to scare.
Breweries rep’d: Stony Creek and other local breweries on tap
Halloween at Seaside Tavern
Date: 10/31, starting at 9 pm
Location: Seaside Tavern, 891 Cove Road in Stamford, CT
Cost: $5
Why you should go: There will be a costume contest (funniest, scariest, sexiest, and best) sponsored by Narragansett with prizes from Narragansett, Seaside Tavern, Colleen Cahn, 203 Reiki, Confidently Living, and Jimmy Junk Bird and The Stiffs. In addition, it wouldn’t be a party at Seaside without some killer punk and metal music \m/ from The Lock City Thieves, Fighting Cocks, Matt & The Mauraders, and Jimmy Junk Bird and The Stiffs. Seaside Tavern will have their usually good selection of brews and there will even be treats after you work up an appetite from all that thrashing.
Halloween Hootenanny
Date: 10/31 from 1-5 PM
Location: The Field @ St. Ann Church, 481 Brewster Street in Bridgeport
Cost: $5.00 entry fee, children under 12 are free
Why you should go: Black Rock Farmers’ Market is celebrating their second successful year and want you to party with them. Come by for some live music, a cornhole tournament (register here), square dancing, a pig roast from Walrus + Carpenter, beer tastings from Two Roads and other local breweries, a haunted house, and even a firepit lounge area.
Breweries rep’d: Two Roads and other local CT breweries.
Charity tie-in: Black Rock Farmers’ Market 2016 Season
Black Hog Brewing Halloween Party
Date: 10/31 from 12-8
Location: Black Hog Brewing, 115 Hurley Road in Oxford
Cost: n/a
Why you should go: Black Hog will have Spud Stud, Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes, and plenty of their awesome brews on tap to make you squeal with delight. In addition to their regular brews, they will have a special cask, and even some new releases. Oh, and if the cask kicks on your turn to fill up you’ll get a special prize. In addition, make sure to wear your best costume and you just might come home with some major swag.
Breweries rep’d: Black Hog Brewing
Halloween Bash @ Willibrew
Date: 10/31, starting at 9
Location: Willimantic Brewing Company, 967 Main Street in Willimantic
Cost: n/a
Why you should go: Willibrew will be tearing down the house with their annual Halloween Bash that you’ll definitely want to be a part of. They will be featuring specials all night long and will have a DJ all night so you can do some monster mashing. They will also have some sweet prizes for Best, Scariest, Funniest, and Most Original costumes, so come dressed to impress!
Breweries rep’d: Willibrew!
Dan and Kristien Del Ferraro
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