Beer, Wine & Cider Tasting

Come sample the flavors of some of Connecticut’s favorite breweries, wineries, and cideries at the Durham Fair Beer, Wine, and Cider Tasting. Fairgoers aged 21 and over can enjoy a flight of four tastings for $10, immersing themselves in the agricultural essence of our region with hops, grapes, and apples. Discover the craftsmanship behind local beers, savor the wines made at beautiful local vineyards and explore the diverse flavors of ciders crafted from Connecticut’s apple orchards. Join us for a delightful celebration of our agricultural heritage and the art of craft beverages.

Details & Pricing

• $10 for a flight of 4 tastings
• Choose from some of Connecticut’s top producers listed below.
• Must be 21 or older and present a valid photo ID for entry.
• Located at the Beer, Wine & Cider tent between the Youth Building and the International Stage.
• Join our Facebook Event

Hours

• Thursday: 5–8 PM
• Friday: 12–9 PM
• Saturday: 12–9 PM
• Sunday: 12–5 PM

2023 Breweries:

• Concentric Brewing Company, Portland*
• Connecticut Valley Brewing Company, South Windsor*
• Forest City Brewery, Middletown
• Hops on the Hill Farm-to-Glass Brewery, Glastonbury*
• Ms. Beer Haven, North Stonington (Kolsch Style Honey Ale)*
• Rule of 3 Brewing, East Hampton*
• Two Roads Brewery, Stratford*
• Athletic Brewing Co. (Non Alcoholic), Milford*

2023 Wineries:

• Arrigoni Winery & Cider Co., Portland
• Bishop’s Orchards, Guilford*
• Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford
• Hawks Ridge, Watertown
• Ms. Beer Haven, North Stonington (Traditional Mead)*
• Paradise Hills Vineyards, Wallingford
• Rosabianca Vineyards, Northford
• Sharpe Hill Vineyard, Promfret
• Staehly Farms Winery, East Haddam*
• Northeast Winemaking, Plainville*

2023 Cideries:

• Bishop’s Orchards Hard Cider, Guilford*
• Lyman 1741 Hard Cider, Middlefield*
• New England Cider Co., Wallingford*
• Yankee Cider Co., East Haddam*

Beer, Wine & Cider Stage

Beer, Wine & Cider Tent Sponsors

• The Cordial Shoppe, Old Saybrook
• Durham Property Services, Durham
• Eversource
• Genco Kitchens, Hamden
• Genrose Stone + Tile, Middletown
• Planeta Woodworking, Durham
• *Brewery, Winery & Cidery Sponsers