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 $12, 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

• $12 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

2024 Sponsors

Breweries:

• Alvarium Beer Company, New Britain
• Athletic Brewing Co. (Non Alcoholic), Milford
• Concentric Brewing Company, Portland
• Connecticut Valley Brewing Company, South Windsor
• Counter Weight Brewing Co, Cheshire
• Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co, Colchester
• Hops on the Hill Farm-to-Glass Brewery, Glastonbury
• Kinsman Brewing Company, Milldale
• Ms. Beer Haven, North Stonington (Kolsch Style Honey Ale)
• Myrcene Ale Co, Old Saybrook
• Rule of 3 Brewing, East Hampton
• Two Roads Brewery, Stratford

Wineries:

• Bishop’s Orchards, Guilford
• Brignole Vineyards, East Granby
• Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford
• Staehly Farms Winery, East Haddam
• Northeast Winemaking, Plainville

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 Tent

• The Cordial Shoppe, Old Saybrook
• Durham Property Services, Durham
• Eversource
• Planeta Woodworking, Durham
• Premier Stone, Killingworth