Oktoberfest 2027
Posted on September 29, 2026
Time: 12pm – 7pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co


Posted on September 29, 2026
Posted on September 29, 2026
The Southern Food Fest is back at Center of the Universe Brewing Co. packing a whole day of southern food, live music, and delicious beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages. Admission is FREE and the event is open to all ages. See you on May 30th ya’ll!
Date: May 22, 2027
Time: 12pm – 7pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Cost: Free to Attend
Southern Food Vendors
TBD
Live Music Schedule
TBD
Available Beverages
Beer
Wine
Cider
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
The COTU arcade will also be open for this event, so bring your quarters!
Posted on September 29, 2026
Its that time of year where we all are Irish, even just a little bit. Celebrate with us at the COTU Irish Festival featuring a full day of live music, Irish food, and delicious beverages. Admission is free and open to all ages!
Date: March 13th
Time: 12pm – 8pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Admission: Free
Band Lineup
12pm – 3pm: The Donnybrooks – The Donnybrooks are an Irish-American string band with roots in American Old Time music and other wide-ranging styles. Their Southern Fried, Irish Traditional music will keep your feet-tapping to a broad portfolio of tunes ranging from traditional fiddle music to sea shanties and of course, those rollicking Irish pub tunes we all know as Trad.
4pm – 7pm: TBD
Food
Eat Catering will be on hand serving up traditional Irish faire all day!
Beverages
Limited Releases:
Dry Irish Stout on Nitro
Irish Soda Bread Lager
Bald Irishman Irish Red Ale
Standard Beverages:
COTU Beer
Wine
Cider
N/A Options
Posted on September 29, 2026
Join us at Center of the Universe Brewing Company for our 6th annual Chocolate Fest! Enjoy a limited selection of 8 different chocolate beers while shopping for your Valentine in our vendor area! Free to attend and open to all ages.
Date: February 6th
Time: 1pm – 6pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Vendors:
TBD
Chocolate beer flight: TBD
Admission to this event is free and open to all ages! Come bring your Valentine or just your fellow chocolate lovers!
Posted on September 14, 2026
Fridays are for live music, Mexican food, and an ice cold beverage. Join us in the taproom every Friday evening for free entertainment while enjoying delicious Mexican cuisine from Casa Herradura and a wide assortment of beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages. Free to attend and open to all ages!
Date: Fridays
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm (unless noted below)
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Band Schedule
October 2nd – The Royal WE (5:30pm – 8:30pm)
October 9th – The Barnstrummers
October 16th – Mike Banks
October 23rd – Self-Righteous Brothers
October 30th – Nick Keller
November 6th – Zack Salsberry
November 13th – The Boss of Us (5pm – 8pm)
November 20th – Sure Beats Workin’
Posted on September 11, 2026
Join us for our 14th Anniversary weekend! Enjoy live music, beer releases, BINGO, and more! Free to attend and open to all ages.
Date: November 13th – 15th
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Friday, November 13th
BEER RELEASE: The Richard IIPA Release – an annual favorite paying homage to the very first brew on our system back in 2012. Due to some miscalculations, we boiled off about 1/3 of the water during the brew, but continued to hop what was supposed to be Pocahoptas IPA, as if it were a full 30bbl batch. The result? A highly aromatic and hop forward double IPA clocking in at 8.5%. A happy accident for sure, but not the most cost effective beer we have ever brewed!
LIVE MUSIC: The Boss of Us – Classic covers and fan favorites to keep you moving!
FOOD: Casa Herradura – Authentic hand-made Mexican cuisine.
SATELLITE EXCLUSIVE: The spin-the-wheel game is coming out. IYKYK.
Saturday, November 14th
BEER RELEASE: A collaboration with our friends at Brown Distributing, this borderline Double Hazy IPA packs a wallop of flavor and aroma through the use of Citra and Mosaic and hops. Double dry hopped to create a tropical bouquet on the nose and pallet as you take each sip.
BEER RELEASE: The Town of Ashland helped us create an ever so smooth Amber Lager to celebrate 14 years of our partnership. A little caramel, a bit of toffee, and a hint of toasted bread makes this an instance fall classic!
FOOD: Casa Herradura
Sunday, November 15th
BEER RELEASE: Barrel Aged Stout Release
MIMOSA SPECIALS: Enjoy a standard mimosa for $6.00 or a carafe (whole 750ml champagne bottle) for $20. Pairs perfectly with the special brunch items from Casa Herradura!
FOOD: Casa Herradura
BINGO! – Enjoy BINGO every hour on the hour as we pull out some vintage swag prizes, gift cards, and liquid goodies! Free BINGO card with any purchase.
Posted on September 8, 2026
Center of the Universe Brewing Company partners with local restaurant Casa Herradura to bring elevated Mexican Cuisine to the Hanover Airpark in Ashland, VA.
Ashland, VA – Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU) and Casa Herradura are excited to announce a new partnership at COTU’s main taproom in the Hanover Airpark in Ashland, VA, beginning September 18th.
Casa Herradura has just completed outfitting a brand new 28’ food trailer equipped with state-of-the-art appliances including a rotisserie, fryers, and everything else you would need in a standard brick and mortar location. It is a complete mobile chef’s kitchen ready to bring the level of quality and freshness that Ashland residents and visitors have come to expect from their flourishing location on Rt. 54 in Ashland.
Casa Herradura’s original location has been operating since 2021 in Downtown Ashland. They aimed to bring a community focused restaurant that concentrated not only on the quality of the food, but also its impact on their community. Though various sponsorships concentrating on the local schools and college, Casa Herradura quickly cemented itself as a gathering place for everyone in the community. They are so grateful for the support in return and wanted to expand their presence even further to continue on that tradition of quality food, quality service, and quality community support.
“We are very excited about this partnership with Center of the Universe Brewing Company. Ashland is home to Casa Herradura, and being able to continue growing within the community that has supported us means a lot to us. We believe great food brings people together, and great food goes even better with a great beer. We’re excited to bring our authentic Mexican flavors, fresh tortillas, and family traditions to COTU and create a place where our community can come together, eat, drink, and have a great time.” – José Batista, Owner of Casa Herradura.
Casa Herradura Mobile Kitchen will be kicking things off at the brewery with a soft opening on Thursday, September 17th from 4pm – 9pm during COTU’s weekly trivia event, offering guests a chance to try the new food option a day before their official grand opening, which is being held on Friday, September 18th. For the grand opening, the brewery will be hosting live music from Jimmy Fitch from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and offering dinner specials all evening during the 4pm – 9pm service window. Going forward, you can enjoy Casa Herradura Thursday through Sunday every week during regular taproom hours. As an added bonus, the 2 companies have already started collaborating on fun themed days and nights, creating a unique food and beverage experience each time you visit.
“We have been searching for a collaborative food vendor for our brewery for quite a while and couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Casa Herradura. I personally eat at their main restaurant several times a month and consider if one of the best Mexican Restaurants in Central Virginia. We cannot wait to get started!” – Chris Ray, Owner of Center of the Universe Brewing Co.
Thursdays: Trivia and Tacos (6pm – 8pm) – Take part or just enjoy the show as COTU hosts free trivia every Thursday where teams or solo players compete for gift cards. Casa Herradura will be running tacos specials all night.
Fridays: Fiesta Fridays (6pm – 8pm) – Free live music at the brewery every Friday while enjoying delicious and fresh Mexican cuisine.
Saturdays: Select Pairing Saturday (12pm – 8pm) – Enjoy beer specials on select styles that pair with the highlighted Casa Herradura dish of the day.
Sundays: BINGO, Brunch, and Mimosas (12pm – 7pm) – Weekly BINGO continues at COTU with hourly BINGO calls for gift cards. Free BINGO cards available to guests with any purchase. Casa Herradura will be offering exclusive Sunday traditional Mexican brunch items including Huevos Rancheros and Huevos con Chorizo. To wash it all down, COTU will be offering specials on both single serve and pitchers of Mimosas all day long!
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Join us as we release our brand new monthly seasonal, Hibiscus Lime Gose! To celebrate, we will be featuring a total of 8 different Gose flavors, available in flights. So, if you are a fan of ultra refreshing, slightly tart, and oh so delicious Goses, this is the event for you!
Date: July 11th
Time: 12pm – 9pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Cost: Free to attend!
Food Truck: Clark’s Smash Shack 2pm – 6pm
Gose Flight
Gose Base
Hibiscus Lime
Peach
Pineapple
Dark Cherry
Watermelon
Cucumber Mint
Lime and Coconut
In addition to a kaleidoscope of Goses, we will also have the Clark’s Smash Shack on site slinging smash burgers and the arcade will be open. Come thirsty and be ready for a great time!
Posted on April 29, 2026
Spend an evening at Center of the Universe Brewing Company to celebrate and enjoy Latino food, music, and beverages! Several local food trucks and vendors will be joining us in the beer garden to help us kick off the release of Tepachela, a Tepache inspired blonde ale brewed with pineapple and a touch of cinnamon and pepper. The result is a refreshing and festive beverage ripe for any occasion. While sipping and eating, The Salsa Guy and his team will be on hand with Latino beats and dance routines. This event is free to attend and open to all ages!
Date: June 6th
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Food Vendors
Con Salsa
El Guapo
Daddy G’s Salsa
Entertainment
The Salsa Guy and the Dance Team presenting the following:
Beverages
Beer
Wine
Cider
Non-Alcoholic Options
Posted on April 10, 2026
Treat your mom to a day of bingo, mimosas, and massages this Mother’s Day at Center of the Universe Brewing Co! Free to attend and welcome to all ages!
Date: May 10th
Time: 12pm – 8pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Mother’s Day Events
12pm – 8pm: Mimosa Specials
12oz Mimosa – $7.00
64oz Mimosa Pitchers (2 x 750ml bottles of Champagne) – $30.00
1pm – 7pm: Speed Bingo
Snag a Bingo card with any purchase (alcohol purchase not required) and play bingo every half hour for a chance to win flowers for mom!
1pm – 7pm: Food Truck on Site
4pm – 6pm: Mini Chair Massages w/Revival Spa
Our friends at Revival Spa will be on hand doing mini chair massages for mom! These 10 minute massages are on us (tips for the masseuse are always welcome)! To reserve your 10 minute time slot ahead of time, please call Revival Spa @ 804-677-9702. You must check-in at the brewery a minimum of 15 minutes prior to your time slot. Those not arriving on time will lose their slot to another lucky mom! Love your 10 minute massage? Be sure to book a full massage with Revival Spa soon!
While mom is relaxing and playing bingo or getting a massage, our arcade will be open for the kids. Win win!
Posted on April 7, 2026
The Southern Food Fest is back at Center of the Universe Brewing Co. packing a whole day of southern food, live music, and delicious beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages. Admission is FREE and the event is open to all ages. See you on May 30th ya’ll!
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 12pm – 7pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Cost: Free to Attend
Southern Food Vendors
BK’s Loaded Kitchen – Specializing in smoked meats.
Catfish on Wheels – Southern home-style cooking using healthier ingredients.
Cluck N’ Roll – Food truck specializing in Fried Chicken. Their menu features mouth watering items like the “Bang-Bang Chicken Sandwich” and Funnel Cake Fries.
Live Music Schedule
12pm – 3pm: Out of Uniform – Non genre cover band with a down home bluegrass sound from Richmond, VA.
4pm – 7pm: Portico – An RVA band playing covers across multiple genres that will keep you singing along all night long!
Available Beverages
Beer
Wine
Cider
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
The COTU arcade will also be open for this event, so bring your quarters!
Posted on April 5, 2026
Join us as we wrap up the El Balderinos charity season with a full day of live music, food trucks, and charity auction! Free to attend and open to all ages. Four legged attendees are welcome in the beer garden where all the action is!
Date: May 9th
Time: 1pm – 8pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Cost: Free to Attend
Open to all ages
Live Music Schedule
1:00-2:30 Crooked Level – an acoustic band from Richmond, Virginia, with mandolin, guitar, and upright bass playing Bluegrass, Dawg and Americana music.
3:00-4:30 Blue Plate Special – a Northern Virginia band playing Alternative and New Wave covers in the style of Nuggets-Psych-era Garage who play a decade-spanning selection of songs in the style of slightly broken-up amps in a no-frills garage.
4:30-5:30 Mary Moore – a Nashville folk-pop/indie-pop artist with powerhouse vocals and storytelling lyrics. Mary’s vocals are comparable to the power of Brandi Carlile and Florence + The Machine, but also with the sweet, quirkiness of Regina Spektor.
6:00-8:00 Mixtape Revival – a high energy cover band that brings the soundtrack of generations to life. Spanning the 1960s to today, their set lists are a curated playlist of nostalgia, surprises, and crowd favorites. Their show will have you singing along with the classics and remembering the hidden gems you forgot you loved.
Activity Schedule
1:00 – 8:00 50/50 Raffles
3:00 – 4:00 Visit by Nutzy and Nutasha from The Flying Squirrels
5:30 – 6:00 Head Shaving!
Food Trucks
Cousins Maine Lobster
Flavor Chariot
Drink Options
Beer
Wine
Cider
N/A Beverages
All fundraising is to support The St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer and donor powered charity committed to supporting the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.
Since their start 11 years ago the Balderinos have raised over $298,000, and in 2025 they were the top fundraising team in the entire Commonwealth of Virginia!
Posted on February 26, 2026
Show up to the Derby Party in style this year with your very own custom Derby Hat! Join us at Center of the Universe Brewing where our friends at Color Outside the Lines (COTL) Academy will be on site with all the materials and know how to build your custom 1/1 derby hat that is sure to be the envy of the party! Speaking of parties, we will be throwing one for the Derby on May 2nd. Fine out more about that event HERE.
Date: April 18th
Time: 4pm – 7pm (Must arrive by 6pm to have enough time to build your hat)
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co – Private Events Room
Cost: Starting at $35 + tax for the base model straw hat plus the decorations below. Upgraded base hats available for an additional fee.
Includes:
-The Base Straw Hat
-Ribbons
-Feathers
-Tulle
-Flowers
-Extra Bling
-Glue Guns
-Professional Assistance
To sign up, please visit and fill out the questionnaire HERE. This is to help COTL Academy determine the proper amount of hats to bring. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today!
About Color Outside the Lines Academy
Bringing creativity to you — from birthday banners to paint parties to elegant tea events. Serving busy moms, teachers, and community leaders who value beautiful, meaningful, hands-on fun. More info at COTLAcademy.com.
Posted on February 26, 2026
Join us at Center of the Universe for the return of our annual Derby Party! Enjoy live music leading up to the big race, as well as food trucks, a Derby Hat contest, and raffles! To go along with all the action, try out our limited addition Mint Julep brew, or any other COTU beer, wine, sparkling wine, cider, or non-alcoholic beverage. Then, catch all the live action on our indoor big screen to see who will take this year’s crown! Free to attend and open to all ages.
Date: May 2nd
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Live Music: 4pm – 7pm
Race Post Time: 6:57pm
Hat Contest: Attendees are encourage to wear their fanciest Derby Hat. Our brewery judges will select 2 winners to win a COTU prize pack. Winners announced at 6:30pm, prior to the race. Don’t have a Derby Hat? Have no fear! We will be hosting a Derby Hat decorating day on Saturday, April 18th. For more information and to sign up, please click HERE.
Raffles to benefit the Ashland Museum. Located in the heart of Ashland, the museum aims to collect, preserve, and share the historical and cultural heritage of Ashland, Virginia. Find our more about the Ashland Museum, visit https://ashlandmuseum.org/about.
Posted on February 19, 2026
Join us for a cluckin’ good time at our Fowl & Foam festival featuring delicious beer, all kinds of chicken, and live music! We have several chicken focussed food trucks to go along with some new and limited release brews that pair perfectly with fowl of all kinds! Admission is free and open to all ages.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
Live Music:
804 Band: 1pm – 4pm
Food Trucks:
Flavor Chariot: 1pm – 5pm
la Bète: 1pm – 5pm
Enjoy a wide variety of beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic beverages on site. TVs will be rocking with the college basketball games!