Upcoming
Events
WE’re here…We’re there…
Check our event calendar for tasting room events, local festivals, and statewide goings on.
We’re frequently travelling to festivals and events throughout the state to spread the word and we hope you’ll come check us out!
Don’t forget to check Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information.
Cinco de Mayo at JH Bards!
Arriba! We’ll be open on Tuesday, May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We’ll be serving our Rickhouse Margarita and Creekside Paloma in addition to our standard cocktails. Grab some food from Cabo and come on in!
Distillery Closed - Private Event
Closed for a private event. To schedule your event, email us at info@jhbards.com
Distillery Closed - Private Event
Sorry, closed for a private event. To schedule your event, email us at info@jhbards.com
Paint n' Fun at JH Bards!
Come enjoy a guided painting class with a cocktail in your hand! Tickets required but we’re also open for normal business as well. Details here: Passion & Peace – Paint Party at JH Bards! | Paint N' Fun Ceramics
Tasting Event at Stock
Stock is having us in to talk whiskey! Make a reservation, enjoy some amazing food, and talk with us about our spirits. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone!
Radford Community Fest
The 2nd Annual Radford Community Fest will take place August 23, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This street festival will take place on Main street between Tyler Avenue and Third Avenue.
Come see us for signature cocktails and purchase bottles to take home. We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information and to purchase tickets visit: Radford Community Fest
Mingle at the Market
Join us for a fun evening at the Blacksburg Farmers Market! There will be live music, artisan vendors, delicious food, and adult beverages provided by JH Bards and Off the Mall Brewing (Maroon Door). We look forward to seeing you there!
CLOSING Early!
We are open today from 12:00pm-6:00pm. We will be closing early for a private event, but stop by to see us before then. Cheers!
Steppin’ Out
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. presents Steppin’ Out 2025 and we are excited to be a part of the fun again this year! We’ll have a vendor tent set up on the corner of Main and College, pouring samples and selling bottles, and a cocktail tent set up in the Beer Garden. Be sure to stop by and enjoy a signature cocktail while listening to amazing live music, eating delicious food, and shopping with local artisans. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information visit Blacksburg Steppin Out.
Steppin’ Out
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. presents Steppin’ Out 2025 and we are excited to be a part of the fun again this year! We’ll have a vendor tent set up on the corner of Main and College, pouring samples and selling bottles, and a cocktail tent set up in the Beer Garden. Be sure to stop by and enjoy a signature cocktail while listening to amazing live music, eating delicious food, and shopping with local artisans. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information visit Blacksburg Steppin Out.
FloydFest
The Tasting Room will be OPEN , but if you are headed to FloydFest 2025, plan to stop by our tent! We will be pouring during daily Happy Hours and can’t wait to see you there.
For ticket information, music lineup, vendors and more, visit FloydFest.com
CLOSED Today!
In observance of the July 4th holiday, we will be CLOSED today. Have fun & be safe. Cheers!
4:00pm Opening Today
The tasting room will be opening at 4:00pm today. We look forward to seeing you there!
Opening at 4:00pm
The tasting room will be opening at 4:00pm today. We look forward to seeing you there!
CLOSED Today
The tasting room will be closed today. We look forward to seeing you next week!
Summer Solstice Fest
Join us in downtown Blacksburg on June 21st to celebrate Summer Solstice Fest! The day will be full of live music, food, drinks and fun!
To learn more visit: Downtown Blacksburg
Mingle at the Market
The first Mingle at the Market will be at the Blacksburg Farmers Market from 4:30 - 6:30pm! Don't miss this town favorite!!
For more information visit: Blacksburg Farmers Market
Metallica at Virginia Tech
Metallica is coming to Lane Stadium! The tasting room will be open special hours, so come see us. Grab your friends and a cocktail and find a spot on our patio… you might just get to hear the sound check.
Pre-Metallica Hours
We are opening the tasting room early this week to pre-game the big show! Even if you don’t have tickets to see Metallica, stop by to grab a cocktail and relax on the patio, or take home a bottle of our new Olde Lot 12 Toasted High Rye.
Fork & Cork Blacksburg
Join us for the 15th annual Fork & Cork event at the beautiful, Historic Smithfield! this fun day features VA Libations, Delicious food, & Local Artisans! Tickets are now on sale
Lynchburg Wine & Music Festival
Join us at the 14th Annual Lynchburg Wine & Music Festival on Saturday, April 19th at the Lynchburg City Stadium Event Complex.
This amazing event features over 12 local wineries, cideries, and distilleries offering some of the best VA libations, along with some delicious food vendors. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
VT Spring Game
Virginia Tech football's 2025 spring game, presented by PMSI, will take place on Saturday, April 12. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET in Lane Stadium.
For More Information Visit Hokie Sports. After the game, be sure to stop by the tasting room for a celebratory beverage!
TASting Room Closed
The tasting room will be closed Sunday, Feb. 2nd. Our normal hours will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 5th at 2:00pm. Cheers!
CLOSED for the Holidays!
In observance of the holiday season, we will be closed Christmas Day, Dec. 25th - January 5th. We hope to see you in the New Year! Cheers!
Blacksburg Farmer’s Market
Come join us at the Blacksburg Farmer’s Market Saturday morning from 9:00am-2:00pm. We will have whiskey to sample and bottles for sale!
For more information visit: Blacksburg Farmers Market
CLOSED Today!
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday we will be closed today. Cheers!
Cocktail & Dessert Festival
Come join us for the premier Cocktail & Dessert Event of the year! We will be offering tastings of our signature spirits, cocktails and bottle sales, so be sure to stop by to see us!
For more information and to purchase tickets visit: https://www.fredericksburgconventioncenter.com/events/cocktail-dessert-festival/
Blacksburg Brew Do
Join us at Historic Smithfield for the 15th annual Blacksburg Brew Do. We will be offering tastings of our signature spirits and hope to see you there!
For more information visit: https://www.blacksburgbrewdo.com/
Virginia Spirits Roadshow
Join us, along with more than 80 distilleries located in every corner of the commonwealth, at the 2024 Virginia Spirits Roadshow at Springfield Distillery in Halifax, VA.
Be sure to stop by the tent to sample our craft spirits and take some bottles home with you! See you there.
For more information and to buy tickets visit: https://virginiaspirits.org/event/2024-roadshow/
Sinkland Farms Wine Festival
Join us at beautiful Sinkland Farms for the Second Annual Wine Festival! We will be offering tastings of our signature spirits, craft cocktails, and bottle sales, so be sure to stop by and see us.
For more information visit: https://sinklandfarms.com/events-calendar/sinkland-farms-2024-wine-festival
CLOSED Today!
The tasting room will be closed today for a private event. Come see us tomorrow. Cheers!
Better Together: Rockin' Food Truck Rodeo 2024
The Town of Christiansburg’s Rockin’ Main Street concert series is teaming up with DCI’s Food Truck Rodeo this year to create the biggest event yet in Downtown Christiansburg!
We’ll be offering tastings of our signature spirits, craft cocktails, and bottle sales, so be sure to stop by and see us!
For more information visit: https://www.downtownchristiansburg.org/food-truck-rodeo-1