MANASSAS, Va. – Old Town Manassas will hold its 3rd Annual Bands, Brews, and Barbecue Festival on September 28 from noon to 7 p.m.
This year, the event will be held on the Manassas Museum Lawn (9101 Prince William Street) and expand our inventory of beer and great barbecue.
Entrance into the Festival will be FREE! Attendees may purchase individual beer and barbecue sampling tickets inside the gate. Please make sure to bring a valid ID.
Beer from several Virginia breweries will be available including Star Hill, Blue & Grey, Devil’s Backbone and Bold Rock Hard Cider. There will also be live entertainment provided by Vaguely Familiar, CrasH Party and Jackson Murphy.
Attendees to the festival are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn while enjoying the finest barbecue, bands and beer Virginia has to offer!
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