Lawson's Finest Liquids

Killington Brewfest
2021-09-25 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Pico Mountain, 73 Alpine Drive, Mendon, VT, 05701
Wet your whistle with a backdrop of Vermont’s finest autumn foliage and enjoy live music, fabulous food offerings and over 80 of the finest craft beers in the region.
Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations This year will see it take place in a NEW LOCATION as we move to the scenic Pico Mountain Base Area.

VIP Tasting Session: 12:00 -1:00 PM
Tasting Session: 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Tuesday Tunes: KeruBo
2021-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
KeruBo is a Vermont-based singer/songwriter born in Kendu Bay, Kenya. She has been a working musician for more than 20 years. Her musical influences range from traditional African music to gospel, blues, and Afro-jazz. She was a background vocalist and dancer for legendary Afro-Jazz artists such as the late Achieng Abura and Suzanna Owiyo. They have been the strongest influences in her love for Afro-Jazz and the World Music genre.

Open Mic Comedy
2021-09-30 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Tell some jokes or come and watch some live comedy in our Taproom. Sign-ups at 5:15 and the mic is 5:30-7:00. The list is first come first served (honor system). All comics get four minutes. See you there!

Fresh Hops Festival - Sugarbush
2021-10-10 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush – Mt Ellen, 626 Mt Ellen Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Vermont’s first Fresh Hops Festival, Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Stay tuned for more information.

Thursday Open Mic Night
2021-10-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Sing, dance, tell some jokes or share a story! Sign-ups start at 5:15 PM and the mic is open from 5:30-7:00 PM. The performance slots will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Musicians are allowed one song and storytellers/comedians/poets are given four minutes on the mic. Remember, Lawson’s Finest Liquids is a family-friendly establishment so please make sure your material is appropriate for all ages!

Disc Golf Vermont State Championship
2021-10-16 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Smugglers’ Notch Disc Golf Center, 1237 Edwards Road, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
The Disc Golf Vermont Tour (DGVTour) is a points based series of events that will be held throughout Vermont. Players will earn points at each event based on performance. All current DGVT members will automatically earn points when they compete in a DGVTour event.
All Tour events will be directed by DGVT. Custom trophies and payouts for all points series divisions winners at the end of the Tour.

Tuesday Tunes: Debby Nights
2021-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Zach is making waves in the Vermont music scene with high-energy DJ sets featuring an eclectic mix of vinyl and live instruments.

The Big Kicker
2021-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Sugarbush Resort, Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Lincoln Peak, Warren, VT, 05674
Sugarbush and Mad River Glen are happy to announce that the Big Kicker is back for 2021, November 20th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Lawson’s Finest Liquids will sponsor the event. Those wishing to consume alcohol must present valid photo ID. This classic Sugarbush event will be held in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard.

Tuesday Tunes: Fiddle Witch
2021-11-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Progressive bluegrass based out of Vermont, and a favorite of our Taproom!

Tuesday Tunes: Schoolhouse Down
2021-12-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Rooted in bluegrass, folk, and Americana, Schoolhouse Down is a trio out of Addison County.

Warren Miller Movie Premiere @ Burke Mtn
2022-01-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Burke Mountain Resort, 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 05832, United States
Join us in the Burke Mountain Hotel to watch Warren Miller’s 72nd Film “Winter Starts Now”. Enjoy Lawson’s Finest can and draft specials all day to ring in 2022.

Skinny Pancake Montpelier Takeover
2022-01-13 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Skinny Pancakse Montpelier, 89 Main St, Montpelier, 05602, United States
Come hang with the Lawson’s Finest Vermont crew from 5-8pm in Montpelier. We’ll have specials on draft and cans all day long. Pair a pint with a crepe! And… Skinny Pancake offers BOGO crepes on Thursdays from 4pm till close.

Party in the Park- Waterbury Winterfest
2022-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Waterbury Winterfest, Waterbury Village Historic District, Waterbury, VT, 05676, United States
Join us for an outdoor beer tasting from 1-4pm with live music in the Rusty Parker Memorial Park in Waterbury. We’ll be sampling our newest, year-round beer, Brave Little State Pale Ale in addition to Sip of Sunshine and Little Sip IPA cans. Merch giveaways to include neck gaiters and skis straps!

Allyn's Lodge Beer Dinner at Sugarbush
2022-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Sugarbush Resort, Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Lincoln Peak, Warren, VT, 05674
Ride the Lincoln Limo Cabin Cat or skin/hike to Allyn’s Lodge at Sugarbush, perched atop Gadd Peak, and enjoy a multi-course dinner specially paired with some of Waitsfield’s finest craft beers. We will be joining Chef Jim and serving up a fantastic five-course beer pairing meal. After dinner guests can choose to ski or ride down under the moonlight on freshly groomed terrain or take the Cabin Cat back to the base area. For those looking to earn their beer and dinner, the hike, skin or snowshoe to the Allyn’s Lodge is a strenuous hour and fifteen minutes.
Allyn’s Lodge provides an intimate atmosphere lit by candles and a crackling fire. Guests are welcomed to Allyn’s Lodge with a champagne toast, followed by an elegant five-course meal. The dinner at Allyn’s Lodge typically lasts from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. Following the fireside dinner, guests bundle up to either ski or snowboard down a freshly-groomed trail, or descend to the base in the comfort of the heated cabin cat. Skiing down in the quiet of the night heightens the senses, providing an experience many guests return for again and again. (This experience is for advanced skiers and snowboarders only.)
Stay tuned to learn more about our featured beers.
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Pico Hiko Splitfest 2022
2022-02-25 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Pico Mountain, 73 Alpine Drive, Mendon, VT, 05701
Interested in splitboarding? Looking for your perfect setup? Want to learn more about safe access to the backcountry? From first-timers to seasoned split vets, we want to help you find the ideal ride, from the right gear for mellow on-resort morning laps to the finest quality big-mountain freeride shred tools, avy safety equipment, layering and mapping insights!
Emgee Events and Pico Mountain have teamed up to bring together the best brands in the industry with deep fleets of premium setups, mountain tools and avalanche safety equipment for YOU to test at the 5th Annual Pico Hiko Splitfest, AKA #PicoHiko. Splitboarding is a big, long-term investment; take advantage of a very affordable opportunity to try before you buy, and get on as many setups as your legs and lungs can muster from the best brands in the industry!
Date: Friday, February 25, 2022

Check-in starts: 8:30AM at Pico base lodge
Demo hours: 9:00AM start; return last setups by 3:30PM
Raffle and Happy Hour on-site once demo riding concludes, benefiting Vermont Adaptive Sports.

SOCIAL:

Facebook Event (please RSVP!): https://bit.ly/picohiko22

Official Hashtags: #PicoHiko #EmgeeEvents @EmgeeEvents @PicoMtn

Killington / Pico Uphill Travel Pass & armband required (no payment necessary if you have a Killington/Pico season pass); Learn more HERE and get yours on-site if needed.
Exhibitors: The exhibitors list for 2022 includes Jones Snowboards, Mammut, Never Summer Industries, Spark R&D, Burton Snowboards (in collaboration with Darkside), Weston Backcountry (in collaboration with Ranch Camp), with liquid refreshment support from Lawson’s Finest Liquids. Reps will provide complete splitboard demo setups, from boards to bindings & skins; even poles and packs if you need them! Your registration fee includes free equipment demo from all of our exhibitors, as well as 1 free raffle ticket.
Lawson’s Finest will be on site giving away free merch. We’ll also be buying all registered attendees a can of Sip of Sunshine or Little Sip IPA!

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Cabot Creamery + Lawson's Finest Pairing at Middlebury Snow Bowl
2022-03-04 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Middlebury Snow Bowl, 6886 Route 125, Hancock, VT, 05748, United States
On Friday, March 4th you’re invited to sample a free curated cheese + beer pairing from Cabot Creamery and Lawson’s Finest Liquids outside the Middlebury Snow Bowl base lodge ! This event is free to enjoy between ski laps. Must be 21+ to enjoy the beer portion. We’ll be setup from 11am-3pm.

Middlebury Snow Bowl Split Fest
2022-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Middlebury Snow Bowl, 6886 Route 125, Hancock, VT, 05748, United States
Vermont Splitboard Festival stops at Snow Bowl. Enjoy a tasting from Lawson’s Finest while demoing a fleet of splitboards. Sip of Sunshine and Little Sip cans available for purchase after you earn your turns!

Free Heel Frolic
2022-03-11 12:00 - 2022-03-12 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Mad River Glen, 57 Schuss Pass Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
Novice or expert, there will be telemark ski demos, clinics, and gear talks offered at Mad River Glen to celebrate telemark skiing. Come learn to drop knees or fine tune those tele turns. Ticket includes 2 beer tokens. Registration does not include lift ticket. Day of registration only.

2022 Vermont Brewers Festival at Killington
2022-03-19 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Killington – Bear Mountain, 950 Bear Mountain Road, Killington, VT, 05751
Our Vermont brewers are getting together to create a very special festival at the picturesque mountain setting of Bear Mountain at Killington Resort.
This all outdoor festival features 25 Vermont brewers, creating special collaboration beers made exclusively for this one-day event. There are two sessions to choose from, 12-3pm and 4-7pm.
Spend the day skiing or riding and then attend the festival with a combo lift ticket and festival access pass for $165. Purchase a festival only ticket for $45. All tickets include a tasting badge good for 15 beer samples. Beers are offered in various pour sizes, 3, 6, or 9 ounces. 3 oz = 1 sample, 6 oz = 2 samples, and 9 oz = 3 sample.
Get your best winter gear on and come sample special beers in varying pour sizes (3,6, or 9 oz), meet the brewers and enjoy food trucks and fire pits outdoors at Bear Mountain at Killington.
Designated Driver tickets will be available for purchase for $15 at the door only.
COVID POLICY:
All attendees will be required to show they are fully vaccinated by providing their COVID-19 vaccination card (hard copy or phone image) OR a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of the event. ID’s must match the name on your vaccination card and/or test results.
REFUND POLICY:
Please know we are unable to offer refunds, exchanges or transfers for tickets including accidental purchases, not having your vaccine/test results available and any force of nature that may prevent this event from taking place.

Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Night
2022-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About this event

Monday, March 21st from 5pm – 7pm, enjoy a backcountry skiing and snowboarding night at the Lawson’s Finest Liquids taproom, located in the picturesque Mad River Valley. A night of food, fun, beers, camaraderie, community and inclusion!
Come celebrate the backcountry community we all love and hang with some great people, brands as well as local organizations.

Important Information:
Tickets Required – All guests including children
This will be a seated event, with ability to connect with groups and vendors.
Seating – Will be communal seating. A limited number of non-communal seating will be available.
A limited number of outdoor seating will be a available. (indoor rain-out options in case of bad weather) Please Email John@lawsonsfinest.com to reserve these spots.

The event will have a $5 ticket with 100% of ticket sales donated to Mount Washington Avalanche Center. Lawson’s Finest Liquids will also match this donation! (Tickets will be limited and sell out fast!!)
Tickets – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backcountry-skiing-and-snowboarding-night-tickets-272186787007

Each guest will receive one raffle ticket when checking in for raffle prizes – Additional Raffle Tickets Available

Masks are required when not actively eating or drinking per the Town of Waitsfield ordinance.

Food, Alcoholic Beverages and Non-Alcoholic Beverages available through the Lawson’s Finest Liquids taproom and kitchen. (No outside food or drink)
Family Friendly
Sticker and gear giveaways!

We will have the following brands and groups in house:
Backcountry Magazine
Ski The Whites
Hilary McCloy Physical Therapy Performance Coaching
Fischer Sports
Norrona
Jones Snowboards
Mammut
Protect Our Winters
Mad River Backcountry Alliance
Ridgeline Outdoor Collective
Granite Backcountry Alliance
Inclusive Ski Touring
Presentations From:

Andrew Drummond – Ski The Whites
Hilary McCloy = Hilary McCloy Physical Therapy Performance Coaching
Mike Girard – Emgee Events/ Jones Snowboards/ Mammut
TBD

Timeline
• 5:00pm – Taproom Doors Open/Kick off

Guests arrive
Open forum to drink, eat, visit brand tables and hang

• 5:40pm – Presentations Begin
o Presenters:

Andrew Drummond
Hilary McCloy
Mike Girard
TBD

• 6:20pm – Q & A

Prizes, Final Pints and General Hang

• 6:45pm – Last Call
• 7pm – Taproom Closing

Posters:
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding night
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarind night 2

Mount Snow Winter Brewers Festival
2022-04-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Mount Snow Ski Resort, Dover, Vermont
Mount Snow’s Winter Brewers Festival is on Saturday, April 2! Enjoy beers and ciders from a variety of breweries and live music from Jeff Tuohy Band, all in the Main Base Area. Gates open at noon, with last pour at 4 p.m.

Pink Boots Taproom Takeover
2022-04-06 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Lawson’s Finest Liquids on April 6th from 4:00 – 7:00pm at the Taproom for a Pink Boots Taproom Takeover with live music from AliT. The event will feature Pink Boots Brews from Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Drop-In Brewing, Hogback Mountain Brewery and Kraemer & Kin. Each beer sold will help fund Pink Boots scholarships to assist, inspire and encourage the professional development and education of women in the industry.

Hartford Yardgoats Opening Day Pre-Party
2022-04-08 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Vaughan’s, 59 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join the Lawson’s crew for a tailgate outside on Pratt Street at Vaughan’s. Hang with us as we celebrate opening day baseball in Hartford!

Spring Fling + Pond Skim
2022-04-09 10:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Sugarbush Resort, Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Lincoln Peak, Warren, VT, 05674
We’re excited to announce that on Saturday, April 9, Sugarbush will be hosting their first ever Spring Fling! They have a lot to celebrate, and we want you to join in on the fun at what will likely be the event of the season. The 2022 Spring Fling will include a Pond Skimming event, a huge free afternoon concert in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard, and a special Ikon VIP Lounge.
This year, the Pond Skim will be held in honor of former Sugarbush president, Win Smith, a long-time fan and participant of the event. After skimming or watching, head to the Lincoln Peak Courtyard for a legendary afternoon concert. Music will include live performances from Chadwick Stokes from Dispatch, G. Love, and DJ Logic. It will definitely be a show to remember and is free to the public! Artists bios are below and details will be announced in the coming days.

Beer Dinner Trumbull Kitchen
2022-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Trumbull Kitchen, 150 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
4 courses prepared by executive chef Chris Torla paired with 4 beers from Lawson’s Liquids
Call the Trumbull Kitchen for tickets.
860-793-7412

Beer Tasting - Cheese & Wine Traders
2022-04-16 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Cheese & Wine Traders, 1186 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT, 05403
Join us at Cheese & Wine Traders in South Burlington, VT for a beer tasting from 2 to 5 pm

Tomato Joe's Beer Dinner Rocky Hill, CT
2022-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Tomato Joe’s, 1625 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States
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Sunshine Canopy Ribbon-Cutting
2022-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Lawson’s Finest, SunCommon and leaders in sustainable energy at our Waitsfield, VT Brewery and Taproom Friday April 22nd at 10am for a special ribbon-cutting event in celebration of Earth Day and the completion of the Sunshine Canopy!

The Sunshine Canopy is the latest addition to our campus and the largest free-standing solar-power structure in the state of Vermont. With construction complete, we’re now on track to generate 60% of our annual energy needs from solar power. That’s enough electricity to pour and brew up to 7,776 beers a day or power 22 average households for an entire year!

Sip of Sunshine Pint Night at Tre
2022-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Tre, 1048 Cedarbridge Avenue, Brick Township, NJ, 08723, United States
Sip of Sunshine Pint Night at Tre in Brick Township, NJ!
Thursday, April 28th from 6-9pm
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Cranko de Mayo
2022-05-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us for an exhilarating tour on the dirt roads (with a touch of pavement and a little Class IV) of the beautiful Mad River Valley to kick off the spring biking season! Starting and finishing at the Lawson’s Finest Liquids taproom in Waitsfield, VT (parking details to come), you will be rewarded with incredible views and pass through three covered bridges! We have two options for your cycling pleasure:

The Solo Bien (Just Fine): 29 miles with 3,700 feet of happy climbing! http://www.strava.com/routes/2944368388179031412
The Demasiado (Too Much): 47 miles with 6,000 feet of even happier climbing! http://www.strava.com/routes/2944361332641920658

There will be one major and one mini aid station along each route and all participants will receive a commemorative poster and a Lawson’s koozie!
Riders will start in waves, fastest riders first, mellowest last:

10:15 AM – hammerheads – Demasiado course
10:20 AM – brisk pace – Demasiado course
10:25 AM – medium pace – Demasiado course
10:30 AM – mellow pace – Demasiado course
10:40 AM – hammerheads – Solo Bien course
10:45 AM – brisk pace – Solo Bien course
10:50 AM – medium pace – Solo Bien course
10:55 AM – mellow pace – Solo Bien course

We ask that you ride single file when on paved roads. The course will be unmarked.
All proceeds from this event will go towards trail maintenance and new trail building in the Mad River Valley. It’s going to be a great day! We hope you’ll join us!
