Get ready for a day of fun, flavor, and festivities at the Off the Rails Craft Beer & Wine Festival: Brews, Boos, and BBQ on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3-7:00 pm at the Center!
This family-friendly event will take place on the beautiful lawn, showcasing local craft beers, local wine, delicious food, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Enjoy live music from Buckville Hootenanny, vendors, lawn games, and the costume contest! Ashland residents with heavy trick-or-treat traffic can come and get a free bag of candy from Downtown Ashland Association’s booth. Just bring a proof of address!
Amtrak Virginia serves as the ultimate designated driver. Passengers can order a Center of the Universe Brewski on board, then step off the train in downtown Ashland—just steps from The Center. Amtrak will host a booth with giveaways and a chance to win free tickets. After the festival ends, the celebration continues with a downtown “after crawl,” featuring Caboose Market and Café, Origin Beer Company, Ash & Olive with Cask and Stave specials, the Iron Horse Restaurant, and the Henry Clay Inn.
Your hosts: Hanover Arts & Activities Center and Downtown Ashland Association
Cost: $15/person
Take Amtrak Virginia to Ashland!
The Ashland stop is part of Amtrak Virginia’s Northeast Regional Route, making the region easily accessible from destinations like Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, Richmond, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Crack open a can of Center of the Universe Brewski in the bar car and kick back until you roll into the heart of Hanover - historic Ashland, Virginia. Book here
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