Fort Myers Brewing Company has unveiled its specialty beer releases and event schedule for this year’s Winterfest event, to be held Thursday, Dec. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 17. The four-day, family-friendly event includes craft beer, food trucks, live music, a holiday handcrafted night market, free photo opportunities with the Grinch and a festive “Movie in the Parking Lot” screening of The Grinch.
The annual Winterfest event will showcase specialty releases including Keg Nog, a holiday-inspired imperial stout; Penny Lager, a copper lager; 2 Star’s Wish, a holiday ale; and a full taplist of popular beers and seltzers.
Live performances will take place throughout the weekend from Briz & Lady, Hat Trick and more. There will be local eats from Don’t Give Up, Fat Thor’s Smash Burger, Island Vibez Grill, King’s Tacos & Burritos, Pryceless Island Grill, South Pizza Co., Viet Yum, Viva La Taco and Wicked Streatery, as well as canine-friendly fare from The Wiggle Bar.
The latest schedule of events includes:
Thursday, Dec. 14 (2 to 11 p.m.)
- Food trucks: King’s Tacos & Burritos, Island Vibez Grill, South Pizza Co., Wicked Streatery
- Live music: Briz & Lady (6-9 p.m.)
Friday, Dec. 15 (2 to 11 p.m.)
- Food trucks: Don’t Give Up, Fat Thor’s Smash Burger, Pryceless Island Grill, Viva La Taco, The Wiggle Bar
- Holiday Handcrafted Night Market, featuring handmade goods from local artisans ranging from jewelry, soaps, candles and more (5 p.m.)
- Grinchmas Party featuring free pictures with the Grinch (5-8 p.m.)
- Pups & Pints (6 p.m.)
- Live music: Hat Trick (7-10 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 16 (Noon to 11 p.m.)
- Food trucks: Mambo, Vesuvius Wood Fired Pizza, Viet Yum, Wicked Streatery
- Movie in the Parking Lot: Special holiday screening of The Grinch (7 p.m.)
Sunday, Dec. 17 (Noon to 8 p.m.)
- Food trucks: Don’t Give Up, Soky’s Kitchen
- Live music: Ralph Curtis (2 p.m.)
Winterfest will be held at Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, as seats tend to fill up quickly.
