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 is available at FMBrew.com, and 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. For more information, visit FMBrew.com or call 239-313-6576. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, as seats tend to fill up quickly.
