Autumn Ale Faire

About the Event

The Elizabethan Gardens proudly presents the first annual “Autumn Ale Faire,” a fun, family-friendly event that captures the spirit of a fall harvest celebration. Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, coinciding with the final day of Oktoberfest in Germany, to celebrate regional breweries, delicious food, and live music within our breathtaking garden setting. Our dog friendly, 10-acre waterfront garden will be open for your enjoyment, with the Great Lawn serving as the main stage for beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverage presentations along with a variety of food offerings and rotating live musical performances. In the Kid’s Zone we will host crafts for kids, yard games, bounce house and dry slide. Games and contests will be held earlier in the day.

Honoring a Local Brewing Legend

This inaugural event pays tribute to Uli Bennewitz, founder of North Carolina’s first microbrewery, The Weeping Radish (1986). A pioneer of the craft beer movement in the state, Uli’s efforts helped pave the way for North Carolina’s now 13.4-billion-dollar industry by advocating for vital legislative reforms. Come raise a glass to Uli, Autumn, and Ales – and be a part of a new tradition!