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Mountains to Sea Showcase

Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Time: 12 PM - 6 PM

Venue: The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP, Durham

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Category: Community

Join a new home-grown tasting event that features beer, wine, and cider from producers across North Carolina. A portion of all sales, including VIP ticket sales, will be donated to support the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The Showcase is free to attend, but VIP tickets are available with some great perks at an attractive price! Stay tuned for a full list of participating North Carolina beer, wine, and cider makers. If you purchase a VIP ticket, you also receive a unique Mountains-to-Sea Showcase stemless 12oz glass to use at the event and to take home with you. VIPs have a dedicated fast pass to the bars inside and outside. Drinks can be also purchased by the glass in 8oz and 12oz sizes. If you purchase the VIP ticket, your first six (6) 8-ounce beer pours, or 3-ounce wine pours, are included with your ticket. Lulu's Chili Wagon will be there serving chili throughout the event. VIP tickets include a serving of chili with your choice of complimentary toppings and "bottoms". Chili is available with beef, chicken, or veggie options. Three Count Records will be spinning on stage in the Beer Garden all afternoon, cranking the chill vibes for your enjoyment. Mountains-to-Sea Showcase t-shirts are available as an add-on purchase, but they are PRE-ORDER-ONLY! You must place your t-shirt order by October 23, and they'll have it for you to pick up at the event.

Raleigh Mom Club — Raleigh, NC

Community · Durham

Mountains to Sea Showcase

“Arrive close to noon to grab an outdoor table before the peak crowd hits.”

When
Nov 14
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
12 PM - 6 PM
Ages
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Price
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durhamfamily friendly

The Mountains to Sea Showcase is a regional beverage festival at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Durham featuring drinks from makers across North Carolina. The event raises funds for the state's scenic hiking trail, with a portion of all drink sales directly supporting trail maintenance. Admission to the brewery grounds is free, and you can buy drinks by the glass or opt for a VIP ticket that includes a souvenir glass and pre-paid drink pours. Lulu's Chili Wagon will be on-site serving warm bowls of chili. The brewery's outdoor beer garden is spacious and welcoming to parents with strollers, though the crowd will likely grow larger as the afternoon progresses. This is a solid weekend pick if you want to enjoy the autumn weather in a casual setting. It allows parents to socialize and support a good cause while kids can enjoy the open-air patio space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a ticket to attend this event?
No, entry to the brewery is completely free. You only need to pay for the food and drinks you order, though VIP tickets are available if you want to pre-purchase your drinks and skip the main lines.
Is this event suitable for children?
Yes, the venue has a spacious outdoor area that is very welcoming to parents with kids, though keep in mind that the event focuses on alcohol tastings and will be crowded.

Last updated

Nov 14

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Mountains to Sea Showcase runs Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 12 PM - 6 PM.

Getting There

The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP is at 5410 NC Hwy 55, Ste V, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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