Upcoming Events

Kidney Fest 2025 Brewer's Info
100% of the proceeds is donated to the KH Lesage Medical Trust.
Location: Inverness Depot · 300 N Apopka Ave · Inverness, FL 34450
Date & Time: March 29, 2025 · 2:00pm to 6:00pm
The event will be held under the pavilion so tents are not needed. We will provide ice during the event, but please bring any ice you may need to keep your product cold before the event. We will also provide taster cups to attendees.
Brewers will need to bring tables and any other equipment you may need to serve your product.
Thank you for being part of our event!

Kidney Fest 2025
** This is a ticketed event. Only ticket holders will be admitted into the event **
Kidney Fest 2025 - Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Jeannie’s Kidney Transplant!
Homebrew & Craft Beer Fundraiser to benefit Jeannie's Kidney Fund.
March 29th 2pm - 6pm
Location: Inverness Depot · 300 N Apopka Ave · Inverness, FL
-$25 per person (must be 21+)- unlimited samples of homebrew & crafts beers.
You can purchase tickets at the brewery or CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
** Raffles and auctions **
Live music featuring The Survivors Band and Josh Higgins!
Food truck will be on site (details coming soon!)
All proceeds from this event will help with ongoing medical costs resulting from Jeannie's kidney transplant surgery.
The Tompkins St location for Nine State Brewery will be closed on that day; However, a
Nine State Brewery bar will be open at the Depot from 1pm - 7pm. Ticket holders can arrive early and enjoy draft beer and sangria throughout the event.
* ADDITIONAL COST WILL APPLY FOR FULL POURS AT THIS BAR *
* NOT INCLUDED IN TICKET PURCHASE *
If you are interested in being a sponsor please fill out this form - Click Here!
If you are interested in participating as a brewery or homebrewer - Click Here!

Kidney Fest 2025 Sponsor Information
Kidney Fest 2025 - Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Jeannie’s Kidney Transplant!
Homebrew & Craft Beer Fundraiser to benefit Jeannie's Kidney Fund.
March 29th 2pm - 6pm
Location: Inverness Depot · 300 N Apopka Ave · Inverness, FL
$250 Kidney Fest Sponsor
Includes
2 tickets to kidney fest
Small logo at the event
Logo on the Nine State Brewery Website
Social media post on Nine State Brewery Facebook & Instagram page
$500 Kidney Fest Sponsor
Includes
4 tickets to kidney fest
Small logo at the event
Logo on the Nine State Brewery Website
Social media post on Nine State Brewery Facebook & Instagram page
Announcements of sponsorship during event
$1000 Kidney Fest Sponsor
Includes
6 tickets to kidney fest with reserved table
Large logo at the event
Logo on the Nine State Brewery tv
Logo on the Nine State Brewery Website
Sponsored Social media post on Nine State Brewery Facebook & Instagram page
Announcements of sponsorship during event
Signs on each event table
$2000 Kidney Fest Sponsor
Includes
8 tickets to kidney fest with reserved table
Large logo at the event
Logo on the Nine State Brewery tv for one year
Logo on the Nine State Brewery website for one year
Sponsored Social media post on Nine State Brewery Facebook & Instagram page
Announcements of sponsorship during event
Signs on each event table
Click here to fill out sponsor form!
All proceeds from this event will help with ongoing medical costs resulting from Jeannie's kidney transplant surgery.
The Tompkins St location for Nine State Brewery will be closed on that day; However, a Nine State Brewery bar will be open at the Depot from 1pm-7pm. Draft beer and sangria will be available for purchase during those hours.

Bub's Baby Back Ribs
Bub's Baby Back Ribs are back! One day only! Eat-in or take-out. Mark your calendar for SATURDAY, MARCH 15. ONLY 30 ORDERS AVAILABLE. Includes 4 ribs, potato salad, and baked beans. $18 per order.
Pre orders recommended - click the link below to purchase your dinner!

Paint Night At Nine State Brewery!
Our next PAINT NIGHT is Thursday, March 13, 6 pm - 8:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm for you to settle in, socialize, and satiate your appetite. We will supply the wood rounds, paints, and brushes. Bring any other crafting supplies you have. This is a non-instructional event. Just come and have fun!!! Only $5 per person. Link below to purchase tickets!

Josh Higgins Live & Jeannie’s Birthday Bash!
Join us for JEANNIE'S BIRTHDAY BASH!!! Come celebrate Jeannie on Saturday, March 8 (her actual birthday is March 7th). Josh Higgins will be LIVE to kick off the festivities beginning at 6 pm! Come show her some big LOVE!!!

The Survivors Band Live!
Come slow down with The Survivors Band on Sunday, February 23rd at 2 pm, when Samantha, Bubba, and Jason perform familiar tunes from today and yesteryear.

Trivia Night
TRIVIA NIGHT with Steve Hughes! Thursday, February 20th. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Trivia begins at 6:30 pm. Get your team together (up to 6 players per team). Stop in to reserve your spot or message us!

Let's Get Crafty
Let's get crafty!!! Join us Sunday, Feb. 16th for a CRAFTERNOON of creativity! Grab your glue gun and your glitter as well as your favorite crafting supplies for a laid-back afternoon of fun, laughter and creativity. This will be a mixed media project, where you can use various materials (magazine clippings, buttons, fabric swatches, or anything else you can think of). No skills? No problem! Let's learn together. This is a non-instructional event, but we can certainly help each other. We will supply the canvas, buttons, and fabrics to get you started. The cover fee is only $5/pp. Guess the number of buttons in our vase to win a prize! Use the link below to purchase tickets!

Josh Higgins Live
Josh Higgins LIVE Saturday, February 15 at 6 pm. Join us for a chill evening of music from various genres, with Josh's unique spin.

A Night Of Comedy
Nine State Brewery presents A Night Of Comedy! This evening of stand up comedy will take place on Thursday, February 13th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. “Papa” Steve Hughes will be your host and MC. He will be joined by comics Ryan Cleveland, Manny Gacet, and Dave Burkey! Seating and tickets are limited so get your tickets before they sell out!
Doors will open at 5:30, so come early and order drinks, food, and settle in before the show begins. Cheers!

Paint & Craft Night
Our next PAINT & CRAFT NIGHT is Thursday, Feb. 6th. Doors open at 5:30 pm so you can prep and settle in. Supplies will be available at 6 pm. We will provide a variety of "canvases" for your crafting pleasure (ceramic plates, canvas, rocks, pint glasses), along with paints and brushes. If you have other crafting supplies you'd like to use, feel free to bring them! THIS IS A NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EVENT.
Links for tickets below!

Trivia Night
TRIVIA NIGHT with Steve Hughes! Thursday, Jan. 30. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Trivia begins at 6:30 pm. Get your team together (up to 6 players per team). Stop in to reserve your spot or message us!

ChiliPalooza Chili Cook-Off Contest
Get your ladles ready and your taste buds primed! It's time to get bowl-ed over at our CHILIPALOOZA CONTEST! Oh, you've BEAN there, done that? Not with the competitors we have lined up! Life is too short for bland food...let's embrace the spice! Contestants will be cooking up chili from mild to wild, and tasters get to sample and judge who has the BEST CHILI around.
Join us SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, at 2 PM when our competitors battle it out in this nacho average chili cook-off for the coveted CHILI POT TROPHY!
Competitors Rules: NO FEE TO ENTER. Chili must be homemade. Ingredients are flexible (within reason). Must be ready to serve and kept warm (slow cookers). You may sign up through our link, or stop by the brewery to get your name on the list. There are 10 spots available.
Tasters who sample the wares will also be the judges. To sign up, use the provided link. Only $10/pp; this includes one free beer!

Gilly & The Girl
GILLY & THE GIRL are back! Enjoy live music from various decades with this acoustic duo! Join us Friday, January 24, from 6 pm - 9 pm.

SOLD OUT! Wine Bottle Paint & Craft Night
SOLD OUT!
Paint Night is coming!
We will use wine bottles as our medium. Join us Thursday, Jan 23 for our monthly painting/crafting evening! We will supply the wine bottles and paints, but feel free to bring any crafting/painting supplies you may need. Doors open at 6 pm. ONLY $5 per person. Make your reservation with us at the brewery or click on the link below!

Josh Higgins Live!
Josh Higgins LIVE Saturday, January 18 at 6 pm. Join us for a chill evening of music from various genres, with Josh's unique spin.

Korean Tacos
Korean tacos, with kimchi, crunchy napa, cheese, scallions, and sesame seeds!
3 Tacos - $12

Trivia Night!
TRIVIA NIGHT with Steve Hughes! Thursday, Jan. 9. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Trivia begins at 6:30 pm. Get your team together (up to 6 players per team). Stop in to reserve your spot or message us!

The Survivors
Live music with The Survivors Band, this Sunday, December 29th. Music begins at 2 pm!

Gilly & The Girl Live!
GILLY & THE GIRL are back! Enjoy live music from various decades with this acoustic duo! Join us Friday, Dec. 27, from 6 pm - 9 pm.

Christmas Vacation Movie Night
Christmas wouldn't be the same without watching the classic holiday comedy National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Join us SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, for movie night when we watch and laugh as the Griswold family navigates a hectic holiday with many other surprises in store! The movie begins at 4 pm.

Ugly Sweater Party & Gingerbread Decorating Contest
It's time to get UGLY at our annual UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER party! Leave your excellent taste at the door; there will be no room for style at this party! Don me now my ugly sweater, fa la la la la, la la la la! Who will win with the ugliest sweater??? Find out on Saturday, Dec. 21st.
We will also have our annual GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING contest for 15 teams. The team with the BEST house wins a prize! Decorating begins at 6 pm! There is no fee to enter.

CHRISTMAS CARD & ORNAMENT CRAFT NIGHT
CHRISTMAS CARD & ORNAMENT CRAFT NIGHT
Join us THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 for an evening of Christmas card-making and ornament decorating! Basic supplies will be provided (cards, ornaments, paints, paint pens). Bring your craft kit and any other supplies you may need to help with your creations. Doors open at 5:30 pm, so you can settle in, enjoy craft beer and food, and fellowship with friends. Only $5/pp. Reserve your spots now! Use the link below to buy tickets!

Christmas Cookie-Licious Contest
CHIP, CHIP, HOORAY for a COOKIE-THEMED DAY!
Sunday · December 15 · 2pm - 5pm
Think your homemade cookies are BATTER than everyone else’s? BAKE it happen! Don’t be afraid to take a WHISK at our Christmas Cookie-licious Contest, Sunday, December 15. Come RAISIN the bar with your winning recipe!
We have 10 spots available for contestants. Sign up at the brewery (no fee to enter!). Cookies must be homemade with enough for people to sample before they vote for the BEST. Who will take home the BIG COOKIE AWARD???
Tickets for judges/tasters are $5 per person and include ONE FREE BEER.

Live music with Josh Higgins
Live music with Josh Higgins, Saturday, December 14th, 6 - 9 pm!

Music Bingo
MUSIC BINGO is coming!!! Come test your musical knowledge when Steve Hughes hosts MUSIC BINGO on Thursday, December 12th. DOORS OPEN at 5:30pm!!! Bingo will begin between 6:30!

Trivia
TRIVIA NIGHT with Steve Hughes, Thursday, December 5th. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Trivia begins at 6:30 pm. Make your reservations now! This is always a FREE event.

'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving....
Join us November 27th, 6pm-9pm for an evening of craft beer, appetizers, and friendship. $25 per ticket and it will include two beers, unlimited appetizers, unlimited desserts, and live music by Josh Higgins! Limited tickets, so get them early. Tickets must be purchased in advance, they will not be available at the door. Cheers and we hope to see you there!

The Survivors
Live music with The Survivors Band, this Sunday, November 24th. Music begins at 2 pm!

Music Bingo
MUSIC BINGO is coming!!! Come test your musical knowledge when Steve Hughes hosts MUSIC BINGO on Thursday, November 21st. DOORS OPEN at 5:30pm!!! Bingo will begin between 6:30!

Let's Paint Christmas!
Let's Paint Christmas!
Join us Thursday, Nov. 14 for our Christmas-themed paint night. We will supply the plates and paints, you supply your creativity. No experience necessary. You may bring other supplies that you may need. Doors open at 5:30 pm so you can set-up. Painting begins at 6:30 pm. Only $5/person. The only way to guarantee a spot is to purchase a ticket! Limited Quantities, so get your tickets now!
Click link to purchase tickets!
LET’S PAINT!

Live music with Josh Higgins
Live music with Josh Higgins, Saturday, November 9th, 6 - 9 pm!