Day Option | Weekend Option
Spend a DAY
Exploring the SOVA Beer Trail
(Saturday or Sunday)
OPTION 1 (coming from the eastern part of the trail):
Start your day around noon at Buggs Island Brewing in Clarksville, Virginia. Grab lunch at one of their food trucks or BIB Bites. Travel along 58W to South Boston, Virginia for a beverage at Factory Street Brewing Company and take a walk in the downtown. Next stop is Ballad Brewing in Danville’s historic River District. Just a hop (get it?!), skip and jump from Ballad, you can finish out the evening at 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company for beverages, live music and dinner from The Cauldron. [You can switch the Ballad and 2W stops]
Estimated total travel time between breweries: 2 hours
Time at each brewery: 1.5 hours
Total time: 12PM start in Clarksville and 8PM finish in Danville
OPTION 2 (coming from the western part of the trail):
Start your day at 2PM at Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville, Virginia. From there, travel along 58E to Mountain Valley Brewing in Axton and take in the scenic views along with a tasty beverage. Next, you’ll continue along 58E to 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company in Danville for brews, live music and dinner from The Cauldron. Finish out your day at Ballad Brewing in Danville’s River District.
Estimated total travel time between breweries: 1.5 hours
Time at each brewery: 1.5 hours (cut to 1hr on a Sunday)
Total time: 2PM start in Collinsville and 7:30PM/9:15PM finish in Danville
HELPFUL TIPS:
- Check out the event page for each brewery in advance. Sometimes there are special events that require a ticket or cover charge OR a brewery may be closed for a private event (rare, but a possibility).
- Bring a cooler for all the beers you’ll want to take back home.
- Throw a couple of folding chairs in the truck, just in case.
Spend a WEEKEND
Exploring the SOVA Beer Trail
OPTION 1 (coming from the eastern part of the trail):
Start your SATURDAY around noon at Buggs Island Brewing in Clarksville, Virginia. Grab lunch at one of their food trucks or BIB Bites. Travel along 58W to South Boston, Virginia for a beverage at Factory Street Brewing Company and take a walk in the downtown. Next stop is Ballad Brewing in Danville’s historic River District. Just a hop (get it?!), skip and jump from Ballad, you can finish out the evening at 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company for beverages, live music and dinner from The Cauldron. [You can switch the Ballad and 2W stops] Spend Saturday night in Danville, VA [insert link to hotel listing]. Sleep in, take a walk along the Riverwalk Trail, and enjoy SUNDAY brunch in Danville. You’ll be thirsty after your walk, so head to Mountain Valley Brewing in Axton (open at 2pm), taking in the scenic views along with a tasty beverage. Afterwards, continue west on 58W to Collinsville for a final stop at Scuffle Hill Brewing.
OPTION 2 (coming from the western part of the trail):
Start your SATURDAY at 2PM at Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville, Virginia. From there, travel along 58E to Mountain Valley Brewing in Axton and take in the scenic views along with a tasty beverage. Next, you’ll continue along 58E to 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company in Danville for brews, live music and dinner from The Cauldron. Finish out your day at Ballad Brewing in Danville’s River District. Spend Saturday night in Danville, VA [insert link to hotel listing]. Sleep in, take a walk along the Riverwalk Trail, and enjoy SUNDAY brunch in Danville. You’ll head out on 58E to Factory Street Brewing Company in South Boston, Virginia (open at 2pm). Afterwards, continue west on 58E to Clarksville for a final SUNDAY stop at Buggs Island Brewing – enjoy lake views and tasty brews.
Extend your stay by adding in a FRIDAY afternoon to your weekend getaway and EXPLORE some of Southern Virginia’s beautiful trails and waterways.
* Don’t forget to collect stamps on your SOVA Beer Trail passport and collect your FREE t-shirt at your final stop!
