GENEVA, NY – Dust off your cowboy boots: our annual fall fundraiser, Brews & Bluegrass, is back – and this year, we’re kicking it up a notch with a wild west theme! Join us on Saturday, September 27th at the historic Smith Opera House for an unforgettable evening of local craft beer tastings, toe-tapping live music from Cast Iron Cowboys, and light bites from some of your favorite local eateries.
Proudly sponsored by Wayne Bank/Bank of the Finger Lakes, this event offers locals and visitors alike a chance to indulge in craft beverages and music, all in support of Geneva’s cultural gem, the Smith Opera House. Each ticket includes 20+ beer tastings as well as a limited selection of wine and cider offerings, food, a live bluegrass/country concert and a commemorative glass.
The evening kicks off with a variety of local breweries offering tastings of their finest ales from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Attendees can sample brews from the region’s best breweries and cideries, to-be-announced soon.
New this year, attendees can take part in optional activities such as a mechanical bull ride and line dancing lessons on the stage! Local sensations from Ithaca, Cast Iron Cowboys, will provide the musical backdrop with their signature blend of country rock, keeping the dance floor lively and the energy high all evening.
Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Smith Opera House, Geneva, NY
Tickets: $50 per person, $85 per couple, $350 for groups of 10 or more.
Tickets can be purchased online here, or over the phone or in-person at our box office, which can be reached at (315) 781-5483 or boxoffice@thesmith.org.
All proceeds from Brews & Bluegrass will directly support the Smith Opera House, continuing its 130-year tradition of bringing music, arts, and entertainment to the Finger Lakes region.
