Beer festivals in Norfolk, Williamsburg on Saturday

Denise M. Watson, The Virginian-Pilot
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Smartmouth is swapping out its traditional Oktoberfest celebration for a rock-’n’-roll-themed PsychToberFest on Saturday.

Instead of steins of Marzen and giant pretzels (though the wearing of dirndls and lederhosen is certainly encouraged) the brewery has a lineup of psychedelic rock bands including Shagwuf, BAMM BAMM, Deli Kings, DJ Lord Thomas and DJ Chugg Beery. Vendors and “German-inspired food with a twist” are also on the menu. The event requires proof of vaccination.

If you go

When: Noon to 10 p.m.

Where: 1309 Raleigh Ave., in Norfolk’s Chelsea district

Tickets: Free

Details: smartmouthbrewing.com

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Alewerks will mark its 15th anniversary on Saturday with Jubilee XV, a day of music, food and debuts of its first seltzer — watermelon — and five new beers, including the “In Our DNA Pretzel Kvass,” inspired by the brewery’s made-from-scratch pretzels. Other new beers: a bourbon barrel-aged Jubilee XV and peach brandy barrel-aged Jubilee XV.

If you go

When: Noon to 9 p.m.

Where: 189B Ewell Road, Williamsburg

Tickets: Free

Details: alewerks.com

Alewerks’ Oktoberfest will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $75.