Red, White , Brew & BBQ Patio Party

Celebrate Independence Day in style at Grain Rooftop Beer Garden, Norfolk’s premier rooftop destination on the 5th floor of The Main.

Grain delivers a July 4th celebration that blends elevated dining, live entertainment, and patriotic flair.

Join us for our Red, White, Brew & BBQ Patio Party, featuring live entertainment all night—an acoustic act to ease into the evening and a high‑energy DJ set to keep the celebration going well into the night.

Event Schedule

Saturday, July 4th, 2026
6:30 PM – Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM – Dinner Buffet/Action Stations
9:30 PM – Fireworks Display

Culinary Experience

Enjoy a delicious mix of butler‑passed appetizers and a chef‑driven stationed buffet inspired by classic American BBQ traditions.

Butler‑Passed Appetizers

• Deviled Eggs – Classic, Sour Cream & Chive, Candy Bacon
• Pimento “Pigs in a Blanket” – House Sausages, Pimento Cheese, Croissant
• Street Corn Bruschetta – Crispy Masa Cake, Charred Corn Relish, Lime Aioli, Cotija

Stationed Buffet Selections

• Loaded Potato Salad – Egg, Bacon, Green Onion
• Classic Macaroni Salad
• Summer Greens Salad – Marinated Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Feta, Benne Seed Dressing, Cornbread Croutons
• Smoked Salt & Pepper Baby Back Ribs – Nashville BBQ Sauce, Corn on the Cob
• Southern Fried Chicken – Three Cheese Baked Mac
• House Smoked Brisket – Texas BBQ Sauce, Cast Iron Baked Beans
• Patriotic Dessert Room – A selection of Americana-inspired sweets

What to Expect

• Rooftop riverfront views
• Live entertainment: Acoustic opener → DJ finale
• Interactive action stations with fresh, chef‑prepared dishes
• A themed dessert room full of July 4th treats
• A high‑energy, social atmosphere only Grain can deliver

Weather Notice

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the 9:30 PM fireworks will be moved to a new rescheduled fireworks date. All other Grain event programming will continue as planned.