Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern to Host Wassail Fest

Wassail Fest

“The festival is inspired from the now rarely practiced custom of wassailing.”

On Saturday, December 19 from 3 pm to 5 pm, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern in Wolfeboro will host Wassail Fest, which will feature warm mulled wassail, song and more. “We will have our own version of a wassail king and queen, who will lead folks in singing songs that might have been sung at wassailing ceremonies ” said Owner Eddie Michno.

The festival is inspired from the now rarely practiced custom of wassailing, a Medieval Christmastide English drinking ritual meant to ensure a good cider apple harvest the following year. “Ian Craveiro from Bartlett Tree Services will be here providing attendants with free apple seedlings and the care instructions for apple trees,” added Michno.

In addition to warm mulled wassail (cider), the event will feature a food special of pork schnitzel (breaded fried pork chops served with a lemon wedge) and apple sauce. “It’s going to be festive and fun -- we need to spread as much cheer as possible this holiday season,” he said.

About Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern

Located at 96 Lehner Street in Wolfeboro, NH, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern is a family-friendly, community-centered brewpub offering craft beer, cider, and a full cocktail menu alongside bold, slow-cooked food. Our kitchen features fermented vegetables and salt-cured meats, smoked in-house over apple wood. We proudly partner with local producers like Katie’s Kitchen, Wotton Farm, Corvus Cairn Farm, and Niman Ranch to serve fresh, seasonal fare that reflects the heart of New Hampshire.

Burnt Timber is more than a restaurant—it’s a gathering space. Whether you're enjoying a casual family meal, relaxing in our outdoor beer garden with live music, or celebrating in our private dining space, you'll find a welcoming environment for all ages (and dogs, too—on the patio!). We host a running club, bike club, and mug club, and we believe in giving back—supporting local causes like Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire and others throughout the year.

From small party catering to spontaneous afternoons around our open-flame outdoor kitchen, Burnt Timber is where great food, craft drinks, and community come together.