Trial Beer Gardens Greenlit for Hingham's Arts Walk, Trick-or-Treating
Key Points
- Vitamin C Brewing was granted a one-day license for a pop-up beer garden at the Hingham Arts Walk on Oct. 19.
- A second one-day license was granted for a beer garden during the Trick-or-Treating in the Square event on Oct. 25.
- The pop-ups are considered a "trial run" for a potential permanent beer garden in downtown Hingham.
- Board members recognized outgoing Hingham Downtown Association representative Amy Brown for her dedication and contributions.
Hingham’s upcoming autumn festivities will feature a new addition after the Select Board gave the nod to two pop-up beer gardens by Vitamin C Brewing. During its October 14 meeting, the board unanimously granted one-day licenses for the brewery to operate during the 20th annual Hingham Arts Walk on October 19 and the Trick-or-Treating in the Square event on October 25, testing the waters for a more permanent brewery presence downtown.
Amy Brown, representing the Hingham Downtown Association, presented the proposals as a way to enhance the popular community events. "We were proposing it as a trial for a beer garden in the future and I think this would just be a great introduction to the concept," Brown said, explaining the beer garden for the Arts Walk would be located on a patio space along Station Street and complemented by several food trucks. Board members praised the initiative and lauded Brown, who is departing from her role, for her service. "This is a good start to see if that concept would work," said Chair William Ramsey. "I think the location you picked is fantastic... I think this is a great addition to the arts walk."
Board member Julie Straley also commended the plan and Brown’s efforts. "You've worked really hard and it shows, Amy, over the years... I love this idea of a trial run of doing the beer garden in this location," Straley commented. The second license, for the Trick-or-Treating event, follows a similar model, though without dedicated food trucks. Brown noted that nearby businesses like Euromart would provide food options, stating, "I just do think food and alcohol need to be paired in anything that we do." Following a brief discussion to extend the event's hours for flexibility, the board approved both licenses.
The first motion was for the Arts Walk. Motion Made by Julie Straley to approve the issuance of a special one-day wine and malt beverages license to Vitamin C Brewing for the 20th annual Hingham Arts Walk on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion Passed 2-0. The second approval was for the Halloween event. Motion Made by Julie Straley to approve the issuance of a special one-day wine and malt beverages license to Vitamin C Brewing for Trick or Treating in the Square on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion Passed 2-0.