AFI New England, 3rd Annual AFI x Urban Lodge Brewing Pint Night Fundraiser - Manchester, CT

Event Start Date: 4/28/2026 6:30 PM

Event End Date: 4/28/2026 9:00 PM

AFI New England is Hosting the 3rd Annual Urban Lodge Brewing Pint Night Fundraiser in Connecticut!

Why You Should Want to Attend:

The Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) brings together the military community, conservation supporters, and outdoor enthusiasts through events that celebrate wild places and the traditions tied to them. Join New England AFI for the 3rd Annual AFI x Urban Lodge Brewing Pint Night Fundraiser, an evening of great food, craft beer, and conservation-minded community.

This event helps support AFI programs across New England while connecting veterans, service members, and public land advocates who share a passion for hunting, fishing, and conservation.

What It Is:

The AFI Urban Lodge Brewing Pint Night Fundraiser is a lively social event designed to bring together the outdoor community while raising funds to support AFI’s mission of engaging veterans in conservation and public land stewardship.

Attendees can expect to:

• Sample wild game tasters featuring unique flavors you won’t find on a typical menu

• Enjoy craft pints from Urban Lodge Brewing

• Participate in raffles and giveaways featuring premium outdoor gear and local prizes

• Connect with fellow hunters, anglers, and conservation supporters

• Learn more about BHA and AFI’s conservation work across New England

Come for the food and beer, stay for the stories, and help support a mission that connects veterans to conservation and the outdoors.

When Is It:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Where Is It:

Urban Lodge Brewing
47 Purnell Place
Manchester, CT 06040

https://www.urbanlodgebrewing.com/

Who Can Attend:

• Open to everyone

• Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, and Gold Star Families

• Hunters, anglers, conservation supporters, and outdoor enthusiasts

You do not need to be a BHA member to attend (but we’d love to have you join!).

Additional Details:

• Wild game appetizers and craft beer available throughout the evening

• Raffles featuring outdoor gear and sponsor prizes

• Opportunity to meet AFI volunteers and learn about upcoming events across New England

• All proceeds support BHA Armed Forces Initiative programs

Questions?

Contact New England AFI, afieast@backcountryhunters.org