CONNECTICUT BARN SMOKER
Journey to the Connecticut River Valley to learn the rich and storied history of tobacco growing and processing at the Dunn & Foster Farms.
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Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Dunn & Foster Farms
71 Abbott Road
Ellington, CT
VIP TICKETS SOLD OUT
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ON SALE SOON
Journey to the Connecticut River Valley to learn the rich and storied history of tobacco growing and processing at the Dunn & Foster Farms, where Drew Estate cultivates the exceptional tobaccos it uses as wrapper leaf in its Liga Privada cigars.
Connecticut Barn Smoker guests will tour the Dunn & Foster Farms operation and experience interactive, informative and fun educational seminars led by Drew Estate’s Ambassadors, Jonathan Drew, Willy Herrera and Pedro Gomez, and Dunn & Foster Farms’ owner, John Foster, to learn all the steps that go into planting, cultivating, harvesting and processing many of the tobaccos that are featured as wrapper leaves for Drew Estate’s Liga Privada cigars. Throughout the Connecticut Barn Smoker, guests will also experience interactive Drew Estate cigar brand activations for Undercrown, Tabak Especial, Pappy Van Winkle, Deadwood and MORE!
Guests will also enjoy other fine spirits and local food trucks. And they may purchase raffle tickets for chances to win huge prizes created by Subculture Studios to raise money for Cigars for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports American service men and women.
Must be at least 21 years old to purchase tickets or attend a Barn Smoker event.
(Proof of identification required at event registration)
TICKETS
General Admission Tickets $150
General Admission guests receive access to the full event footprint, including Drew Estate’s branded activations, immersive tobacco education, and hands-on experiences that bring the seed-to-cigar story to life. Enjoy event-exclusive cigars and SWAG, explore the portfolio through engaging brand moments, and take in the energy of the day with food trucks, drinks, and nonstop discovery throughout the grounds.
Includes:
- Event-exclusive cigars
- 11:00 AM Event Entry
- Barn Smoker SWAG
- Access to all branded activations and experiences
- Food trucks and drinks
- Immersive tobacco education and hands-on learning
VIP Tickets $450
VIP guests receive everything included with General Admission, plus access to exclusive surprise experiences. Enjoy premium cigars and additional SWAG, along with entry to the temperature-controlled Black Widow Saloon, featuring curated food and beverage offerings, unexpected moments, and VIP-only surprises throughout the day.
Includes:
- VIP-only moments and experiences
- Everything included with General Admission
- EARLY 10:00 AM Event Entry – just for VIPs
- Exclusive VIP cigars
- Exclusive VIP SWAG
- Access to the temperature-controlled Black Widow Saloon
- Curated food & beverage experiences
LOCATION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| 10:00AM | VIP Entry |
| 11:00AM | General Admission Entry |
| 1:00PM | Main Event Ceremony |
| 1:45PM | Tobacco Education 1:45 PM – Seed to Field 2:15 PM – Harvesting & Blending 2:45 PM – Barn Curing |
| 5:30PM | Closing Ceremony/Raffles |
FAQ
AMBASSADORS
WILLY HERRERA
The Master Blender and Creative Director of Drew Estate, Willy is a leader and educator in the industry. Through conversation, learn how he creates a well-balanced, flavorful cigar and his blending techniques.
PEDRO GOMEZ
Drew Estates Cigar Ambassador Pedro is the co-master of the ceremony at Barn Smoker. He’ll be hand-cutting, lighting cigars for our VIP attendees, and giving tobacco presentations in the tobacco fields. Catch him floating throughout the event, engaging with retailers and the cigar community.
IZOLA WOOD
Izola is the host and MC at Barn Smoker. And she’s our lifestyle ambassador and has extensive industry experience, including cigar culture and lifestyle. Certified in Bourbon, her knowledge of liquor and wine runs deep. Find her at Barn Smoker for any cigar pairing questions.
