Rows of greenish-yellow tobacco leaves hanging from wooden beams to dry inside a curing barn

CONNECTICUT BARN SMOKER – DAY TWO

Journey to the Connecticut River Valley to learn the rich and storied history of tobacco growing and processing at the Dunn & Foster Farms.

ABOUT

Sat, Aug 9, 2025

Dunn & Foster Farms
71 Abbott Road

Ellington, CT 06029

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DAY TWO TICKETS SOLD OUT

That’s right! We have two days of the Connecticut Barn Smoker this year! Tickets for each day are sold separately.

Journey to the Connecticut River Valley to learn the rich and storied history of tobacco growing and processing at the Dunn & Foster Farms, where we cultivate the tobaccos used as wrapper leaves for our esteemed Liga Privada blends.

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 about the stages of planting, cultivating, harvesting and processing this premium cigar tobacco. Throughout the Connecticut Barn Smoker, guests will also be treated to all-new interactive Drew Estate experiences for Undercrown, Tabak Especial, Herrera Estelí, Joya de Nicaragua, Pappy Van Winkle, Deadwood and MORE!

Guests can also enjoy other fine spirits and local food trucks. Plus, there’s plenty of opportunities to get one-of-a-kind pieces from our own Subculture Studios – all to raise money for Cigars for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports American service men and women

Act fast to begin your Connecticut Barn Smoker experience because tickets are extremely limited and sell out quickly! Tickets for the Connecticut Barn Smoker event are available now! Must be at least 21 years old to purchase tickets or attend a Barn Smoker event. (Proof of identification required at event entry.) A maximum of 10 tickets can be purchased per person.

TICKET PRICES

General Admission: $150.00 + Eventbrite Fee

VIP: $450.00 + Eventbrite Fee

LOCATION

Sat, Aug 9, 2025

Dunn & Foster Farms
71 Abbott Road

Ellington, CT 06029

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10:00AMDoors Open for VIPs
10:30AM – 12:00PMBrand Ambassador Meet & Greet (VIP Only)
11:00AMDoors Open for General Admissions
1:00PMOpening Ceremony
1:45PMEducation Station Begins
4:00PMVIP Tasting & Pairing with Izola Woods in Black Widow Saloon (VIP Only)
5:30PMCigars for Warriors
6:00PMClosing Ceremony  

FAQ

All guests must be 21 or over to attend. Identification will be required at event entry.
No. Bringing your own alcohol to the event is strictly prohibited. Drink tickets will be provided to guests who wish to drink as part of your event package.
Do not bring in any pets (other than service animals), weapons, alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, or any other illegal items.
Of course! You are free to go to your vehicle in the parking lot, and back into the event as you please.
We are able to locate your ticket electronically. Just be sure to bring a form of identification that matches the name on the ticket.
Yes, but we will only be able to provide the swag and not the cigars – additionally, you’ll need to provide a physical or electronic copy of their ticket at registration. We will not be able to look up a ticket for a no-show.
If you are the ticket holder, and are unable to attend the event, we can ship you your swag. You will not be able to receive your event cigars.
We will have emergency medical personnel on site. If you have an emergency, please report to the Help Station, or ask another attendee or employee to notify the Help Station, so we can provide assistance.
You do not need to bring cash.
Yes. Attendees will receive tickets for each food truck with the cost of their ticket – there will be plenty of food for everyone!
The event cigar package is included in the price of your ticket.

AMBASSADORS

Will Herrera

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

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 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.

Aerial view of the Connecticut Barn Smoker Event featuring large white tents, rustic barns, and parked vehicles surrounded by plowed fields and farmland
Elegant wooden cigar box engraved with a lion Liga Privada H99 emblem, featuring Drew Estate and Grade A stamps, displayed on a rustic surface at the Connecticut Barn Smoker Event.
Close-up of a Liga Privada H99 cigar with a brown wrapper and a white band, resting against rustic machinery at the Connecticut Barn Smoker Event
Man in a black Polo Ralph Lauren t-shirt surrounded by cigar smoke at the Connecticut Barn Smoker Event, with tents and a red barn structure in the background.
Bearded man in a black Nike shirt stands outdoors under a partly cloudy sky at the Connecticut Barn Smoker Event, surrounded by fellow attendees.
Tattooed attendee in sunglasses and a green shirt enjoys a cigar at the Connecticut Barn Smoker Event, with fellow participants in the background
Attendee at the CONNECTICUT BARN SMOKER Event smoking a LIGA PRIVADA cigar in a relaxed setting, dressed in casual blue attire.
Rustic red barn with open doors revealing rows of green tobacco leaves hanging to dry using traditional curing methods