Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - May 2001
May 25 - 27, 2001 - Newark-on-Trent, England
6th Newark Beer Festival
Location: Riverside Park
Located in a large marquee, a mere two minute walk from the Castle station. Admission includes free souvenir glass and programme. Over 120 beers, ciders, perries and country wines available, with entertainment provided during all sessions except Friday lunchtime. Food will be available all sessions.
Hours: Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm, Sun 12noon - 10 pm
Admission: £2 CAMRA members, £3 non-members
Organization: Campaign for Real Ale
Contact Name: Paul Murphy
Contact Phone: 01636 659902
Festival Hotline: 07989607181
Website:www.newarkbeerfestival.co.uk
May 26, 2001 - Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
Wing Fling Brewers' Fest
Location: Governor's Crossing in Sevierville ( behind Rocky River Brewing Company)
Twenty craftbreweries will attend and dispense samples of their beers. There will also be several local restaurants engaged in a hot wing competition to be judged by festival attendees. Free festival T-shirt and tasting glass to the first 1500 through the gate, and free hot wings and beer samples all day to everyone attending. Drawings for major door prizes. Several bands will be supplying diverse music from Bluegrass to Rock. Held in Governor's Crossing at the riverside festival site Gate proceeds to benefit Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Hours: 2 pm to 10 pm
Admission: $25.00
Organization: Rocky River Brewing Company
Contact Name: Ron Downer
Contact Phone: 865-908-3727
May 26, 2001 - Suisun City, California, USA
Northern California Rhythm & Brews Festival
Location: Suisun City Waterfront
This years event will feature over 50 Micro & Import Brewerys pouring over 130 different Brews. Three great bands will be appearing, including the world-famous, beer industry-staffed Rolling Boil Blues Band. Food and cigars will also be available. Drive, Train or Boat in; the grounds are only 35 minutes from San Francisco or Sacramento.
Hours: 1-6pm
Admission: $20 advance $25 day of, $10 general admission
Organization: Solano College Theatre Group
Contact Phone: 707-423-5784
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