Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - August 2006
August 16, 2006 to August 20, 2006 - Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade Beer Fest
The fourth edition of this up-and-coming beer fest, recently highlighted by the British newspaper, The Independent, as one of the world's most attractive tourist destinations. Expect lots of music - over 30 performances - a fastest beer drinking contest and beer from both local and international breweries.
August 17, 2006 to August 19, 2006 - Worcester, United Kingdom
Eighth Worcester Beer and Cider Festival
Over 250 Real Ales, over 100 cider and perry, fruit and grape wines, food and entertainment
Location: Pitchcroft Racecourse Worcester Hours: 17th 19:30-23:00, 18th/19th 11:00-23:00 Admission: £4 except after 17:30 on the 18th August when it is £6 Organization: CAMRA
August 26, 2006 - Fortuna, California, United States
Hops in Humboldt
All the best beers of the redwood coast, from Eel River Brewery, Lost Coast Brewery, Mad River Brewing Co. and Six Rivers Brewery along with at least 16 other breweries from around California and Southern Oregon. Four diverse musical acts, great food, an arts market, and festival-goer participation with our best of the fest awards, beer poetry contest and free beer schwag giveaways. Beer Appreciation in a beautiful wooded park in the middle of the small town of Fortuna. Hotels nearby, shuttle service, downtown within walking distance.
Location: Rohner Park, Park Street Hours: Noon - 6:00 p.m. (tasting 1 to 5) Admission: $20.00 for tasting/Non-Drinkers FREE Organization: Fortuna Roatry Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, Fortuna Business Improvement District Contact: David Reed/Tina Taylor Phone: 707-725-9261/707-725-4057 Fax: 707-725-0806 Email: fbid@sunnyfortuna.com
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