Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - July 2008
July 11, 2008 - Syracuse, New York, United States
Empire State Brewing & Music Festival
Three hundred beers; tents devoted to cask-conditioned and Belgian-style beer; more than 75 national and international brewery representatives on hand to answer questions; five bands, performing on two stages throughout the evening; retailers related to the brewing industry; food from area restaurants; proceeds benefit the New York State Brewers Association and Project Children.
Location: Clinton Square Hours: 5pm - 11 pm Admission: $35 advance/$45 at the door Phone: 1-888-695-0888 (tickets) Email: nysbrewfest@yahoo.com URL:http://www.empirebrewfest.com/contact.html
July 12, 2008 - Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Brew it! Taste it! Sip it! Pork it! Join us at Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall for a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. 60+ Brews, up to 40 Bourbons and numerous BBQ tastes are available for sampling. Head to bourbon college with tasting classes from Master Distillers or relax in the heated cigar tent.
Location: Symphony Park at SouthPark Hours: 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM Admission: $18 in advance, $20 on site Organization: Moorea Marketing Contact: Moorea Phone: 800 830 3976 Email: info@mooreamarketing.com
July 24, 2008 to July 27, 2008 - Portland, Oregon, United States
Oregon Brewers Festival
North America's largest gathering of independent brewers, with beer from 73 invited breweries; exhibits by hop growers, maltsters, and homebrewers; food and live entertainment, and a brewers parade to kick off the festivities. (See website)
Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park Hours: Thurs - Sat 12pm - 9pm, Sunday 12pm - 7pm Admission: $5 per person ($1 tokens) Phone: (503-778-5917 URL:http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/
And Plan Ahead For ...
August 5 - 9, 2007 - London, England
30th Annual Great British Beer Festival
Get ready for the granddaddy of beer fests! Sample from hundreds of cask-conditioned ales, ciders, perries and foreign beers while listening to live music, indulging in pub games or simply chatting with fellow punters. Breweriana also available for purchase and food stands provide additional sustenance.
Location: Earl's Court, London Hours: Tuesday, 5:00 - 10:30 pm; Wednesday through Friday, noon - 10:30 pm; Saturday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: £8.00 each session (£2.00 discount for CAMRA members). Beer costs are extra. Organization: Campaign for Real Ale Website: www.camra.co.uk
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