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AUGUST

August 9, 2008 - Roanoke, Virginia, United States
The Square Society presents the 11th annual MicroFestivus, a micro and craft beer festival. Taste from a selection of over 50 beers from 20 micro and craft breweries from the Mid-Atlantic region. MicroFestivus will take place at Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke on August 9 between 12pm and 6pm. Beer tastings are in 4 oz. and 8 oz. sizes. You must be at least 21 with a valid ID to attend. Proceeds from Microfestivus benefit Center in the Square.
Location: Elmwood Park
Hours: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: Regular-$6; 4 servings-$10; 8 servings-$15; 12 servings-$20; 16 servings-$25; VIP-16 servings, VIP tent, catered food & drinks
Organization: Square Society
Contact: Liz Munn
Email: microfestivus@squaresociety.org

August 23, 2008 - Fortuna, California, United States
A beer fest is a beer fest, right? Well, no, consider this: -Everyone should visit the Redwoods at least once in their lives. Why not try some craft beer while you do it? We're a few minutes from ancient redwood groves and the fest is in a beautiful redwood park. -Humboldt County is home to four award- and tastebud-grabbing breweries. Our hometown favorites bring their best and brewers from around California, Orgeon and beyond do too. -We have fun. An eclectic four band music line-up, "beer games", a people's choice award and a new tasting glass every year. We will see you here in Humboldt!
Location: Rohner Park, Fortuna
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $25 advance/$30 day-of
Organization: Hops in Humboldt Inc.
Contact: David Reed
Phone: 707-725-9261
Fax: 707-725-0806
Email: fbid@sunnyfortuna.com

August 23, 2008 to August 23, 2008 - Louisville, Kentucky, United States
There will be different beers for tasting from 20 local & regional breweries. A selection of non-alcoholic products and water will be provided along with a variety of food tasting donated from over 30 local restaurants and vendors. There will be live music, a casino, and raffle.
Location: The Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way Louisville, KY 40233
Hours: 4pm - 9 pm
Admission: http://www.louisvillezoo.org/events/brew.htm
Organization: Friends of the Louisville Zoo
Contact: Julie Brennan
Phone: 502-298-2357
Email: jabren123@yahoo.com

 

August 30, 2008 - Amelia Island, Florida, United States
Amelia Island Plantation, a 1350-acre resort in NE Florida, has once again paired with the fine folks at Guinness for their 2nd Annual Guinness & Golf Tournament! Friday, August 29 Boardwalk Bash, 5pm - 8pm - at The Spa & Shops. $2 Guinness drafts and Smithwick's Irish ale, live Irish entertainment and food & drink specials! Saturday, August 30 Shotgun Golf Tournament, 10am at Oak Marsh, $85/person, includes boxed lunch, drink tickets, prizes and Guinness branded goodies. Awards immediately following tournament at Falcon's Nest. Falcon's Nest After Party! Not ready to end the day? Head over to Falcon' Nest and dine on traditional Irish cuisine, drink more Guinness & Smithwick's and see who wins a trip to Ireland! Tournament participants can stay in a deluxe ocean-view room for only $79.50*/ person/night. All participants are entered to Win a trip for two to Ireland with a tour of the Guinness Brewery! (The lucky person must be present to win) For golf tournament only, call 904.491.4646. For golf tournament and room reservations, call 1-888-261-6162 or book online at www.aipfl.com and use the promo code GUIN.
Location: Amelia Island Plantation
Phone: 904-491-4646
Email: resortactivities@aipfl.com

 

 

 

 

September 13, 2008 - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, United States
This intimate beer sampling features 35 craft brewers serving over 100 different beers. Live music and food served by area restaurants. Get your picture taken with Jorgen the Thirsty Troll! Don’t miss this signature event for Mount Horeb.
Location: Grundahl Park
Hours: 12-5 p.m.
Admission: $30 in advance, $35 at the gate, $55/ couple online only
Organization: Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Melissa Theisen
Phone: 608-437-5914
Email: info@trollway.com

September 19, 2008 to September 28, 2008 - Denver, Colorado, United States
Get ready to polka at the 39th annual Oktoberfest Denver! With authentic German attractions, music, dancing, heritage booths, Biergartens, and food, Oktoberfest - one of Denver’s longest running festivals - returns to the Ballpark Neighborhood with original programming plus new activities for 2008. During the traditional two-weekend celebration, attendees will experience a wundebar lineup of German entertainment including performances by more than 300 dancers and musicians, the ceremonial tapping of the wooden keg, games and activities, and the Sea of Accordions Concert. New additions for 2008 include the Green Village, an exhibitor area dedicated to environmental awareness and sustainability, and 10K running event, “Das Hustle Hoff” with its casual counterpart, “The Big O” fun run & walk. Admission to the event is FREE! So grab a schnitzel and raise your stein for an Oktoberfest celebration that will bring Denver one block closer to Germany.
Location: Larimer Street between 20th and 22nd streets in the Ballpark Neighborhood Downtown Denver
Admission: FREE!
Organization: Larimer Arts Association
Contact: Margaret Ebeling
Phone: 303-685-8128
Email: marketing@larimersquare.com



Steamboat Brewers' Festival

September 20, 2008 - Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Steamboat celebrates fall with a beer tasting featuring the best breweries in Colorado. Join us from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008 for the 2nd Annual Steamboat Brewers' Festival. The festival takes place at the base of the ski area at Torian Plum Plaza, right in front of the Slopeside Bar & Grill. This event has a little something for everyone including live music, a root beer bar for kids and food vendors. Tickets will go on sale starting June 1, 2008. You can purchase tickets online through Brown Paper Tickets or, if you're in town, at All that Jazz or the Steamboat Springs Visitor Center. Visit our web site at www.steamboatbrewersfestival.com for more information or contact us directly by email at info@steamboatbrewersfestival.com

Location: Located in northwest Colorado, Steamboat Springs is a three hour drive from Denver/Boulder. You can fly directly into Steamboat Springs at the Hayden/Steamboat Springs airport. The event is located at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area at the Torian Plum Plaza.
Hours: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $25 in advance; $20 at the door
Organization: Blue Dog Events
Contact: Jody Anagnos
Phone: 970.846.8523
Email: info@steamboatbrewersfestival.com

September 27, 2008 to September 27, 2008 - Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States
Bier ist Gut! Come celebrate with over 100 unique, diverse and flavorful craft brews from all over the world in the theme of the tradition German Oktoberfest. Festival goers will enjoy the beer gardens, traditional German foods, arts, crafts, and games. There are also seminars about beer and food. Two great stages offer live music from rock and roll to folk to traditional drinking songs and polkas from several Oompah Bands. Guests receive a souvenir glass, so wear your dirndl or lederhosen and come out for this great family event. Kids are FREE.
Location: National Harbor 6710 Oxon Hill Rd Oxon Hill, MD. 20745
Hours: 12:00PM- 8:00PM
Admission: VIP: $50, On-Site: 25, In-Advance: $20, Group (15+): $15 (per person), Designated Driver: $15
Organization: Moorea Marketing
Contact: Sue Urbanek
Phone: 410-768-8223
Email: bmassimini@yahoo.com

September 27, 2008 to September 28, 2008 - Clayton, California, United States
Traditional Oktoberfest serving Spaten Beer and German grub. Live music by the Internationals in the biergarten. Artisans, carnival, street performer & marionette shows.
Location: Main St. & Marsh Creek Rd., Clayton, CA
Hours: Sat. 11to8, Sun. 11to6
Admission: Free Admission
Organization: Clayton Business & Community Assoc.
Contact: Mary Ann Lawrence
Phone: 925-672-6250
Fax: 925-672-6672
Email: proamerican@earthlink.net

 

 

September 27, 2008 - Paso Robles, California, United States
Firestone Walker Brewing Co. and River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa will roll out the barrels on September 27 at the 4th annual Firestone Walker Oaktoberfest in Paso Robles, a fun and flavorful oak-inspired twist on the great German tradition of Oktoberfest. Event proceeds benefit the Hospice of San Luis Obispo County.  Oaktoberfest will be held at River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa in Paso Robles from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 27.  Tickets are $35 per person ($40 at the door if not sold out), which includes admission, 5 samples of beer or wine and a first pour from a selection of Firestone Walker beers. Additionally, the first 1,200 people through the door will receive a commemorative stein. The multifaceted festivities will include the tapping of a special Oaktoberfest beer and live polka music by Trio Internationale, and a Beer Olympics featuring feats of strength and agility such as keg tossing, barrel rolling and stein racing. Traditional Oktoberfest-style fare will be served by local vendors. A Firestone Walker beer tent will be complemented by a German beer tent featuring a variety of German brews. 

Date and Time: September 27, 2008 from noon to 5 p.m. Location: River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa at 800 Clubhouse Drive in Paso Robles Tickets: Tickets are available online at www.FirestoneWalker.com/oaktoberfest, by phone at (805) 544-1538, at Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Paso Robles) or the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $35 ($40 at the door) includes commemorative stein, beer/wine sample card and one beer ticket. Admission is limited to those 21 or older.
Location: 800 Clubhouse Dr Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hours: 12p-5p
Admission: $35
Organization: Hospice of SLO County
Contact: Dave Kachorek
Phone: 805-225-5911 x604
Email: davek@firestonebeer.com

October 18, 2008 to October 18, 2008 - Timonium, Maryland, United States
Come celebrate with over 70 unique, diverse and flavorful Maryland craft brews in the theme of the tradition German Oktoberfest. Festival goers will enjoy the beer gardens, traditional German foods, arts, crafts and games. There are also seminars about beer and food. Two great stages offer live music from rock and roll to folk to traditional drinking songs and polkas from several Oompah Bands. Guests receive a souvenir glass and drinking tokens, so wear your dirndl or lederhosen and come out for this great family event. Attendance is over 10,000. Kids and parking are FREE.
Location: Maryland State Fairgrounds
Hours: 12:00Noon – 8:00PM
Admission: On-Site: $20, In-Advance: $18, Group(15+): $15, Designated Driver: $10
Organization: Moorea Marketing
Contact: Sue Urbanek
Phone: 410-769-8223
Email: bmassimini@yahoo.com


Wisconsin Dells on Tap

October 18, 2008 to October 18, 2008 - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
One of the Midwest’s premier microbrew beer tasting events, Wisconsin Dells on Tap invites only Wisconsin breweries to showcase their original creations for you and 2,000 of your closest, newly-made friends.
Location: Wisconsin Dells Festival Site, La Crosse St., Wisconsin Dells
Hours: Noon - 5 p.m.
Admission: $20.00/Advance. $25.00 Day of Event.
Organization: Wisconsin Dells Festivals, Inc.
Contact: Michelle Zuelke
Phone: 800.223.3557
Fax: 608.254.4293
Email: info@wisdells.com


3rd Annual Newtown Brewfest

October 18, 2008 - Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Live Music, Food and Fun! Connoisseur Tasting will be from 12:00 Noon til 1:30pm; General Admission from 1:30 pm til 5:30 pm. Tickets available July 20th, 2008: $70 Connoisseur Tasting; $30 General Admission; $10 Designated Drivers. Check the website for details and to order tickets: www.newtownbrewfest.com. Order early as the event has sold out for the past two years! All proceeds benefit The Newtown Corporation.
Location: Stocking Works Complex, 310 South State Street
Hours: 12:00 - 5:30 pm
Admission: $70 Connoisseur; $30 General; $10 Designated Driver
Organization: Newtown Corporation
Contact: Christina Ortwein
Phone: 215-968-3440
Email: chrisortwein@newtownpa.us

October 18, 2008 to October 18, 2008 - Santa Barbara, California, United States
Multiple breweries, vendors and live bands
Location: Elings Park
Hours: 12pm - 4pm
Admission: TBA
Organization: Elings Park, non-profit
Contact: Bonnie Keinath
Phone: 805 450-1728
Fax: 805-965-0200
Email: itsbonnie1@yahoo.com

October 20, 2008 to October 22, 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Location: Sands Expo & Convention Center 201 East Sands Avenue
URL: http://www.interbev.com/