It is hard to believe we are already in the month of August and that September is almost around the corner.
As depressing as it may be for some, I tend to welcome the end of summer.In fact, I anticipate it.
Autumn happens to be my favorite season — and for many reasons. Autumn equals college football season, fall foliage, apple picking, Halloween (my favorite holiday), pumpkin beers (pumpkin everything), wine harvest, Oktoberfest … and lots of other beer festivals.
One such beer festival is the Great Lakes Brew Fest in Racine, WI. This year the GLBF is being held on September 19th from 3-7pm at the Racine Festival Park.
The Great Lakes Brew Fest is in its sixth year and will feature unlimited sampling of more than 250 craft beers and sodas from nearly 100 brewers on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. All paid attendees will receive a souvenir tasting glass.
Food served by local restaurants will be available for purchase. The festival also features live music including performances by the world renowned Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps.
Attendance is limited at 4000 people. Tickets went on sale June 1st and the VIP tickets have already been sold out. Basic Fest passes are still available at $39 a pop. They are being sold at a rapid rate, so make sure to secure your spot at the festival ASAP.
And why do I think YOU should be attending this event? For starters, I’ll be there. And if that is not enough, then you should go anyways because the lineup is KICK-ASS.
But don’t take my word for it, check it out yourself — HERE.
Although I intend on visiting every pavilion and as many breweries as physically possible, I can GUARANTEE that you will find me in the Michigan Beer Pavilion (Bell’s, Founders & Jolly Pumpkin — oh my!)
Here is The Wench’s list of GLBF breweries that I absolutely MUST VISIT:
- Dogfish Head (ummm no brainer)
- Bell’s
- Jolly Pumpkin
- Founders
- North Coast
- New Beligum
- Stone
- Ommegang
- Victory
Of course, I intend on hitting up as many breweries as possible. But the ones listed above are my top priorities.
If you are planning on attending the Great Lakes Brew Fest and want to meet up, please leave a comment on the blog or shoot me an email at drinkwiththewench@gmail.com.
Cheers!
August 1, 2009 at 5:20 pm
I guess since OSU will be away at Cleveland that day, you being in Wisconsin at a Michigan pavillion is okay. Enjoy. Autum is my favorite season, too. Just had “Doc’s Draft Hard Pear Cider” from Warwick Winery up at the Mountain Brauhouse in Gardiner. MMmmm.
August 1, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Thanks Mom!
August 19, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Several friends and I were lucky enough to get VIP passes for Brew Fest. I can’t wait! Hope to see you there!
December 28, 2009 at 4:05 pm
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