August 2010 Events
July 23-1: The Farsons Great Beer Festival, Malta
The 30th annual Farsons Great Beer Festival will be held at Ta' Qali Park in Malta. The event, which is one of the island's largest outdoor music festivals, features 14 bars serving local Cisk beers and a variety of international brands. More than 40 live acts will perform on five stages, and a food court will offer dishes from around the world. All ages are welcome, and admission and parking are free.
July 24-2: Annafest, Forchheim, Germany
Annafest, the Festival of Saint Anne, was first held in Forchheim in 1446. This ten-day festival takes place at the Kellerwald, a beer garden with a capacity of 30,000. There will be 23 beer gardens, live music on six stages, food from local restaurants, carnival rides, and family activities. The festival site is entirely in German.
July 30-1: Bierboerse Duesseldorf, Benrath, Germany
The Duesseldorf edition of Bierboerse, a series of beer festivals held across Germany, will take place in Benrath's pedestrian zone. More than 1,000 beers from over 75 breweries, including hard-to-find German microbrews, will be served in a Biergarten atmosphere. Festivities also include food and live entertainment, breweriana, and artisans' stands. The Bierboerse website is in German only.
July 31-1: Bluegrass and Beer Festival, Keystone, CO
Keystone Resort will host the 14th annual Bluegrass and Beer Festival. This two-afternoon event, which "brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies," will be highlighted by a beer garden serving beer from more than 25 of Colorado micobreweries, and a variety of mountain music performers. There will also be down-home cooking and children's activities.
July 31-1: Bones and Brew Festival, Portland, OR
Rogue Ales presents the Bones and Brew Festival, which will take place in Portland's Pearl District (N.W. 14th and Flanders) . The festival, which will benefit the Oregon Zoo, will feature more than 30 Oregon craft beers, a celebration of the American backyard barbecue including vendors and a barbecue contest, a KOBE Bleu Ball eating contest, dog washes, kids' interactive areas, and live music.
July 30-1: Yarnbury Beer Festival, Horsforth, England
The Yarnbury (Horsforth) Rugby Football Club presents the Yarnbury Beer Festival, which will take place at the club's grounds in Horsforth. This two-day festival, which coincides with Yorkshire Day, will feature more than 40 Real Ales and Real Ciders from Yorkshire breweries. Hot and cold food will be available, and there will be live entertainment throughout the weekend.
5-8: Toronto's Festival of Beer, Toronto, ON, Canada
Toronto's Festival of Beer, billed as "Canada's leading beer festival," is held in August on the Canadian National Exhibition grounds in Toronto. Recent festivals have featured more than 200 beers; Southern-style barbecue, live entertainment, and grilling demonstrations by TV personalities. During festival week, a number of satellite events, including a King Street pub crawl, take place throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
6-7: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, Cary, NC
Trigger Agency presents the Triangle Area's edition of the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, which will take place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary's Regency Park. More than 60 beers and 40 bourbons will be available on an all-you-can-taste basis. Barbecue teams from Texas, and Kansas, and Cuba, as well as from North Carolina, will be on hand. There will be also barbecue and homebrewing contests, seminars, and live music all day. VIP tickets, for either a special Friday evening session with unlimited barbecue or for early admission on Saturday, are available. This event sold out last year.
6-7: Big Red Pour, Flagstaff, AZ
DRAFT magazine presents the Big Red Pour, which will take place at Wheeler Park in Flagstaff. This two-day international craft beer and music festival coincides with the Red & White Scrimmage at the Arizona Cardinals' training camp. A huge variety of craft-brewed beers, including some not available in Arizona, will be available. The entertainment lineup will be headlined by Grammy Award winner Michelle Branch, and selected artists will exhibit their work at the festival.
6: Buffalo Brewfest, Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center presents the Buffalo Brewfest, which will take place in the lobby and outdoor plaza area of the HSBC Arena. This evening event, sponsored by Consumers Beverages, will feature beers to sample (there have been about 100 at recent festivals), music by the Black Widow Band, an appearance by the Queen City Roller Derby Girls, raffles, prizes, and beer-inspired food.
6-8: Hale Barns Cricket Club Beer Festival, Altrincham, England
Fancy a Beer Mate presents the Hale Barns Cricket Club Beer Festival, which will take place on the club's grounds in Altrincham. Organizers expect to serve Real Ale from five local breweries, along with a scrumpy; and there will be cricket matches during the festival.
6-8: International Berlin Beer Festival, Berlin, Germany
The 14th annual International Berlin Beer Festival will be held along 2.2 kilometers of Berlin's Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin. The festival, which has been called "the world's longest beer garden," features 2,000 beers from Germany and 85 many other countries, including beer from German Privatbrauereien (small independent breweries). Food will be available, and there will be live music and other entertainment on stages. The festival website is entirely in German.
6-8: Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluespalooza, Mammoth Lakes, CA
The Mammoth Brewing Company presents the Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluespalooza, which will take place at Sam's Wood Site on Mammoth Lakes, near Yosemite National Park. The festival, which will be held outdoors among the pines, will feature beer from 70 breweries, along with a lineup of blues and country performers headlined by Dave Mason. Food will be available.
6-7: Willamette Valley Blues and Brews Festival, Eugene, OR
The second annual Willamette Valley Blues and Brews Festival will be held at Island Park in Springfield. This two-day event will feature beer from the area's local and regional microbreweries. More than 130 Northwest blues musicians will appear, with the headline performers including Curtis Salgado, Karen Lovely, and special guest Peter Damman. Food vendors will be on the festival grounds, and the KidZONE will be open Saturday from noon until 6 pm. Proceeds will go to Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity.
7: Blue Mountain Ski Area Wine and Beer Festival, Palmerton, PA
Blue Mountain, a ski resort located in Palmerston, will host its third annual Beer and Wine Festival. Beer from more than 40 breweries will be available, along with wine from ten Pennsylvania wineries. Ethnic foods will be served, crafters will be selling merchandise, live bands will perform, and the ski lifts will be operating.
7: Blues & Brews, Akron, OH
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, located in Akron, will host the sixth annual Blues & Brews. This afternoon event will feature beer from microbreweries from around the world, a selection of wines and a cigar bar (both new this year), sandwiches and other food from Winking Lizard, and beer ice cream from Thirsty Dog Brewing. Brewers' Circle, a VIP tasting event with specially-brewed beers, will take place before Blues & Brews.
7: Brew at the Zoo, Columbia, SC
The Riverbanks Zoo, located in Columbia, will host Brew at the Zoo. This rain-or-shine event will offer a wide variety of imported, domestic, and microbrewed beers, along with music by the Caribbean Cowboys. This festival is sold out.
7: Brew at the Zoo...And Wine, Too!, Syracuse, NY
The 13th annual Brew at the Zoo...And Wine, Too! will be held at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse. This evening event will feature more than 60 beers, along with a dozen wines from the region; food, including sausage and chicken legs; and live music provided by Dave Hanlon's Cookbook. The festival is a fund-raiser for the zoo's animals and education programs.
7: Gnarly Barley Brew Festival, Loveland, CO
Shock-Top Belgian White presents the Gnarly Barley Brew Festival, which will take place at the Larimer County Fairgrounds in Loveland. This afternoon event, which is party of the Larimer County Fair, will feature more than 75 beers from over 20 breweries. There will also be a homebrew competition, food and beer pairings, and (new this year) a VIP area. Food will be available, and three bands will perform. A Beer Master Dinner, featuring beer from the Fort Collins Brewery and food prepared by Chef Marco Olivo, will take place the evening before the festival.
7: Hops in the Hills Beer Festival, Ludlow, VT
Okemo, a resort located in Ludlow, will host its second annual Hops in the Hills Beer Festival. This afternoon event, to be held at Jackson Gore in the scenic Okemo Valley, will feature local and regional microbrewed beers. Live bands will perform, barbecue will be served, and local restaurants will compete in the Chicken Wing Challenge.
7: Snowden Beer Festival, Southaven, MS
The Snowden Beer Festival will be held in the plaza at the Snowden Grove Amphitheater in Southaven. This afternoon event will feature more than 70 domestic and international beers, including beer from Mississippi's Lazy Magnolia Brewery. Food by local restaurants and vendors will be available for purchase.
7: WaZoo, Tampa, FL
J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc., presents the 15th annual WaZoo, which will take place at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. This evening event will feature more than 200 beers and other beverages from around the world, food provided by local restaurants, and live music from area artists. "Beastly Beverage Club" (VIP-level tickets), with early entry and an air-conditioned space tasting area, are available.
13-16: Bierboerse, Leverkusen, Opladen, Germany
The Leverkusen edition of Bierboerse, a series of beer festivals held across Germany, will take place at An der Schusterinsel in Opladen. More than 1,000 beers from over 75 breweries, including hard-to-find German microbrews, will be served in a Biergarten atmosphere. Festivities also include food and live entertainment, breweriana, and artisans' stands. The Bierboerse website is in German only.
12-15: Grantham Beer Festival, Grantham. England
The Grantham Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale presents the Grantham Beer Festival, which will take place at the Grantham Railway Social Club. Last year's festival featured more than 35 beers and ciders (this year's list TBA on the festival website), along with hot and cold food and live entertainment. CAMRA and Railway Club members will be admitted free.
12-14: Worcester Beer, Cider & Perry Festival, Worcester, England
The Worcester Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale presents the 11th annual Worcester Beer, Cider & Perry Festival, which will take place at Worcester Racecourse. More than 200 Real Ales and over 100 Real Ciders and Real Perries will be available. There will also be food and live entertainment. The beer festival is part of the annual Worcester Festival.
13-15: Blaydon Beer Festival, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England
The Blaydon Rugby Footlball Club presents the inaugural Blaydon Beer Festival, which will take place on the club's grounds in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Organizers expect to have up to 50 beers and ten ciders and perries. The festivities will also include beer tastings; live music; and food, including traditional pub snacks.
13-14: Brews, Brats & Bands, Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point Brewery hosts Brews, Brats & Bands, a community event featuring Stevens Point beer; food, including Johnsonville bratwurst; and music by the Vic Ferrari Band (Friday evening) and Boogie and the Yoyoz (Saturday evening). Admission is free. Proceeds will support the American Red Cross and Meals on Wheels programs.
13-15: Carew Arms Beer & Music Festival, Crowcombe, England
The Carew Arms, a centuries-old inn located in Crowcombe in Somerset's Quantock Hills, will host its annual Beer & Music Festival. More than 30 Real Ales and ciders will be available, along with the regular lineup of ten beers and ciders. There will be food, including a Sunday hog roast, along with live music, throughout the weekend.
13: Friday the Firkenteenth, Philadelphia, PA
Friday the Firkenteenth, held at the Grey Lodge in Philadelphia, has become a Friday the 13th tradition, with 20 or more firkins of cask-conditioned beer to sample. This is the only known beer event in the world whose frequency and timing are entirely at the mercy of the calendar.
13-14: Guildford Beer Festival, Guildford, England
The Guildford Cricket Club will host the 2010 Guildford Beer Festival, which will take place on the club's grounds. There will be a varied selection of ales and bitters, many of them from independent breweries in Surrey, Berkshire, and Hampshire. A selection of ciders will also be available. Food will be served; and the entertainment will include live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings and the Guildford v. Sutton cricket match on Sunday.
13-14: Halifax Seaport Beerfest, Halifax, NS, Canada
The fourth annual Halifax Seaport Beerfest will be held at the south end of the Harbourwalk in Halifax's historic Seaport District. This outdoor event, which has been expanded to three sessions over two days, features beers and ciders from throughout the world (TBA on the festival website), with a focus on Maine, Ontario, and Quebec beer; "Taste of Nova Scotia" booths selling beer-friendly food; and live entertainment.
13-15: New Jersey Beer & Food Festival, Hardyston, NJ
Crystal Springs Resort will host the second annual New Jersey Beer & Food Festival. The tasting event, to be held on Saturday on the ninth hole of the Cascades Golf Course, will feature unlimited tasting of beer from more than 15 breweries along with food, live entertainment, and promotional items. Other events during the three-day festival include a seminar, a beer tasting competition, a barbecue feast, and a four-course beer dinner.
13-15: Snowshoe Mountain Blues, Brews & BBQ, Snowshoe, WV
Snowshoe Mountain Resort will host Snowshoe Mountain Blues, Brews & BBQ. The weekend-long celebration begins with blues music at the Subaru Tailgate Party in the Village. The main event, which takes place Saturday afternoon, features beer from local microbreweries, barbecue prepared by master chefs, and blues music. Sunday offers more craft sessions and the Slow Brew Breakfast at the Junction's Sunday brunch.
14-15: Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest, Squaw Valley, CA
Squaw Valley USA will host the ninth annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest, which will take place at The Village at Squaw Valley. The festival, which is one of the resort's most popular events, will feature beer from local and international breweries along with jazz, blues, and funk music performed on two stages. This year's event will benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
14: Bronze Blues & Brews, Joseph, OR
The Bronze Blues & Brews, returning after a one-year hiatus, will take place at City Park in Joseph. In addition to beer and wine (more details TBA on the festival website), there will be a lineup of blues performers including Albert Cummings, Chris Cain, Karen Lovely, and David Jacobs. The festival venue is within walking distance of downtown Joseph.
14-15: Craft Lager Festival, Manitou Springs, CO
The eighth annual Craft Lager Festival will be held at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs. This two-afternoon event is America's first solar-powered lager festival. Bottom-fermented beers from breweries representing 20 states will be available, and the lineup will include "Warning Sign," an imperial Eisbock. There will also be music and dancing, food from area restaurants, and merchandise on sale. Proceeds will help support local trails and parks.
14: Great Taste of the Midwest, Madison, WI
The Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild presents Great Taste of the Midwest, which will take place at Olin-Turnville Park, a lakeside venue in Madison. There will be more than 500 beers from over 100 breweries from the Great Lakes and Midwest regions, food, an all-acoustic lineup of entertainers, a celebrity brewer dunk tank, and an exhibit by the Museum of Beer and Brewing. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.
14: Fleet Lions "Stone's Throw" Beer Festival, Fleet, England
The Lions Club of Fleet presents "Stone's Throw," the fourth annual Fleet Lions Beer Festival, which will take place at the Ancells Farm Community Centre. There will be two sessions, each with about 25 locally-brewed Real Ales, plus ciders. Barbecue will be served. The festival is a fund-raiser for charity.
14: Microfestivus, Roanoke, VA
The Square Society presents the 13th annual MicroFestivus, which will take place at Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke. This afternoon event will feature more than 50 micro- and craft-brewed beers from 20 breweries from the Mid-Atlantic region.
14: Millvale Brew Festival, Millvale, PA
The Borough of Millvale, Millvale MainStreet, and The Millvale Borough Development Corporation will host the fourth annual Millvale Brew Festival, which will take place at Riverfront Park. This year's festival will consist of two sessions, each with craft-brewed and imported beer along with live entertainment and food and merchandise vendors. There will also be a homebrew contest. Proceeds will help revitalize Millvale, which was devastated by flooding from Hurricane Ivan in 2004.
14: North Fork Festival, Riverhead, NY Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine
Starfish Junction Productions presents the fourth annual North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival, which will take place at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead. This afternoon event will feature more than 100 beers from over 50 craft breweries, along with barbecue and Long Island wines. There will also be live music, cooking demos, and educational programs. VIP tickets, with early admission and a special selection of beers, are available. The festival will help raise funds for the Peconic Bay Medical Center and the Terry Farrell Fire Fighters Fund.
14-29: Quingdao International Beer Festival, Quingdao, China
The Quingdao International Beer Festival will take place at Qingdao International Beer City. This annual celebration, described as Asia's largest beer festival, begins with a grand opening ceremony. Festivities include musical entertainment, karaoke, drinking competitions, and a themed final ceremony. Both Chinese and Western food will be available. Follow the link to read the review of this festival by Chad Person, who has attended each of the last four years.
14: Summertime Brews Festival, Greensboro, NC
Rock 92, KZL 107.5, and Bestway Grocery Company present the Summertime Brews Festival, which will take place at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. More than 300 beers from over 80 domestic and international breweries will be available. There will be entertainment, and food and souvenir vendors will be on hand. Brewer's Tasting tickets, with early admission, are available. This festival is expected to sell out in advance.
14: UNICO Microbrew Festival, Kansas City, MO
UNICO presents the second annual Microbrew Festival, which will take place at Zona Rosa in Kansas City. This afternoon/evening event will feature more than 40 craft-brewed and imported beers, live music by The Elders, and food.
14: Winter Park Beer Festival, Winter Park, CO
NRC Broadcasting Mountain Group presents the Winter Park Beer Festival, which will take place at Hideaway Park in Winter Park. This afternoon event will feature beer from more than two dozen breweries. Food will be served, and JJ Grey and Mofro, Filthy Children, and Cowboy Dave will perform. VIP tickets, with a private patio and a lunch buffet, are available. The festival is a benefit for the National Sports Center for the Disabled.
15: Truckers Day On The Coast, Salinas, CA
Truckers Day On The Coast will take place at the Salinas Sports Complex. The festivities at this afternoon event, which is geared toward truckers, include a beer garden where beer from California microbreweries (TBA on the festival website) will be served. There will also be a "show and shine" competition, a bikini contest, and live music. The festival is a benefit for Jacob's Heart, which assists families of children diagnosed with cancer.
18-22: Belgrade Beer Fest, Belgrade, Serbia
The Belgrade Cultural Network presents the eighth annual Belgrade Beer Fest. Billed as the biggest event in Serbia, the festival will be held at Usc'e, near the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers, three kilometers from the city center. Organizers expect to have at least 45 beers from 20 breweries, along with live and DJ music. Admission to the festival is free.
19-22: Festibiere de Quebec, Quebec City, QC, Canada
The inaugural Festibiere de Quebec will take place at Espace 400e, Port de Quebec, in downtown Quebec City. Beer from Quebec microbreweries, along with food and other products from the province, will be available for purchase. There will also be live music and other entertainment, demonstrations by local chefs, and beer education programs. Admission to the festival is free. The festival website is entirely in French.
19-25: Wilmington Cricket Club Mini Beer Festival, Wilmington, England
The Wilmington Cricket Club will host its annual Mini Beer Festival. This week-long event, held on the club's grounds, will feature more than 15 guest beers. Food will be served, and cricket matches will take place every day.
20: Art and Ale Festival, Parker, CO
The Wildlife Experience Museum, located in Parker, will host the seventh annual Art and Ale Festival. This evening event will feature beer from area breweries, along with food from local restaurants and musical entertainment. Festival-goers will have access to The Wildlife Experience's galleries and exhibits.
20-21: Bend Brewfest, Bend, OR
By popular demand, the Bend Brewfest returns to the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend. This two-day event will feature more than 60 beers from over 30 breweries, along with live music and food from local restaurants. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome until 7 pm both days. The festival is a benefit for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Oregon.
20-22: Bierboerse, Doersten, Germany
Bierboerse, a series of beer festivals held across Germany, has added Doersten to the 2010 calendar. The event will take place in Doersten's city center. More than 1,000 beers from over 75 breweries, including hard-to-find German microbrews, will be served in a Biergarten atmosphere. Festivities also include food and live entertainment, breweriana, and artisans' stands. The Bierboerse website is in German only.
20-30: Reedham Riverside Beer Festival, Reedham, England
The Lord Nelson, a public house located on the banks of the River Yare in Reedham, will host the Reedham Riverside Beer Festival. The festival will take place from midday to midnight over 11 days. Last year's festival featured a mix of 24 beers from the area ,including beer from several local breweries, along with food, live music, and other entertainment. The pub is reachable by boat and is close to the rail station.
20-22: Buckfest 2010, the Buckland Beer Festival, Buckland Dinham, England
Buckfest 2010, the Buckland Beer Festival, will be held at the Buckland Show Ground. More than 50 beers and ciders, including the Bell in-house selection of spit ciders, will be available. Festivities will also include live music, a hog roast, stalls and displays, and children's entertainment. Parking is free, and camping is available.
21: Art of Beer Festival, Benton Harbor, MI
The inaugural Art of Beer Festival will be held at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor. The lineup includes 60 craft-brewed beers, with more expected to be added. Festivities will also include live music in the beer garden, a beer-tasting class led by first-ever Master Cicerone Andrew VanTil, and an appearance by the makers of the Michigan beer documentary "Locally Buzzed."
21: BeerFest, Redondo Beach, CA
SoCal Suds presents BeerFest, "the Ultimate SoCal Summer Celebration," which will take place at Aviation Park in Redondo Beach. This two-session event will feature unlimited tastings from 40 or more local and national breweries, live music, and local food. The price of admission includes event parking. This event is expected to sell out.
21: Bramfield Beer & Music Festival, Bramfield, England
The Bramfield Beer & Music Festival will be held at The Grandison, a licensed establishment located in Bramfield Village. More than 20 Real Ales will be available. In addition, over 20 live bands will perform, global and local foods will be available, and there will be craft stalls and entertainment for children.
21: Brew at the Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will host the fourth annual Brew at the Zoo. This rain-or-shine evening event will feature beer from more than national, local and homebrewers. The beer will be served in the company of the zoo's collection of animals. The price of admission includes food, and a variety of live entertainers will perform. VIP Ticket, with admission to a Kick-Off Party, are available. Proceeds will go to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.
21: Brews & Blues, Westford, MA
The ninth annual Brews & Blues will be held at the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford. This afternoon rain-or-shine event will feature beer from dozens of regional craft breweries, including a special booth serving cask-conditioned ales; music competition awards; and raffles, games, homebrew demonstrations, and craft and vendor booths. Proceeds will be donated to local charities.
21: Brew Thru's Bluez' N Brewz Festival, Kitty Hawk, NC
OuterBanksPresents.com announces the Brew Thru's Bluez' N Brewz Festival, which will take place this year at a new venue, The Promenade in Kitty Hawk. This evening event will feature more than 80 different beers from around the world, along with performances by three blues bands.
21: Northwest BEST Brewfest, Lewiston, ID
The second annual Northwest BEST Brewfest will take place at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers in Lewiston. More than 40 beers will be available, and there will be food and craft vendors, along with live music by three bands. Proceeds will go to "Fill the Boot" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Admission to the festival is free.
21: Oak Park Microbrew Review, Oak Park, IL
Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, in collaboration with the Downtown Oak Park Association, present the third annual Oak Park Microbrew Review, which will take place downtown (Marion Street, between North Boulevard
and Lake Street). This afternoon event will feature more than 50 craft beers from 25 Illinois microbreweries. Local bands will perform, and Oak Park-area restaurants will be serving food. There will also be a VIP pre-event with food pairings, access to the brewers, and beers not offered at the main event. All proceeds will benefit Seven Generations Ahead's sustainability efforts.
and Lake Street). This afternoon event will feature more than 50 craft beers from 25 Illinois microbreweries. Local bands will perform, and Oak Park-area restaurants will be serving food. There will also be a VIP pre-event with food pairings, access to the brewers, and beers not offered at the main event. All proceeds will benefit Seven Generations Ahead's sustainability efforts.
21: Russian River Beer Revival and BBQ Cookoff, Guerneville, CA
The Stumptown Brewery presents the Russian River Beer Revival and BBQ Cookoff, which will take place at the Stumptown Brewery Beach on the banks of the Russian River in Guerneville. This afternoon event will feature beer from 30 breweries along with barbecue prepared by 30 teams. There will also be live music all afternoon. The festival is a benefit for West County Community Services' Russian River Senior Resource Center.
21: Southern Indiana Winery, Brewery & Spirits Festival, Evansville, IN
The Southern Indiana Winery, Brewery & Spirits Festival will be held at SWIRCA (Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging) & More. This evening event will feature beer from more than 100 breweries, over 100 wines, and a selection of bourbons, whiskeys, and margaritas; educational programs; a homebrewing exhibition; live music by Better Than Nothin; and food. The festival is a benefit for SWIRCA.
21: Steinley Cup Microbrewery Competition, Saratoga, WY
The 15th annual Steinley Cup Microbrewery Competition will be held at Veterans Island in Saratoga. This event is Wyoming's official state microbrewery competition, with the Saratoga Steinley Cup going to the winner. This event is part of a weekend-long celebration in Saratoga, which also includes the Chili Cook-Off and the Saratoga Bullfest.
21: Stone's 14th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival, San Marcos, CA
Stone Brewing Company presents its 14th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival, which will take place at the University of California-San Marcos. The festival will consist of two three-hour tasting sessions, each with more than 100 beers from over 40 invited craft and specialty breweries from around the world (TBA on the festival website). The beer lineup will include this year's anniversary ale, Emperial IPA. There will also be food and homebrewed sodas. Proceeds will go to several local charities.
21: Suds on the Shore, Muskegon, MI
The 2nd Annual Suds On The Shore Festival will be held at Ludington's City Park. This afternoon event will feature beer from about 25 breweries. Festivities will also include a homebrew contest and live music. More information will be posted on the festival website.
22: Northwest Brewfest, Torrington, CT
The Cork Fine Wine & Spirits presents Northwest Brewfest, which will take place at Elks Pond in Torrington. This afternoon event will feature more than 100 beers from nearly 50 breweries and pubs from all over the world. There will be live music and dancing, and food will be available. The festival is a benefit for the Litchfield County Walk to Cure Diabetes.
23-28: Brew NZ Awards Competition, Wellington, New Zealand
The Brewers Guild of New Zealand will hold its annual Brew NZ Awards Competition. The event, which is billed as New Zealand's premier beer competition, is open to breweries all over the world. Beers will be judged over three days by a panel of experts, and the awards will be presented at the Duxton Hotel in Wellington.
24-26: Abbfest, Newton Abbot, England
Abbfest will be held at Fermoys Garden Centre in Newton Abbot. The family-friendly event, which promotes the best of Devon's beer, cider and food , will feature more than 100 Real Ales from over 20 Devon breweries along with a range of ciders from local producers. Local food and crafts will be on sale at more than 60 stalls. Food, including a hog roast and barbecue, will be available; and there will be live music, headlined by the Fab Beatles on Saturday evening. Profits from this event will go to local charities and other good causes.
24-28: Peterborough Beer Festival, Peterborough, England
The Peterborough & District Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale presents the 32nd annual Peterborough Beer Festival, which will take place at The Embankment. More than 300 Real Ales, along with a selection of ciders, perries, and foreign bottled beers, will be served under massive marquees on the riverside. Food and merchandise vendors will be on hand, and there will be live music.
26-29: Bewdley Beer Festival, Bewdley, England
The Bewdley Beer Festival will be held at the car park at St George's Hall in Bewdley. This is a family-friendly and dog-friendly event, with about 50 Real Ales, along with 20 ciders and perries to sample. There will be live music on Thursday through Saturday, and hot and cold food will be available. Half price entry to festival-goers who arrive on the Severn Valley Steam Railway.
26-28: Swansea Bay Beer Festival, Swansea, Wales
The Swansea and Neath Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale presents the 2010 edition of the Swansea Bay Beer Festival, which will take place at Brangwyn Hall. Organizers expect to offer more than 100 Real Ales, plus a wide selection of ciders and perries. Food will be available, live bands will perform in the evening and on Saturday afternoon, and there will be a CAMRA stall.
27-29: Bierboerse, Dormagener, Germany
Bierboerse, a series of beer festivals held across Germany, has added Dormagener to the 2010 calendar. The event will take place in Dormagener's pedestrian zone. More than 1,000 beers from over 75 breweries, including hard-to-find German microbrews, will be served in a Biergarten atmosphere. Festivities also include food and live entertainment, breweriana, and artisans' stands. The Bierboerse website is in German only.
27-28: Brew-Ha-Ha, Cincinnati, OH
Brew Ha-Ha returns to Sawyer Point Park on the riverfront in downtown Cincinnati. This two-day event brings together 80 beers, sold at stands located throughout the park; 50 comedians, performing on three stages; and food and live music. Admission is free.
27-28: Brew NZ Beervana, Wellington, New Zealand
The Brewers Guild of New Zealand presents the Brew NZ Beervana, which will take place at Wellington Town Hall. This two-day, four-session event, which is part of a week-long celebration of New Zealand craft beer, will feature 175 beers from New Zealand and Australia, beer and food pairings, an appearance by the country's leading female brewmaster, and a celebrity master of ceremonies.
27-28: Bruegala, Bloomington, IL
The Bloomington Normal Jaycees present the ninth annual Bruegala,
"a festival of international beer," which will take place at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. More than 200 beers "from near and far" will be served, including beer from local microbreweries and homebrewers. There will be live music, and a Bags tournament will be held on Saturday evening. The Jaycees have chosen the local chapter of the Boys and Girls club as this year's festival charity.
"a festival of international beer," which will take place at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. More than 200 beers "from near and far" will be served, including beer from local microbreweries and homebrewers. There will be live music, and a Bags tournament will be held on Saturday evening. The Jaycees have chosen the local chapter of the Boys and Girls club as this year's festival charity.
27-29: German-American Festival, Oregon, OH
The G.A.F. Society, in conjunction with seven German-American and Swiss-American societies in the Toledo area, presents the 45th annual German-American Festival, which will take place at Oak Shade Grove in Oregon. More than 20 German beers, along with authentic German food, will be served in an outdoor beer and wine garden. There will be live music performed on three stages, a wooden dance floor, an opening ceremony and parade on Friday, a German-language worship service on Sunday, soccer exhibition games, and family and children's activities.
28: German Bier Fest, Atlanta, GA
The German American Chamber of Commerce South presents the seventh annual German Bier Fest, which will take place at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta. More than 30 German beers will be available; and a live band, "The Conditionals," will perform. This afternoon event is family-friendly, with a kids' zone and free admission for children and designated drivers.
28: Grillin', Chillin' & Thrillin', Ouray, CO
The Ouray Chamber Resort Association and the Festival Committee for Change present the second annual Grillin', Chillin' & Thrillin', a "Brew & Music Fest," which will take place at Fellin Park in Ouray. This afternoon event will feature beer from Western Slope breweries, live music (performers TBA), a pig roast, and children's activities.
27: Happy Harry's Beerfest-Fargo, Fargo, ND
Happy Harry's Bottle Shop presents the inaugural Happy Harry's Beerfest-Fargo, which will take place at Newman Outdoor Field. This evening event will feature more than 30 booths representing breweries from around the world. There will also be live music.
27-28: Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival, Traverse City, MI
Porterhouse Productions presents the Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival, which will take place on historic front lawn of the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. This year's event has been expanded to two days. Beer from more than 50 national and Michigan breweries will be available. More than 30 musical acts, including Buckwheat Zydeco and singer-songwriter Brett Dennen, will perform on three stages.
28: Adirondack Beer Festival, Queensbury, New York
The inaugural Adirondack Beer Festival will be held at the West Mountain Ski Center in Queensbury. According to the festival website: We are still solidifying some details, as well as compiling a first-run list of breweries that will be attending our event. Once we have some more information, you will be able to find all details regarding the 2010 Adirondack Beer Festival here.
28: Blues, Brews & BBQs, Napa, CA
The Napa Downtown Association presents the second annual Blues, Brews & BBQ, which will take place at First and Main Streets in Downtown Napa. This afternoon event will feature more than two dozen microbrewed beers; Napa Valley wines; live music on three stages; food, including barbecued beef, chicken, pork, and oysters; and a rib-eating contest pitting winemakers against one another. Admission to the festival is free.
28: Brews, Blues & BBQ, Yuba City, CA
The Early Risers Kiwanis Club Of Yuba City presents the ninth annual Brews, Blues & BBQ, which will take place at the Yuba Sutter Fairground. This community event will feature beer from a wide variety of microbreweries, along with barbecued tri-tip beef and other food. There will also be live music at this late-afternoon event.
28: Great Nebraska Beer Festival, Papillon, NE
The Nebraska Brewing Company will host the second annual Great Nebraska Beer Festival, which will take place at Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion. This afternoon event will feature beer from all of Nebraska breweries, as well as craft beer from elsewhere in the country. The festivities will also include live music, an art fair, and local food.
28: Great North Carolina Beer Festival, Clemmons, NC
The Great North Carolina Beer Festival will be held at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. This event will feature more than 100 world-class beers, food, live entertainment on the Tanglewood Band Shell stage, and games and contests. VIP tickets, with early admission and access to a special hospitality area, are available.
28: Happy Harry's Beerfest-Grand Forks, Grand Forks, ND
Happy Harry's Bottle Shop presents the second annual Happy Harry's Beerfest-Grand Forks, which will take place at the Alerus Center. This afternoon event will feature more than 30 booths representing breweries from around the world. There will also be live music by "The Roosters."
28-29: Hop Madness, Salem, OR
Hop Madness 2010 will be held at the Lake B camp area in Willamette Mission State Park, just north of Salem. This annual celebration of hops and their role in beer attracts homebrewers from across the country, many of whom take part in the homebrew competition. Fresh hop bines, water, and electricity will be provided to brewers. Hop farm tour participants are asked to bring one homebrewed or commercial beer for the hop farmers.
28: Hops in Humboldt, Fortuna, CA
Hops in Humboldt will be held at Rohner Park in Fortuna. This afternoon event, which takes place in the heart of the redwoods, will feature beer from more than 35 breweries, with the Hops Award going to the favorite brewery. In addition, five bands will perform on stage, ten food choices will be available, arts and crafts vendors will be on hand, and festival-goers will have a chance to test their skill at the Hops Games.
28: Independence Brew-B-Q, Independence, IA
The fifth annual Independence Brew-B-Q will be held in Riverwalk Park in Independence. There will be a selection of craft-brewed and imported beer to sample. The festivities will also include slow-cooked barbecue, with "people's choice" voting for the rib champion; live music, headlined by Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bob Dorr; and a 25-mile Brew-B-Q & Bike Ride. Part of the proceeds will go to a local charity.
28: Keweenaw Brewfest 2010, Houghton, MI
The inaugural Keweenaw Brewfest will be held at East Houghton Waterfront Park. This afternoon event, which is a benefit for the Keweenaw Community Foundation, will feature more than 60 beers from 20 breweries. Barbecued chicken, served by the Lions Club, and other food will be available; and a live band will perform. For more information, call Mike Rose at 906.281.0899.
28-29: Mini Beer Fest, Portland, OR
Rogue Ales presents the Mini Beer Fest, which will take place on S.E. 9th Street (between Belmont and Yamhill) in Portland. The festival will feature beer from more than 30 independent Oregon breweries that brew 1,000 barrels a year or less. Bottles, growlers, and kegs of these beers will be on sale as well. The festivities will also include hourly tours of the Green Dragon’s glow-in-the-dark cooler along with a washers tournament and free pinball and shuffleboard. This is a 100-percent dog-friendly event.
28: Muskoka Beer Festival, Bracebridge, ON, Canada
The Muskoka Beer Festival will be held at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge. This daytime event will feature Ontario craft-brewed beer (breweries TBA on the festival website), local food, and live entertainment.
28: Ozarks BeerFest, Joplin, MO
The Ozarks BeerFest will be held at Memorial Hall in Joplin. This evening event, sponsored by Price Cutter, will feature local, national, and imported craft beers along with food from local restaurants and craft items. More information is available on the festival's Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/#!/pages/Ozarks-BeerFest-OBF/129690537053896). VIP tickets, which include early entry to the festival and a reception the evening before at Trio's, are available. The festival will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks-Jasper and Newton Counties.
28: Port of Potosi Brew Fest, Potosi, WI
The Port of Potosi chapter of the American Breweriana Association presents the second annual Port of Potosi Brew Fest, which will take place at the Potosi Brewery and National Brewery Museum. The festival will feature many of the beers brewed in the Tri-State region, along with live music. The Potosi Brewery Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization.
28: Southern Brewers Festival, Chattanooga, TN
The Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group presents the 16th annual Southern Brewers Festival, which will take place at Ross's Landing on the riverfront in downtown Chattanooga. Organizers expect to have an expanded beer selection, featuring Southern brewery products, at this year's event. Big Head Todd and The Monsters will perform, and food will be served. All proceeds will go to Chattanooga's Kids on the Block.
28: Stoudt's Microfest, Adamstown, PA
The Stoudt's Brewing Company, located in Adamstown, will host the second of three Microfests in the brewery's courtyards and Brewery Hall. Both sessions will feature beer from around the country, Ed’s “Best of the Wurst” German-style buffet, and live music by the Daisy Jug Band. A complimentary shuttle service will run between local motels and the brewery.
28: Suds on the Shore, Ludington, MI
The Suds On The Shore Committee presents the second annual Suds on the Shore, which will take place in Ludington City Park. This afternoon event will feature beer sampling (about 25 microbreweries were represented at last year's event), a homebrew contest, and live music. The festival is fund-raiser for The United Way of Mason County.
TBA: D.C. Beer Week
Last year's inaugural D.C. Beer Week was held August 16-21. Events included beer dinners, food and beer pairings, special tastings, meet-the-brewer events, and specially-priced tickets to a Washington Nationals baseball game. Dates have not yet been set for this year's Beer Week.