Celebrate local brews and the brewers who make them! Taste craft beers from all across the state at the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival, presented by the Brewers Association of Maryland (BAM), on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 12 noon-6 pm at Canton Waterfront Park (3001 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD 21224). The event, held rain or shine, will include beer tastings from over 30 breweries from across the state, a homebrew competition, live music, corn hole games and delicious food from local food trucks and eateries. The VIP Pass is $55.00 (12 noon entry); General admission ranges from $35 (3:30 pm entry) to $45.00 (2:00 pm entry) for adults and $20.00 for designated drivers. There will also be a BAM Bus from various locations around the state for $75.00 and includes transportation to and from the festival as well as VIP access. Attendees wanting to participate in the Homebrew Judging can do so by adding a $10.00 charge onto their ticket. For more information onto www.baltimorecraftbeerfestival.com or call 410-252-9463.
The exciting one-day festival will feature several food vendors including BricknFire Pizza Company, Greek on the Street, Gypsy Queen Café, Kooper’s Chowhound Burger Wagon, Pie Time, The Choptank Oyster Company and the Smoking Swine. The featured bands playing at the festival include Chris Diller (12-2 pm); Big Hoax (2-4:00 pm) and Greasy Hands (4-6:00 pm). There will be a BAM Bus providing an all-inclusive roundtrip bus tour, including VIP tickets to the festival with pick-up and drop-off locations at White Marsh (Red Brick Station Restaurant & Brew Pub); Frederick (Barley and Hops Grill & Microbrewery); Cambridge (Realerivival Brewing); Eastern Shore (Somerset Plaza, Sponsored by Chesapeake Brewing Co.); Solomons Island (Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill); Silver Spring (Denizens Brewing Co); and Southern MD (Scorpion Brewing).
Sponsored by Nepenthe Homebrew, local homebrewers can submit a “Harvest Ale” to be reviewed and judged by a panel of Head Brewers and festival attendees. Guest MD Brewers include Jon Zerivitz, co-founder of Union Craft Brewing Co.; Michael Piorunski, head brewer from Evolution Craft Brewing Co.; Clay Baines, head brewer from Jailbreak Brewing Co.; Adam Davis, head brewer from Backshore Brewing Co. and Gary Glass, director of the American Homebrewers Association.
WHAT: Baltimore Craft Beer Festival, Presented by the Brewers Association of Maryland
Proceeds from the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival will benefit the Brewers Association of Maryland and Strong City Baltimore
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2015
12 noon-6 pm
WHERE: Canton Waterfront Park
3001 Boston Street, Baltimore
TICKETS: $35.00/$45.00 for GA passes
$55.00 for VIP Pass
$75.00 for BAM Bus
$20.00 for designated drivers
MORE INFO:
For more information or to purchase tickets, log onto www.baltimorecraftbeerfestival.com or call 410-252-9463
About the Brewers Association of Maryland
The Brewers Association of Maryland (BAM), founded in 1996, is the non-profit trade association of Maryland brewing companies. The mission of BAM is to promote, protect and grow Maryland beer through marketing, advocacy and education. There are 40+ licensed breweries in Maryland. For more information, log onto www.marylandbeer.org or call 410-252-9463.
The brewing industry in Maryland dates back to the American colonial period, when the first brewing company in the colony opened in the mid-1600s. With a rich brewing history of over 300 years, BAM is committed to continuing the proud tradition of crafting world-class beer in the Old Line State. Maryland craft breweries continue to grow and support local communities, from small business owners to the family farm.
Note: The above was taken from an official press release
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