2013 Monterey County Beer Festival
2013 Monterey Beer Festival to Benefit Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation.
- Salinas, CA (1888PressRelease) June 15, 2013 - The community is invited to "The 2013 Monterey Beer Festival," returning again to the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, a not-to-be-missed event that benefits the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation. Celebrating its 13th year, "The Monterey Beer Festival" will be held on Saturday, June 15th at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey (enter Gate 5) from 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
Frank Thomas Returns!
Frank "Big Hurt" Thomas, former Chicago White Sox legendary first baseman and heavy hitter and five-time All Star and future Hall of Famer, will be back at MC with his nationally brand, "Big Hurt Beer" which he launched in the Fall of 2011. The brand currently offers an Imperial Lager and recently launched MVP, an All-American lager. Frank was profiled in Time Magazine earlier this year and is opening the Big Hurt Brew House in Berwyn, IL fiin 2014 or Chicagoland craft beer enthusiasts and sports fans alike.
Suds and Food Sampling!
The 2013 Monterey Beer Festival will feature the best beer from around the globe with hundreds of beers to sample, including brews from America, Belgium, Germany, England, France, Australia, Thailand, Italy, Asia, Ireland, Russia, Mexico, Jamaica & California. Over 100 different beers with featured breweries including Ninkasi Brewing, Peter B's Brew Pub, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium Ales and Lagers and St. Killian Importing. There will be delicious food sampling on site, including Cannery Row Brewing Company, Lugano's Swiss Bistro, Wolfman BBQ and 101 Mexican Food.
New and Improved VIP Format
This year, The Beer Festival will feature a new and improved format for VIP's. VIP entry will not only allow early access, but ticket holders will also have their very own VIP area at the Payton Stage complete with exclusive beers, entertainment and restroom facilities!
Craft Beer Brewing is hot!
Craft beer brewing is hugely popular in recent years but the art of brewing is as old as civilization. Between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago, some humans discontinued their nomadic hunting and gathering and settled down to farm. Grain was the first domesticated crop that started that farming process. And, it's come a long way! According to the Brewers Association, the entire US beer market as of 2012 was worth roughly $99 billion and grew by 1% over the previous year. This amounted to 200,028,520 barrels of beer (where 1 barrel = 31 US gallons).
Special Entertainment!
The entertainment schedule on the Main Stage will feature an array of popular rock bands including:
12:30 pm -1:30 pm Wild Turkeys
2:00 pm-3:15 pm Powerage
4:00 pm -5:30 pm Joel the Band
The entertainment schedule on the VIP Payton Garden Stage will feature:
11:30 am - 2:00 pm Chicano All Stars
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Jake Nielsen's Triple Threat
Tickets:
There is a special VIP Ticket and entry is at 11:30 AM. Tickets are available in the online store at www.montereybeerfestival.com. General Admission Presale (through June 14, 2013) is $45 or $50 at the door. VIP Admission Presale (through June 14, 2013) is $65 or $75 at the door and includes private access to the VIP Payton Garden Stage area with special entertainment. Parking is $20 on site or nearby on Fairground Road. Green Pedal Couriers will offer free Bike Valet Service. Must be 21 and over.
Buy your tickets early. Donations are tax deductible, (Tax ID # 77-0402426).
Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation
The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation supports the functions of the Monterey County Fair (August 28-September 2, 2013) and its mission. Primarily, the Heritage foundation funds capital improvements at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, often described as one of the most beautiful Fairgrounds in the country. The Heritage Foundation also funds special projects such as School Tour Day and Special Friends Day. The program benefits Monterey County through increased ag literacy by educating school children about where their food and fiber comes from, encouraging health, nutrition and fitness. The community is urged to join the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation and receive great VIP benefits at the upcoming Monterey County Fair.
Also, honor your loved ones by buying a brick in the Heritage Foundation's Brick-a-Thon Campaign. For more information, go to www.montereycountyfair.com/heritage or call (831) 372-5863.
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