Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - March 2002
March 9, 2002 - Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Kona Brewers Festival
Location: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Luau Grounds
The 7th annual event taps up under swaying palm trees on the shores of Kailua Bay, featuring 25 Hawaii and mainland breweries tapping up more than 50 types of ales and lagers and chefs from 25 local restaurants serving their culinary creations. Additionally, attendees can enjoy toe?tapping bluegrass and Hawaiian music, contests, fire dancers and more. The event is a fundraiser for local environmental and cultural organizations. Admission includes commemorative event glass, eight brew tasting tickets and unlimited samplings of local culinary dishes. Additional beer tickets are $1 each.
Hours: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m Admission: $35 in advance, $40 at the gate Organization: PowerLight Corp., K-Hawaii, Bill Healy Foundation Contact Name: Wendy Tucciarone Contact Phone: 808-334-BREW Contact Email:wendyt@hawaii.rr.com
March 14-16, 2002 - Leeds, England
Leeds Beer Cider and Perry Festival
Location: Pudsey Civic Hall at Dawson's Corner
Around 120 cask ales from near and far - local Leeds breweries, many from Yorkshire, lots of special one-off ales. The cider and perry selection, rightly famous for its size and quality, will feature a great variety from around the country. Additionally, a Global Beer Bar will feature everything from traditional lager to unique regional styles, over 50 world beers in total. Live entertainment, food, full disabled access, Family Room (not a creche) until 8pm, stalls, refundable souvenir glass.
Hours: Thu/Fri 11-3 & 5-11, Sat 11-11 Admission: Thu/Fri FREE before 6pm, Thu £2 after 6, Fri £3 after 6, Sat £2 all day. CAMRA members get in FREE at all times. Email:feststaff@leeds-CAMRA.com (for volunteers) Website: www.Leeds-CAMRA.com/Festival2002
March 15-24, 2002 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
KitchenAid The Book and the Cook
Location: All over Philadelphia
A festival of cookbook authors, food and drink. Please see this month's feature story for details.
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