Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - September 2002
September 7, 2002 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Autumn Brew Review
Location: Peavey Plaza, downtown Minneapolis
If this month's Feature Article has you salivating for the beers of the Midwest, check out the Autumn Brew Review. Styled like a wine tasting, but with beer, the Brew Review is designed for the connoisseur and not the guzzler. Enjoy samplings of more than seventy microbrews - many of which are not available in stores. The event is brought to you by Minnesota's Craft Brewers Guild.
Hours: 1:00-7:00 pm Admission: $20 advance; $25 at the door Organization: MN Craft Brewer's Guild and Minneapolis Downtown Council Contact Name: Winnie Musser Contact Phone: 612-338-3807 Web: www.downtownmpls.com. Contact Email: winniet@dtwnmpls.com
September 13 - 15, 2002 - Brisbane, Australia
National Festival Of Beers
Location: RNA Showgrounds Brisbane
A lifestyle event featuring over 130 of Australia's best beers, from 39 different breweries. All beers are served on tap. Also features a food festival and brewers expo. Top lineup of some of Australia's best bands including The Cruel Sea and Bachelor Girl
Hours: noon - 1:00 am daily Admission: $25 for a 3-day pass; $10 from 12pm - 6pm; $15 after 6pm Organization: Story Bridge Hotel Contact Name: John Dunlea Contact Phone: 61 7 3391 2266 Contact Email: jdunlea@bigpond.net.au
September 21, 2002 - Durham, North Carolina
7th Annual World Beer Festival
Location: Durham Athletic Park
All About Beer Magazine will hold its 7th Annual World Beer Festival on September 21, 2002 at the historic Durham Athletic Park -- the ballpark in the movie Bull Durham. The World Beer Festival features 100 different breweries from around the world and 300 different beers. With more to offer than just beer, the World Beer Festival has eight different food vendors featuring restaurants from the Triangle, a wide variety of merchandise booths including beer paraphernalia, four quality bands, and children's entertainment. This year, the Carolina Theatre, the last of 13 independent theatres of Durham, is the beneficiary of proceeds. The Carolina Theatre is a non-profit arts centre dedicated to bringing quality film and live performances to the Triangle community. Admission: $18 in advance and $23 at the door
Organization: All About Beer Magazine Contact Name: Natalie Abernethy Contact Phone: 1-800-977-BEER (2337) Contact Fax: 919-530-8160 Web: http://www.allaboutbeer.com/wbf2002
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