Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - August 2003
August 5 - 9, 2003 - London, England
Great British Beer Festival
The Great British Beer Festival is the biggest and best real beer festival in the world. Where else can you find over 450 British real ales, as well as real cider, perry and a huge selection of imported beers? As well as a huge range of British and international beer, there is a wide selection of food available throughout the festival and a true festival atmosphere with plenty to entertain, from pub quizzes to traditional pub games including skittles to roving entertainers, live music, tombolas and auctions.
Location: Grand and National Halls, Olympia Hours: Tuesday 5pm-10.30pm; Wednesday noon-10.30pm; Thursday noon-10.30pm; Friday noon-10.30pm; Saturday 11am-7pm. Admission: Each session is either £5 or £6, or season tickets are available at £17.50 and entitle you to entry at all sessions. Organization: CAMRA Website: www.camra.org.uk
August 9, 2003 - Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
Made In The Shade Beer Festival
The Made In The Shade Beer Festival features live entertainment and beverage sampling outside under the cool pines of Flagstaff. The festival features over 50 breweries from all over the West Coast including Flagstaff and other Arizona breweries. Produced by the Sun Sounds Foundation, the festival provides valuable funding to the Sun Sounds of Arizona. Sun Sounds of Arizona provides access to print for individuals who are blind, visually impaired or physically unable to read.
Location: Coconino Fairgrounds, just outside of Flagstaff Hours: 3pm - 7pm Admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door; VIP tickets $50 in advance, $55 at the door Organization: Sun Sounds Foundation Website: http://www.azbeer.com
August 29 - September 1, 2003 - Chambly, Québec, Canada
La Fête Bières et Saveurs
The successor to the late and much lamented Festibière de Chambly makes its debut this year. Only Québécois beers and foods will be featured, along with special tutored tastings, cooking demos and entertainment.
Location: Vieux Fort de Chambly, Chambly (just outside of Montréal) Hours: Friday to Sunday, 11am - 8:30pm, Monday 11am - 6pm Admission: $9 per session, or a festival pass for $23 ($15 in advance before Aug. 22) Website: www.bieresetsaveurs.com
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