Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - May 2004
May 1, 2004 to May 5, 2004 - Oxfordshire, England
Kings Head Annual Bottled Beer Festival
Following last year's success, the fest has been expanded to include over 60 bottled beers from a variety of sources, from Montieths Brewing Company of New Zealand to a variety of UK microbrews. There will be entertainment running in conjunction with the festival in the form of the Blue Healers on Saturday night, as well as a self cook barbecue facility.
Location: The Kings Head, Fritwell, North Oxfordshire (between Bicester and Banbury) Hours: 12 noon till 12 midnight Admission: free Contact: Gregor Stevenson Phone: 01144 1869346738 Email: rabc1963@yahoo.co.uk
May 7, 2004 to May 9, 2004 - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
BeerAdvocate.com Art of Beer Fest
Back by popular demand, the 2nd annual BeerAdvocate.com Art of Beer Fest features craft beers from around the globe and special guest speakers. The organizers claim that if you've always wanted to learn more about beer, then this is the beer fest to attend. Also, note the BeerAdvocate.com Art Of Beer Fest Pre-Party @ Boston Beer Works Friday - May 7th and the "Hair of the Dog" Party @ Redbones BBQ Sunday - May 9th
Location: The Cyclorama @ The Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street Hours: 1-5 pm and 6-10pm Admission: $25 in adv, $30 at door Organization: BeerAdvocate.com Contact: Todd Alstrom Phone: (617) 395-0228 Fax: (617) 395-0206 Email: events@beeradvocate.com
May 7, 2004 to May 8, 2004 - Melbourne, Australia
Australian International Beer Awards Festival
Want to taste the best beers in the world? Come to the 2004 Australian International Beer Awards Festival to sample hundreds of different beers from around the globe. Taste the difference between a strong golden ale and a European style lager; learn from master brewers about different styles of beer and brewing techniques; pick up some tips about food and beer matching; or just relax and enjoy a multitude of beers with friends and colleagues. Tickets include a souvenir tasting glass, a catalogue of results from the 2004 Australian International Beer Awards and unlimited tastings.
Location: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Bays 1&2 Hours: Friday, 7 May - Connoisseur Session 4.00pm - 7.00pm, Tasting Session #1 - 8.00pm - 11.00pm, Saturday, 8 May - Tasting Session #2 - 11.00am - 2.00pm, Tasting Session #3 - 3.00pm - 6.00pm, Tasting Session #4 - 7.00pm - 10.00pm Admission: Connoisseur Tasting Session $45, Tasting Sessions 1 - 4 $35 Organization: The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Phone: 03 9281 7578 Fax: 03 9372 1947
Email: events@rasv.com.au
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