Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - August 2005
August 6, 2005 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Caskival 2 "Return of the Bung!"
Dix Brewing Company invites beer fans to explore the newest & best of B.C. beer at Caskival, Western Canada's festival dedicated entirely to Real Ale! CAMRA Vancouver and DIX Barbecue & Brewery are proud to present our second annual celebration of brewing at DIX, Vancouver's best bet for beer and barbeque.
Location: 871 Beatty Street Hours: 12-5pm Admission: Admission to Caskival is $20, including a souvenir 4-ounce tasting glass. Each 4 oz. sample of fine cask-conditioned ale will be available for $1. Organization: DIX BBQ & Brewery Contact: Tony Dewald Phone: 604-682-2739 Email: dix@markjamesgroup.com
August 13, 2005 - Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States
Craft Lager Festival 2005
Craft Lager Festival 2005' is scheduled on Saturday August 13 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm at Soda Springs Park in Manitou Springs (1016 Manitou Ave). Entry is $20 and includes a presentation of awards for exceptional lagers, local music, unlimited sampling (within reason) and a commemorative tasting glass.
Location: 1016 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs Co, 80829 Hours: 12pm - 6 pm Admission: $20 Organization: Craft Beer Festival Inc. Contact: Jason Yester Phone: 719.491.3277
Fax: 719.633.2145 Email: jasony@bristolbrewing.com
August 20, 2005 - Saratoga, Wyoming, United States
Steinley Cup Microbrew Competition
Wyoming Official Microbrew Competition is held annually in Saratoga Wyoming. Find out if you agree with the judges on the best microbrew in the state. Shot glasses are $10.00 with mugs for $15.00. Test all the beer you can drink from 1 - 5 pm. Live entertainment, followed by the Bullfest at Buck Springs Arena. As the organizers say: "Come for the Beer...Stay for the Bull!"
Location: Veterans' Island Park Hours: 1 - 5 pm Admission: $10.00 ; $15.00 Organization: Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce Contact: Stacy Crimmins Phone: 307-326-8855 Fax: 307-326-8850 Email: director@saratogachamber.info
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