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More than 1100 beer aficionados descended on Library Park in September 2007 for the 2nd Annual Brass City Brew Fest – featuring 100+ breweries and brewpubs showcasing more than 250 domestic and international brews. Designed as a tasting experience, the Brew Fest is an opportunity for beer lovers to sample a daunting variety of microbrews during its four hour duration. According to Mountview Wine & Liquor's Terry Boyd (the event host), the Brew Fest is the largest annual event in Connecticut in terms of the number of beers presented and one of the largest in New England – not bad for a festival that's only been around for two years! Proving its appeal, the Fest has already drawn attendees from more than 70 towns in Connecticut and 10 states up and down the East Coast. Attendees enjoyed a great selection of hearty food from local eateries, and three live bands provided entertainment for the afternoon. The inaugural Grand Street Cruise, a free classic car show, was held in conjunction with the '07 Brew Fest and will return in '08. With nearly double the attendance of ‘06, the 2007 Fest was a great success. While demonstrating once again that Waterbury is a viable destination for major regional events, it also generated significant net proceeds which will be used to further Main Street’s programs to revitalize Waterbury’s Downtown District. |
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TICKETSAdvance Tickets: $30 / Day-of-Event: $35 Entry to the "Belgian Beer Tent" will be an additional $10. A limited number of tickets to the Belgian Tent will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the Brew Fest only. Event proceeds benefit Main Street Waterbury, a non-profit organization committed to the continued revitalization of Downtown Waterbury, CT.
21+ / DESIGNATED DRIVERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND FREE IMPORTANTWhile we do not expect to limit the number of attendees, we may (on the day of the event) elect to cut off entry if the Brewers & Brewery Reps let us know the crowd is too big for them to engage in conversation with attendees -- which is what a beer sampling & tasting is all about for the Brewers! The Brew Fest was a huge success in '06 and '07 and we expect everyone who's come the last couple of years to tell at least two friends - so WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE! Advance ticket buyers will not be turned away at the gate if we determine it's necessary to limit the crowd size. Brass City Brew Fest 2008 will be held RAIN or SHINE -- We'll have plenty of tents in the event of inclement weather PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE OR, AT THESE DOWNTOWN WATERBURY LOCATIONS • Main Street Waterbury, 83 Bank Street, 4th floor OR, at Mountview Plaza Wines & Liquor |
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