[This post was updated on September 12, 2009. See new event information below.]
Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds & ales! The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin [MAP] is redefining Oktoberfest. Known for the highly-anticipated yearly Sandestin Wine Festival, the Village is applying the same concept to a different type of adult beverages – Beer – with the area’s first and only Baytowne Wharf Beerfest. American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor.
► Event Lineup and Ticketing Information
Beer Seminar
Friday October 16 -- 6pm
Experience the Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival in an intimate setting. This event will feature an informative session on the varying types of ales and a sampling of several specialty beers as a preview to Saturday's event. Tickets are $13.
Screening of the Documentary Beer Wars
Friday October 16 -- 7:30pm
Come out and watch an informative beer documentary under the stars. Beer Wars, the movie, takes a look at how small craft breweries are struggling to survive when competing against powerful corporations.
1st Ever Baytowne Bar Hop
Friday October 16
More information coming soon.
Retail Tent
Saturday October 17: 12pm - 9pm
Lumpy’s Wine Bar [MAP]
Purchase your favorites at the retail tent outside of Lumpy’s Wine Bar and Bottle Shop. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase specialty beers that are available for the first time and some that are only available in certain areas. 10% discount coupon included on tickets.
Craft Beer Tasting
Saturday October 17: 2-7pm
The main event will feature more than 100 domestic and international craft beers available for sampling. Brewery representatives will be available offering an opportunity to learn about the different types of lagers and ales from a variety of styles. Live music will be featured throughout the weekend.
Tickets
Purchasing Tickets >> INFO
Advance ticket price is $20 until October 16
Ticket price is $25 on the day of.
Have Questions? 850-267-8117. Event website: baytownewharfbeerfestival.com
