Okay, if I keep writing about all these festivals and events that involve drinking alcohol, everyone is going to think I have a problem, and need a 12 step recovery plan. Living in Arizona, we have a great opportunity to hold outdoor events almost throughout the entire year, but early Spring is really the optimal time, and a time when many events are kicking off the new year, like this one.
The Great Arizona Beer Festival in Tempe, Arizona is celebrating it's 21st annual event. The Great Arizona Beer Festival is this Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8 2009 at the Tempe Beach Park (corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway).
The best part about the Great Arizona Beer Festival is that 100% of the proceeds will benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona, a reading service for people who are blind or whose disability prevents them from reading printed material (www.sunsounds.com).
This event is only for those people age 21 and over, so leave your kids and dogs at home. The festival showcases over 170 brews for sampling, games and fun. What else is going on at the Great Arizona Beer Festival? Well, there will be live music by the Crown Kings and Mystic Blue. The event is held from 2pm to 6pm each day.
There are two different all-inclusive admission prices. General admission is $40 in advance and $50 at the gate. VIP tickets are $80 in advance and $90 at the gate. General admission tickets include entrance to the event, a souvenir tasting mug, 24 sampling tickets, and enjoyment of the live music on stage. In addition, VIP tickets include entry to the "VIP Experience" a private VIP seating area with catered food, shade, separate restrooms, early one hour admittance, an event tee shirt and a gift bag.
Designated Drivers are also included in this event. Tickets for Designated Drivers are $20 in advance and $30 at the gate. With your Designated Driver admission, you gain entry to the festival, the music, fun and games that everyone gets to enjoy, but this year, for the first time ever, you can visit the Designated Driver Pavilion. This special area is set-aside for Designated Drivers only! Inside you will find seating and tables to relax as well as special vendors for you and you alone!
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