California Festival of Beers

The California Festival of Beers is an annual beer festival and one of America's largest and oldest regional beer tastings[1] held at Avila Beach Resort, Avila Beach, California. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Hospice of San Luis Obispo County.

Description

The California Festival of Beers is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend[2] and features over 50 brewers who feature their micro brewed creations. The event draws a number of college students from the surrounding areas, namely UCSB, Cal Poly, and Fresno.[3]

Admission includes a souvenir beer glass, unlimited samples of offerings, and free shuttle service.[4] The festival also offers entertainment such as live music and a variety of food stands.

References

  1. ↑ Modern Brewery Age. 11 Feb 1991. Beer Fest benefits Hospice organization - California Festival of Beers - Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. Available at: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3469/is_n6_v42/ai_10408727
  2. ↑ Avila Beach Golf Resort Website, Events Page. Available at: http://www.avilabeachresort.com/events/index.php
  3. ↑ The Road to The Brewhouse: California Festival of Beers. Available at: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-08-29. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  4. ↑ Beer Advocate Event Page. Available at: http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/17304


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