Issue: #789 July 24, 2024 | |
This week’s e-news is all about the 25th San Juan Brewfest, held on Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24 at Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango. Visit SanJuanBrewfest.com for all the details and to get your tickets today. The Brewfest benefits United Way of Southwest Colorado, and it is managed by the Durango Business Improvement District. | |
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GET YOUR TICKETS
Tickets are on sale now at SanJuanBrewfest.com. Friday night tickets are discounted by 20% and only cost $40. Saturday tickets cost $50. You will receive a souvenir tasting glass when you enter, and then can enjoy unlimited samples from 40+ breweries. Food is available for purchase. Live music on both days is brought to you by Animas City Theatre. VIP tickets are available for Saturday and include several extras: one-hour early entry, a meal from Perbacco Cucina Italiana, access to the VIP tent with shaded seating, and a goodie bag. Designated Driver tickets are half price. DD’s get free mocktails from Seasons Rotisserie and Grill, El Moro Spirits and Tavern, Ska Brewing and Sunnyside Farms Market.
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THANK YOU SPONSORS
A giant CHEERS to all sponsors! Bank of the San Juans is the presenting sponsor once again. Ting Internet is the VIP Sponsor. Law firm Downs, McDonnough, Cowan and Foley is the People’s Choice Award sponsor. Durango Motor Company is the Saturday stage sponsor. We also thank WJ Doyle Wine and Spirits and Title Durango for being Growler sponsors. Well on Wheels is providing the water station. The City of Durango has made all public transit FREE all summer, including the weekend of the Brewfest. And Four Corners Broadcasting is sponsoring our Designated Driver lounge. THANK YOU!
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WHO’S POURING?
42 breweries, cideries and more will be pouring at this year’s San Juan Brewfest. There are several that have never been to the Brewfest previously, including Woods Boss Brewing, Dewey Beer Co., Snake River Brewing, Outer Range Brewing and Highpoint Cider. Local and regional favorites will be there – Carver Brewing, Steamworks, Ska, Animas Brewing, Fenceline Cider, Mancos Brewing and Three Rivers Brewing from Farmington. All will bring at least three different styles for you to sample, so there will be well over 100 different offerings.
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LET’S ROCK
The Brewfest has partnered again with Animas City Theatre to bring three bands to the stage. On Friday, the Magic Beans from Denver will play two sets. On Saturday, Dragondeer (also from Denver) headlines, with local band Little Wilderness opening. Sound production is provided by Music Masters.
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MAKE A PLAN
Make a plan in advance for getting home safely after the Brewfest. Get a friend to be your Designated Driver. They can either pick you up after the event, or they can attend with a half price DD ticket. Another option is to take the bus. All City of Durango busses, including the Main Ave. Trolley, are free all summer including the weekend of the Brewfest. You can also walk or a ride a bike if you live or are staying close enough to Buckley Park. Or take a cab home, all the local transportation companies and their phone numbers are on the website. You can also get a ride home anywhere in the City limits from 5 pm to midnight for just $2 by using the City’s DuranGO! app.
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