BURLINGTON, Iowa — Burlington is gearing up to welcome hundreds of visitors for its 5th annual Brew Fest.
The festival will take place at the Memorial Auditorium, located at 200 N. Front St. in Burlington. It's all happening on Saturday, April 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
There is a $20.00 entry fee, which can be purchased online, or at the door the day of the event. That entry fee includes a tasting glass provided upon arrival.
"For these Brew Fests that you go to, you want to support your local brewers," David Kroll, assistant director for Burlington Riverfront Entertainment, said.
The event has grown over the past five years.
"The first year we had about 100 people show," Kroll said. "Last year we had over 400, and this year we are expecting more than 500 people."
More than 20 breweries and distilleries from Iowa will be pouring samples of beer, whiskey, vodka and sangria. Some of the companies in attendance include:
- Big Grove Brewery
- Busted Cup Brewhouse
- Convergence Cider
- Corked 101
- East Grove Farms
- Exile Brewing
- Fishback & Stephenson
- 5ive Cities Brewing
- Franklin Street Brewing Co.
- Front Street Brewery
- The Grange
- Green Frog Distillery
- Jefferson County Ciderworks
- Kalona Brewing Co.
- Knee-high Distilling Co.
- Millstream Brewing Co.
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment hosts events year-round, including live music, celebrations and more. Find a schedule of upcoming events here.
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