Inland NW Craft Beer Fest

by | Sep 3, 2013

What happens when the Washington Beer Commission hosts a two day beer tasting event featuring nearly 30 craft breweries sampling 70 unique brews? You get the 4th Annual Inland NW Craft Beer Fest. Formerly Spokane’s Oktoberfest, the Inland NW Craft Beer Fest has ditched the lederhosen and is celebrating its fourth year on Friday, Sept. 27 —Saturday, Sept. 28 at downtown Spokane’s Riverfront Park, for a thirst quenching weekend in craft beer paradise.

Whether you’re a craft beer novice or a seasoned veteran, Inland NW Craft Beer Fest welcomes you to whet your whistle and sample from an vast assortment of craft beers, featuring a variety of end of summer brews, autumnal releases and harvest inspired pumpkin ales, just in time for the season.

Featuring 27 Washington state craft breweries and two neighboring craft breweries just across the Eastern Washington border from Idaho, the Inland NW Craft Beer Fest is presented by and benefits the Washington Beer Commission as one of six festivals the Commission hosts each year in order to fund and support marketing, promotion, education and public relation efforts for more than 190 Washington craft breweries.

Tickets for the Inland NW Craft Beer Fest may be purchased in advance for $15, or at the door for $20, and include five drink tokens and a commemorative tasting glass. Separate tickets are required for each day admission. Additional drink tokens are available for purchase at the fest.

For more information regarding the Inland NW Craft Beer Fest, ticket sales, the Washington Beer Commission, other upcoming festivals and more, visit Inland NW Craft Beer Fest.

Friday, Sept. 27 – Saturday, Sept. 28 ll Friday, 4pm – 8pm, Saturday, Noon – 8 pm ll 507 N. Howard St, Spokane ll Tickets: $15 advance, $20 door

Margo Greenman

Margo (Greenman) Jorgenson is an enthusiastic beverage, entertainment and travel freelance writer. A graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Media and Culture, Margo is inspired by the world around her, and committed to exploring and tasting her way through life, sharing her experiences along the way. Margo lives in Gig Harbor, WA, with her husband, Aaron. When she is not writing, you can find her reading, surfing, sailing, camping, and enjoying the enchanting world around her.

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