Tickets only available at the gate!
5th Annual Halifax Seaport Beerfest Dates Announced!
Friday August 5th, 2011
& Saturday August 6th, 2011
Time until 5th Annual Seaport Beerfest:
Festival Highlights: see press release
The Halifax Seaport Beerfest continues to grow and expand, encompassng two days - Friday August 5th & Saturday August 6th, 2011. The festival is a true celebration of all things brewed and is a great opportunity to sample, experience and learn about beer and cider in a relaxed and fun setting!
The spectacular Halifax Seaport will once again host the mostly outdoor site. Tented booths and pavilions as well as inside the spacious Pavilion 20, all near Pier 21. Armed with souvenir sample cup and guide, we urge you to explore the incredible range in styles and countries on offer. Employ your senses, ask questions and keep an open mind - you will be surprised.
The weekend kicks-off with a one-of-a-kind beer dinner at Brussels Brasserie hosted by Troy Burtch of TAPS Magazine. Served on their fabulous courtyard patio, enjoy five courses paired with fabulous festival beers, for just $59! Thursday, August 4 at 6:00pm. Tickets reserved by booking at info@brusselsrestaurant.ca or by phone at 406-7737.
New this year, $2 Beer Brunch at Maxwell's Plum (drink purchase req'd) Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Open to the public, come down mid-festival for a meal and meet some of the great brewers in town for the beerfest.
Don't wait & be disappointed, all sessions will sell out!
Year 5 Festival Highlights:
- 200+ beers & ciders from 70 breweries, half of which are not available in the NSLC
- Maritime craft brewers including Garrison, Picaroon's, Gahan House & our first nanobreweries!
- Ontario, Maine and Quebec booths will be back again bigger than ever!
- Local ciders from Stutz and Tideview as well as legendary Strongbow from England and McAuslan's Cidre Du Minot
- Q104 will be back again to broadcast onsite
- A limited number of special festival beers will be carried in select NSLC stores this August!
- Ladies VIP Brew Tour returns for the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon sessions.
- Brussels Beer Dinner Thursday, Aug. 4th from 6-9pm in the Courtyard.
- "Brewers Brunch" at Maxwell's Plum, Saturday Aug. 6 from 10am-12noon. Meet the visiting brewers & socialize over a great, hearty brunch mid-festival for only $2 + tax! (drink purchase required).
Session 1: Friday, August 5th, 2011
Session 2: Saturday, August 6th, 2011
Session 3: Saturday, August 6th, 2011
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Location: Under tent and canopy in the historic Halifax Seaport Tickets: $40 + hst in advance, $45 + hst at the gate (sessions sell out). Click here for purchase options |
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Projected Attendance: Projected Attendance: 4500 (approx. 1500/session) Brewers Participation: 70 breweries with 200+ brews & ciders from Canada and abroad. (See 2011 Breweries List here) Food & Non-alcoholic Booths: Great beer deserves great food. This year we'll team up with even more Taste of NS partner restaurants to offer tasty foods for sale to hungry festival goers. Check the Food page for up-to-date details on all the great offerings. Age: This is a 19+ event. Attendees should be prepared to show ID, no pets or children will be allowed on site. Bands: Keith Andrews - Afternoon session |
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Please plan ahead & drink responsibly!
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Cheers & join us for another "Beer on the Pier!"
