The first Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival, sponsored by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club, will combine the German-settlement town’s history with its love of big events on Friday, June 10, at Altstadt Brewery (tickets can be purchased in advance) and Saturday, June 11, at Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg.
Friday, June 10, VIP Dinner & Craft Beer Awards Ceremony at Altstadt
Join us for this spectacular evening celebrating entrants into the Craft Beer Festival contest. Tickets are $150 per person and includes a tour at the Altstadt production facility, featuring brass tanks imported from Europe and canning for the brewery’s German-inspired beers, which are quickly gaining a foothold in the domestic beer market. Ticket holders can attend the awards presentations for the craft beer competition, to be held in the brewery’s grand bier halle. And dinner, included with ticket, comes with two complimentary beers. The VIP ticket also gets holders a T-shirt, and special seating at the event on Saturday, one general admission to the Festival, plus four beer sample tickets. Friday tours start at 5:30.
Tickets ($150 each) are available online (limited) www.FbgCraftBeetFestival.com
Saturday, June 11, Festival on Marktplatz, downtown Fredericksburg
On Saturday, the action begins at 10:30 a.m. on Fredericksburg’s downtown square, Marktplatz. There, fest-goers will be treated to an array of beer samples from Texas craft beer producers, with some brewers on hand to discuss their beer. There will also be a Texas wine booth for those who prefer that type of drink.
Other fun includes a corn-hole toss, food concessionaires with craft beer-friendly fare, a homebrew supplier area, Chefs & Suds food demonstration tent (limited seating), and four bands throughout the day featuring a variety of Texas music.
Tickets for general admission are $20, which includes sample tickets for 4 beer tastings. General admission tickets are available online now at www.fbgcraftbeerfestival.com.
