National Events
Below are key events organized by the Brewers Association (publishers of CraftBeer.com). These events are designed to further the culture and community of craft beer and craft brewers. If you've never attended a Brewers Association event, consider adding these to your calendar.
American Craft Beer Week℠
Known as The Mother of all Beer Weeks, American Craft Beer Week celebrates craft brewers and craft beer culture in the US. It's a national celebration across the US with events at a brewery near you! In 2009, there were over 500 events hosted by more than 200 different breweries. Visit the site for a list of participating breweries in your area
Date: May 17-23, 2010
Where: In brewpubs and small, independent craft breweries nationwide.
Website: www.AmericanCraftBeerWeek.org
SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience
SAVOR is the main beer and food pairing event in the US! With 65 of the nation's top independent craft brewers participating, this is where beer enthusiasts and foodies can interact directly with some of the greatest brewers and brewery owners in the world.
Date: June 5, 2010 - SOLD OUT
Where: Washington D.C. National Building Museum
Website: www.SavorCraftBeer.com
National Homebrewers Conference and National Homebrew Competition
Join hundreds of homebrewers at the national conference for amateur brewers. Education and fun combine for a great experience!
Date: June 17-19, 2010
Where: Minneapolis, Minnessota
Website: AHAconference.org and HomebrewersAssociation.org competition section
Great American Beer Festival℠
Three days, over 450 breweries and more than 2,000 beers to enjoy. 2010 will be the 29th year of the festival with nearly 50,000 people expected to attend. Purchase your tickets early, as the festival has sold out the past three years!
Ticket Information
Tickets go on sale to Brewers Association and American Homebrewers Association members on Tuesday, June 22 at 12pm MDT.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 28 at 12pm MDT.
Date: September 16-18, 2010
Where: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
Website: www.GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com
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