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This years’ World Beer Festival event program with listing of the beers, the bands, and the food vendor is still in the works. Here are the details that we know so far:
The World Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Moore Square. There will be two session.
Afternoon Session: 12 PM – 4 PM
Evening Session: 6 PM – 10 PM
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on March 5, 2012. The festival offers two four-hour sessions. The first session will be from noon to 4pm and the second session will be from 6pm to 10pm. Standard admission to a single session is $40 in advance ($50 day of the event if available).
Tickets can be purchased online at allaboutbeer.com or etix.com. Tickets will also be available at select retail outlets in the Triangle area.
VIP tickets are $75 per session and sell out quickly! The ticket includes a World Beer Festival commemorative glass, an upscale food buffet (hot catered meal), a private hospitality area, a separate entrance, private restrooms, a gift bag, and a bonus of extra special beers not available at the brewers’ tables.
For the third year, Artsplosure is the Festival benefactor. You can learn more about Artsplosure, their Mission and donation/partnering opportunities by going to their web site – artsplosure.org.