Harbor Brew Fest Returns to Harbor Yard w/ More Brews and Food Trucks Galore

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Harry’s is not only a sponsor of this great event, but Renzo (beer god extraordinaire) helps get all the breweries there!  We love Harry’s!

Ah, such lovely songs have never been heard before.  And, chances are, you’ll be singing beer’s praise quite a bit at the 2nd Annual Harbor Brew Fest at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport.  While the event isn’t happening until September 28 from 12-5, tickets are going on sale next Friday, 6/21.  Get your tickets fast because last year’s event sold out part of the way through the event, and you’ll definitely want to get your hands on one of the very limited Brewer’s Special tickets (see the ticket descriptions below).  See, now that’s why you need to get yourself in gear and make sure to get your tix right away on the 21st.  Now, let’s go through why this year’s event is going to be even better and more successful than last year’s:

Food Trucks

Like last year, there will be food trucks.  If you were at the first event, you might remember long lines and food trucks running out.  Well, it’ll be better this year because there are more options available.  More options=more food=smaller lines=happier beer-filled people.  We’re talking Fire Engine Pizza Co., Super Duper Weenie, Melt Mobile, LobsterCraft, Fryborg, Cowabunga Food Truck, Aurora’s Gypsy Cafe, and Farmboys Smokin’ BBQ.

Beer

On Tap at New England Brewing Company-Liquid Gold!!!

Harbor Brew Fest will feature lots of local beer and breweries.  Plus, you can expect some other very popular breweries to be pouring off samples from kegs, so start prepping.  Right now they plan to have more than 50 different breweries represented.  We’ll update this list as we get closer to the event.   Plus, feel free to contact our buddies Renzo Kian-Kubota of Harry’s at harrys@snet.net or Kelly Scinto at kellyscinto@gmail.com if you’re a brewery and would love to rep your beer at HBF.  Or, say you’re free that day and would love to help out…let either of them know!

1. Back East  (CT)
2. Beaver Beer (CT)
3. Berkshire
4. Blue Point (NY)
5. Brooklyn Brewery (NY)
6. Cambridge House  (CT)
7. Charter Oak (CT)
8. Cisco
9. Compo Hill (CT)
10. Crispin Cider
11. Green Flash
12. Grey Sail
13. Gw  (CT)
14. Half Full Brewery (CT)
15. Harpoon
16. Kona Brewing Co.
17. Lagunitas
18. Latis Imports (Palm, Rodenbach)
19. Long Trail
20. Maltose Express (Home Brew, CT)
21. Narragansett
22. New England Brewing Co.  (CT)
23. Newport Storm
24. Oskar Blues
25. Overshores  (CT)
26. Red Hook
27. Sam Adams
28. Sebago
29. Sixpoint (NY)
30. Stubborn Beauty
31. Stony Creek (CT)
32. Thimble Island (CT)
33. Thomas Hooker (CT)
34. Traveler Shandy
35. Two Roads (CT)
36. Unibroue
37. Weed (CT)
38. Widmer Brewing Co.
39. Willimantic (CT)

Entertainment

There will be plenty of music throughout Harbor Brew Fest, too.  The most awesomely named band in history will be taking the stage and filling Harbor Yard with some killer tunes…THE ALPACA GNOMES.  See, we love alpacas.  We love gnomes.  So, putting both together is perhaps the best thing in this world…next to beer of course.

Ticket Options (on sale starting June 21)

And, here we are now with the ticket options (make sure to bring cash for parking if using the nearby lots):

Conor Horrigan of Half Full

1) Designated Drivers — $10.00
– Designated Drivers “take one for the team” & will not be allowed to sample beer
– Live Entertainment
– Access to CT’s Most Popular Food Trucks
– Complimentary Bottles of Water and Soda
– Festival Guide

2) General Admission (1-5pm) — $40.00

– Unlimited Sampling of ALL Beer
– Free Harbor Brew Fest Tasting Glass
– Live Entertainment
– Access to CT’s Most Popular Food Trucks
– Festival Guide

3) Brewer’s Special (12-5pm) — $60.00
*Limited Number Available*

– Unlimited Sampling of ALL Beer
– Samples of Reserve & Specialty Brews from Participating Breweries an Hour Before General Admission
– Exclusive Access to the Brewer’s Beer Garden where starting at 1PM a different keg will be tapped on the hour every hour through 5PM. Unlimited tasting off kegs (limited amount available) 
– Free Harbor Brew Fest Tasting Glass
– Live Entertainment
– Access to CT’s Most Popular Food Trucks
– Festival Guide

We look forward to the event being bigger and more badass than ever!  Again, make sure you get your tickets and especially think about snagging those VIP tickets.  If you’re free that day, why not reach out to Kelly or Renzo and ask to volunteer?  Also, rest easy knowing that your beer drinking will directly benefit the Harbor Light Foundation (over $50,000 raised last year).  Here’s more about them, from the Harbor Brew Fest site:  “Harbor Light Foundation, Inc., is a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe and beneficial programming for children. Professional and trained staff provides an environment and special care that allow children to have fun-filled and diverse experiences while encouraging development of their social skills, self-confidence and independence. It is their goal to continue the important work of discovering and developing each child’s individual strengths and abilities.  For additional information, please call (203) 292-6949 or visit their website at harborlightfoundation.org.”

And here is some other important info from the site for you, too:

The Rules

No one under 21 will be permitted inside the stadium. Event staff will check everyone’s IDs before walking through the front gate. Unfortunately no four-legged animals will be permitted. No outside beer tasting mugs; no worries, ours are super cool and with each ticket purchase you receive a free tasting glass!

Drink Responsibly and Stay Safe

With an emphasis on beer appreciation, Harbor Brew Fest is a place to discover and taste a variety of different beers. We do not promote over-consumption so pace yourself. Anyone found to be intoxicated will be removed from the premises.

Before you arrive at the festival, arrange for a safe ride home! Discounted Designated Driver tickets ($10 per ticket) are available for anyone who wants to “take one for the team” and attend without sampling the beers. Can’t find a designated driver? The Metro North train station is a 5 minute stroll away. Additionally, there will be taxicabs available outside of the stadium throughout the day.

Harbor Brew Fest, 2013

9/28/13 (tickets on sale 6/21/13)

12-5 pm for Brewer’s Special, 1-5 for General Admission

Ball Park at Harbor Yard

500 Main Street

Bridgeport, CT