Northern Kentucky is raising a glass to summer at the first annual NKY BierFest.
The festival, scheduled for Aug. 16 in
Fort Mitchell
, will be a celebration featuring local craft beer, live music, food vendors and a sense of community spirit, per a press release from event organizers. This inaugural event will be held at the DCCH Center Grounds located at 75 Orphanage Road.
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Attendees can taste beer from Alexandria Brewing Company, Barleycorn’s Brewhouse, Braxton Brewing Company, Darkness Brewing Company, Fabled Brew Works, Maiden City Brewing Company, West Sixth Covington Haus, Wooden Cask Brewing Company and more to be announced.
There will be something on tap for every palate: traditional styles, hoppy IPAs, fruited beers, and rich stouts. Food and nonalcoholic drink vendors will include: Bender’s Pub Grub, EJ’s Southern Fixins, Gobblin’ Goblin, Wendigo Tea Company, and more.
Live music will fill the air, featuring performances from Donkey Shades (a three-piece acoustic/electric cover band), Dreaded Mids (a rock band influenced by classic rock, punk, and blues), and Chris from Space (psych rock-esque music).
NKY BierFest is set for 4 to 8 p.m. VIP ticket entry opens at 3 p.m. Tickets are
available here
. Ticket options include general admission, VIP admission (with early entry), and a designated driver.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit DCCH Center for Children and Families, a nonprofit serving children and families in Northern Kentucky, as well as the Kentucky Guild of Brewers, an organization dedicated to promoting Kentucky’s craft beer industry.
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