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Event
6th Annual Oak Park Micro Brew Review
Master's Choice and Crafter's Choice Tickets are sold out for this event.
Taster's Choice Tickets (main event, 3pm - 7pm) are available in advance until Friday, August 16 at 7pm CT. Advance ticket price is $45.
Tickets at the gate are $50 and will go on sale at 3pm Saturday, August 17. Check website for updates on ticket availability as tickets are limited.
FINAL TICKETHOLDER INSTRUCTIONS:
ALL ticketholders (including VIP ticketholders) must bring their print-at-home ticket (or mobile phone ticket) to check-in along with their valid state-issued id to prove identity and legal drinking age. All tickets will be scanned at the gate.
Check-in Locations and Instructions:
Master's Choice and Crafter's Choice ticketholders - PLEASE ENTER FEST FROM THE EAST VIA FOREST AVENUE. You should report to the Check-in Tent located at the corner of Forest Ave and North Blvd (NOTE THE NEW LOCATION FROM PAST YEARS). Both pre-event functions will take place in the large parking lot off Forest Ave. The Master's Choice Reception begins at 1:00pm and the Crafter's Choice reception begins at 2:00pm. Check-in will open 15 minutes prior to those respective events. Upon check-in, you will be given:
--Tasting glass
--Wristband
--(30) tasting tickets for use during the main event (3pm 7pm)
Taster's Choice ticketholders should report to the Advance Purchase Check-in tent located in the Westgate Circle just west of Marion St. in Downtown Oak Park. Please do not try to enter on Marion Street, rather walk around the west side of the fest toward the large parking area.
Check-in for Taster's Choice ticketholders will open at 2:00pm to alleviate crowd flow at the start of the event. Upon check-in, you will be given:
--Tasting glass
--Wristband
--(30) tasting tickets
View the event layout at http://www.sevengenerationsahead.org/index.php/events/oak_park_micro_brew_review/
Other Reminders
-- Don't forget to bring your reusable water bottle to keep hydrated (you can re-fill at the event)
-- Public transportation is highly recommended...both the CTA Green Line and the Metra drop you right in the heart of the fest!
--Bike racks are available throughout the fest area
-- View a map of area parking lots at http://www.downtownoakpark.net/parking.html
--Weather forecast is looking good, but be reminded that this event will be held rain or shine and no refunds will be givenso plan accordingly!
--If you are bringing friends who have not yet purchased tickets, please let them know that tickets will not go on sale until 3pm. Checkout the event website for regular updates on ticket availability or follow us on Twitter @OPMicrobrew or on FaceBook at OPMicrobrew.
Looking forward to enjoying a great day of Micro Brew, Micro Waste with you on Saturday!
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Co-produced by Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild the Oak Park Micro Brew Review will feature tastings of over 120 craft beers from 60 Microbreweries across the Midwest. But this is not just your average beer festival; proceeds from the event help fund SGA's non-profit work to build healthy, environmentally sustainable communities in the Midwest. So along with celebrating the microbrews of the most skilled craft brew masters in the region, attendees can also celebrate sustainable living while sampling select food tastings that incorporate organic food from local farmers. And to make sure minimal event waste is sent to the landfill, this festival models Zero Waste best practices.
Micro Brew. Micro Waste.
BONUS: This is the only craft beer event featuring the Illinois Craft Brewer's Guild "Replicale" project. This exciting annual project features a different beer style each year brewed by 15 or more Illinois brewers to showcase the nuances in brewing technique and system design. This year's style will be Illinois Golden Ale...an IPA with 100% pilsner malt.
TICKET INFORMATION: Don't delay! Tickets are limited!
Ticket Options Include:
TASTER'S CHOICE TICKET (3pm - 7pm)
This 4-hour pass includes:
--Main event access to craft beer tasting from 3pm - 7pm
Early Bird Rate: SOLD OUT
Standard Pre-Event Rate: $45 (while they last)
At the Gate: $50 (If available)
CRAFTER'S CHOICE TICKET (2pm - 7pm)
This 5-hour pass includes:
--Main event access to craft beer tasting from 3pm - 7pm
--(1) hour pre-event access to ICBG ReplicAle project beer tasting (see description above) from 2pm - 3pm
Early Bird Rate: SOLD OUT
Standard Pre-Event rate: $55 SOLD OUT
At the Gate: NOT AVAILABLE
MASTER'S CHOICE "VIP" TICKET (1pm - 7pm)
This 6-hour pass includes:
--Main event access to craft beer tasting from 3pm 7pm
--(1) hour pre-event access to ICBG ReplicAle project beer tasting (see description above) from 2pm - 3pm
--(1) hour "VIP Reception" with specialty craft beer tastings not available any other time during the event paired with food tastings, 1pm - 2pm
--Exclusive access to the VIP Tent for duration of the fest which will include hourly specialty food/beer pairings, 2pm - 7pm
Early Bird Rate: SOLD OUT
Standard Pre-Event rate: $100/ticket (while they last)
At the Gate: NOT AVAILABLE
PLEASE NOTE:
*All ticket sales are final, NO REFUNDS. Event will be held rain or shine.
*You must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Valid, state issued id will be required at check-in.
*Event organizers encourage all participants to drink responsibly.
*All tickets include a specialty beer tasting glass. Food is sold separately.
*If not sold out sooner, ticket sales will end at 5pm (CST) on Friday, AUGUST 16th.
Participating Breweries to date:
5 Rabbit Brewery
Ale Syndicate
Argus Brewery
Atlas Brewing Company
Baderbrau
Ballast Point
Begyle Brewing Company
Big Shoulders Brewing
BrickStone Restaurant and Brewery
Buckledown Brewing
Chicago Brewing Company
Church Street Brewing
Crispin Ciders
Deschutes Brewery
DESTIHL
Dryhop Brewers
Emmett's Tavern and Brewing Co.
Finch's Beer Co.
Flesk Brewing Company
Goose Island Beer Co
Goose Island Brewpubs
Greenbush Brewing Company
Half Acre Beer Company
Hamburger Mary's
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
Hopothesis
Hopvine Brewing
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Lake Effect Brewing Company
Lakefront Brewery
Lunar Brewing Co.
Metropolitan Brewing
Mickey Finn's Brewery
Nevins Brewing Company
Off Color Brewing
One Trick Pony Brewery
Perennial Artisan Ales
Pig Minds Brewing Company
Pipeworks Brewing
Revolution Brewing
Rock Bottom - Chicago
Rock Bottom - Orland Park
Rock Bottom - Warrenville
Rock Bottom - Yorktown
Solemn Oath Brewery
Ten Ninety Brewing
The Lucky Monk
Three Floyds Brewing Company
Tighthead Brewing
Triptych Brewing
Two Brothers Brewing
Uncle John's Fruit House Winery & Distillery
Vanberg & DeWulf
Vander Mill
Village Vintner Winery & Brewery
Virtue Cider
Wild Onion Brewing Company
Additional Event Information:
LOCATION: The event is located in the heart of downtown Oak Park and covers the expanse of two local business districts...the Downtown Oak Park Business Association and The Pleasant District Association (on Marion Street between Lake Street to the north and Pleasant St. to the south). The Metra and CTA Green Line station is a stone's throw from the middle of the event!
TRANSPORTATION: We encourage all participants to use the easily accessible public transportation (Metra and CTA Green Line). Otherwise, designated drivers should be used, please.
PARKING: Street parking in the immediate vicinity of the event will generally be blocked off, so please check here for local parking lot information. Designated drivers are highly encouraged.
FOOD: Food vendors will be located among all the brewer tents. Food is sold separately.
CHECK-IN: Check-in for the main event will open at 2pm (one hour prior to the main event start time) to ease crowds at the start of the event. Avoid lines and arrive early. Get yourself fed and watered and do some shopping in this charming community prior to the event! Please note that all tickets will be scanned at the check-in tent, so don't misplace your bar-coded print-at-home ticket or bar coded mobile ticket.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: This event will be held rain or shine, so dress accordingly!
This event is co-produced by Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
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LocationDowntown Oak Park (View)
Marion Street between Lake Street and Pleasant Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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