1st Annual Cheers for Charity Beerfest

March 10, 2018 12:00PM - 4:00PM at Willimantic Brewing Company

The Essex Community Fund presents the 1st Annual Cheers for Charity Beerfest. Local and unique craft breweries, homebrewers, cider companies and vineyards will be on tap for tastings INSIDE the Oliver Jensen Gallery and River Valley Junction Hall at the Essex Steam Train.

Choose between the VIP Experience, led by Craft Beer Institute Certified Cicerone and Penny Lane Pub owner, Alex Foulkes, or General Admission tickets.

The VIP Experience kicks off at 12:00pm and ends at 1:00pm, with the option to stay until 4:00pm. Hors d'oeuvres will be served for VIPs. A Cheers for Charity T-shirt is included in your purchase.

General Admission opens at 1:00pm and ends at 4:00pm.

Ted's Restaurant's food truck will be serving up and selling their world famous steamed cheeseburgers, fries and more. The Drunken Baker will be selling delicious, brew-infused baked treats. Other snacks will be available for purchase as well.

Take-A-Chance and Cheers for Charity Beerfest T-shirts are available for cash purchases.

Come play the newest backyard game, SpinnerBall, inside while sampling the craft brews. Corn hole too!

Live music by local band, The Sulls. Their acoustic set starts during the general admission session.

Join ECF along with Allison Kaufman @ Morning Mojo/WCNI, iCRV Radio along with other local organizations for this special fundraiser.

The Essex Community Fund, a 501 (c)(3) organization, has served the Essex community since 1949. 100% of all ticket, donation and T-shirt sales are granted to local non-profits that serve the residents of Essex.

TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO GUARANTEE ENTRY.


BREWERIES/VINEYARDS

A huge thank you to all our participating breweries! Check back for more additions!

30 Mile Brewing Company: Old Saybrook

Angelini Wine, LTD: Centerbrook

Boston Beer Company

Collesi's Artisan Beer, Centerbrook

Docs Hill Brewing, Westbrook

Epicure Brewing: Norwich

Essex Wine and Spirits, Essex presents Allagash-Maine, Black Berry Farm-Tennesse, Cascade-Oregon, Captain Lawrence-New York, Clown Shoes-MA, Green Flash-CA, Gouden Carolus-Belgium

F&F Distributors Inc. presents Two Roads-Stratford, Soundview-Old Lyme and more!

Outer Light Brewing Company: Groton

Shallow Seas Brewing Company, New Haven

Steady Habit Brewing Company: Haddam

Stony Creek Brewery: Branford

Thimble Island Brewing Company: Branford

These Guys Brewing Company: Norwich

Twelve Percent Beer Project: Branford

Willimantic Brewing Company: Willimantic

Yankee Cider Company: East Haddam



CORPORATE SPONSORS

A huge thank you to our corporate sponsors! Check back for more additions!

Norman Needleman

Jacqueline Hubbard

David F. LaMay, CFP @ Essex Financial

Page Taft Christie's International Real Estate

The Clark Group

Shore Publishing, LLC

Underwater Construction Corporation



Participating Corporations

Prints by Moe

SpinnerBall



Participating Corporations

Prints by Moe

SpinnerBall


FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Yes. Attendees MUST be 21 years of age or older.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

On-site parking is available at 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 06426.

The 9 Town Transit system is available at: www.estuarytransit.org or 860-510-0429

The Essex Taxi Service is available at: www.essextaxict.com or 860-767-7433

Uber and Lyft are varied. You may experience longer than normal wait times or unavailable rides.

What can I bring into the event?

Your proof of age with photo ID (state-issued, Driver's License, state-issued, Non-Driver ID cards or Passport are acceptable).

Cash for on-site food purchases and "Take-A-Chance" raffles.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

ecfcheersforcharity@gmail.com

What's the refund policy?

All sales are final. 100% of the ticket sales are granted to local non-profits that serve the residents of Essex. Ticket purchases are partially tax-deductible.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Bring either the printed ticket or the one provided on your SmartPhone. Feel free to download the EventBrite app....along with proof of age with a photo ID.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes.

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