2008 May Beer Festivals -- Beer Info

Boonville Beer Festival 2007

Hop Scotch - Seattle, WA - May 2-3
A tasting experience highlighting more than 50 beers, including many seasonal beers; and a Scotch tasting garden hosted by Master of Scotch Ari Sharpio.

Atlantis Craft & Import Beer Festival - Seattle, WA - May 3
Inaugural event, held inside the aquarium; more than 150 domestic and imported beers from over 40 breweries, brewpubs, and importers; "endless buffet," food from area restaurants, and food and beer pairings; interactive tasting seminars; live music; VIP tickets available, with a pre-festival reception, reserved seating, and personal beer tutoring.

Beer on the Pier - Chicago, IL - May 3
More than 150 beers and live entertainment.

Larkin's Carolina Festival - Greenville SC - May 3
A tasting of wine and beer from all over the Carolinas.

Reading Phillies Beer Tasting Festival - Reading, PA - May 5
Pre-game sampling of imported and domestic beer provided by All-Star Distributing; all-you-can-eat buffet featuring barbecue chicken and hot dogs; access to the heated pool.

St. Louis Brewers Heritage Beer Festival - St. Louis, MO - May 8-10
General tasting sessions on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening, plus special VIP and businessman's sessions; an expanded lineup of breweries and beers, featuring the return of St. Louis Dark Lager as well as a special festival beer; food from local restaurants, live entertainment, and exhibits detailing beer's place in the history of St. Louis. Festival proceeds benefit Lift for Life Gym.

Spring Beer Tasting - Wyandotte, MI - May 8
An assortment of beers from around the world, with snacks and appetizers available. Tickets are on sale at Discount Drinks, 2811 Fort Street in Wyandotte

Brew-Ha-Ha - Canon City, CO - May 10
Beer from more than 20 Colorado microbreweries, and a lineup of top-notch comedians; live music after the tasting.

Of Ale and History - Middletown, VA - May 10
Festival venue is a mansion with German and English heritage; 35 microbrewed beers, and musical entertainment provided by The Reflex and Junkfood.

Oregon, Wisconsin, Micro Brew Fest - Oregon, WI - May 10
More than 100 beers, with "Favorite Beer Award" voting; music by Queenie & the Blue Cats and Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo; a portion of the proceeds benefit downtown road construction.

The Legendary Boonville Beer Festival - Boonville, CA - May 10
Open-air setting in the scenic Anderson Valley; more than 100 beers from over 50 breweries, most of them from California and the West; music and dancing; food and merchandise offered by vendors; on-site camping available; all proceeds are donated to area non-profit organizations.

Pegasus Farm Brew Ha Ha - Elkins, WV - May 10-11
An event centered around, but not limited to, West Virginia microbrewed and homebrewed beer; brewing demonstrations, tastings, and awards; camping, food, music, and a bonfire.

SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience - Washington, DC - May 16-17
Inaugural event, featuring beer provided by 48 independent craft breweries from eight regions of the United States; chosen by the brewers to pair with the beers; educational salons with live presentations by brewers, journalists, and chefs; event celebrates American Craft Brew Week.

Springfest and Chili Cook-Off - New London, CT - May 16
Seashore venue; more than 100 beers from over 30 breweries and providers; chili competition and tasting; live music; proceeds benefit the foundation's charity projects.

World Expo of Beer - Frankenmuth, MI - May 16-17
Beer from Michigan and around the world; beer judging and "people's choice" awards; brewing demonstrations; food, live music, and souvenirs.

Beer & Cocktail Show - Toronto, ON, Canada - May 16-18
Canada's largest beer and cocktail show, in a new venue with a wider beverage selection this year; tips and recipes for cooking with beer; entertainment, including live music, a fashion/bikini contest, and interactive shows.

Brewer's Memorial Ale-Fest - Frankenmuth, MI - May 16-17
Festival honoring "Brewer," the brewery's beloved mascot; beer from more than 50 microbreweries; local cuisine, live music, and events for dogs.

Bierfest - Frankenmuth, MI - May 17
German lagers, pilsners, bock beers, and hefeweizens; German-style dinner.

Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers' Festival - Media, PA - May 17
Beer from more than 25 microbreweries from the region; live music all day; food for sale, prepared by the Iron Hill Brewery.

Great Orlando Beer Festival - Orlando, FL - May 17
Inaugural event; craft-brewed beer from around the world (breweries TBA on festival website); live music and entertainment; food; raffles; a portion of the proceeds benefits Habitat for Humanity.

Hops for Hope, the Dunwoody Beer Festival - Dunwoody, GA - May 17
More than 150 beers, malt beverages, and liquors from around the world, with live entertainment.

Oregon Micro Brew Fest - Jaycee Park, Oregon, WI - May 17
Last year's festival featured 80 beers from 20 area breweries and brewpubs and food sold by nonprofit groups.

Pints for Pets - Altoona, PA - May 17
Beer tasting at the home of the Altoona Curve ballpark.

Stillwater Brewers Bazaar - Stillwater, MN - May 17
Beer from area microbreweries; music by The Squires Band; Bass Lake Cheese tasting; artwork on display at the Rivertown Art Festival; festival site overlooks the St. Croix River.

Virginia Beer Festival - Norfolk, VA - May 17
Waterfront venue; beer from more than three dozen domestic and international breweries, with live music; event is part of the Virginia Arts Festival.

West Coast Brew Fest 2008 - Jaycee Park, Sacramento, CA - May 17
Riverfront venue; beer from California, Oregon, and Washington breweries; commercial craft beer competition; food and live music.

Yardley Beer Festival - Yardley, PA - May 17
Inaugural event; two tasting sessions; microbrewed beer, featuring breweries from Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey

Atlantic Beer Festival - Moncton, NB, Canada - May 18
More than 100 beers, including cask beers, from over 40 breweries; live music; free bus service available after each session.

Wisconsin Micro-Brewers Beer Fest - Chilton, WI - May 18
Beer from at least 25 Wisconsin breweries; music by Jerry Schneider Band and Copper Box; food, festival shirts, and breweriana on sale.

Connecticut Craft Brewers' Beer Festival - Naugatuck, CT - May 19
"Under the big top," with more than 100 beers from over 50 breweries; live music; food for sale; homebrewing demonstration by the Maltose Express homebrew club.

Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival - Beaver Creek, CO - May 24-25
More than 100 beers from 35 microbreweries, all based in Colorado; barbecue, be prepared by top chefs from Kansas City and other locations nationwide; live blues music, children's activities, and cooking demonstrations.

California Festival of Beers - Avila Beach, CA - May 24
Beautiful outdoor setting; more than 100 beers from over 50 microbreweries; this year, a wider array of food and live entertainment.

Brew at the Zoo and Wine, Too - Baltimore, MD - May 24
Locally-produced craft beers and wines; food from a variety of vendors; live music by the Kelly Bell Band; give-aways, VIP tents, DJs, and merchants.

Michigan Beer & Brat Festival - Thompsonville, MI - May 24
More than 40 Michigan microbrews; bratwurst, with flavors ranging from spicy jalapeno to tart cherry; Bavarian pretzels; live entertainment; weekend packages available.

Raley Field Brewfest - Sacramento, CA - May 24
Beer from more than 30 northern California breweries; a limited supply of VIP tickets, with early admission, are available.

Valley Festc
Nearly 30 beers, plus more than 50 different wines from 10 Virginia wineries; brewing demonstration; booths featuring handicrafts, specialty food items, and other merchandise; live music; event is a fund-raiser for the chamber of Commerce.

Festival of the Brewpubs and Memorial Weekend Beach Party - Harrisonburg, VA - May 25
Beer from Summit County craft brewers, including Pug Ryan’s, Breckenridge, Dillon Dam, Backcountry and Wolf Rock; entertainment by DJ Jammin Sound and That Eighties Band; springtime skiing and much more.

Mondial de la Biere - Harrisonburg, VA - May 28-June1
Fifteenth anniversary event; free admission; more than 350 beers, including 100 new beers and 15 beers brewed especially for the festival; Quebec cider; food items for sale; beer seminars and workshops; cooking demonstrations; a variety of entertainment; popular vote for festival's favorite beer.

Kelowna Beer Festival - Harrisonburg, VA - May 23-May31
Craft beer, Ciders, and imports from around the world (beer list TBA); "Judges' Choice" and "People's Choice" awards; food from Kelowna area restaurants; live entertainment.

Zoo Brew, the Oregon Zoo Brewers Festival - Portland, OR - May 31
Beer from about 20 Northwest craft breweries, food from Oregon Zoo Catering, and live entertainment; proceeds will help bring lions and other predators back to the zoo.

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Frederick, MD - May 31
More than 60 beers, and up to 40 bourbons; a number of barbecue tastes for sampling; "bourbon college," with tasting classes from master distillers; heated cigar tent. More details of this year's event will be posted on the festival website.

Blues 'n Brews - Frederick, MD - May 31
Fifth annual event; outdoor venue; more than 100 different beers and blues music by area bands; food and non-alcoholic beverages; children's activities.

Blues 'n' Brews Festival - Frederick, MD - May 31
More than 100 beers, with blues music by some of the region’s most popular bands; food; family-friendly environment, with children's activities.

City Pages Beer Festival - Frederick, MD - May 31
One of the upper Midwest's biggest beer festivals with more than 100 different beers, including summer seasonals; lemonade and "malternatives"; food, including pizza and wings; live music on the 92 KQRS stage; strolling musicians; a portion of the proceeds will benefit the St. Paul Jaycees.