Glass City Beerfest - Toledo, OH - March 6
More than 60 hand-crafted beers by regional breweries; live music.; proceeds benefit the Northwest Ohio Hemophilia Foundation and The Arc of Lucas County.
Hops and Props - Oshkosh, WI - March 7
"The finest microbrews, enjoyed among the finest aircraft"; "Around the World" Import Room; music from five bands, the Leinie Lodge Experience, hosted by Dick Leinenkugel; VIP pre-event beer school and dining experience, hosted by Greg Hall, Brewmaster, Goose Island Beer Company and Corporate Chef Foster Deadman of Fratellos Waterfront Restaurant.
Night of the Living Ales IV - Chicago, IL - March 7
Forty 40 casks of Real Ale from Chicagoland breweries, plus special guest ales; voting for "2008 Champion Real Ale of Chicagoland"; appetizers, including artisanal meats and cheeses and Goose Island pub grub.
Philly Craft Beer Festival - Philadelphia, PA - March 7
Festival venue is inside the Philadelphia Navy Yard; two tasting sesions; more than 120 beers from 50 breweries; food and live music; special demonstrations; talks led by industry leaders.
Great Arizona Beer Festival - Tempe, AZ - March 7-8
More than 100 microbrewed beers; bands and booths; early entrance for VIP ticket holders.
Split Thy Brooklyn Skull - Brooklyn, NY - March 7-8
A two-day event devoted to high-gravity ales; last year's festival feature more than 30 different ales. Details of this year's festival will be posted on Mugs' website.
The Brewers Plate - Philadelphia, PA - March 8
New venue this year; craft beer and gourmet food event, featuring a pairing of beer from 21 craft breweries and food from 21 restaurants, with all establishments independently owned and located within a 150-mile radius of Philadelphia; event is part of Philadelphia Beer Week.
Brewers Ball - Tampa, FL - March 8
Final event of the Best Florida Beer Championships, with presentation of the winners of the Professional and Homebrew competitions; sampling of gold medal-winning beers; food and live music (band TBA).
Kona Brewers Fest - Kailua-Kona, HI - March 14
Beer from more than 35 breweries; live Hawaiian entertainment, food prepared by 25 Big Island chefs; "trash fashion show"; proceeds benefit local environmental and cultural organizations.
14th Annual Fairfax Brewfest - Fairfax, CA - March 14
Since this is one of the first big beer events of the season we'll have a dozen breweries presenting their best beers. The brewmasters pour the beers themselves, so patrons will be able to critique, ask questions, and swap beer stories with the experts. We'll continue with our popular "TASTE 'EM AND RATE 'EM" competition where patrons get to taste and vote on their favorite beers. (medals will be awarded). St Patrick's Day is the Brewfest theme so be sure to wear a little green.
Celebration of the Suds: The Atlantic City Beer Festival - Atlantic City, NJ - March 20
Three tasting sessions; more than 300 beers from 75 breweries and vendors; live music and entertainment; gourmet food.
Hard Liver Barleywine Festival - Seattle, WA - March 21-22
More than 50 barleywine-style ales, poured over a one-week period. More details of this year's festival will be posted on the cafe's website.
Washington Cask Beer Festival - Seattle, WA - March 28
Two tasting sessions, each featuring more than 50 one-of-a-kind cask-conditioned beers from regional microbreweries; voting for "People's Choice" awards.
Pizza Port Belgian Beer Party - Carlsbad, CA - March 28
More than 60 Belgian and Belgian-style beers; "a great way to get educated while having too much fun."
Spring Beer and Wine Fest - Portland, OR - April 11
Beer from nearly 50 breweries and vendors, most from the Northwest; gourmet food, including the Tour de Cheese; cooking demonstrations at the Chefs' Stage; live music from Northwest bands; outdoor smokers' tent with cigars for sale; free admission the first two hours of each day.
