April Beer Festiavals 2007 -- Beer Info

Classic City Brew Fest - Athens, GA - April 1
Sampling of 150 beers from around the world, including world-class, gourmet, and strong beers; food and live music, T-shirt and collectibles booth. This event is sold out.

The Brewers Plate - Philadelphia, PA - April 1
Craft beer and gourmet food event, showcasing more than 15 craft breweries and more than 15 restaurants from the Philadelphia area; each restaurant's chef will prepare two dishes to compliment a specific craft beer; limited number of Brew Masters' Lounge passes available.

Boulder Strong Ale Fest - Boulder, CO - April 6-7
Ales of at least 8% ABV on draft, from the nation's top craft breweries, and will be poured on draft; event benefits local charities such as Habitat for Humanity and The Humane Society of Boulder Valley.

Montana Beer Festival - Bozeman, MT - April 6
Inaugural event, featuring more than 75 beers from Montana and the Northern Rockies; competitions, including gold, silver, and bronze awards for Best Montana Craft beer and Best Featured Craft Beer; entertainment includes live music and a comedy troupe.

Spring Beer & Wine Fest - Portland, OR - April 6-7
Beer from more than 35 brewers and distributors; artisan vintners, distillers, cheese makers; Chefs Stage and gourmet food; live music from Pacific Northwest bands.

Boston Beer Summit - Boston, MA - April 13-14
Three tasting sessions. Beer from more than 40 breweries and other providers.

Friday the Firkenteenth - Philadelphia, PA - April 13
A Friday the 13th tradition, featuring 13 or more cask-conditioned ales on the bar. This is the only beer event in the world whose frequency and timing are completely at the mercy of the calendar.

Ontonagon Fest-of-Ale - Penticton, BC - April 13-14
More than 75 beers from over 25 breweries; food from some of the South Okanagan's best restaurants; live entertainment; proceeds go to local charities.

AleFest Chicago - Arlington Park, IL - April 14
More than 150 beers from over 40 breweries; food and live music.

Ballpark Festival of Beer - Charleston, SC - April 14
100 to 125 American specialty beers, plus malt beverages, wine, and liquor; food and live entertainment.

Great Brews From Around the World - Lake Harmony, PA - April 14
Featuring beer from 30 breweries; beer seminars; international menu; live music; food and craft vendors.

Southwest Festival of Beer - Scottsdale, AZ - April 14-15
Beer garden, offering more than 200 specialty beers; food and musical entertainment; beer festival is held in conjunction with the Great Arizona Picnic, part of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival.

Taming of the Brew - Bloomsburg, PA - April 14
Beer from East Coast breweries; entertainment, beer merchandise, and an auction.

Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America - Austin, TX -April 18-21
North America's number-one educational event for professional brewers, with four different learning tracks; exhibits; tours of local breweries; World Beer Cup competition reception and awards dinner; this year's keynote speaker is Vinnie Cilurzo, owner of Russian River Brewing Company.

Peoria Jaycees International Beer Fest - Peoria, IL - April 20-21
Fifteenth annual event; this festival is one of the largest of its kind in the Midwest.More details about this year's festival will be posted on the Peoria Jaycees' website.

City Paper Brew Fest - Baltimore, MD - April 21
Beer from more than 20 breweries; music and prizes.

Erie Micro Brew Festival - Erie, PA - April 21
featuring beer from 15 regional craft breweries; special guest Lew Bryson, book author and host of the WQLN documentary, "Pennsylvania Breweries."

Hickory Hops - Hickory, NC - April 21
Fifth annual event; with more than 55 different beers, representing a variety of styles, from more than 30 breweries; live music by the Baby Black Orchestra.

International Wine & Beer Festival - Tempe, AZ - April 21
Sampling of international beers and wines, hors d’oeuvres, music, silent auction; proceeds support overseas study for ASU students.

AleFest Cleveland - Cleveland, OH - April 22
More than 150 beers, including cask selections, from more than 50 world-class breweries; beer wearables and memorabilia on sale; raffle and silent auction; food and live music.

"Blooms & Brews," the Oregon Garden Brewfest - Silverton, OR - April 27-28
Beer from many Oregon breweries; live music and dancing; food from Roth's Family Market; amateur brewers' contest.

Zoo Brew - Phoenix, AZ - April 27
National and local microbrew tasting; live music by The Fixx and The Beat; beer-making demonstrations; wine and liquor tasting; food from local restaurants; casino games; VIP area with full meal and private bar; event is a fund-raiser for the zoo.

Brew Fest Extravaganza - Philadelphia, PA - April 28
More than 50 beers from Delaware Valley breweries; live acoustic music.

International Beer Festival - San Francisco, CA - April 28
More than 300 craft-brewed beers from around the world; food provided by some of San Francisco’s best restaurants; live music; event will be broadcast on Live 105.

New Times Beerfest 2007 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - April 28-29
More than 120 different beers from around the world; live music on two stages; food from more than 20 local restaurants.

Parkville Micro Fest - Parkville, MO - April 28
Beer from regional craft breweries; live bluegrass music; homebrewing demonstration; grilled foods; festival venue is "under the cottonwoods" in historic Old Towne Parkville. Food will also be available for purchase.

TAP New York - Hunter, NY - April 28-29
More than 80 beers from New York State craft breweries and brewpubs; gourmet foods, prepared by chefs from some of the area's best restaurants; presentation of Matthew Vassar Cup and the F.X. Matt Memorial Cup to winning beers.

World Beer Festival Raleigh - Raleigh, NC - April 28
Beer from 130 world-class breweries, food from local restaurants, live music, children's entertainment, and beer presentations; event benefits the North Carolina Association of Environmental Professionals.

Brewphoria - Reading, PA- April 29
Inaugural event, featuring beers from local and Mid-Atlantic microbreweries; all-afternoon buffet, live music, and breweriana for sale.

Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa, and Beer Tasting - Petaluma, CA - April 29
Tenth annual event, featuring beer from the Bay Area's top microbreweries, along and chili and salsa made by Sonoma County's best chili and salsa chefs.