San Diego Festival of Beer tantalizes taste buds

This Friday the 16^th Annual Festival of Beer comes to town, bringing with it great music, great food, and, as always, great beer. This year, the outdoor event takes place on Columbia and B Streets in San Diego, and is projected to draw crowds of over 6,000 beer lovers. Organized by San Diego Professionals Against Cancer (SDPAC), the SDFoB is 100 percent volunteer driven, with the proceeds going to cancer research and patient treatment and services—to date, the festival has donated almost $500,000 dollars to various charities and research efforts.

This year, about 75 breweries and 150 craft beers are featured, in addition to food and munchies for sale, wine by the glass, and music performed on two live stages by the bands Midnight Jogger, Len Rainey & the Midnight Players, Behind the Wagon, and Midnight Rivals. Those visiting from out of town can stay at the W Hotel for a discounted price and ticket package that amounts to $175 for a one night stay and two day tickets to the Festival.

Regular tickets are available for $30 for advanced tickets and $40 for tickets at the door, which includes admission into the event, 10 4 oz beer tastes and souvenir tasting mugs for the first 3,000 attendees. The event is only open to those who are 21 and over, and discounts are available for designated drivers.

So if you’re looking for good food, good company, and a taste of something that is uniquely and essentially San Diego, make your way over to the San Diego Festival of Beer this Friday, sponsored by Sophie 103.7, KYXY 96.5 and Five Star Parking, and have yourself an amazing time.

Photo from cyrusbulsara via flickr