Photos courtesy of Southwestern Vermont Chamber and Hopridge Farms
Vermont Business Magazine Bennington once again welcomes the Northeast's finest Home Brewers on Saturday, May 3rd, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tuttle Lot (113 Depot St.) Bennington, VT. Home Brew Festival creator Will Gardner and organizational partner Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce look to continue the tradition of bringing the community a fun, safe, and memorable event.
The festival was started in 2015 by Will Gardner and partners at 4 Corners North. After several years of growth and success, Will partnered with the Southwestern Chamber of Commerce to create the Winter HomeBrew Festival, which served as a companion event. Between the two events, there have been 16 local HomeBrew Festivals, each with their unique charm, theme, and of course, home brews!
The event was initially created to showcase the incredible talent of the region's home brewing community and help any brewer looking to open their own brewery. From that criteria, the festival has been a resounding success, showcasing over 125 unique home brewers, with 11 of them opening their very own brewery.
This year, the festival boasts 30 brewers from 7 states! It will be a mix of veteran HomeBrew Festival staples like Groff Garage Brewing, Invisible Mountain Brewing, and All Nighter Brewing, with some new folks like Fallen Krausen Brewing, Tut’s Taproom, and Southshore Homebrew Club. What makes this festival so unique is ticket holders can sample the over 125 unique beverages at this festival! The beverages range from beer, cider, mead, N/A, hop water, wine, and kombucha. Attendees can expect some unique offerings like barrel-aged stouts, triple-hopped IPAs, fruited sours, and crispy pilsners, to name a few.
Here is a list of current participating brewers: Angry Rabbit, ALL NIGHTER BREWING, Hanging Hat Brewing Company, The Jolly Fool Brews, Two Pines Brewing Co., Smooth Liquidation Brewing, Groff Garage Brewery (GGB), River Valley Brewing, Marshall Mash Brew Lab, Over the River Brewing Co,
Sax Brewing Co., Flying Fox Brewing, In Tolerance Brewing, Whole Nother Level/relaTiv Beer, MellowStoneBrewers, Wicked Ways, Catseyesoup Brewing, SPARGE Homebrew Club, Three Girls Brewing, Fallen Krausen Brewing, Vintage Tree Cidery, Invisible Mountain Brewing, Southshore Homebrew Club, Three Teachers Brewing, Tut's Taproom, Burnt Tail Brewing, and Silver Bridge Brewery.
If unique beverages aren't enough, the festival has recruited over a dozen vendors. They welcome back Hangry Hogg Bar-B-Que Food Truck, and new to the festival, A Crooked Barn Charcuterie. The other vendors include: Threat Neutralized Bakery, Outdoor Secrets Unwrapped Hot Sauce, Taylor Farm Hemp Co., Highland Ledge Farm, Uzume's Pots, Amar&Riley, and the Better Business Bureau.
The festival has unique beverages, delicious food, and plentiful shopping so what else could make the day even better? LIVE MUSIC! The festival is pleased to announce LIVE music from the local band, Horsey Cow, for the entirety of the event. Playing classics, originals, and country, they are sure to play something for everyone.
New to this festival is a partnership with the Bennington 250 Celebration. The festival is an official stop for the Expedition to Capture Ticonderoga. The brewers will craft unique historical beverages and name them in honor of the rich local history. Learn more here: www.bennington250.org
All of these wonderful elements would not be possible without the continued support of our sponsors. Our Presenting Sponsor is Coggins Auto Group, Music Sponsor is Bank of Bennington, Location Sponsor is TPW Real Estate and Rentals, Food Sponsor is Ramuntos Bennington, Water and Ice Sponsor is Hannaford Bennington, Media Sponsors are CAT-TV and the Bennington Banner, Facilities Sponsor is 802 Restrooms, and Logistical Sponsor is Passion Enterprises Pro. A huge thank you to our amazing Sponsors! Because of their generous support, we’re able to create a fun, safe, and unforgettable festival experience. These businesses have contributed funds and services to help make this event a success and enrich our community. Show your appreciation by supporting them, either by purchasing their products or taking advantage of their services.
This is a limited ticket event, and tickets are lower priced up until the day of the event. If you are interested in enjoying all the unique elements of the festival, go to www.vthomebrewfests.com to secure your tickets today. Currently, there is a ticket bundle sale so you and a friend or three can go together at a discounted rate. Additionally, there is a ton of valuable information on the website, including an FAQ section and a parking map.
Plan to attend the festival and kick off the summer festival season in beautiful Bennington, VT. With unique beverages, delicious food, ample shopping, LIVE music, and craft beer camaraderie, you are sure to have an outstanding, memorable experience.
(Bennington, VT) SWVTChamber.com
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