). The event, held rain or shine, will include beer tastings from 44 breweries (including two breweries not yet open to the public!) from across the state pouring over 175 unique local craft beers. In addition, there will be live music, delicious food and an eclectic display of Frederick art. Tickets are ONLY available in advance; general admission is $40.00 for adults, $10.00 for designated drivers and youth (12-21) and kids under 12 are free. On site metered street parking will be available, as well as several nearby city parking garages. For more information, log onto www.mdcraftbeerfestival.com or call 410-252-9463.

The exciting one-day festival will feature several food vendors including: BricknFire Pizza Company, Slainte Irish Pub & Restaurant, Carnivore BBQ, Greek on the Street and Norton’s Italian Ice. The featured bands playing on the Main Stage include DarcyDawn & Co., Framing Clinton Band and Big Hoax Band and the acoustic stage will feature some of the best local talent. There will be BAM Buses providing an all- inclusive roundtrip bus tour including VIP tickets to the festival with four pick-up and drop-off locations including Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel, Heavy Seas Taproom in Halethorpe, Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore and Denizens Brewing Co. in Silver Spring (pick-up will be at 10:45 am and drop-off will be no later than 6 pm).