Inaugural ‘Good Beer Festival’ On Tap For October 9-10, 2010

Advanced Discounted Tickets Now Available

(Salisbury, MD) With summer over and a new season upon us, minds quickly turn with the anticipation of fall favorites including the changing of the leaves, pumpkin carving and of course fall festivals. This season, Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism is excited to bring a new festival to the mix, The Good Beer Festival. Designed to showcase craft beers from around the country to an audience of Maryland Eastern Shore locals and regional visitors alike, The Good Beer Festival is on tap for Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th from 12:30pm to 6:30pm each day at Pemberton Historical Park.

Featuring over 50 craft beers, adult admission gets you as many 2oz. samples as you can responsibly consume. Local favorites including Evolution Craft Brewery, Dogfish Head and 16 Mile will be represented along with many other unique craft beers from throughout the country. Guests can also purchase full pints of their favorite craft brews as they meander the festival grounds relaxing to the sounds of live entertainment, perusing the eclectic wares for sale or snacking on delicious cuisine offered by local area restaurants.

Entertainment includes both a main and side music stage. The guitar-driven pop rock of Love Seed Mama Jump will bring the festival to an energetic close on Saturday while the laid back bluegrass of Chester River Runoff will create the perfect relaxed atmosphere for Sunday afternoon. On the side stage, local favorites include blues aficionado Chris English and Wes Davis with the Davis Holiday Band. Sport fans need not worry about missing their favorite team play, as the Fox 21 Sports Zone will be playing all of the weekend’s big games.

The Good Beer Festival will take place at the beautiful Pemberton Historical Park located in Salisbury, Maryland. This historic nature park hosts the 18th Century Pemberton Hall as well as miles of hiking trails, water views and historic buildings. In an effort to protect the natural surroundings, Eagle Recycling will generously manage all recycling efforts at the festival. Advanced tickets are available for $20 per day or $30 for a two-day pass. Tickets purchased at the gate will be $25. Youth and Designated Driver tickets are also available for $5.

Proceeds from The Good Beer Festival will benefit the Department’s Recreation and Parks Division and be used to help offset rising program costs. Visit www.goodbeerfestival.org for a complete festival schedule or to purchase tickets.