Event kicks off with the second annual Chardon BrewFest 5k Run for Suds
The festival, organized by Chardon Tomorrow, will feature 25 micro-brewers. It will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Eltech Building, 100 7th Ave., Chardon
Beer lovers will have the chance to sample more than 70 craft brews from some of Ohio’s finest breweries and several other states during the fourth annual Chardon BrewFest, scheduled for Sept. 19.
The festival, organized by Chardon Tomorrow, will feature 25 micro-brewers. It will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Eltech Building, 100 7th Ave., located off state Route 44, six miles south of I-90.
Miserable Idiot, Sorta Blues, and Stray Louie will provide live music.
Food will be available from Chardon area restaurants, including Cleats, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Maple City Taps & Eatery, Morgan’s on the Square and Square Bistro.
Cornhole, a 50-50 raffle and other entertainment also will be featured.
Advance admission is $25 and includes 15 tastings and a beer tasting glass. Price is $35 day of the event.
Designated drivers admission is $10. They receive a mug and unlimited soft drinks.
The event kicks off with the second annual Chardon BrewFest 5k Run for Suds, which begins at 10 am. Race-day registration is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Heinen’s, 402 Center St.
The run will wind through downtown Chardon and will end near the BrewFest site. Cost to enter the race is $15 in advance and $20 on race day.
A combined run and BrewFest ticket is $25 in advance and $30 on race day. The race/BrewFest package includes six tastings and a tasting glass.
For race entry and for the race/BrewFest package go to chardontomorrow.org or to www.greaterclevelandxc.com.
Presenting sponsors to date are: Heinen’s, Junction Auto Family, Red Wine & Brew and Scene Magazine.
Additional sponsors include: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Bean’s Coffee Shop & Bistro, Clemson Portable Restroom Service, DiFranco Insurance, Seventh Avenue Management, Universal Disposal, Big Creek/News Herald, Premium Vapors, First National Bank, Roediger Chiropractic and Lakeshore Insurance.
For tickets and more information about the race and BrewFest, go to www.chardontomorrow.org or call 440-273-3077.
Proceeds benefit Chardon Tomorrow, a not- for-profit civic organization dedicated to the historic preservation and development of Chardon.
