Chardon Brewfest Set for Aug. 13
A new location on historic Chardon Square and a new summer date have organizers and area residents very excited for the fifth annual Chardon BrewFest…
A new location on historic Chardon Square and a new summer date have organizers and area residents very excited for the fifth annual Chardon BrewFest on Aug. 13.
“From the beginning it’s been a vision of ours to have BrewFest on the Square, where you can get the full Chardon experience with the courthouse and see what businesses and restaurants you can visit in town,” said head organizer Steve Turpin of Chardon Tomorrow, the non-profit that sponsors the event. “Plus, moving it more than a month earlier should help with some of the weather we’ve seen in the past.
From noon to 5 p.m., festivalgoers will enjoy 15 pours from a selection of 25 craft brewers from Ohio and surrounding states. Bands will supply live music all day, and food will be on sale from Square Bistro, Cleats, Maple City Taps & Eatery, Morgan’s on the Square and Spinner’s Good Time Diner.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.chardontomorrow.org or in person at Chardon BrewWorks or Beans Coffee Shop in town. Event updates, including a brewer map and parking recommendations, can and will be found on Facebook and Twitter.
Admission is $30 advance online, $25 for six or more, or $40 at the door and includes a tasting glass. Designated drivers pay $15 for a tasting glass and unlimited soft drinks.
Before sampling, at 10 a.m., people may join in the Run for Suds 5K, which starts and ends near Heinen’s and includes an exclusive loop around Chardon Square. BrewFest admission is included with race registration of $30 advance online, $35 race day; or just run the race for $20 advance online, $25 race day.
Brewers this year include Chardon BrewWorks, which is the presenting brewer, Brick & Barrel, Buckeye Brewing Co., Columbus Brewing Co., Cornerstone Brewing Co., Deschutes Brewery, DuClaw Brewing Co., Double Wing Brew Co. & POC, Four Strings Brewing Co., Great Lakes Brewing Co., Homestead Beer Co., Lager Heads Brewing Co., Market Garden Brewery, Millersburg Brewing Co., Mt. Carmel Brewing Co., Ohio Brewing Co., Platform Beer Co., Portside Distillery, Pub Frato, Rivertown Brewery, Scenic Brewing Co., 17th State Brewing Co., The Brew Kettle, The Brew Mentor and Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. The bands are Miserable Idiot, Stray Louie and The Saints.
