World Beer Festival – Durham returns to the Bull City

 

The World Beer Fest is back in Durham and it is looking to have some new tricks under it’s sleeves! Here is the press release!

Beer enthusiasts head to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park October 11th for
Durham’s 19th annual celebration of craft beer from around the world.

July 3, 2014 – Durham, NC –All About Beer Magazine proudly brings back the
World Beer Festival for the nineteenth straight year on October 11, 2014 to the
newly renovated Durham Bulls Athletic Park, downtown.

“We are very excited to bring the festival back to the “new” ballpark,” said Chris
Rice, All About Beer Magazine Vice President. “We have restructured the
festival layout and beer program this year and will provide new and unusual beer
offerings.”

A cut above the rest, this year’s festival boasts more than a dozen surprise new
breweries pouring some of the country’s best-reviewed beers. In addition, the
2014 festival will offer extensive educational programs, including a A Taste of
Belgium, a new beer garden where festival attendees will have the opportunity to
settle into the exotic world of Belgian beers.

Tickets to the World Beer Festival—Durham go on sale to All About Beer
Magazine subscribers Wednesday July 9th, at 12pm EST. Those interested in
purchasing their tickets during pre-sale can visit www.allaboutbeer.com and
subscribe by Monday, July 7th. Tickets go on sale to the general public
Thursday, July 17th at 12pm EST.

In an effort to relieve crowd congestion and reduce time spent in lines, the World
Beer Festival—Durham will cut attendance for the 2014 festival by 35%. This,
along with a restructured layout will allow each festival attendee to enjoy more
space and the opportunity to sample beers they may have otherwise missed.
Due to the decrease in available tickets, an early sellout is anticipated and
patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets early.

General admission tickets are $55 and include a tasting glass and unlimited 2oz
pours from over 200 beers, access into the Art of Beer Experience, Belgian beer
!garden and festival seminars. VIP admission tickets are available at $70 and
offer the same as well as access to a private air-conditioned hospitality area,
private bathrooms, and a bonus selection of rare beers not available to the
general public. The festival will be held on October 11, 2014 and offer two
sessions, 12-4pm and 6-10pm.

World Beer Festivals are presented by All About Beer Magazine, based in
Durham, NC. Located in unique settings, each festival is a source of anticipation
and pride for the cities they visit. Its two longest-operating festivals sell to
capacity, while the others grow each year. With their emphasis on education and
moderation, the World Beer Festivals have significantly advanced area beer
cultures, expanding retail offerings and raising consumer appreciation.

Tickets for the Durham Beer Festival can be found here.