An Intoxicating Evening
Hide all known members of A.A. and grab a mug or glass
because SWIRCA is hosting the 6th annual Southern Indiana Brewery,
Winery, and Spirits Festival. Do not be deceived, you will not find any type of
supernatural beings at this festival. What you will find is a friendly mix of
fun loving people who take their alcohol very seriously. When it comes to
Rieslings, Ales, Bourbons, and everything in between, these men and women have
a wealth of knowledge by perfecting their craft (no pun intended) that will
blow your mind faster than you can say “firewater.” In attending this event,
cleanse your pallet and expect to take part in something new and original. The
Southern Indiana Brewery, Winery, and Spirits Festival is unique to its breed.
The festival is the first of its kind to offer samples of five different types
of alcohol; you can even get in touch with your “Mexican cousin” and sample
margaritas.
Here’s the breakdown folks, if your taste buds are a
little on the classical side and you would make a hobby of “grape watching” if
it existed, there are 109 wines from award winning wineries for you to indulge
in. If you consider yourself leaning
more towards the barley and hops persuasion, do not fret brothers and sisters-in-brew,
there are seventy original microbrews and 23 different craft-brewed beers to
choose from, representing eight of the fifty great states not including our
own. For all you masochists out there, those who prefer to drink something with
more of a kick, samples of whiskey and bourbon (Kentucky
or Tennessee
whiskey) will be available.
In addition to the kaleidoscope of alcoholic beverages,
the festival will offer the entertainment of a top 40’s band called Better Than
Nothin’. They say that music is more enjoyable when you have consumed a healthy
amount of alcohol. For those who know the feeling, that statement is self
evident, so how can you go wrong with such an event? The festival is scheduled
to start at 6 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. on Saturday August 16th. Also,
what is a good festival if food is absent? Do not worry about that aspect
because there will be strange and extraordinary culinary selections available
to make sure your appetite as well as your thirst are appeased.
The event will be located on 16 W. Virginia Street
in Evansville
and tickets are priced $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $20 for a group of
fifteen or more. The tickets are available by calling 800-253-2188 or
812-464-7800, or you can obtain tickets at all branches of Old National Bank,
Schnuck’s (all locations), Turoni’s (both locations), and the Chamber of
Commerce. Please take full advantage of the selections and enjoy the experience.
When the kegs and barrels are empty and the table across from you has eight
people seated at it when you only remember four, taxis will be provided
courtesy of Woods and Woods to make sure you reach your destination safely.
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