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Fall Harvest Festival to benefit Nevada Craft Brewers Association, American Cancer Society
Next month, brewers from around the state will gather for a festival that is the first of its kind in Nevada on the field of the Reno Aces ballpark. Fall Harvest Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, was organized by local marketing and government affairs firm, Draper Strategies, and well-known northern Nevada brewers, Under the Rose Brewing Co. The event is planned to feature more than 30 brewers from around the state, local food trucks and live music from some of the region’s most popular musicians. Proceeds for the event will benefit the Nevada Craft Brewers Association and the American Cancer Society. For tickets and more information, visit www.fallharvestfest.com.
“This event is going to be unlike any other and we are excited to bring together industry experts from around the state to showcase what Nevada’s craft brewing scene has to offer,” said Scott Emond, owner and brewmaster at Under the Rose. “We have live music, great food and excellent beer made in Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe and everywhere in between, as well as a few well-known special guests, and we are looking forward to putting on a truly great event.”
Fall Harvest Festival will feature more than 30 brewers including Brasserie St. James (Reno), The Brewers Cabinet (Reno), Big Dogs Brewing Company (Las Vegas), Chicago Brewing Company (Las Vegas), Great Basin Brewing Co. (Reno), High Sierra Brewing Co. (Reno), Joseph James Brewing Co. (Las Vegas), Lake Tahoe Brewing Co. (Carson City), Pigeon Head Brewery (Reno), Stoney Head Brewing Co. (Reno), Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. (Lake Tahoe), The Depot (Reno), Tonopah Brewing Co. (Tonopah), Under the Rose (Reno) and Virginia City Brewery and Taphouse (Virginia City). With more Nevada breweries soon to join the already impressive roster, the event will also feature top national craft beer brands including 21st Amendment, Alaskan Brewing Co., Lagunitas Brewing Co, Ninkasi Brewing Co. and Samuel Adams.
The event will have several of the most popular food trucks from northern Nevada including Brothers Barbecue, Schnitzel’s Austrian Grill, Full Belly Deli, Burger Me, Electric Blue Elephant and more. Further, local bands, who will be announced soon, will be rocking the first event to take place on the field at Aces Ballpark and Java Ship will provide fall-themed non-alcoholic beverages.
“We really wanted to create an event that is unique to our region and really highlights the burgeoning brewing industry in our state, while also celebrating our talented local music scene and the unique and tasty offerings of our local food truck industry,” said Mike Draper, partner at Draper Strategies. “This festival is the first of its kind, not only by nature of the event but it is also the first event to be held on the field inside the Aces stadium.”
Tickets are available now starting at $50 for pre-sale general admission, $60 for day-of general admission and $70 for VIP. Both general admission and VIP tickets include admission into the event, unlimited beer tastings and one meal from the food truck of their choice. To ensure everyone has a safe ride home, designated driver tickets are available the day of the event at the Reno Aces box office for $15. Designated drivers will not only receive access to the event but also unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and one meal from the food truck of their choice. The event will take place on the field at Aces Ballpark and attendees are invited to bring blankets to sit, eat, drink and enjoy all of the festivities.
Fall Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. with early admission for VIP tickets starting at noon. The event benefits the Nevada Craft Brewers Association and the American Cancer Society. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fallharvestfest.com. For more information, find Fall Harvest Festival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
