Tuesday, May 21, 2013

PBS 39 NEWS

PBS39 Hosts Third Annual MicroBrew Festival  Regional Craft Brewers Showcase Specialty Beers for Charity Fundraiser
on June 22 at Coca-Cola Park
  
 
Bethlehem, PA -- PBS39 hosts its third annual MicroBrew Festival charity fundraiser on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 2 - 5 p.m. The event will be held on the concourse of Coca-Cola Park, home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, in Allentown, PA.

The festival features more than 100 craft brews, focusing on the microbrew phenomenon that has swept the region. In addition to beer tastings, the event features assorted vendors, concessions, and live music by Project/Modern (VIP Session from 1 - 2 p.m.) and Peripheral Vision, the Olympus Corporate Band (General Session from 2 - 5 p.m.)
 
MicroBrew Fest Logo


 "The PBS39 MicroBrew Fest is a unique fundraiser where we can connect with our viewers and members in a relaxed, fun atmosphere," said Tim Fallon, PBS39 CEO.

VIP Session Ticket cost is $40 online; $50 at the door, and includes an exclusive 1 p.m. entrance, 16oz. Commemorative Pint Glass, and a 4 oz. Tasting Mug.

General Session Ticket cost is $25 online; $35 at the door, and includes 2 p.m. entrance and a 4 oz. Tasting Mug.

Designated Driver Ticket cost is $5 online and at the door and includes complimentary fountain soda drinks from 1 - 5 p.m. Please note: online ticket prices do not include processing fee. 

Proceeds from the fundraiser support PBS39's educational services and television programming such as ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, MASTERPIECE THEATER: DOWNTON ABBEY, and SESAME STREET.
Current participants include: Abita Brewing Company,The Boston Beer Company, Blue Point Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery, Climax Brewing Company, Doylestown Brewing Company, Duquesne, East Coast Beer Company, Fegley's BrewWorks, Full Sail Brewing Company, Goose Island Beer Company, HiJinx Brewing Company, Keystone Homebrew Supply, Kona Brewing Company, Lancaster Brewing Company, Lehigh Valley Homebrewers, Lion Brewery, Magic Hat Brewing Company, Otter Creek Brewing, Prism Brewing Company, Red Hook, Saucony Creek Brewing Company, The Shed, The Ship Inn Brewpub, Sierra Nevada, Sly Fox Brewery, Spring House Brewing Company, Straub Brewery, Stoudts Brewing Company, Susquehanna Brewing Company, Troegs Brewing Company, Uinta Brewing Company, Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC, Victory Brewing Company, Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Widmer Brothers, Wolavers, and Yuengling Brewing Company.

Local distributors are also taking part in the festivities, showcasing brews from outside of the region. Distributors include Allentown Beverage Company, Geiger's Beverages, North American Breweries, and Shangy's.
 
To buy tickets, or for more information, please visit the event's website athttp://brewfest.wlvt.org. Ticket orders may also be placed by calling PBS39 Membership Services at 610.984.8100. 
   
This event would not be possible without the generous support of the 2013 sponsors: Best Western Plus, The Express-Times, Gillespie Printing, Lehigh Valley Style, Peripheral Vision, Project/Modern, Starters Sports Restaurants, Waitz Corporation, and WDIY 88.1.

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