Try a New Brew at the Alpharetta Craft Beer Festival and 5K Race
Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) April 15, 2014 -- Run the course and then celebrate with over 100 craft beers from around the U.S. at the Craft Beer Festival and 5K Race in Alpharetta, Ga. on June 21. The festival will take place from 6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with beer, live music and entertainment with the race beginning at 8 p.m.
Craft Beer Festival
Over 100 craft beer vendors from around the U.S. will line the streets of downtown Alpharetta for the huge street party which will begin 6 p.m. with live music from Rock ‘n Roll Band, False Flagg. Entry to the Craft Beer Festival is $10 and will get you a souvenir glass that can be used during the event. All sorts of food will be available for purchase from Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub. Stroll the streets and participate in a craft brewing seminar. For those under 21 or looking for a non-alcoholic beverage, Naughty Soda will be serving delicious craft sodas.
5K Road Race
With the Craft Beer Festival continuing, the 5K Road Race will begin at 8 p.m. at the Corner Deli. Registration for the race is $30 before June 14 and $35 after June 14 and the day of the race from 6- 7:30 p.m. All runners will receive a race t-shirt and a free beer from Monday Night Brewing to celebrate their finish. After being cheered on by festival-goers upon crossing the finish line, stay for the after party which will continue until 11:30 p.m. with live music and entertainment and awards.
Schedule of Events
6- 7:30 p.m. - 5K Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up
6 p.m. - Craft Beer Festival, Music and Beer starts flowing
8 p.m.- Race Starts at the Corner Deli in Alpharetta (Start and finish just off Milton Ave and Main St in downtown Alpharetta, next to the Corner Deli.)
Post-Race After Party – The Craft Beer Festival will last until 11:30 p.m. Stay after the race to enjoy the live music and entertainment! Every 5K participant of legal age will receive one free beer!
“The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to partner with the Craft Beer Festival and 5K Road Race,” said Janet Rodgers, President and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It is a unique event to Alpharetta that we hope will bring runners and festival-goers in town from all around the Southeast. Runners who come for the weekend can stay active throughout their visit by exploring Alpharetta’s 13 awesome trails within a 20 mile radius including the paved 8-mile Big Creek Greenway.”
For more information about the event or for a listing of awesome things to do in Alpharetta, visit http://www.awesomealpharetta.com.
About The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau serves as the official destination marketing organization for the city of Alpharetta, promoting tourism and attracting visitors to all 23 of Alpharetta’s upscale and modern hotels. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more information.
Caitlyn Blizzard, Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, http://www.awesomealpharetta.com, 6782972811, [email protected]
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