3rd ANNUAL AZBeer.com TEMPE PUB CRAWL PRESENTED BY THE GREAT ARIZONA BEER FESTIVAL – FEB. 26TH February 26, 2011

3rd ANNUAL AZBeer.com TEMPE PUB CRAWL PRESENTED BY THE GREAT ARIZONA BEER FESTIVAL – FEB. 26TH

Sampling of finest craft beers at top Valley brew pubs, Food/drink specials, Prize drawings

WHAT:
The 3rd Annual AZBeer.com Tempe Pub Crawl presented by The Great Arizona Beer Festival features some of the Valley’s best destinations for craft beer, plus food and drink specials, merchandise giveaways and prize drawings including tickets to the upcoming Great Arizona Beer Festival presented by azcentral.com.

Participation in the pub crawl is $10, and includes an event T-shirt and 6 beer samples from participating pubs and brewers; prizes will be given away at each of the participating locations. The grand prize of tickets to the VIP Experience at The Great Arizona Beer Festival presented by Phoenix Magazine will be given away at the final destination.
Follow the Great Arizona Beer Festival on Twitter at GreatAZBeerFest and also on Facebook and MySpace for pre-event contests and additional details about the Pub Crawl, the Great Arizona Beer Festival and related events.

WHEN:
The Great Arizona Beer Festival’s Tempe Pub Crawl will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26th, 2011 from 2 pm to 6 pm, with the following stops in downtown Tempe:

WHERE:
First stop: Dave’s Electric Brew Pub
Second stop: Gordon Biersch Brewery
Third stop: Canteen Modern Tequila Bar
Final stop: Robbie Fox’s Public House

CONTACT:
For more information, details on exact schedule of stops and to purchase tickets, visit www.azbeer.com or e-mail info@azbeer.com

The Great Arizona Beer Festival presented by azcentral.com is dedicated to the enjoyment of fine craft and micro-brewed beers. Featuring over 200 brews available for sampling, the Great Arizona Beer Festival is the largest beer festival in the southwest, both in terms of number of brewers attending and selection of craft beers on tap. Now in its 23rd year, the festival also holds the distinction of being the longest-running beer festival in Arizona, and now includes a nationally sanctioned beer competition. The festival also features live music, games, a variety of great food, and fun for people age 21 and over.

Official 2011 event sponsors include presenting sponsor azcentral.com, Official Magazine of the VIP Experience, Phoenix magazine; official FM radio station KDKB; Draft Magazine – Official Beer Judge; Alphagraphics – Official Printer; GoMobile – Official Mobile Web Provider; Fiesta Resort and Conference Center – Official Hotel, and Safe Ride Home Sponsor - Casino Arizona.

The 23rd Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, March 5th from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are available at www.azbeer.com and also on Facebook and at participating pubs and retail outlets. Visit www.azbeer.com or call 480-774-8300 for details.

Great Arizona Beer Festival tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the gate for general admission,including up to 24 different beer samples, or $80 in advance/$90 at the gate for VIP admission. Designated drivers receive general admission entry to the festival for only $20 and VIP entry for $30.

In addition to catered food, shade, VIP entertainment and games, separate restrooms, and other amenities, VIPs may also enter an hour before the festival starts and receive a free event T-shirt and gift bag. Designated Drivers enjoy access to the private Designated Driver Pavilion, featuring non-alcoholic beverages, food and entertainment specifically for those who support our beer-drinkers with a safe ride home.

Festival tickets are also available for purchase at advance prices at each location along the pub crawl as well as at other participating pubs and retail outlets and at www.azbeer.com. Guests must be 21 or over.

The 23rd annual Great Arizona Beer Festival presented by azcentral.com is the primary fund-raising event for Sun Sounds of Arizona, a reading and information service for people who are blind or whose disability prevents them from reading printed material, such as newspapers, magazines and best-selling books.

Official Website: http://www.azbeer.com