Friday Night Concert and VIP Tasting May 8, 2009

Kick-off the BrewFest with a high-energy, Friday Night Concert on May 8 guaranteed to have everyone on their feet dancing the night away. Headliner Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile is among the most in-demand performers in the worlds of bluegrass, folk and traditional music. Opening for Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile is Scythian, dubbed by The Washington Post as "one of DC's most energetic and eclectic bands" and Oneside, a band known for their willingness to take traditional fundamentals and place them firmly in a modern context. Gates open at 5 P.M. and the music begins at 5:30P.M. Tickets are $26.95.

Want to add even more to your experience at the Friday Night Concert? Purchase a VIP ticket and gain access to the exclusive VIP BrewFest Tasting. Ten different breweries will offer free samples of their specialty and high-alcohol brews not available during Saturday’s tasting sessions along with an all-you-can-eat gourmet dinner buffet.

The party continues Saturday, May 9, with unlimited beer sampling, free food and live music at the BrewFest at Mount Hope during two tasting sessions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Details at PaRenFaire.com.

Designated driver tickets are also available at a discounted price.

Official Website: http://www.parenfaire.com/pages/outdoor_events/brewfest.html