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It's hard to believe it's already nearing the end of July, but there are still some beer events to finish the month. Do you know of events that should be listed here?
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29 JULY
BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN. Arcadia Brewing Company hosts its Summer Beer Dinner. Five course, 6:30pm, each course paired with an Arcadia ale. $45/person, $35 for Mug Club members.
30 JULY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. American Homebrewers Association Rally at Goose Island (Fulton). 6-9pm. (CTA Green and Pink Lines to Ashalnd/Lake is only a few blocks away.) Details at http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/events/event-list/show?title=goose-island-beer-company-aha-rally
KOHLER, WISCONSIN. Three Floyds beer dinner at the Horse and Plow. 800-344-2838 for reservations; tickets are still available as of Wednesday, but act quickly.
30-31 JULY
COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK. Belgium Comes to Cooperstown. Sorry, sold out :-( http://www.ommegang.com/?event_view_id=229&event_view=2010-07-30&mcat=3&scat=0
31 JULY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Deutschland uber Ales und Lagers: A Celebration of Germany. DANK-HAUS German American Cultural Center 4740 North Western Avenue. 1-5pm. $45, or $35 for Chicago Beer Society members. http://chibeer.org/2010/06/08/deutschland-uber-ales-und-lagers-a-celebration-of-germany/
LINCOLN PARK, MICHIGAN. Fort Street Brewery Brew-Ha-Ha. 1-8pm. http://www.fortstreetbeer.com/fort_street_new_design_009.htm
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. Milwaukee Brewfest. Old Coast Guard Pavillion Park, 3-7pm. $40/VIP $55. http://www.milwaukeebrewfest.com/welcome.html
MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN. 6th Annual Lac du Flambeau Lions Club Brewfest. Torpy Park, 1-5pm. $20 adv/$25 gate. http://lacduflambeaubrewfest.com/default.aspx
WARREN, MICHIGAN. Dragonmead University 2010 Summer School. Better draught dispensing at home, 1-2:30pm. $25, limited to the first 16 people to reserve. Class ends with a pint included in your tuition! 586.776.9428 or http://www.dragonmead.com
1 AUGUST
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. Middle Ages Brewery 15th Anniversary Celebration. 120 Wilkinson Street.
5-7 AUGUST
TORONTO, ONTARIO. Toronto Festival of Beer. Bandshell Park. http://www.beerfestival.ca
6 AUGUST
BUFFALO, NEW YORK. Buffalo Brewfest. HSBC Arena. 5-9pm $25adv/$35dos http://www.askbhsc.org/content/pages/buffalo-brewfest
7 AUGUST
AKRON, OHIO. 6th Annual Blues and Brews. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. 2-6pm. (VIP 12N-2pm) http://www.stanhywet.org/dynamic/upcoming.aspx
ELK RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. Shorts Fest at Harbor Days. 4-9pm. Details at http://www.michiganmicrobrews.com/home/2010/7/29/first-annual-shorts-fest-at-harbor-days.html
FERNDALE, MICHIGAN. B. Nektar 2nd Anniversary Party. 1-7pm. http://www.bnektar.com/
13-14 AUGUST
MADISON, WISCONSIN. GREAT TASTE OF THE MIDWEST WEEKEND. Although the Great Taste of the Midwest is sold out, even if you don't have a ticket, you can enjoy the many events some breweries will be hosting events in the Madison area before and after the festival.
We at Brewing News will keep you informed about what's coming up for the weekend. For starters, the sign is already up at Maduro for the annual Bell's party. 2pm to close. 25 Bell's draughts to honour the brewery's 25th anniversary!
Breweries, let us know what you're hosting for the Great Taste and we'll help you spread the word. GLBNHopTips@brewingnews.com
14 AUGUST
MILLVALE, PENNSYLVANIA. Millvale Brew Festival. Two sessions: 1-4pm and 5-8pm. $35 adv/$40 dos. Discounts if you bike or kayak to the festival. http://www.millvalepa.com
19-21 AUGUST
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK. Saratoga Beer-Bourbon-Scotch Invitational. This is a tasting event for consumers and an award event for brewers and distillers. Passes for the weekend vary in events and prices. See http://saratogainvitational.com/home.html for details.
21 AUGUST
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. 3rd Annual Oak Park Microbrew Review. 3-7pm. $35 adv/$40 dos. $75 VIP starts at 1:30 at Marion Street Cheese Market. http://www.sevengenerationsahead.org/index.php/events/oak_park_micro_brew_review/
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Gourmet Beer Tasting at The Berghoff, 17 West Adams, 5:30-8:30pm, to benefit Pints for Prostates and the 20th anniversary of the Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network. $50. Call Us TOO International at 800-808-7866 for tickets.
LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN. Suds On The Shore Micro Brew Festival and Home Brew Competition. 12-6pm. $25 adv/$30gate includes your first 8 tokens. (Yes, it's one of those darn pay-per-beer fests.) http://www.sudsontheshore.com
28 AUGUST
POTOSI, WISCONSIN. Second Annual Port of Potosi beer festival. 1-5pm outside the brewpub and ABA National Brewery Museum. $25 advance/$30 gate http://potosibrewery.com/events_detail.cfm?eventID=16
Again, if you have an event to share, let me know!
Now go have a beer, Bob Paolino
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