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August 9 – 4th Annual Blues and Brews

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Thirsty Dog Brewing Co and the Winking Lizard.  2-6 p.m.  $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. VIP pass is $50. www.stanhywet.org, or (330) 836-5533.

 

August 9 - Burning River Fest 2008

Environmental awareness, family-friendly festival sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company

12pm-11pm

Nautica Entertainment Complex

burningriverfest.org

 

August 22 – Hoppin’ Frog Beer Dinner

Thai 9, Dayton, Ohio (937) 222-3227

 

August 22 - Brew at the Zoo

At the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. They'll have food to match up with various beers from Dogfish Head, Great Lakes, Sierra Nevada, Ayinger and more for an evening beer and food pairing with the live music by the Nate McDonough Band. Tickets are now available at www.columbuszoo.org, both Columbus area Winking Lizard Taverns or by phone at (614) 724-3570.

 

August 23 – 10th Annual AleFest Dayton

Carillon Historical Park, Dayton, 2-6 p.m. $30, www.alefest.com

 

August 26 – Brewmaster’s Dinner

Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cleveland, Ohio. $50  Info: 216.771.4404, ext. 222.

 

 September 9 – Brewmaster’s Dinner

Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 6:45 p.m. $50. Info: 216.771.4404, ext. 222.

 

 September 12 & 13 – 1st Annual Ohio Brewing Octoberfest,

Lock 3 Amphitheater, Akron, Ohio www.ohiobrewing.com or www.lock3live.com

 

September 13 – Columbus Microbrew Festival

North Market, Columbus, Ohio, 12-7 p.m. $12. www.northmarket.com or (614) 463-9664.

 

November 7 – 11th Annual Microbrew Extravaganza

Massimo de Milano, Cleveland, Ohio, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. A benefit for the Free Medical Clinic. www.thefreeclinic.org or (216) 707-3405.

 

February 7, 2009 – 2nd Annual Midwest Winter Beer Festival

Cincinnati www.cincybeerfest.com