4th Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC – The Fourth Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, hosted by The Trigger Agency, is returning to Charlotte on Saturday, May 8 2010 at Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall. An exclusive VIP only tasting will begin at 12:00 pm and last until 2:00 pm. General admission will follow from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
PIGS, PIGS, & MORE PIGS. This year’s event will be more focused on the devine swine than ever before. There will be lots of great barbecue for guests to sample and enjoy, including: Mac’s Speed Shop, Big Al’s BBQ, Big Mama’s BBQ, Two Brothers Cooking, Oak City Smoke, and Rock Store Barbecue.
The mix of flavors will feature NC-style barbecue and many other regional favorites, including: pork, ribs, chicken, and even BBQ shrimp. Jim Early, The Founder of The North Carolina BBQ Society, will be on-hand for the Pig Parade and Processional through Symphony Park At 3:45pm. Guests can join in the fun as the honorable Reverend Flash pays his deepest respects to the four-legged NC culinary staple. People that would rather bet on pigs than eat them can enjoy Pig Racing all day at the Festival.
A souvenir glass is included with ticket purchase and offers guests unlimited tasting of the best beers and finest bourbons. With over 60 beers, 40 bourbons and plenty of barbeque, everyone is sure to find something they love. The beer selection includes: Widmer Hefeweizen, Longhammer IPA, Big Boss “Bad Penny”, Starr Hill Lucy, Starr Hill The Love, Woodchuck Granny Smith, Woodchuck Ciders, Sweetwater Brewing, Magic Hat, Carolina Blonde, Cottonwood Low Down Brown, Cottonwood Endo, Modelo , Negro Modelo, Warsteiner, Breckenridge IPA, Shinerbock, Red Brick Ale, Laughing Skull, Oskar Blues, Blue Moon, Fosters, Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, Heavy Seas Loose Cannon, Heavy Seas Marzen, Catawba Valley Brewing White Zombie Ale, Farmer Ted’s Farmhouse Cream Ale, Old Mecklenburg Brewing, Skull Coast Ale Company Maelstrom IPA,Tecate, Bohemia, Saranac Pomegranate Wheat, Saranac Pale Ale, Saranac Summer Brew, Harpoon, and many more. Bourbons and other spirits include: Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Bookers, Bakers, Ri 1, Rebel Yell, Rebel Reserve, Jim Beam, Red Stag, Maker’s Mark, Evan Williams Black, Evan Williams Single Barrel, Evan Williams Honey Reserve, Elijah Craig 12Yr, Elijah Craig 18Yr, Bernheim, Eagle Rare 10yr, 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Blanton’s Single Barrel, Benchmark, Ancient Age, George Dickle 12yr, 8 yr and Cascade Hollow, Bulleit, Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Sauza Tequila Margarita, Cruzan Rum Cocktails, Jameson Irish Whiskey & Ginger, Absolute Acai & white cran, Pearl Pomegranate & white cranberry plus many more.
While enjoying the event, guests can enjoy the Annual Biggest Beer Belly Competition with a grand prize of $300. They can meet the South’s greatest radio personalities John Boy and Billy from The Big Show or take in one of the many seminars in the Tasting Theater including the Whisky Professor, Bernie Lubbers and Woodford Reserve Specialist Eamonn OMahoney.
The Main Stage will host live music all day: Bluegrass from Drymill Road Band; Doug Pritchett and Mike Mahoney from the national touring jam band New Potato Caboose with special guest Brent Moore will play classics and Charlotte’s favorite sons, The Part Time Blues Band will end the day with Southern rock.
Others can enjoy viewing the great displays or shopping the 30-plus craft and spice vendors. Exhibits also include motorcycles, grilling equipment and a cigar tent for cigar aficionados.
General admission to the festival is $30.00 in advance or $35.00 on-site and includes admission into the event and a souvenir glass. VIP admission is $45.00 (available in advance only). Designated driver admission is also available for $20.00 and includes admission to the event. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information on purchasing tickets for the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, please visit www.BeerAndBourbon.com or call 800-830-3976. Please drink responsibly and bring a designated driver.
A portion of all proceeds for the event go to The Giving Spirits Foundation.
