The Macon Beer Fest is undergoing some major changes this year. In previous years, the beer festival has featured a unique and very cool "pub crawl"-style atmosphere. Patrons would visit 10-15 venues and use their sample tickets to try beer at each venue. This format was logistically creative and offered patrons an opportunity to experience bars they may not have visited in the past. On the other hand, it also required a lot of walking around downtown, which was not always enjoyable when the temperatures were north of 95 degrees.
This year, the Macon Beer Fest is shifting the layout to a smaller footprint, occupying two blocks at the corner of 3rd and Poplar. The festival format will switch from a sample ticket system to an unlimited sample system. That means you can try your favorite beer as often as you want (unless it's everyone's favorite beer and you drink it all!). There will also be live music and more portalets available.
You may have heard radio or TV ads promoting the event as being able to sample over 30 craft beers. While this is technically true, the lineup is much closer to 50 different craft beers from nearly 30 craft breweries. This is already shaping up to be the biggest and best Macon Beer Fest to date. The festival proceeds still help support prostate cancer research through Pints for Prostates, so you'll be having a good time AND supporting a good cause.
The Macon Beer Fest is Saturday, August 22. General admission tickets are $35 and the event runs from 3PM - 7PM. If you want to start early, VIP tickets are $75 and they start off the festival early with food and a few special release beers at 1:30PM.
Buy your tickets here.
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