Antigonish Craft Beer Festival 2019
/Gathering of Atlantic brewers
Craft beer fans in Antigonish have something exciting to celebrate! Three local organizations – CACL Antigonish, Legion (Branch 59), and Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre – are collaborating in a unique partnership to co-host the inaugural Antigonish Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, March 30, 2019. This event, taking place at the recently opened Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre (75 St. Ninian St, Antigonish), will feature 12 top-notch craft breweries from across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Attendees will have a chance to sample their products, enjoy live entertainment, and take home a souvenir glass. The event will showcase the best of our region, celebrate the thriving local craft beer industry, and highlight our spirit of innovation.
Confirmed brewers to date include:
The Townhouse - Antigonish
Half Cocked - Antigonish
Propeller Brewing - Halifax
9 Zero 2 - Antigonish
Big Spruce - Nyanza
Meander River - Newport
Maybee - Fredericton
Garrison Brewing - Halifax
Sober Island - Sheet Harbour
Upstreet - Dartmouth
Tatamagouche Brewing Co. – Tatamagouche
Off Track Brewing - Dartmouth
Tickets to the event are on sale now. Tickets are $40, with a special early bird price of $35 (available for a limited time only). VIP tickets are also available for $55, which include exclusive access to the event during the VIP hour and a selection of complimentary finger foods.
Tickets are available online at tickets.festivalantigonish.com, or in-person at the CACL Cafe or the Legion lounge (75 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish).
The evening will begin with a VIP Hour at 6 p.m. General admission runs from 7:00 to 10:30 pm. Admission includes a souvenir beer glass and eight sample drinks from any vendors. Hot and cold food items, and additional drink tickets will also be available for purchase on site. Designated Driver tickets are also available for $10.
Organizers say this will be a premium, first-of-its-kind experience for the residents of Antigonish and surrounding areas and will draw media attention as well as business investments to the region. It will support local entrepreneurs, bolster Antigonish’s tourism and destination marketing, and provide a unique event with mass appeal across various demographics. They expect the event to sell out early so advance tickets are recommended.
All three hosting partners are well-respected non-profit organizations with deep roots in the local community and a strong national presence for their innovative work in social and cultural growth. Proceeds from the event will support these organizations in furthering their work within the community.
Photo: Festival Antigonish
