International Beer Festival at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The second annual International Beer Festival at Lakewood Ranch will be held along Main Street on Oct. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. There are three different ticket levels to choose from this year. Pre-purchased tickets will be available in advance for the following: Bronze level – $25, includes unlimited craft and specialty samples; Silver level – $35, includes unlimited craft and specialty samples and full 16 oz. domestics; and VIP –$65, includes a one-hour pre-party at Polo Grill with unlimited food, select season and craft beers, unlimited craft and specialty samples and full 16 oz. domestics in a collectible Tervis Tumbler. The beer sampling will start at 5 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Food from local Lakewood Ranch restaurants will be available to purchase. A variety of fine wine will also be available to purchase. Entertainment will be provided by Pitbull Toddler, and there will be a $500 costume contest. We have teamed up with Gold Coast Distributing to provide all of the beer for event. Part of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Humane Society of Manatee County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization.

Tickets Available at the Following Locations