WHEN: Saturday, March 7 and Sunday March 8
Event hours are 2 pm to 6 pm daily.

WHERE: Tempe Beach Park

The Festival features more than 100 specialty and micro brewed beers, live music, games and fun for people age 21 and over. Entertainment will be provided by two great bands, the Crown Kings and Mystic Blue. The all-inclusive admission price is the same as last year, $40 in advance for general admission and $50 at the gate. VIP tickets are $80 in advance and $90 at the gate. (VIP tickets are limited to 500 per day.) General admission and VIP tickets include entrance to the event, a souvenir tasting mug, 24 sampling tickets and enjoyment of live music on stage. In addition, VIP tickets include entry to the "VIP Experience" a private VIP seating area with catered food, shade, separate restrooms, early one hour admittance, an event tee shirt and a gift bag. Tickets are available at www.azbeer.com and some area local bars. (I’ll confirm with you which bars are selling our tix.)

This year we’ve created a special place just for the non-drinkers; those terrific people who don’t drink but come to see their friends home safely. With your GA Designated Driver admission, you’ll gain entry to the festival, the music fun and games that everyone gets to enjoy, but this year for the first time you may visit the DESIGNATED DRIVER PAVILION. This special area is set-aside for Designated Drivers ONLY! Inside find seating and tables to relax as well as special vendors for you and you alone! Designated driver tickets will be available for $20 (General Admission) and $30 (attending with VIP) each day of the event.

Tempe Beach Park is located at the corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe, AZ. For more information: www.azbeer.com or call 480-774-8300.

No pets. No firearms. No one under 21 will be admitted. You must have valid photo-ID to enter. No refunds, all sales are final.

Event is held rain or shine. Persons who appear to be intoxicated will be assisted out of the festival.

All proceeds benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona, a radio reading service for people who cannot use print. Learn more at www.sunsounds.org