Cleveland Beerfest Set to Return in 2022 (proceeds benefit The Music Settlement)

Author: By Marc Bona, cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio – March will be a big month for beer drinkers in Cleveland: The two-night Cleveland Beerfest is set to return Friday and Saturday, March 11-12 – a week after Winter Warmer Fest will take place.

Cleveland Beerfest will be held at Huntington Convention Center and feature more than 350 local, regional and what organizers bill as hard-to-find craft beers from more than 130 breweries. Multiple ticket levels are available.

The event has been held in Cleveland since 2013, with the exception of a hiatus for the coronavirus pandemic this year. Organizers also promote a summer beer fest in Cleveland. This year’s was the inaugural Grand Slam Beerfest at Progressive Field, which sold out.

Proceeds will benefit the fest’s non-profit partners The Music Settlement and The Ohio Music Education Society.

Winter Warmer Fest is a smaller fest that raises money for the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. It is slated to be held Saturday, March 5, with 1,200 tickets available. In the past, Cleveland Beerfest has drawn about 10,000 people over two days.

Cleveland Beerfest organizers are encouraging ticket purchases prior to Christmas, Dec. 25.

Cleveland Beerfest tickets

Early admission: Includes entry at 7 p.m., 25 samples in a 5-ounce souvenir acrylic mug.

$50 through Dec. 25.

$55 Dec. 26 through March 3.

$60 March 4-10.

$70 day of event.

Regular admission: On sale Dec. 26, tickets include entry at 8 p.m. and 25 samples in a 5-ounce souvenir acrylic mug.

$50 Dec. 26 through March 3.

$55 March 4-10.

$60 day of event.

Connoisseur reception: On sale now, tickets include ballroom reception with appetizers, connoisseur admission gate, 25 samples, souvenir glass, connoisseur-only beers, coat check and private restrooms. Food service will run 7-9 p.m.

$85 through Dec. 25.

$90 Dec. 26-March 10.

$95 day of event.

Designated driver: On sale now, $25 available only online in advance. DD tickets include $5 food voucher and water/soft drinks, with entrance at either early or regular admission time.

Connoisseur designated driver: On sale now, $40 available only online in advance and before connoisseur ticket level is sold out. This level ticket includes same access and benefit as connoisseur tickets without alcohol, plus free water and soft drinks.

Original Article: https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/11/cleveland-beerfest-2-day-tasting-set-to-return-in-2022.html