May 1st, 2010
2010 North Fork Beer Festival
North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ, & Wine Festival (Jamesport, NY)
4th Annual – Award-Winning – North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ, & Wine Festival
50 Brewers/100 Brews
Voted North Fork Event of the Year in 2007, the North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival returns to the picturesque Martha Clara Vineyard on August 14, 2010. Martha Clara Vineyard is located at 6025 Sound Ave. Riverhead, NY 11901. Attendees are asked to follow the event signs and enter through the Herricks Lane entrance only.
The event will showcase the finest craft breweries – 50 in all – from across the country and will pair them with outstanding BBQ prepared by Maple Tree BBQ and award-winning wines from Martha Clara Vineyards and other local wineries.
The event will feature award-winning beer from local favorites including Blue Point Brewing Co. and Southampton Ales & Lagers plus attendees will have the opportunity to sample exceptional craft beer from national craft breweries, more than 50 in all.
The event will take place rain or shine (no refunds). The fields will have multiple tents to house the attendees, breweries, wineries, special vendors, cooking demos, and event programming. Weather permitting; the middle of the field will have tables and chairs for your comfort and enjoyment.
Great Food, Wine, Music & Education
The event will feature wines from Martha Clara Vineyards and other great Long Island wineries, gourmet barbeque from Maple Tree BBQ – a BBQ sandwich and side dish are included with your paid admission – additional BBQ food will be available for purchase.
Energy Express Band will perform live! Energy Express has music to satisfy all musical entertainment styles and tastes. The five-member band plays songs from the 50s Rock and Roll, to 60s Soul and R&B, to the Disco and Funk of the 70s, Dance hits of the 80s & 90s, plus the #1 top 40 hits of today.
Attendees are invited to attend intimate talks given by brew masters and industry leaders. They’ll cover topics as varied as the growth of the craft beer scene on Long Island to pairing craft beer with food.
Help Raise Funds for Local Charities
The event will help to raise funds for the Peconic Bay Medical Center, a not-for-profit hospital providing quality healthcare for Long Island and the Terry Farrell Fire Fighters Fund.
Tickets
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The North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival will offer two sessions.
VIP SESSION:
1:00 PM – 6PM. Includes and additional hour (from 1:00PM-2:00PM) where the VIP invited guests and VIP ticket holders will be able to talk to brewers and taste special beers the breweries have reserved for this session only and will not be being served to the general session attendees.
While most of the tickets for this special event are available by invitation only, a limited number of tickets will be made available to the general public. Gates will open at 12:30PM (first pour at 1PM). Tickets are $75, advance purchase only. (Ticket availability is limited). Ticket price includes a souvenir tasting glass marked with a 2 oz. pour line, admission to special one-hour meet & greet with brewers, beer tasting, a BBQ sandwich & side dish, and attendance at any of the special programming events.
GENERAL ADMISSION SESSION:
2:00 PM – 6PM. Gates will open at 1:30 PM for ticketing and processing. First pour is at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $50 each when purchased online in advance of the event. If tickets still remain, they will be $70 at the door. Ticket price includes a souvenir tasting glass marked with a 2 oz. pour line, beer tasting, a BBQ sandwich & side dish, and attendance at any of the special programming events.
Designated Driver tickets are available for $12. A DD ticket holder will get a BBQ sandwich & side dish, an invitation to attend at any of the special programming events, and a bottle of water. Designated drivers do NOT receive a tasting glass and are NOT permitted to sample any beer. Any designated driver seen drinking or tasting beer will be removed from the festival immediately. Designated drivers must be 21+ and present valid photo ID for entry.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
A limited number of tickets are available for each session. When the event sells out, NO additional tickets will be sold. Everyone who holds a ticket will be admitted—the event WILL NOT BE OVERSOLD. We want every attendee to be able to sample the beers they desire and to move around the event freely, comfortably, and safely.
No one under 21 will be admitted. Only those 21+ with valid photo ID will be admitted. No exceptions. This includes designated drivers who must be 21+ to attend. For the safety of everyone at the festival, no infants, children, strollers, or pets will be allowed. Please plan accordingly.