North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ, and Wine Festival 2012

     If you're a fan of beer, wine, or barbecue (you should be a fan of at least one of the three) the North Fork summer festival is the perfect place for you. This year, it is taking place on August 11, 2012. The festival is also located in Riverhead.
     Over fifty breweries will be in attendance from all across the country and the BBQ will be provided by Maple Tree BBQ. Some of the breweries include Blue Point, Goose Island, Great South Bay, Blue Moon, Shock Top, and Spaten just to name a few. With fifty breweries and over one hundred different beers, this will be the perfect opportunity to try out some different craft beers that you may not have the chance to drink at your local pub.
     Tickets start at $55 if you purchase the tickets online and $70 if you buy the ticket the day of the event. This general admission price includes a souvenir tasting glass, the beer tasting, and barbecue lunch. Hours for general admission are 2:00pm-6:00pm. The VIP price of admission is $80 and this includes an extra hour of drinking and the opportunity to meet with the breweries and drink exclusive blends that are not available to the public yet.
     If you find yourself bored in August, pick up some tickets to the North Fork Beer Festival and enjoy the day with some friends or family. If you see me at the festival, come up and say hi! We'll have a beer and hang out.      -John Tancredi