View photos from the sold out 2011 event!
Photos by Karl Mischler

Join us for the 6th Annual
Award-Winning
North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ, & Wine Festival

August 13, 2011
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 13, 2011. 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 – more than 50 in all – from across the country and will pair them with outstanding BBQ prepared by Maple Tree BBQ and award-winning local wines.

The event will feature award-winning beer from local favorites including Blue Point Brewing Co., Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., and Great South Bay Brewery plus attendees will have the opportunity to sample exceptional craft beer from national and international craft breweries as well.

The event will take place rain or shine (no refunds). The fields will have multiple tents to house the attendees, breweries, wineries and special vendors. 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.

Mystery Play will perform live! MYSTERY PLAY is a 6-piece band that covers classic and current rock, pop, funk and dance music. MYSTERY PLAY began as a four-piece group playing original music. It consisted of its original and still current members Greg Smith, Derek Maida, Tom McCabe & Charlie Schaefer. After a few years of performing their own compositions, the band was expanded by two more members (the Kearns Brothers, Steve & Dan); and began playing strictly cover music. These six members have been performing together for more than eight years.

Help Raise Funds for Local Charities

The event will help to raise funds for the Beer For Brains Foundation, the Kent Animal Shelter and the Terry Farrell Fire Fighters Fund. Find out more, click here.

Tickets

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 $80, 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 and a BBQ sandwich & side dish.

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 $55 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 and a BBQ sandwich & side dish.

Designated Driver tickets are available for $15. A DD ticket holder will get a BBQ sandwich & side dish and a bottle of water. Designated drivers do NOT recieve a tasting glass and are NOT permitted to sample any beer or wine. Any designated driver seen drinking 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. Proper identification is the responsibility of the attendee. Failure to present proper, valid photo identification (driver’s license or passport) will result in denial of entry with no refund offered. For the safety of everyone at the festival, no infants, children, strollers, or pets will be allowed. Please plan accordingly.