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View photos from the sold out 2009 event
Photos by Karl Mischler

Join us for the 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. SOLD OUTIncludes 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 recieve 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.

The Boston Beer Co. has chosen the two styles that will square off in this year’s Samuel Adams Beer Lover’s Choice 2010 contest.

Since 2005 the brewers of Samuel Adams have been offering drinkers a voice in choosing one of the new beers they will introduce in the coming year. This summer the trend continues as Boston Beer will take two recipes on the road to be judged in a head-to-head consumer taste test. Among the first stops on the tour will be The North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival--an official polling place for the Beer Lovers Choice competition. The 2010 contestants are:

Sample A: a Belgian-style IPA, an incredibly complex beer that begins with the fruity, sweet, slightly tart and spicy characteristics of Belgian ale yeast. The blend of malts, including a traditional slow-roasted Czech variety, adds a crisp, slightly roasty note. This is complemented by a combination of German and American hops, which add complex notes of eucalyptus, pine and citrus. The beer finishes with the distinct hop bitterness expected from an IPA, immediately demanding a second sip.

Sample B, an American Rye, which is a deep, reddish-hued ale brewed with both rye and roasted malt for a spicy character. The slight roastiness and sweetness from the malt is complemented by floral and citrus notes from the combination of German Hallertau Mittelfrueh and American Ahtanum, Centennial and Amarillo hops in this beer. The rye imparts additional complexity by adding a spicy and slightly drying finish to this medium-bodied brew.

Which will you choose?

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SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE:
Bert Boyce, Brewer, Samuel Adams

Come Meet Bert Boyce
and Cast Your Vote at this Summer’s Best Beer Fest!