Award-Winning Craft Beers and Ciders - Including From Healdsburg - To Be Featured Harvest Fair’s Grand Tasting

SONOMA COUNTY, CA –News submitted from the Sonoma County Harvest Fair coming soon to the Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

In recent years, Sonoma County’s abundance has expanded to include a variety of delicious and enthusiastically received craft beers and ciders. The brew masters in our region continue to apply their skills and creativity to produce beverages both surprising and delightful. Consumer enthusiasm has grown, as well, and the Sonoma County Harvest Fair is pleased to showcase some of the county’s very best beers and ciders.

In addition to sampling wines from over 100 award-winning wineries, fairgoers can enjoy the exceptional beers and ciders produced by:

• Bear Republic Brewing Company (Healdsburg)

• Carneros Brewing Company (Sonoma)

• Dutton Cider Company (Sebastopol)

• Foxcraft Hard Cider (Santa Rosa)

• HenHouse Brewing Company (Petaluma)

• Lagunitas Brewing Company (Petaluma)

• Specific Gravity Cider Company (Sebastopol)

• St. Florian’s Brewery (Windsor)

Enthusiasts, ages 21 and older, are encouraged to come to the Tasting Pavilion, open all three days of the Fair. In addition to enticing beverages, the Pavilion offers award-winning food and coffee, also locally produced.

Those looking to taste the best of Sonoma County will want to purchase Grand Tasting tickets.

The Grand Tasting provides an opportunity to taste all of the award-winning wine and food from the Harvest Fair’s various competitions along with beer, cider & locally roasted coffee. Each day, a slightly different food pairing is offered, inspiring many folks to come to the Pavilion Friday, Saturday andSunday!

Grand Tasting hours and ticket prices are as follows:

• Friday, September 30, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Saturday, October 1, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Sunday, October 2, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

$55 per person (includes gate admission)

Pre-Sale Discount (available through September 29): 2 tickets for $100

Pre-Sale 3-Day Pass (available through September 29): $125.00 (non-transferable)

The Sonoma County Harvest Fair would also like to thank all who participated in the 2016 Home Brew Competition held on September 11, and to congratulate the winners!

The competition’s eleven categories included American Strong Ale & Specialty IPA, Brett & Sour Beer and Fruit, Spice & Wood-Aged Beer. A multitude of impassioned beer devotees brought their best brews and camaraderie to the event.

The Harvest Fair is just around the corner. Until then, cheers!

The 2016 Sonoma County Harvest Fair takes place September 30 – October 2 at the Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Also see:

• Stompers, Swabbies Wanted For Grape Stomp Competition!
• Harvest Fair Names Winners of 2016 Professional Food Competition
• Jackson Family Wines Honored For Leading The Way In Sustainable Winemaking
• The Olive Press Takes 'Best of Show' Olive Oil Award
• Buck Sangiacomo Honored For Lifetime Contribution To Sonoma Co. Agriculture At Harvest Fair
• Third-Generation Winegrape Grower Named Harvest Fair's 2016 Outstanding Young Farmer
• Robert Young Family Honored For Lifetime Contribution To Wine Industry
• Redwood Empire Vineyard Management Named 'Outstanding Sustainable Farmer'
• Harvest Fair Names '2016 Outstanding Young Person in Agribusiness'
• Russian River Brewing Co. Receives Harvest Fair Award for 'Excellence in the Craft Beer Industry'
• Harvest Fair Names '2016 Friend of Sonoma County Agriculture'
• Singing Frogs Farm Takes 'Excellence In Local Food Production' Honor From Sonoma Co. Harvest Fair
• Mark Your Calendars For Upcoming Sonoma County Harvest Fair: Tickets On Sale

--Image courtesy of Sonoma Co. Harvest Fair