Amazing Beer Bash At Rialto Coming In September

JOLIET, IL - The Rialto Square Theatre is regarded as one of the finest entertainment venues in the country. Meanwhile, the Joliet area is gaining popularity as a mecca for craft beer enthusiasts. So why not combine the two and have a great big beer bash? Exactly. On Friday, the Rialto announced it will hold its Inaugural Rialto Square Theatre Beer Bash. It will be Sunday, Sept. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. Hawk Joliet is the sponsor.

Tickets are $50, and include beer samples from each brewery, collectible mini-pint glass, T-shirt, 3 tacos and live entertainment from some of our favorite local bands. Ticket quantities are limited, the Rialto warned.

"We have partnered with local breweries around Joliet and surrounding areas to bring a unique experience for all. Craft beer enthusiasts will enjoy a sampling of beers from their favorite local breweries, while enjoying the ambiance of the majestic Rialto Square Theatre. La Loma Taco Truck will be on hand serving up the best tacos in the area," Rialto officials proclaimed.

Are you ready for the list?

Participating breweries include:

1. Elder Brewing
2. MyGrain Brewing
3. Soundgrowler
4. Hailstorm
5. 350
6. Evil Horse
7. Blue Island Brewing
8. Will County Brewing
9. Metal Monkey
10. Brickstone
11. Solemn Oath

Tickets for the Beer Bash can be purchased at the Rialto box office during normal business hours (Monday- Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Chicago Street Pub in downtown Joliet, or online at www.rialtosquare.com.

File images via Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak