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Northbrook Brewfest 'Showcases Best Of Village': President

The annual event - featuring beer, food and music - returns next month to Village Green Park.

Dogfish Head is among the beer brewers that will be at Northbrook Brewfest.
Dogfish Head is among the beer brewers that will be at Northbrook Brewfest. (Northbrook Park District)

NORTHBROOK, IL — The always popular Northbrook Brewfest returns to Village Green Park next month. The annual event — featuring beer, food and live music — is set for 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.

"Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, Northbrook Brewfest showcases the best of the Village — our hospitality, creativity, and passion for bringing people together," said Village President Kathryn Ciesla. "Cheers to a great event and thank you to the Northbrook Park District for their partnership in co-hosting this fantastic night out in Northbrook."

Tickets, with advance savings, are currently on sale here. Northbrook Brewfest will include lawn games, a photo booth, giveaways and prizes. Musical entertainment will be provided by Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio, plus the Brass to Mouth Horns. The Landmark Inn Bar & Grill will offer food for purchase, including beer brats and pretzels and cheese. Attendees are also welcome to bring a picnic dinner.

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Advance tickets for the event are $49 and include 15, 5-ounce tasting tickets and event swag. Non-tasting tickets are $30 and only include access to the event. Prices will increase to $59 and $39 at the gate on Sept. 7. People are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, and all guests must be ages 21 and up.

A variety of beers from Illinois and beyond will be provided by Glenview-based Joseph Mullarkey Distributors, which has collaborated on the last few editions of Northbrook Brewfest. The brewery lineup will include:

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  • Sketchbook - Evanston
  • Short Fuse - Schiller Park
  • Alarmist - Chicago
  • Revolution - Chicago
  • Two Brothers - Warrenville
  • New Holland – Holland, Michigan
  • Sierra Nevada – Chico, California
  • Firestone Walker – Paso Robles, California
  • Rogue – Newport, Oregon
  • Dogfish Head – Milton, Delaware
  • Hacker Pschorr – Munich, Germany
  • Obscurity Brewing — Elburn (alcoholic cider)
  • Athletic Brewing — Milford, Connecticut (non-alcoholic beer)
  • Sun Cruiser (vodka ice tea)
  • Carbliss (vodka and tequila drinks)

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