See Brew At The Bridge Lineup Ahead Of Saturday Event

OSWEGO, IL — The middle of September is upon us, and in Oswego, that means it's time for Brew at the Bridge.

Oswegoland Park District's annual beer festival at Hudson Crossing park is happening from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, and nearly 20 breweries specializing in beer, seltzer and cider are scheduled to appear.

"When it comes to fall, pumpkin spice wants to be Oswego Brew," reads the event website.

Here's a look at the breweries participating this year:

• 2 Fools Cider
• Broken Brix Winery & Cidery
• Buckle Down Brewing
• Goose Island Beer Co.
• Half Day Brewing Co.
• Haymarket Brewing
• Khaos Brewing
• The Long Drink
• Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
• Moody Tongue Brewing Company
• Noon Whistle Brewing
• Oswego Brewing Company
• Revolution Brewing
• Riggs Beer Company
• Shortfuse Brewing Company
• Spiteful Brewing
• Tangled Roots Brewing Company

Chew to go along with the brew will be in the form of Wurst Kitchen, among other vendors.

Joey Wilbur, Michael Rawls Music, and Wild Earp and the Free For Alls are on the lineup to perform Saturday. A full musical schedule can be found on the Brew at the Bridge website.

Similar to years past, leashed pets are welcome at the event, too.

For those who may not have purchased tickets to the event, happening rain or shine, worry not. Tickets, which start at $25, are still available online and can also be purchased on the day of the festival.

Tickets include a commemorative Oswego Brew tasting vessel. New this year: Participants get to choose their glasses. Guests can pick between a sampling pilsner to hold 2-ounce samples or an acrylic pilsner that can hold full pours.