Bel Air Beer Week To Cap Off With Oktoberfest

BEL AIR, MD - Bel Air beer enthusiasts have lots to celebrate. The annual Bel Air Beer Week is underway, running from Sept. 8 to Sept. 17.

The kicker this year is the first ever Bel Air Oktoberfest. Sponsored by Ronnie's Beverage Warehouse in partnership with the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, the German-themed event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Bel Air Armory.

Attendees will be able to choose from more than 100 beers to sample. The purpose of Bel Air Beer Week is to raise awareness about craft beers in the area, and more than 30 breweries will be represented at the Oktoberfest.

One Eleven Main will provide German-themed food and Philly Pretzel Factory will have pretzels on tap.

Live German music, a silent auction, raffle and other happenings will also be part of the events.

See all of the Bel Air Beer Week events.

The Bel Air Oktoberfest will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Bel Air Armory. Tickets are $50, and for designated drivers (no alcohol allowed) they are $35. Nobody under 21 will be admitted. Tickets include 20 tastings, food and a souvenir glass.

Photo by Elizabeth Janney.

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