Mid-Atlantic Spring Beer Fest Returning to Shirlington

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Beer lovers, get ready to salute spring at the Mid-Atlantic Spring Beer Festival in Shirlington.

The second-annual event comes to you courtesy of Capitol City Brewing Company on Saturday, April 25 at The Village at Shirlington in Arlington, according to a news release from the company.

The springtime beer-tasting jubilee will include 35 area craft brewers all hailing from the District, Maryland and Virginia featuring many local favorites and several newly opened breweries. New this year, all participating breweries will sport their own exhibition tents that showcase their company creations and colorful brand designs.

A variety of Shirlington Village restaurants and local eateries will feature their favorite springtime fare with music provided by a popular local DJ. Festivities will begin at noon and conclude at 7 p.m. (ticket sales begin at 11:30 a.m.and all beer taps will close at 6 p.m.)

Admission for beer drinkers is $30 (one general admission pass per person), which includes a wristband, official tasting glass and 10 drink tickets. Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $1 each with a five-ticket minimum.

The event is free for non-drinkers and children. Mid-Atlantic Spring Beer Festival 2015 will be held rain or shine with tickets sold at the event.