Inaugural Barley & Music Fest Arrives in Alexandria

From Spotted MP:

(Alexandria, VA) — A new hops, beats and bites themed event will debut in Alexandria when the 1st Annual Barley & Music Fest takes place on Saturday, September 17th in the Carlyle District in Old Town. The new festival will take place from noon to 6 p.m., transforming the John Carlyle Square Park with craft brews from artisanal breweries, live entertainment, and food vendors.

Attendees will be able to sample beer from regional craft breweries such as:

• Barley & Music Fest Breweries 2016
• Blue Mountain Brewery
• Bold Rock Hard Cider
• Brother’s Craft Brewery
• Chaos Mountain Brewery
• Devil’s Backbone Brewing Co.
• Fordham & Dominion Brewery Co.
• Forge Brew Works
• Gordon Biersch Brewery
• Legend Brewing Co.
• Mad Fox Brewing Co.
• O’Connor Brewing Co.
• Smartmouth Brewing Co.
• South Street Brewery
• Starr Hill Brewery
• Sweetwater Brewing Co.
• Troeg’s Independent Brewing
• Union Duckpin & Anthem
• Barley & Music Fest Restaurants 2016
• Ada’s Kitchen on Wheels
• Carluccio’s
• Gordon Biersch Brewery
• UNO’s Pizzeria

The event will kick off with live entertainment from bands Down Wilson, Girl X and Tequila Mockingbird. The event is free to attend, but the cost for beer samplings are $15 for 5 drink tickets and will include a custom tasting glass. Attendees who wish to purchase additional tastes, may purchase them at $1.00 per ticket.

Event Details

What: 1st Annual Barley & Music Festival

Presented by: S and B Event Management LLC in partnership with The Carlyle Community Council

When: Saturday, September 17, 2016

Where: John Carlyle Square in the Carlyle District of Alexandria. 300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Time: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Website is available here.

Social: @barleymusicfest (Facebook/Twitter) @sbevent (Instagram)

Cost: This is a free event to attend; however tickets are needed to sample beers. Ticket cost is $15 for 5 drink tickets and will include a custom tasting glass. Attendees, who wish to purchase additional tastes, may purchase them at $1.00 per ticket.

About Alexandria’s Carlyle Community

Alexandria’s Carlyle Community is undergoing rapid change, both demographically and economically. The Carlyle District is one of the newest parts of Alexandria. It is a 76.5 acre development in Old Town Alexandria. This modern district includes a complex of offices, hotels, including The Westin Alexandria and retail space. It is home to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Federal Courthouse, as well as condo communities such as Carlyle Towers. The dynamic of these balanced uses insure a vibrant environment for office workers, residents, shoppers, and visitors alike. It is conveniently located across from the King Street Metro Station. The Carlyle District welcomes over 10,000 workers and 5,000 residents daily.

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