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(Alton, IL – Oct. 9, 2024) Get your tickets now for the first-ever Great Rivers & Routes Craft Beverage Festival celebrating local craft beverage producers on Saturday, Nov. 2 from Noon to 4 p.m. at Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton.

A limited number of tickets are available for the festival which features signature pours from craft beer, wine and spirits producers based in southwest Illinois. Tickets are $25 and include a commemorative glass, drinks paired with food from local restaurants. There are $10 tickets available for designated drivers which includes a glass, non-alcoholic drinks and food. Purchase tickets online at: https://www.riversandroutes.com/things-to-do/buy-tickets/

“We have a wide range of craft beverage producers in the Great Rivers & Routes region who put a lot of time, energy and talent into their signature pours,” Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau says. “They deserve a festival dedicated to showcasing their craftsmanship and this event puts a spotlight on the best craft beverages the region has to offer.”

Craft beverage connoisseurs can enjoy drinks from local craft producers including wineries Wild Pickins Winery and Grafton Winery & Brewhaus; craft beer brewers Old Bakery Beer Co., Schlafly Highland Square, Old Herald Brewery & Distillery, and Red Rooster Brew Werks; spirits producers including Bluestem Vodka Distillery and Old Herald Brewery & Distillery; and craft beverage producers Moon Drops +Wellness, Eckert’s, Earth Candy and Flourish Farms. Food will be provided by Blackbird Bakery & Café, The Mother Road Fudge Shop, Old Bakery Beer Co., Foxes Boxes and more.

Throughout the event, Andre Dahle will provide live music.

For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/craft-beverage-festival/

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(The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is a certified Destination Marketing Organization serving Madison, Jersey, Calhoun, Macoupin, Montgomery and Greene counties and East St. Louis in St. Clair County. The bureau is dedicated to educating visitors about the region by providing information regarding the area’s history, unique landmarks, recreational opportunities, leisure attractions, special events and scenic marvels.)