From Sara Bozich:
April 1, HARRISBURG, PA - The second annual Harrisburg Beer Week will run April 22-30. The event celebrates the local craft beer community while serving as a fundraiser for Harrisburg River Rescue and Emergency Services.
Last year, more than 140 events ranging from beer fests to educational sessions helped to raise $20,000 for Harrisburg River Rescue and Emergency Services.
This year, the 9-day series has grown to include more than 180 events, weeklong specials, including the addition of signature events like the “Maybe 5K” as well as new participating venues and breweries.
Beer Week 2016 Signature Events:
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V.I.P Beer Week Kick-Off Party at the Abbey Bar at ABC
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Maybe 5K presented by PA Beer Alliance
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Harrisburg River Rescue Open House and “Bent Propellor” Release
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Battle of the Homebrew Clubs at First National Bank Field
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Little Big Beer Fest at the Abbey Bar at ABC
“Appalachian Brewing Company is excited once again to be the presenting sponsor of Harrisburg Beer Week. Our brewery will be 19 years old this spring, and we are inspired by the growth that craft beer has had over that time,” said Artie Tafoya, Director of Operations, Appalachian Brewing Company.
“This event has become a great tribute to the region’s beer production and a fantastic fundraiser for Harrisburg River Rescue. We hope you have an opportunity to get out and discover our craft beer community.”
Harrisburg River Rescue will take part in the celebration once again as Beer Week’s sole beneficiary and will hold an open house at their headquarters during the festivities.
“Being involved in Beer Week has provided us an ongoing relationship with other individuals who share an innovative passion for bettering our city and strengthening support of those local assets that make our city prosper,” said Tony Reigle, Harrisburg River Rescue Lieutenant.
“We are extremely excited to be able to open our doors to the public for a featured event,” said Reigle. “The event will allow us the opportunity to share our mission and what it is that we do, the equipment we use and where the fund from last year’s event has been utilized.”
Along with the signature events, there will be a variety of craft beer-centric events, including PA Flavor, that will take place in bars, restaurants and local business throughout the area.
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