The Kiwanis of Sycamore is planning for a signature event to be held annually the Saturday prior to the Fourth of July in beautiful downtown Sycamore, starting this year! Don’t miss the Sycamore Craft Beer and Brat Fest this Saturday, July 1st in downtown Sycamore from 4-10 p.m. in the public parking lot at Somonauk and Elm Streets and on a closed-off Somonauk Street. All proceeds for 2017 will benefit the Splash Pad at the expanded Sycamore Park District’s property on Airport Road.
A Root Beer Tent Sponsored by Culver’s of Sycamore will feature crafts for kids with help from Kiwanis K-Kids and Builders Club. Sycamore Fire Department will host interactive displays including a water table, Union Jack Rock band sponsored by Upstaging is on stage starting at 6:30 and HyVee gourmet brats and hot dogs will be on the grill all evening. Sycamore Key Club will be selling pretzel necklaces and the Aktion Club will be there with popcorn and soda.
Entry fees will be $35 per adult 21 and over who will be sampling beer from the many craft brewers participating (20 samples per adult). This fee will allow entry to the event and a commemorative sampling glass. Designated Drivers and children (ages 6-20) fees are $10 which will include a hot dog, chips, and a soda. Children 5 and under are free.
Tickets can be purchased online for $35 at dekalbcountytickets.com
Foods available for purchase will include award-winning bratwurst, hot dogs, and root beer. There will also be a T-shirt vendor selling unique beer-themed t-shirts. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. There will be very limited picnic table seating for eating.
Sponsors for this event include Hy-Vee of Sycamore, Upstaging, Sycamore Park District and Brewers thus far include: Evil Horse Brewing Company, Forge Brewhouse, Cademon Brewing Co., Noon Whistle Brewing, Generations Brewing Co., Tangled Roots Brewing Company, Hairy Cow Brewing Company, LLC, Hy-Vee’s craft beers and Acquaviva Winery’s very own brew.
For more information, please contact Nancy Higdon at nshigdon@gmail.com
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Kimberly Chandler!
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Shauna Smith Newsom
Hmm maybe something we can check out
Terry Thorne, this might be fun. You like brats and I like beer!
Lol
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Adam Davidson Carli Jo Huxtable Sandy Lawrence thoughts?
It has root beer and pretzels and kids stuff plus beer…something for everyone ð»
Sound super fun!!!
Sounds good to me ðº
Don’t worry I’ve got the designated driver status down ð¹
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