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Thanksgiving is coming up, which means you’re probably already getting prepared for some quality eating! If you’re living in the Phoenix region, there’s now a new mouth-watering reason to get excited!   Running from November 12 th through November 13 th across the Downtown area , Phoenix is hosting its 7 th annual Pizza Festival! Consisting of 20+ pizza makers , this festival hosts a variety of tasty pizza slices and full pies you’re not going to want to miss! The event also features performances from some of Phoenix’s biggest and best local bands, lawn games, desserts, local market vendors, kid’s activities, and more! Plus, there will also be plenty of opportunities for guests to partake in a tasty selection of quality brews and beverages from some of the biggest local bars in the area.   The best thing about this event —besides the food--i s that it’s just a great way to integrate with the Phoenix community, along with the perfect excuse to explore all the fabulous s...

  What’s the greatest thing about living in Las Vegas?    If I had to put a label on it, I’d say that it definitely has something to do with the absolutely stellar party atmosphere! And where can you go wrong with such great weather, great people, and just an overall great time? That’s what Las Vegas works best at—providing all its residents with a welcoming atmosphere they can always enjoy.   Running from Friday, April 22 through Saturday, April 23, the Great Vegas Festival is a knockout event you’re not going to want to miss! This event showcases some excellent brews as you party with friends to enjoy some amazing craft beer, on top of platters of delicious cuisine for all! There will be chefs, mixologists, a VIP lounge, and more! Party the night away in style with plenty of entertainment, atmosphere, and good times all around.   Las Vegas has always been one of my favorite places to live, especially when it comes to enjoying a slice of quality living and c...

Ready to brew up some excitement in the Houston area? I certainly hope so because starting on Saturday, August 28th, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is going to be hosting a real one-of-a-kind experience for locals. At the Brewsology Beer Festival, guests over 21 can sample over 50 breweries and 150 beers while getting to explore the museum, making for a lively and entertaining overall experience that you’d be crazy to miss out on!  It’s pretty odd mixing beer and educational learning together but this IS Houston and that’s just how we roll. Personally, I find it pretty funny and I have the very strong belief that this event is going to be a wild ride for the ages. Plus, it’s just a great opportunity to sip on some of the region’s best local brews with friends and family. General admission is running from 8pm to 11pm and VIP and Early Admission will be from 7pm to 11pm. All ticket tiers will include beer and access throughout the museum with admission. So yes, you can enjoy t...

  Everyone likes a nice relaxing day out with an ice-cold beer! With the way Houston weather has been behaving lately, I don’t blame anyone for wanting to kick back, relax, and enjoy a cold one with the boys (or girls!). Since Houston is experiencing a level of record heat, as always, in summer, it’s a good thing that there’s a new opportunity to experience some good times with friends and family with the Boom Shaka Lager Fest.  Presented by Urban South HTX, the Boom Shaka Lager Fest, this new beer festival will showcase more than 15 different craft breweries, featuring unique lagers from a slew of great local selections including Great Heights Brewing Co., Celestial Beerworks, Baa Baa Brewhouse, False Idol Brewing, Klaus Brewing Co., 11 Below Brewing Co., Local Group Brewing, Holler Brewing Co., Ingenious Brewing Co., Weathered Souls Brewing Co., New Magnolia Brewing Co., Astral Brewing, Eureka Heights Brew Co., Batch Brewing Co., and many, MANY more!  Whew! That’s a mou...

Not wearing green? You better pinch yourself because you’re not going to want to miss this exciting St. Patrick’s Day event! Dallas is always booming with new things to do, especially during key holidays like St. Patrick’s Day! And what could be better than having a good run outside with friends and family, and all while getting to taste over 20 unique craft beers? Starting at TUPPS Brewery at 9 am on March 13th, the McKinney Shamrock Run 5K will kick off the city’s main St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Guests will race across the McKinney Cotton Mill straight to the finish line, where they will receive their finishers medal and get to enjoy the best brews from local vendors, complete with ice-cold green TUPPS beer!  And at the McKinney St. Patrick’s Day Beer Walk, guests will get to sip and stroll across the streets of downtown McKinney while listening to some awesome live Irish music throughout the day. But it doesn’t stop there! There will also be an outdoor vendor market, St. Pad...

Austin always has something going on when it comes to good eating! And on Saturday, March 6th, Austin residents can now enjoy some delicious food, tasty brews, and awesome music at the Ranger Cattle Chili Fest!  So what’s the sitch? The Ranger Cattle Chili Fest is a culmination of a ton of incredible things to see, do, and, most importantly, eat ! There will be: A chili tasting from Austin’s top chefs Live music Free cocktails from Jim Beam Free beer from Independence Brewery Cow petting and feeding Dog-friendly accommodations Goat roping And more! Those of you with families will find that there will be plenty of activities for the little ones to enjoy and you can even bring man’s best friend along for the ride! And, of course, who could forget getting the chance to taste some truly delicious chili and alcohol? It really adds the full package of satisfying your cravings for adventure as well as your palate! Plus, if you’re an apartment resident living on a budget at some of my favo...