Field Day Beer Fest 2018 at DESTIHL Brewery

Posted on May 21, 2018

Join DESTIHL Brewery Saturday June 2nd from 1pm – 5pm for their first every Field Day Beer Fest at the DESTIHL Brewery on Greenbriar Drive in Normal!

This official Illinois Bicentennial Celebration event will bring back the memories of your favorite elementary school tradition! Celebrate summer with refreshing beer samples from dozens of Midwest craft breweries. Plus live music, and of course outdoor games and activities, including bags, ladderball, horseshoes, and Jenga! DESTIHL’s culinary team has worked up some Field Day inspired food just for the event. So break out those summer field day clothes because prizes will be awarded for the most creative Field Day inspired outfits!

Cheer on your favorite brewery as they participate in the prestigious Cellarman’s Games! This battle will feature an obstacle course that will require brains, brawn, luck, and liquid! The top times go to the finals for a special event to determine the winner!

The day of drinks, games, and entertainment goes from 1pm-5pm on Saturday June 2nd! Tickets can be purchased in advance for $40 or on the day of the event for $55. General admission gets you a souvenir tasting glass & 20 beer tastings. Attendees must be 21+ to enter the festival area. There are also Designated Driver tickets available for $10 each. This allows entry in to the festival area. Guests still must be 21+ to enter.

For More Info check out DESTIHL’s website

To purchase tickets check out the Eventbrite page

To give yourself a reminder check out the Facebook Event

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