Bruegala 2023: Camp Bruegala

Posted on September 6, 2023
Camp Bruegala on Saturday, September 30, 2023 with the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees

The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees invite you to raise a glass at the 23rd Annual Bruegala charity beer festival!

Camp Bruegala
Saturday, September 30th
5:00 – 10:00pm
On the Square in Downtown Bloomington

Enjoy local food, beer, and live music! Local and regional breweries will be on-site for sampling and delicious local food vendors will be there, too. Enjoy live music from Kill the Martian and Retrofit.

Returning this year is a $20 admission fee at the gate.

Profits from the event will benefit two local charities: Association of Horizon and Child Protection Network.

Keep up to date with full details at bruegala.com or on the Bruegala Facebook Page.

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