Getting to Know AZ

Everyone loves a good festival and this weekend The Great Arizona Beer Festival will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Tempe Town Lake. The price for admission is steep at $40 for general admission and $80 for VIP’s but the ticket includes over 20, 3 ounce samples of beers and a mug to enjoy them out of. All the proceeds from the event will benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona, a non-profit organization assisting legally blind and visually impaired people of Arizona. The festival will also feature live music, food vendors, and give-aways. The event is closed to persons under the age of 21 but festival organizers encourage designated drivers to attend. Tickets for designated drivers run $30 and include samples of non-alcoholic beers and soft drinks.  There are over 176 brews registered to be sampled at the event. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at etix.