Beertopia Brings Craft Beer, Local Food and Live Entertainment to Bradenton Aug. 22
Beer enthusiasts and food lovers will have an opportunity to sample offerings from local breweries and restaurants when Beertopia Craft Beer & Food Festival returns to Bradenton on Saturday, Aug. 22.
The 21-and-older event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Veterans Hall and will feature a selection of local and craft beers, seltzers and spirits paired with food from participating area restaurants. Live music, auctions and raffles will also be part of the evening.
Restaurants featured in this year’s lineup include Big Top Brewing Co. & Restaurant, Urban Taco, Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant, Gecko’s Grill & Pub, Coast Seafood Grill, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Central Cafe & Bar, Sunshine Biscotti, Bonefish Grill, O’bricks and Mean Deans Local Kitchen.
The festival is presented by Budweiser and benefits the Eye Center, Inc. Vision Foundation and the Hernando De Soto Historical Society.
Tickets require a $75 donation, and attendees must be at least 21 years old to purchase tickets and attend the event.
Beertopia is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets and additional event information are available through the Hernando De Soto Historical Society’s Beertopia page.
