Sample more than 150 unique firkin-style beers at Long Island’s most iconic beer festival
Blue Point Brewing Co., Long Island’s original craft brewery and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, recently announced its 20th Annual Cask Ales Festival. It’s taking place on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at its flagship brewery in Patchogue, New York. The milestone event promises to be the biggest celebration yet. It will feature live performances by The Warped Tour Band, KRUSH and DJ Kaution. It will also include a full day of entertainment, exceptional beer tastings, delicious food trucks, and exciting surprises. Tickets can be purchased at the festival website.
This year’s festival will highlight more than 150 firkin-style beers from various breweries, offering attendees a chance to sample rare and fan-favorite brews. Guests will enjoy a selection of dishes from eight local food trucks and browse through a vibrant 20-vendor market filled with local crafts and goods. The festival will offer interactive activities, such as jousting, and skateboarding demos ensuring fun surprises await throughout the day.
Mark Burford, Founder of Blue Point Brewing Company, shared his enthusiasm: “It was truly a labor of love that sparked this event — cask ales have always been something we produced and were passionate about. Now, for two decades, the Cask Ales Festival has become a cornerstone of our community, providing the most diverse beer selection and festive attitude in one place, bringing folks back year after year to celebrate.”
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Long Island Cares and Seatuck, supporting local hunger relief and environmental conservation efforts, respectively.
Festival Details
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
Festival Hours: 2-6 p.m. (VIP entry at 1 p.m.)
Location: Blue Point Brewing Company, 225 W Main St., Patchogue, New York
Performers: The Warped Tour Band, KRUSH, DJ Kaution
Ticket Information: General Admission: $75; VIP: $130; Designated Driver: $40
General Admission Tickets: Includes a 5 oz. Cask Fest Tasting Glass, craft beer tastings, a commemorative 20th Cask Fest necklace koozie, and access to all festival activities and performances.
VIP Tickets: Includes early entry, a 7 oz. tasting glass, a meal ticket, three drink tokens for the after party, access to the VIP draft trailer with 10 oz. pours, VIP-only bathrooms, VIP massages and IV drips from Karasmatic Day Spa, and a Cask Fest gift bag.
Designated Driver: Includes complimentary iced tea by Subtle Tea, access to all festivities and activities
Age Restriction: Attendees must be 21 years or older.
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