Killington Resort plans to kick off foliage season with annual Brewfest, October 1.
Posted on September 08, 2011
The Killington Brewfest is a celebration of the Northeast’s finest craft beers. Join us for a weekend packed with a beer sampling, tasting dinner, live music and more as we celebrate one of life’s greatest gifts, beer!
Brewfest Weekend Dates:
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Friday, September 30 |
Vermont Brewmaster’s Dinner |
7:00-9:00 p.m. |
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Friday, September 30 |
Brewfest Kickoff Party |
9:00 p.m. |
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Saturday, October 1 |
Killington Brewfest |
1:00-6:00 p.m. |
Vermont Brewmaster Dinner*
Join us for a 3-course dinner at the Wobbly Barn as our Executive Chef pairs Vermont brews with culinary creations from local producers. Participating Vermont Breweries include Long Trail, Otter Creek, Switchback and Northshire.
Brewfest Kickoff Party*
New this year, join us as we kickoff our Brewfest weekend. Sample an array of Vermont craft beers while rocking out to the Pete Kilpatrick Band at the Wobbly Barn.
Killington Brewfest:
Come wet your whistle at the base of 4,241' Killington Peak during the pinnacle of autumn foliage. Festival goers will enjoy live music, a plethora of fabulous food offerings and over 75 of the finest craft beers that our region has to offer.
Time:
1:00-6:00 p.m.
Location:
Snowshed Lodge
Schedule:
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12:30 p.m. |
Ticket window opens |
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1:00 p.m. |
Festival opens and taps starting flowing |
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1:30 p.m. |
Joey Leone, Long Trail Pub |
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2:30 p.m. |
Pete Kilpatrick Band, Resort Center Stage |
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5:30 p.m. |
Last call |
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6:00 p.m. |
Festival ends |
Brewfest tickets* are $20 each if purchased by September 9 and include:
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Commemorative drinking glass
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12 beer sampling tickets
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Over 75 brews to sample
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Live music from the Pete Kilpatrick Band and Joey Leone
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Additional beer tickets will be available for $1
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Designated drivers and people who choose not to sample beer can purchase tickets at the door for $5
*Must be 21 years of age with proper ID.
2011 Breweries:
Brooklyn Brewery, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Harpoon Brewery, La
Brasserie Unibroue, Long Trail Brewing Company, Magic Hat Brewing
Company, McNeil's Brewery, Narragansett, Northshire Brewery, Otter Creek
Brewing, Peak Organic Brewing Company, Red Hook Brewing Company,
Saranac, Shipyard Brewing, Switchback Brewing Company, The Olde Burnside
Brewing Company, Trout River Brewing Company, Wolavers Fine Organic
Ales, Woodchuck Brewery, Woodstock Inn Brewery and more.
*Must be 21 years of age with proper ID.
Rules:
Participants must be at least 21 years of age and a valid ID with proof of age is required. Brewfest staff may check your ID at any time during the festival. We reserve the right to deny alcohol service to anyone and to remove anyone from the property.
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Beer samples will only be poured into 3 ounce souvenir tasting glasses.
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Your wristband must be displayed to the server.
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Redeem 1-2 beer tickets for each serving; 1 ticket = <8% ABV or 2 tickets = >8% ABV
General Info:
Wine Station
We will be pouring a handful of wine selections in the Long Trail Pub, cash only.
Water and Rinse Stations
There are multiple water stations set up throughout the event to aid in your hydration and serve as a rinsing station to keep your glass clean. See map or ask a Killington staff member for locations.
Smoking
In consideration of all our guests, please smoke only in the designated outside area.
Pets
We love dogs and all animals, but they are not allowed on the premises, so please leave them at home.
Transportation:
PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
Taxi Service
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Gramp's Shuttle |
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802-236-6600 |
Free Shuttle
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Outback Shuttle |
Free Shuttle to Outback Pizza, Wally's Grill, Casey's Caboose and Santa Fe Steakhouse |
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802-422-3733 |
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Barrel Rider |
Free Shuttle to the Pickle Barrel & JAX Food & Games |
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802-422-RIDE |
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On the Rocs Shuttle |
Free Shuttle to On The Rocs Lounge |
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802-422-ROCS |
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Lockout Shuttle |
Free Shuttle to The Lookout |
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802-770-2375 |
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You are more than welcome to leave your car in the Snowshed parking lot overnight. Please be smart and safe!
*Must be 21 years of age with proper ID.
Pete Kilpatrick Band
The Pete Kilpatrick Band hails from the coastal city of Portand,
Maine. They have been writing, recording, and performing regularly since
2004 and have released five independent albums to date. They have been
named Maine’s best act four times in the Portland Best Music Awards and
have performed over 1,000 shows since their formation. Throughout the
spring of 2011, the band was on the road w/ O.A.R. and DJ Logic
performing at various ski resorts throughout the country as part of
FestEvol and DMB bassist Stefan Lessard’s IZstyle Winter Tour.
The
PKB has been referred to as a “folk singer-songwriter with a rock ‘n’
roll band,” and the band feels that it’s a perfect title. The songs are
acoustically driven but maintain a full and layered sound due largely in
part to electric guitarist Pete Morse and Keyboardist Tyler Stanley’s
approaches. Bassist Matt Cosby and drummer Ed Dickhaut round out the
group, comprised of five close friends who have a deep appreciation for
writing and performing music. Their sound has been compared to Travis,
The Frames, and Guster, and as NewBandDaily.com puts it, the band “has
that suburban sensibility, that clarity and sweetness sometimes so
necessary after a hard day’s work.”
Together they have shared the
stage with Dave Matthews Band, Guster, David Gray, Ray Lamontagne,
Robert Randolph and the Family Band, G Love, Barenaked Ladies, Grace
Potter and the Nocturnals, and Brett Dennen. The band can be seen
performing throughout the country for the majority of the year.
Joey Leone Trio
Joey Leone Triois an old school band specializing in Classic Rock,
Funk and R&B, as well as Caribbean, Ska and New Orleans music. Their
funkified versions of jazz classics makes the trio a very unique
function band. The tunes are recognizable but not typical, and it’s all
danceable. Rarely do you see a band that can play authentic Rock and
Roll and also be equally as comfortable playing Funk and R&B.
Imagine, the Stones, the Beatles, the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton,
Steppenwolf, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd as well as 60’s pop covers by the
Monkees, the Turtles, Paul Revere and the Raiders on stage and ready to
rock at your function. Combine that with soul tunes from Wilson
Pickett, James Brown, and Rick James, I think you’re getting the
picture.