2nd Annual Cheers for Charity: To Benefit the Essex Community Fund
Event Information
Description
The Essex Community Fund presents the 2nd Annual Cheers for Charity Beerfest. Local and unique craft breweries, homebrewers, cider companies, and vineyards will be on tap for tastings INSIDE the Oliver Jensen Gallery and River Valley Junction Hall at the Essex Steam Train.
Choose between the VIP Experience or General Admission tickets.
The VIP Experience kicks off at 12:00pm and ends at 1:00pm, with the option to stay until 4:00pm. VIP includes an additional hour, snacks and swag.
General Admission opens at 1:00pm and ends at 4:00pm.
Food trucks and multiple food vendors will be on-sight for food purchases. Look for Caseus: The Cheese Truck, 744 Express and I Want Pig Candy.
Blues on the Rocks will be kicking out the jams with their classic rock style.
Take-A-Chance are available for cash purchases.
The Essex Community Fund, a 501 (c)(3) organization, has served the Essex community since 1949. 100% of all ticket sales and donations are granted to local non-profits that serve the residents of Essex.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO GUARANTEE ENTRY.
BREWERIES/VINEYARDS/CIDER COMPANIES
A huge thank you to all our participating breweries! CHECK BACK DAILY FOR MORE ADDITIONS!
30 Mile Brewing Company: Old Saybrook
Angelini Wine: Centerbrook
Black Hog Brewing Company: Oxford
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company: South Windsor
Cottrell Brewing Company: Pawcatuck
Doc's Hill Brewing Company: Westbrook
East Rock Brewing Company: New Haven
Epicure Brewing: Norwich
Essex Wine & Spirit: Essex
F&F Distributors Inc.: New London
Knight and Day Brewing Company: Milford
Little House Brewing Company: Chester
MASH (Maniacal Association of Shoreline Homebrewers)
Noble Jay Brewing Company: Niantic
Outer Light Brewing Company: Groton
Owl's Brew Boozy Tea: Beacon Falls
Pillar Brewing Company: Mystic
Safe Harbor Brewing Company: New London
Soundview Brewing Company: Old Lyme
Spoke and Spy Ciderworks: Middletown
Steady Habit Brewing Company: Haddam
Thimble Island Brewing Company: Branford
Willimantic Brewing Company: Willimantic
Yankee Cider Company: East Haddam
CORPORATE SPONSORS
A huge thank you to our corporate sponsors! CHECK BACK DAILY FOR MORE ADDITIONS!
Norman Needleman and Jacqui Hubbard
David F. Lamay @ Essex Financial
Noble Construction
Page Taft Christie's International Real Estate
The Clark Group
Underwater Construction
Safe Harbor Marinas | Essex, CT
Essex Savings Bank
Shoreline Publishing
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Yes. Attendees MUST be 21 years of age or older.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
On-site parking is available at 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 06426.
The 9 Town Transit system is available at: www.estuarytransit.org or 860-510-0429
The Essex Taxi Service is available at: www.essextaxict.com or 860-767-7433
Uber and Lyft are varied. You may experience longer than normal wait times or unavailable rides.
What can I bring into the event?
Your proof of age with photo ID (state-issued, Driver's License, state-issued, Non-Driver ID cards or Passport are acceptable).
Cash for on-site food purchases and "Take-A-Chance" raffles.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
What's the refund policy?
All sales are final. 100% of the ticket sales are granted to local non-profits that serve the residents of Essex. Ticket purchases are partially tax-deductible.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Bring either the printed ticket or the one provided on your SmartPhone. Feel free to download the EventBrite app....along with proof of age with a photo ID.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes.