The 2nd Annual Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival Presented by T-Mobile returns to The Mall at University Town Center this January!

Join us for 2 days of local grill masters from over a dozen award-winning Food Trucks competing for the title of People's Choice Best Burger.

On Saturday, January 23rd we will host Free Beer Samples from local Craft Breweries from 12p to 3p. Who will win the title of Best Brew and Most Creative Craft? You decide!

On Sunday, January 24th we will be attempting to beat the Guinness World Record of the largest Flip Cup Competition and we will have special Sink or Swim wristbands to kill the kegs available at the gate.

Festival entry is $10 each day with pre-order tickets available online for easy entry on event day. Sunday Kill-The-Keg Beer Wristbands are $15 Sink or Swim. All tickets and wristbands can be purchased at the event. Drink Responsibly.

As in years past, this event features a full-size carnival with fun for all ages from Jan 21-Jan 24th.

LIVE STAGE PERFORMANCES BY...

SATURDAY - Jan 23rd

Beat Street Band, Trigger Fish & Reverend Barry & The Funk

SUNDAY - Jan 24th

George Pennington III, Brake Fail & 22N

See showtimes on the flyer below...

MORE INFO

- Craft Brewery Competition and free samples are on January 23rd only, from 12 pm to 3 pm. Breweries will be pouring samples for attendees to vote on. Winners will be announced Saturday at 4 pm.

- Burger Contest runs both January 23rd & 24th, with a winner chosen Sunday at 4 pm. Don't forget to check the Facebook page to see if your favorite wins!

- Carnival runs from January 21st to the 24th. Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival with Live Music and alcohol is only on Saturday & Sunday, the 23rd and 24th.

TO RSVP AND ENTER THE FLIP CUP COMPETITION GRAB YOUR SUNDAY TICKETS HERE ON EVENTBRITE!!!!

For Vendor Information or to Register your Brewery To Compete - Click the link below:

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehdd5o5m364a4c74&oseq=&c=&ch=

FOOD VENDOR SPACES ARE SOLD OUT

To view the latest updates on this event please visit the Penguins on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/events/378643749944758

For event info, contact (727) 674-1464 or send an email to Brett@FloridaPenguinProductions.com!