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August 31, 2015 · 8:21 am

Beericana Craft Beer & Music Festival ~ Holly Springs September 12th

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It’s always tough to see August come to a close, but the good news is that we’re just under two weeks away from Beericana, a craft beer & music festival in Holly Springs on September 12, 2015. The festival is held at the beautiful Sugg Farm Park providing a spacious outdoor setting to enjoy the day. Beericana will feature 70 breweries from across North Carolina and beyond, 22 food trucks, and entertainment from 3 live bands. Entry to the festival gets you unlimited tastings from the breweries. Food will be available for purchase from the many food trucks. To plan your day and map out what breweries and trucks you want to try visit the event website to see the full list of breweries and food trucks.

Purchase Tickets
Tickets are $45 for general admission, $75 for VIP (with early entry and VIP bathroom access), and $15 for designated drivers. Tickets can be purchased online at Beericana.com.

What can I bring to the festival?
Folding lawn chair
Blanket
Umbrella
Bottled water (we will also have water available)
An EMPTY shopping bag (for stickers, coasters, purchased items)

What can I NOT bring to the festival?
Dogs or any other pets
Firearms or other weapons
Coolers
Mugs or other drinking vessels
Food or beverage of any kind, except bottled water and pretzel necklaces (we’re not kidding…see below)
Anyone under the age of 21. NO CHILDREN OR BABIES ALLOWED. EVEN IF THEY ARE STRAPPED TO YOU.

Valid photo identification must be presented. Check out the FAQ on the the event website for additional details.

Beericana Craft Beer & Music Festival
September 12th, 2015
Sugg Farm Park – Holly Springs, NC (map)
www.beericana.com
For updates & inside notes follow @beericana and @919beer.

 

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August 18, 2015 · 8:22 am

Grounds Cafe Brings Coffee & Craft Beer to Wendell

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I recently attended a media event at Grounds Cafe in Wendell. The cafe is located in the “Farmhouse” building adjacent to the community pool and common area in the new Wendell Falls subdivision going up in eastern Wake County. The neighborhood is still in the early stages of development with just a few dozen finished homes at this point, but once built out it will be home to thousands of residents and the epicenter of activity in Wendell.

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The cafe is just a 25 minute drive from my house in North Raleigh and is easily accessible from I-540 and US-264 Knightdale bypass. Now that I know how close it is I will definitely be making more visits in the future. And don’t worry, while the cafe is located within the neighborhood it is open to the public and is already becoming a popular place for locals to grab coffee and bite to eat.

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The cafe serves Raleigh Coffee Company Coffee, and has a full menu of coffee and espresso drinks. They also serve wine and local beer on tap from Big Boss and White Street Brewery. There are baked goods and egg & cheddar biscuits for breakfast and a sandwiches offered during lunch and dinner. They recently added “DIY” grilled cheese sandwiches  to the menu where you pick out the ingredients from a wide range of cheeses, meats, and toppings and they grill it up for you. There are also other sandwich options like a chicken salad melt, a caprese, and the pimento and pulled pork sandwich.

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The setting of the cafe inside the Farmhouse is spacious with tall ceilings and stained concrete floors giving it a modern vibe fused with the rustic exterior look of a barn. The walls of the cafe are made glass allowing a lot of natural lighting. With free Wi-Fi, ample parking, nice views of the grassy common area surrounding the building, and the quiet atmosphere I can definitely see the cafe becoming a popular place for people working remotely or looking for space to meet with a group.

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The Farmhouse overlooks the community pool and stage where they host events for the community. Grounds also hosts music on the patio during the warmer months and there are now plans to host a weekly run club on Thursday nights at 6pm and weekly morning yoga classes on the lawn starting this Wednesday at 6:15am. You can read more details about both activities on the Grounds facebook event page.

I look forward to more visit to Grounds and enjoy having a new Triangle coffee shop option that offers a unique setting and a respite from the hustle and bustle of Raleigh. I recommend you check them out and let me know what you think!

Grounds Cafe
320 Vintage Point Lane
Wendell, NC 27591 (map)
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundsnc
twitter: @Groundsnc
instagram: @GroundsCafe

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July 31, 2015 · 9:48 am

Washington Duke Inn Fullsteam Beer Dinner – August 12th

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The Terrace on the Green
Photo courtesy Washington Duke Inn

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, the premier AAA Four Diamond luxury inn and golf club located on the campus of Duke University in Durham is hosting a  Fullsteam Beer Dinner on the beautiful Terrace on the Green Wednesday, August 12th.

Part of their ongoing  summer dinner series, this event will be hosted by the Fairview Dining Room, a Four-Star rated restaurant, and held at Terrace on the Green, the Inn’s spacious, outdoor patio seating area. To make reservations, please visit the event website, or call the Fairview Dining Room at 919.493.6699.

Fullsteam Beer Dinner Details:
Celebrate Durham-based Fullsteam Brewery’s fifth brewing anniversary with a special multi-course menu paired with Fullsteam’s Southern-style craft beer. Executive Chef Jason Cunningham and Chef de Cuisine teamed up with Fullsteam Founder and Brewmaster Sean Lilly Wilson for this festive fete. The menu will combine Fullsteam’s emphasis on local terroir and celebration of seasonality with the Fairview Dining Room’s seasonally-inspired cuisine and prominence of locally-sourced ingredients to create a true southern celebration.

Cost: $54 per person and $44 for Executive Club members. Seating is limited.
Register: https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1011500

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The Terrace on the Green
Photo courtesy Washington Duke Inn

About The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is located on the campus of Duke University, only twenty minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and ten minutes from Research Triangle Park. The Washington Duke Inn is the only AAA Four Diamond hotel in Durham, North Carolina. Nestled on 300 acres filled with tall pines and hardwoods, the Inn is known for its beautiful facility and grounds, 271 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, marvelous cuisine in the Fairview Dining Room — winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award, 2015 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — the Bull Durham Bar, the Robert Trent Jones-designed 18-hole championship Duke University golf course, and its convenience to local points of interest.

It is set apart from other area hotels and conference centers by unparalleled service, a gracious staff, luxurious interiors and attention to detail. The Inn is owned by Duke University and is managed by WDI Hospitality, LLC of Durham, North Carolina. For more information or reservations call 919.490.0999 or 800.443.3853, or by visiting washingtondukeinn.com, and on Facebook at facebook.com/WashingtonDukeInn and on Twitter at twitter.com/washingtonduke.

To learn more information about The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, including its upcoming events, please visit http://www.washingtondukeinn.com/.

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July 15, 2015 · 12:05 pm

Natural Selections: Wake County Science and Brewers Expo

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Drink beer among the dinosaurs! Join the brewers of Wake County at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh for a one-of-a-kind evening of beer and science. At this sampling session, held Friday, August 21 from 7 to 10pm, more than a dozen brewers will offer unique creations fitting the Museum’s natural science focus. You can also sit in on discussions about fermentation, flavors and the future of beer, and take home a free commemorative glass — a 7oz Midland taster. Don’t miss this opportunity to sample amazing local beers and even some brand new brews!

Participating breweries include:

  • Aviator Brewing Company
  • Big Boss Brewing
  • BlackJack Brewing Company
  • Brueprint Brewing Company
  • Carolina Brewing Company
  • Compass Rose Brewing
  • Crank Arm Brewing
  • Fortnight Brewing
  • Lonerider Brewing Company
  • Lynnwood Brewing Concern
  • NC State University Sheppard Brewing Lab
  • Raleigh Brewing Company
  • Sub Noir Brewing
  • Trophy Brewing Company
  • White Street Brewing

Tickets are $30 ($25 for Museum members) and are available at naturalsciences.org/beer or from the Museum Box Office, which will be open until 8pm on event night for last-minute tickets. Ticket price includes 7oz collectible Natural Selections tasting glass. You must be 21 or older to attend. Photo ID is required for entry. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://naturalsciences.org/beer. Additionally, food from the Acro Café and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be available for purchase during the event. The event is held in partnership with Craft Beer Collective. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Museum.

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July 10, 2015 · 11:50 am

Tickets to Beericana Craft Beer & Music Festival on Sale Saturday

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Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10am for Beericana, a craft beer & music festival in Holly Springs on September 12, 2015. Beericana is in its second year and all signs point to it being even better than last year. The festival will feature over 60 breweries from across the state and beyond, more food trucks than last year with at least 20 trucks and entertainment from 3 live bands playing throughout the day. The event is put on by the people at 919 Beer and they have put their vast beer knowledge and festival experience to work to put together a great event.

Tickets are $45 for general admission, $75 for VIP (with early entry and VIP bathroom access), and $15 for designated drivers. Tickets can be purchased online at Beericana.com starting at 10am on Saturday July 11th. Visit the event website to see the full list of breweries and list of food trucks. Parking is Free.

Beericana Craft Beer & Music Festival
September 12th, 2015
Sugg Farm Park – Holly Springs, NC (map)
www.beericana.com
For updates & inside notes follow @beericana and @919beer.

All attendees are urged to taste responsibly. Please know your limits. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted into the show. Valid photo identification must be presented. Check out the FAQ on the the event website for additional details.

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