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50 Beers, More To Pick From At Orland Park's Brewfest

Tickets are limited. $50 through Sept. 15, $55 at the door. Includes 20 beer tastings, a full dinner and souvenir glass.

Orland Park's Brewfest returns Sept. 16.
Orland Park's Brewfest returns Sept. 16. (Courtesy Village of Orland Park)

ORLAND PARK, IL — An Orland Park fest for beer lovers returns in September, giving guests a chance to sip away and maybe find a new favorite.

The Village of Orland Park's Brewfest sponsored Mazda of Orland Park is back Saturday, Sept. 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This year’s event features offerings from local craft breweries, a full dinner spread and live entertainment. The Orland Park Brewfest will be held at the Orland Park Public Works building located at 15655 S. Ravinia Avenue.

Brewfest attendees sample beers. Courtesy Village of Orland Park

"We are looking forward to holding another great summer event for residents and guests of Orland Park," said Mayor Keith Pekau. "This event offers a great evening of entertainment that is quickly becoming a favorite amongst residents and many from surrounding communities."

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The Brewfest includes numerous sampling stations with over 50 selections of ales, ciders, IPAs and spirits from some of the region’s favorite craft breweries and distilleries.

"Our event is unique in that everything is included," said Ray Piattoni, Director of Recreation and Parks. "Ticket holders will have no extra charges for food, drinks or entertainment as they may incur at similar events of this kind."

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Tickets are limited and available in advance at orlandpark.org/brewfest. The cost is $50 per ticket from September 1 through September 15 and $55 per ticket at the door. The ticket price includes 20 beer tastings, a full dinner and a souvenir glass.

Live entertainment will be provided by band Jean Claude & The Eclairs, a popular pop rock band originating from Kansas City.

Dinner will be catered by Beggars of Orland Park and will include pizza, sausage and peppers, Italian beef sandwiches, mostaccioli, salad, boneless wings, pretzel sticks and more.

Attendees are encouraged to utilize a designated driver or a car service to travel to and from the event. Designated driver tickets are $20 each and include a full dinner, a souvenir glass and non-alcoholic beverages.

For more information, please visit OrlandPark.org/Brewfest.

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