Fall For Fun At The Best Beer Fest On The Coast

Plans Announced for the Baytowne Beer Festival at Sandestin this October 16-17

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 resort on Florida's Emerald Coast, and The Village of Baytowne Wharf announced plans today for the eighth annual Baytowne Beer Festival on Oct. 16-17. With the boom of interest in craft brewing, the Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort this fall promises to be more popular than ever.

Known as the "Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast," the festival will have opportunities to discover and sample specialty beers from around the country. The charming Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin will be the perfect backdrop for fun-in-the-sun during the traditionally beautiful month of October.

The Baytowne Beer Festival is the largest beer event in Northwest Florida. This year's event will feature a wide range of beers varying in strength and style. From light pale ales and rich dark stouts to a number of bottled and yet-to-be-released fall beers - beer aficionados and novices will be able to savor the best in sudsy selections.

Friday, October 16

Beer Bingo will take place in the Village from 5-9:30 p.m. Guests can join the fun by visiting merchants until they have completed a BINGO card. At 9 p.m. all cards can be turned in for a chance to win great prizes; such as a Coastal Cruiser Kiwi Stand Up Paddleboard by YOLO Board, Grizzly cooler filled with delicious beer, Power Up Watersports gift card and more.

Saturday, October 17

The Saturday VIP event will feature exclusive beer tastings and BBQ from 12:30-2 p.m. This ticket is all inclusive for Saturday's events and guests receive express entry into the grand tasting. Additional details will be released in the coming weeks.

From 2-6 p.m., the Village will transform into a taster's paradise with tents and nearly 200 domestic and international beers from more than 40 on-site craft brewers. New craft beers and different selections from past years will be featured at the Grand Beer Tasting. A sample of the brewing companies featured at this year's festival includes: Idyll Hounds, Grayton Beer Company, New Belgium, Oyster City Brewing Company, Back Forty, Sea Dog Brewing Company, Shipyard Brewing Company, SweetWater, Abita, Sierra Nevada and many more. Brewery representatives will be available to discuss the different types of lagers and ales, teaching about the variety of styles.

The Modern Eldorados will provide live entertainment from 2-4 p.m. and The Owsley Brothers will perform 4-6 p.m.

Saturday's Beer Tasting tickets are on sale for a reduced price of $25 per person until Oct. 17 and VIP tickets are on sale for $55. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $35 and special pricing for groups is also available. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Sandestin Welcome Center's front desk. Guests are advised to purchase tickets early, for the event has sold out in past years. All ticketholders will be provided a Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival tasting glass for sampling.

The Baytowne Beer Festival is a pitcher perfect reason for a South Walton getaway, and special discounted accommodation packages are available with savings of more than $50 which includes a pair of tickets to Saturday's event. Enjoy the convenience of accommodations just steps away or a convenient complimentary tram ride away from the festival at Sandestin. Call 866.91.BEACH or visit sandestin.com/beer for pricing mention code: BEER15).

For more information on events and to purchase tickets visit www.baytownebeerfestival.com.

About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a major destination for all seasons and all ages, and was named the #1 resort on Florida's Emerald Coast. The resort invites guests to a world of 2,400 acres and 30 charming neighborhoods featuring more than 1,250 South Walton vacation rentals, condominiums, villas, town homes and the best in hotel accommodations. As a member of Visit South Walton and Visit Florida, the resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 113-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a charming pedestrian village with events, shopping, dining and nightlife. People are invited to download Sandestin's APP for iPhone and Android devices, or become a Facebook Fan or Twitter follower for the latest events and news.

Sandestin is offering a wide variety of discount accommodations and overnight packages for the Baytowne Beer Festival. Visit www.sandestin.com or call 1-866-91-BEACH for information.

SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

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