Bottoms up! The is back on Saturday with 58 locally owned breweries 鈥� including a few breweries not yet open to the public.
Kelly Dudeck, executive director of the Brewers Association of Maryland, told 百花视频 that this year’s event should be able to please all types of beer lovers.
“It’s not just IPAs. It’s a little bit of everything. There’s sours. There’s pilsners. There’s stouts. There’s all the things,” she said.
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While the Super VIP passes are sold out, a few VIP passes ($65) are still available, offering unlimited samples from participating breweries, an exclusive VIP tasting glass, plus early entry. There are also several General Admission passes ($45) and Designated Driver passes ($20) available still.
Those who were lucky enough to snag the Super VIP passes get access to pours from four of Maryland’s oldest breweries: Heavy Seas, The Brewer’s Art, Brewer’s Alley and Oliver Brewing Co. These guests also get access to a designated area for those with Super VIP passes. Buskers are expected to add some fun along the way by performing live at the event.
As the Brewers Association of Maryland’s longest running festival, “This event is put on by the brewers, for the brewers,” according to Dudeck, who said that the event has been going on for “upward of 15 years.”
Expect live music, local food and craft vendors throughout the festival, which is at Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Maryland.
Here’s what else is happening in the D.C. area:
DC
Set In D.C. Film Festival
For local film lovers, head to the Sitar Arts Center on Friday for the , which this year has the theme, 鈥淟ove in All Its Forms.鈥� This second annual event is planned and produced by high school students in Sitar鈥檚 Emerging Arts Leaders (S.E.A.L.) program with more than 10 original short films expected by storytellers from across the DMV, ages 10 to 24.
Open Road Film Festival
The third annual kicks off in D.C. on Saturday. The festival features short films that are 20 minutes or less in length. “We had a documentary about volunteer work in Bhutan, and then we had a documentary about volunteer work in Anacostia, we had horror films, we had comedy films,” said Lisa Hodsoll, Artistic Director of Open Road. She said 100 films were submitted and eight to 10 will be screened during the festival which ends Sunday. The final day of the festival is online.
Potomac Bonsai Festival
From May 9 to 11, the includes an exhibition of bonsai, bonsai vendors, workshops and demonstrations. Some workshops are already sold out, but there are still other family-friendly activities available, such as the National Bonsai Museum’s exhibition.
Language Science Fair
The Planet Word museum is hosting a fun and interactive day of learning in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation. This family friendly event Saturday with hands-on activity stations and the opportunity to meet language scientists.
Color War
For those 21 and up, head to Kalorama Park on Saturday for the where teams will compete in thrilling challenges. Sign up while you still can to engage in three-legged races to brain games and other fun activities. Tickets cost $15 per person.
The Great Brookland Yard Sale
Shop ’til you drop in Northeast D.C. with . Sales are done all across the Brookland neighborhood at individual seller’s yards, businesses and churches. .
Mumbo Vs. Gumbo Festival
Celebrate the diverse cultures of the District, New Orleans and Memphis at the on Saturday. Expect live musical performances from the Chuck Brown Band, Sugar Bear, Yella P and Brass-A-holics. The event also promises local vendors, community booths and free food samples.
Karaoke on the Korner
On Tuesday, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is hosting under the loggia at the library. Sign-ups are available on the day of.
Maryland
Takoma Flea
On Saturday, head to Takoma Park for the , which features vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, records, furniture, homewares and more.
Books in Bloom Festival
The ninth annual is back with several author interviews and presentations expected along with an outdoor bookstore, a community book swap, a reading garden and other activities. Color Burst Park in Columbia, Maryland, is hosting the event Saturday. Tickets to the festival are free.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
At Woodmont Triangle in Bethesda, Maryland, expect over 100 artists, live entertainment and local restaurants participating in this year’s . Admission to the rain-or-shine festival is free. The event is Saturday.
Virginia
Art in the Burg
Middleburg, Virginia, is hosting its annual celebration of handcrafted and locally made artworks Saturday. The is also expected to include live music, dance, improv, storytelling, food and beer.
Tacos and Beer Festival
The Fredericksburg Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is hosting the lively and oh-so-delicious on Saturday. Each ticket holder will receive two complimentary sample taco tickets to use at the vendor of their choosing. Craft beer samples are also included with admission. Ticket prices vary.
D.C. Queer Bike Ride
Join a group of local cyclists Saturday at Gravelly Point for a bike ride down the in Alexandria, Virginia. The ride is expected to span approximately five and a half miles, ending with a picnic, so be sure to bring a snack or two.
Alexandria Alternative
The in Old Town, Alexandria, is organizing its third installment of the Alexandria Alternative event series, which features punk and hard-core bands from across the DMV. Saturday, the band Bodied is bringing their blend of hard-core, noise, punk and doom music to the gallery. General admission costs approximately $16.
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