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Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival Debuts May 18 in Loveland; Proceeds Benefit Food Bank For Larimer County

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Fort Collins, CO – April 10, 2013 – Craft beers and food trucks have become a natural pairing in Northern Colorado. To celebrate the area’s rich craft brewing culture and a growing cadre of mobile food vendors, Grimm Brothers Brewhouse is coordinating a new festival – the Front Range Rally. On Saturday, May 18 nearly 30 craft breweries and 15 food vendors will gather in the parking lot of the Loveland Food Share, 2600 North Lincoln Avenue, for an afternoon of food, beer, music and fun.

“The growth of both craft brewing and mobile food vendors has created a great opportunity bring the two together.”, stated Aaron Heaton, one of Grimm Brothers founders, “This festival is a fantastic way to showcase each artisan’s craft and how well they pair together.”

Breweries and food vendors confirmed to date include: Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, High Hops Brewery, City Star Brewing, Colorado Cider Company, CB & Potts, Loveland Aleworks, FATE Brewing Company, Left Hand Brewing Company, Upslope Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Company, Big Beaver Brewing Company, Big Choice Brewing, Marble Brewery, Big Choice Brewing, Crabtree Brewing Company, Verboten Brewing, New Belgium Brewing, and Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co., Avery Brewing, West Flanders Brewing Co., Wynkoop Brewing Company, Pateros Creek Brewing Co. Tivoli Beer, Sigi’s Wild Horse, Cookie Brewer, Shuffler Brothers BBQ, Chaulkboard Gourmet Express, Bedrock BBQ, Tater Licious, Daily Dawg and JAMS Place.

The event also will feature live music from Dr. Doctor. For more information, visit www.frontrangerally.org. Find event updates on Facebook – www.facebook.com/FrontRangeRally.

What: Front Range Rally Where: Loveland Food Share Parking Lot, 2600 North Lincoln Avenue When: Saturday, May 18, 3-7PM Cost:  Prices range from $29 for a ticket purchased by April 30 which includes festival entry and unlimited beer sampling.  A combo ticket which adds $10 in food tokens is available for $36.  Tickets purchased after April 30 are $33 for entry/unlimited beer sampling and $40 for the combo.  A designated driver ticket is available for $10 which includes festival entry and complimentary soft drinks.  Additional Food Tokens will be for sale at the Festival.  Online ticket purchase requires and additional service charge.  Complete ticketing information is available at www.frontrangerally.org.  Purchase tickets online at http://frontrangerally.brownpapertickets.com.

Admission to this festival is restricted to those 21 years and older. Children under the age of 5 accompanied by their parents will be admitted free of charge.