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Magic Tree Pub and Eatery to host a stein hoist competition to raise money for Making Kids Count

August 7, 2013 – BOARDMAN OHIO – Magic Tree Pub and Eatery, a major sponsor of octoBREWfest, an upcoming craft beer festival in Boardman, will be hosting a weekly stein hoist competition to raise money for Making Kids Count. For just a $1 entry fee per participant, this competition series, set to take place Wednesday evenings at 7pm starting August 14, 2013, will lead up to the main competition happening at octoBREWfest craft beer festival on September 21, 2013. Not only do the proceeds from the weekly stein hoist competitions benefit Making Kids Count, but so do the proceeds from octoBREWfest 2013.

The idea behind the weekly stein hoist competition at Magic Tree is to, in the end, have 1 male and 1 female winner who will proceed to compete against any other willing participants on the day of octoBREWfest. The grand prize fore each winner is a 3 foot authentic Samuel Adams stein, filled with $500 cash.  For more details regarding the Stein Hoist visit octoBREWfest.com or call Holly Grazier at 330.679.8368.

Combining fun and a good cause promotes a great sense of community involvement, which is very important for the owners and team at Magic Tree. “My wife Sandy and I are always looking at ways that we can help local non-profit organizations while promoting the great business of craft beer”, states Phill Reda, owner of Magic Tree and Vintage Estate Wine and Beer.  “We look forward to hosting this fun event with Samuel Adams at Magic Tree each Wednesday leading up to the beer festival”, he concludes.

About Magic Tree

Magic Tree Pub & Eatery is a more recently established local restaurant, with an opening date of October 2, 2012. Along with great craft beer, many varieties of wine, a full bar and a diverse menu, Magic Tree hosts Tuesday Trivia and Karaoke, shows the biggest upcoming sporting events including NFL Sunday Ticket, and more. Magic Tree also hosts live local bands on Thursday and Saturday nights. For more information on Magic Tree, visit magictreepubandeatery.com or call Sandy Reda at 724.651.1300.

About Making Kids Count

Operating in Mahoning County, Making Kids Count, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that believes that every child deserves to feel special, regardless of circumstances. They have multiple programs and events to help benefit their mission statement, such as golf outings, birthday parties, education programs, and more. They also partner with several other non-profit organizations to reach as many people as possible. For more information on Making Kids Count, visit makingkidscount.org or call Jana Coffin at 330-758-3434.

About octoBREWfest

Cask ale and fall seasonals are the focus for octoBREWfest 2013 combined with celebrating some of Germany’s Oktoberfest traditions. octoBREWfest has been coined as a festival featuring Firkins, Frankfurters, Farmer’s Food and Fall Seasonals. From live polka music to the stein hoist competition, octoBREWfest will showcase cask conditioned beers as well as pumpkin, German and other seasonal craft beers.  The fest will also feature fresh and local farmer’s food and other delicious food samples from local food vendors.  octoBREWfest is Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Shepherd Event Center in Boardman Ohio from 1-5pm. For more information or to purchase ticket for fest visit www.octobrewfest.com or contact Sandy Reda at 724.651.1300.