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SAVANNAH WATERFRONT ASSOCIATION HOSTS GEORGIA CRAFT BEER TASTING DURING NOVEMBER HARVEST FEST ON RIVER STREET

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SAVANNAH, GA –The Savannah Waterfront Association will be hosting their inaugural Harvest Fest during First Friday & Saturday on November 7 & 8. This fall festival will be a celebration of all things Georgia. From the musicians providing the entertainment to the delicious food and the tasty brews! It’s a weekend all about the

great state of Georgia!

 

This year’s event will also feature the “Hopped Up on Georgia Brews” tasting event on Saturday, November 8 from 1-5pm. “The craft beer tasting will featuring over 20 Georgia Breweries, many of which are creating specialty brews just for the weekend,” said Carrie Bligh, Executive Director for the Savannah Waterfront Association. All inclusive VIP tickets are available which include unlimited tastings, access to special offerings, admission to educational talks given by the creative minds behind these Georgia Brew Houses, and a souvenir pilsner tasting glass. “Our staff was excited to partner up with Southbound Brewing Co. to help put this event together for beer enthusiasts alike, continued Bligh.

 

Carly Wiggins, Marketing & Sales Director for Southbound Brewing Co. and Membership Chair for the Georgia Craft Brewer’s Guild was excited to help make this first year event a success. “We are thrilled to be a part of the first Hopped Up on Georgia Brews tasting during Harvest Fest. This is going to be such a unique event that I’ve dreamed of for a long time. Being able to pair tastings, art, music, and craft education altogether will be nothing but fun for everyone involved. We have some incredible products coming out of the state of Georgia and it’s time to celebrate them,” said Wiggins.

 

Harvest Fest will kick-off on Friday, November 7 from 4-10pm with First Friday fireworks presented by Wet Willie’s Savannah at 9:30pm. The festivities will continue on Saturday, November 8 from 10am-10pm. Live entertainment will take place each night on the Rousakis Plaza Arbor Stage featuring performances by local favorites Keith & Ross on Friday at 7pm and The Accomplices on Saturday at 5pm.

 

Harvest Fest is hosted by the Savannah Waterfront Association and proudly sponsored by Wet Willie’s, Whole Foods, Capital A Productions, Savannah Coca-Cola, WJCL-abc, WTGS-Fox, and Alpha Media. For more information about Harvest Fest visit riverstreetsavannah.com. To purchase VIP tickets for Hopped Up on Georgia Brews and for more information visit www.riverstreetsavannah.com.

 

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The Savannah Waterfront Association is a 501 (c) (3) organization responsible for providing free festivals and events for the public on River Street.

 

Contact: Leigh Anne DiVito

 

Phone: 912.234.0295

 

leighanne@riverstreetsavannah.com

 

Carly Wiggins

Marketing & Sales Director Southbound Brewing Co.

Membership Chair Georgia Craft Brewer’s Guild

(912)-335-1737

 

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