Weekend Picks, 9/22-9/25
What to do this weekend
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Bruce of Brews on Sep 21, 2011 in
Events
Thursday, September 22
Bratwurst Eating Contest
What: Self explanatory
Where: Brauhaus Schmitz
When: 8 PM, Thursday, September 22
Price: $10
Brauhaus’ Oktoberfest celebrations continue this Thursday with a Bratwurst eating contest. The number of contestants is limited to the first twenty to arrive, so get there early if you are brave enough; or grab a beer and settle in – there’s no way this event will disappoint.
Friday, September 23
Smoke ‘em If Yous Got ‘Em
What: 3rd Annual Smoked Beer Festival
Where: Yards Brewing Company, Delaware & Poplar (Fishtown)
When: 4:30–8 PM, Friday, September 23
Price: $50 (advanced sale) $60 day of, $25 designated driver
Yards’ third annual rauchbier fest will feature thirty different beers from more than a dozen breweries. Price of admission gets you access to unlimited brew samples, food from contestants, live music and a commemorative glass.
Tickets are available for purchase online here.
Saturday, September 24
Ryes Above
What: Rye themed beer event
Where: Khyber Pass Pub, 2nd & Chestnut (Olde City)
When: Noon–2 AM, Saturday, September 24
Price: Pay as you go
This Saturday is the Khyber Pass Pub’s “Rye Beer Fest”. The Old City pub will be serving up some great brews from Sixpoint, The Bruery and Founders; as well as their always available menu of Rye Whiskeys.
Oktoberfest Street Festival
What: Oktoberfest block party
Where: Brauhaus Schmitz & 700 Block of South St. (South Philly)
When: Noon–7 PM, Saturday, September 24
Price: Pay as you go
Brauhaus Schmitz’s week long Oktoberfest celebrations culminate this Saturday in an all out German block-fest party. The 700 block of South St. will be shutdown and filled with tents, music, beer, wurst, roasted pig and much more.
Red Bull Riot Fest
What: Punk rock music festival
Where: Festival Pier, Columbus Blvd. & Spring Garden St.
When: Noon–11 PM, Saturday, September 24
Price: $34.50, plus fees
It's the first-ever East Coast version of the Chicago punk music extravaganza, featuring the Descendants, Dead Milkmen, X, Plow United and a ton more, jamming by the river.
What: Punk rock music festival
Where: Festival Pier, Columbus Blvd. & Spring Garden St.
When: Noon–11 PM, Saturday, September 24
Price: $34.50, plus fees
It's the first-ever East Coast version of the Chicago punk music extravaganza, featuring the Descendants, Dead Milkmen, X, Plow United and a ton more, jamming by the river.
What: Alternative rock concert
Where: Theater of Living Arts, 334 South St.
When: 7 PM, Saturday, September 24
Price: $14, plus fees
Listen to Philadelphia’s own Hoots and Hellmouth play their soulful string-tinged sound.
Where: Theater of Living Arts, 334 South St.
When: 7 PM, Saturday, September 24
Price: $14, plus fees
Listen to Philadelphia’s own Hoots and Hellmouth play their soulful string-tinged sound.
Sunday, September 25
Vendemmia Wine Festival
What: Block party and wine tasting fundraiser
Where: Girard Estate Park, 21st & Porter (South Philly)
When: 2–6 PM, Sunday, September 25
Price: $40
It's the 15th year for this South Philly Italian festival. Come out to celebrate local winemaking at harvest time while raising money for community scholarships. There’s also a home winemaker competition.
“Friends of Hawthorne’s” beer dinner
What: 3 course dinner with beer pairing
Where: Hawthorne’s Beer Café, 11th & Fitzwater (South Philly)
When: 6:30–8:30 PM, Sunday, September 25
Price: $55 + tax, gratuity. Reservations required
The folks over at Hawthorne’s have set up a three course dinner and beer pairing with New Belgium Brewing. Beers featured are: Somersault - American Blonde Ale (5.2%), Fat Tire - Amber Ale (5.2%), Ranger - IPA (6.5%), Mothership Wit - Original Wheat (4.8%).
For reservations and the full three course dinner menu, please visit Hawthorne’s website.
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