Craft brewers, distributors and area restaurants will highlight the 11th annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 in the arena and exhibit hall at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Doors will open promptly at 5:30.
Tasting glasses, sponsored by Southern Bank, will be available to the first 700 patrons. All attendees will be eligible for door prize giveaway items supplied by the vendors, which will include T-shirts, glasses, growlers and gift certificates.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample craft beers, kombucha, specialty drinks, coffees and special food offerings.
Proceeds from BrewFest will benefit the West Plains Council on the Arts’ efforts to promote arts organizations in the West Plains area, as well as fund the Gatewood Family Fine Arts Scholarship. The event is sponsored by the West Plains Council on the Arts, Brewer’s Ice Co., Great Rivers Distributing, Grellner Sales & Service, Southern Bank, the West Plains Daily Quill and Pepsi Mid-America.
Admission is $30 per person in advance and $40 at the door. All attendees must be 21 or older and have a valid photo ID. Advanced tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster online; search for “West Plains Civic Center” and choose “Misc” from the drop-down menu to find Brewfest 2024. Additionally, credit card phone-in orders with no added fee can be made through the civic center box office at 417-256-8087.
Tickets may also be purchased in person in West Plains at Dev’s Steakhouse Piano Bar Lounge, 37 Court Square; Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd.; or at the civic center box office.
More information about the West Plains BrewFest can be found at www.westplainsarts.org, or by following @WestPlainsBrewfest on Facebook. Email inquiries may be sent to wpartscouncil1@gmail.com.
