{"id":98876,"date":"2019-01-08T07:45:43","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T14:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/?p=98876"},"modified":"2019-10-15T08:41:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T14:41:28","slug":"8-great-beer-and-food-festivals-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/beercation-destination\/8-great-beer-and-food-festivals-in-2019","title":{"rendered":"8 Great Beer and Food Festivals in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It goes without saying that we here at CraftBeer.com love craft beer. We also love food, especially how it interplays with beer. In fact, we not only released a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/tasting-tools\/beer-food-chart\"> Beer and Food Pairing Guide<\/a>, but we also offer a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/food\/beer-and-food-course\"> Beer &amp; Food Course<\/a> to help beer enthusiasts, restaurants and breweries pick the perfect beer and food pairings. But the real fun comes with experimentation and finding out which flavor profiles are delicious together. A new trend in beer festivals featuring food helps with that. Food and beer festivals across the country are highlighting how a particular food or cuisine is enhanced with great beer.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[newsletter_signup_box]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">[newsletter_signup_box]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_99013\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"smaller wp-image-99013 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102143644\/Courtesy-of-Isthmus-Beer-and-Cheese-Fest-2.jpg\" alt=\"Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest in Madison, Wisconsin \" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest | Madison, WI | January 19<\/h2>\n<p>Beer and cheese are staples in Wisconsin. Thus, it only makes sense that there should be a beer and cheese festival in the Badger State. \u201cThe incredible amount of quality craft beer and artisanal cheeses create almost limitless pairing opportunities,\u201d says Brodie Birkel, event director of the<a href=\"https:\/\/isthmusbeercheese.com\/\"> Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest<\/a>. \u201cWe offer beer and cheese school to point out many wonderful pairings but also urge people to just explore what they like as a start.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The festival\u2014which is going on its 10th year\u2014features over 120 breweries and 20 different cheese vendors. Attendees get a chance to vote for their favorite of each in the Best of Fest competition. Tickets are capped at 6,000 and the festival does sell out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/craft-beer-muses\/vote-great-american-beer-bars-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">America\u2019s Great Beer Bars Returns for 2019)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Ark-La-Tex Craft Beer &amp; Barbecue Festival | Shreveport, LA | March 9<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Craft beer and barbeque are both technically hand-crafted in small batches; the chefs and the brewers take pride in the taste and uniqueness of each batch or recipe, so it seems natural they would go hand in hand for a festival,\u201d says Ark-La-Tex Craft Beer &amp; Barbecue Festival co-founder John Psalmonds. \u201cThere is such a wide variety of tastes in craft beer and barbecue that can complement each other for a great combination of flavors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The festival is organized in conjunction with the International Barbeque Cookers Association and is a sanctioned competition with cash prizes and trophies\u2014along with the chance to move up to the next sanctioned event\u2014to winners. Last year\u2019s inaugural event drew 32 competitors, two dozen breweries, and around 700 attendees. If you go, opt for the VIP Room Experience which includes a barbeque and beer pairing challenge between four chefs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/craft-beer-muses\/artists-who-use-beer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9 Artists Using Beer to Create Fine Art<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Schlafly Beer Stout and Oyster Festival | St. Louis, MO | March 22-23<\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_99006\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99006 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102140448\/Schlafly-Stout-and-Oyster-Festival-courtesy-of-Schlafly-Beer-1.jpg\" alt=\"Schlafly Beer Stout and Oyster Festival in Saint Louis, Missouri \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102140448\/Schlafly-Stout-and-Oyster-Festival-courtesy-of-Schlafly-Beer-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102140448\/Schlafly-Stout-and-Oyster-Festival-courtesy-of-Schlafly-Beer-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102140448\/Schlafly-Stout-and-Oyster-Festival-courtesy-of-Schlafly-Beer-1-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">photo: Schlafly Stout and Oyster Festival courtesy of Schlafly Beer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Eighty-thousand oysters overnighted from both coasts, 25 rock star oyster shuckers flown in for crowd entertainment, and 15 different stouts brewed specifically for the event \u2013 it\u2019s how Schlafly Beer does their annual<a href=\"http:\/\/www.schlafly.com\/events\/stoutoyster\/\"> Stout and Oyster Festival<\/a>. Going on its 20th year, the party draws between 12,000 and 15,000 revelers looking to see how many raw oysters they can slurp and stouts they can sample.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe smooth, hearty stouts cut through the ocean brine flavors of the oyster,\u201d says Stephen Hale, founding brewer of Schlafly Beer. \u201cStouts are great with raw oysters, but they also pair well with a variety of different kinds of oysters like fried oysters or oyster stew. The creaminess of stouts actually complements oysters, and if you like to pile on horseradish or Tabasco, stouts cut the heat for the perfect pairing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>(Style Spotlight: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/styles\/english-style-oatmeal-stout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">English-style Oatmeal Stout)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The beer served is exclusively from Schlafly Beer, and they do run the gamut in creativity. Among the stouts poured last year were horseradish, mango ancho, and dulce de leche variants. Capping off the festival is an oyster shucking contest featuring teams of all-star shuckers from the east, west, and middle coasts.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_99010\" class=\"wp-caption alignright \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99010 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102143015\/Moo-and-Brew-Festvial-courtesy-of-Moo-and-Brew-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Moo &amp; Brew Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina \" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Moo and Brew Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Moo &amp; Brew Festival | Charlotte, NC | April (Exact Date TBD)<\/h2>\n<p>One of the arguments on why beer pairs better with food than wine is beer\u2019s versatility and the exponentially more flavors that come from beer. Beer is just more versatile\u2014like a hamburger.<a href=\"http:\/\/mooandbrewfest.com\/\"> Moo &amp; Brew Festival<\/a> honors the creativity behind both at their annual festival with over fifty participating breweries and a dozen or so restaurants putting their twist on the American classic. A highlight of the festival is the best burger award. Each of the 5,000 attendees is encouraged to vote for their favorite burger. Last year, the award went to Blacow for their Nutty Goat Burger with garlic and herb goat cheese, candied bacon, aioli, pecans, pickle, arugula, and grilled balsamic onions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBurgers, beer and good times is the recipe and I think it works because of its simplicity,\u201d says Ken Thomas, co-owner of the Moo &amp; Brew Burger and Beer Joint and co-founder of the Moo &amp; Brew Festival. \u201cBeer and burgers go great together \u2013 throw in a few good bands and you\u2019ve got a great way to kick off Spring in the QC!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Shrimp Road Seafood and Craft Beer Festival | Key West, FL | April 20<\/h2>\n<p>As ubiquitous as the oyster and stout pairing is, beer and seafood pairings aren\u2019t limited to the aphrodisiac of the sea. The Shrimp Road Seafood and Craft Beer Festival invites foodies to explore the almost limitless combinations of seafood and beer at their second annual festival held on a pier in Key West. Can you think of a more perfect setting for a beer and seafood festival?<\/p>\n<p><strong>(More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/featured-brewery\/couple-behind-silva-brewing-talks-about-sharing-a-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Couple Behind Silva Brewing Talks About Sharing a Business<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expect chefs from top seafood restaurants in the Lower Keys like Fish, Hogfish Bar &amp; Grill, and the Salty Oyster along with a dozen or so craft breweries from South Florida and beyond. In addition to exploring various beer and seafood pairing combinations, there are also cooking demonstrations.<\/p>\n<h2>Mission Valley Craft Beer &amp; Food Festival | San Diego, CA | April 27<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWe have such a wide variety that it\u2019s difficult to answer,\u201d responds Robert Esparza, one of the partners in the Mission Valley Craft Beer &amp; Food Festival, when asked what exactly San Diego cuisine is. \u201cIt\u2019s everything from sushi to tacos and Birthday Bacon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What started 10 years ago as a festival to support independent breweries in San Diego (if you can\u2019t fly the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/breweries\/independent-craft-brewer-seal\">independent craft beer seal<\/a>, you can\u2019t participate), has blossomed into one of the region\u2019s premier food and beer events, featuring upwards of 50 area breweries along with 15-20 restaurants. The event culminates with a judged best food award. Previous winners range from sweet chili chicken wings from Cross Street Chicken &amp; Beer and Birthday Bacon (slab bacon with truffle guacamole, wilted spinach, salsa fresca, and pickled onion) from O\u2019Brien\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(Find: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/breweries\/find-a-us-brewery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A US Brewery Near You<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>SAVOR | Washington, DC | May 17<\/h2>\n<p>Hosted by the Brewers Association, publishers of CraftBeer.com,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.savorcraftbeer.com\/\"> SAVOR<\/a> is heralded by many as the premier food and craft beer event in the country. Each year, 80-plus breweries are selected by a lottery to bring their best for a night of many flavors at the National Building Museum. Pairing a variety of forward-thinking small plates with those beers is Adam Dulye, executive chef of the Brewers Association.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_99008\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99008 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102141511\/savor-105.jpg\" alt=\"Savor in Washington D.C. \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102141511\/savor-105.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102141511\/savor-105-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102141511\/savor-105-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Craftbeer.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Following the mantra of the Brewers Association, Chef Dulye works with small and independent farms, ranches and fish mongers to create a menu that\u2019s seasonal and local; think food and beer pairings like venison carpaccio paired with a double IPA or popcorn and yogurt panna cotta with a brett saison. Given Chef Dulye\u2019s pedigree as a chef\u2014James Beard Finalist, author of the cookbook \u201cThe Beer Pantry,\u201d and coordinator of the Great American Beer Festival\u2019s Paired\u2014attendees never know what to expect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(Seek the Seal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/breweries\/independent-craft-brewer-seal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Post Your Photos on Instagram)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Boardwalk Bites &amp; Brews | Santa Cruz, CA | September 28<\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_99007\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99007 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102140732\/Santa-Cruz-Bites-and-Brews-courtesy-of-Santa-Fe-Bites-and-Brews-2.jpg\" alt=\"Boardwalk Bites &amp; Brews in Santa Cruz, California \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102140732\/Santa-Cruz-Bites-and-Brews-courtesy-of-Santa-Fe-Bites-and-Brews-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102140732\/Santa-Cruz-Bites-and-Brews-courtesy-of-Santa-Fe-Bites-and-Brews-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.craftbeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190102140732\/Santa-Cruz-Bites-and-Brews-courtesy-of-Santa-Fe-Bites-and-Brews-2-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Santa Cruz Bites and Brews<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Imagine pairing your favorite boardwalk foods like deep-fried Oreos, chocolate covered bacon, or deep fried artichokes with craft beer. You can at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/beachboardwalk.com\/Boardwalk-Bites-Brews\"> Boardwalk Bites &amp; Brew<\/a>. The festival organizer invites select boardwalk vendors &#8212; many of which are generations old family businesses &#8212; to cook up a dish for pairing. Area brewers are encouraged to select, or brew, a beer designed to pair with a boardwalk dish. There\u2019s also a best pairing contest. Last year\u2019s winner was Shanty Shack Brewing\u2019s Tropical Passion Kettle Sour paired with a Thai Chicken Wrap.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, these beer and food festivals are just a start to showcase how beer is the ultimate complement to almost any food, from artisan cheeses to childhood boardwalk classics and fine dining. The next time you\u2019re out to dinner or cooking a masterpiece at home, continue the experimentation. Where you\u2019d normally serve a wine or cordial, substitute in a beer. Or, pair one of each and see which goes best. 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