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Monterey Beer FestivalIf you love beer, the 10th annual Monterey Beer Festival, Saturday, June 11 from 12:30-5 pm at the Monterey Fairgrounds promises “the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central Coast.”

From “Waialua Wheat” to “Woodchuck Cider,” over 80 breweries will be represented, with the best beers from around the world: America, Belgium, Germany, England, France, Australia, Thailand, Italy, Asia, Ireland, Russia, Mexico, and Jamaica. Tickets are $35 – and there’s a special VIP Pre-Party that starts at 11:30 am. For $55, you can beat the crowd, taste some special beers, and toss back a few complimentary snacks.

Three “tribute” bands will play the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, AC/DC, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and food prepared by local Monterey chefs will be available for purchase.

(Oh, and along with all the beer, food, and fun… the event promoter promises that additional rest room facilities have been added this year.)  Get the party started!