The Monterey Beer Festival on June 5th,2010 and the Great American Beer Festival (Denver) in September 2010 will show the “first-ever” Short Pour Film Festival, entirely based on the subject of BEER.

The Short Pour Film Fest will showcase original short films, clips from Beer TV shows,
Vintage & Modern Beer Commercial, Music Videos about Beer, Movies about Beer and clips from “BEER WEEKS” around the United States.

Included will be lighthearted looks at brew, including personal stories about drinking beer and brewery films from “Brewers” who’ll reveal their secrets in beer making.

Are you a beer geek with some sweet filming skills? Or are you a professional videographer with some sweet beer geeking skills? If you’d like to submit a short film/video, being a bonafide beer connoisseur isn’t necessary for the creative process – just having a “personal connection” to brew will suffice.

All film submissions are free of charge to submit. First Prize (the best film submission) is an all expensive paid trip for two to attend the Beer Fest & Film Fest in Monterey.

Event Contact: jeff moses
jeffmoses@nightthatneverends.com
831-521-7921

ANNOUNCING THE 2010 MONTEREY BEER FESTIVAL & SHORT POUR FILM FESTThe 9th Annual Monterey Beer Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday June 5th, 2010, from 12:30pm to 5pm at the Monterey California Fairgrounds.

The 2010 MBF theme is, “The Celebrity of Beer.”

“Beer is now the celebrity of the beverage world, due to the quality of beer products available throughout the U.S. We can thank our great American Breweries(both big & small), import beer companies and beer distribution companies for giving us such a vast and diverse amount of incredible beer to enjoy.” — Jeff Mosses, event organizer.

For the 2010 MBF, over 5,000 loyal beer drinkers are expected to be in attendance. Last years’ MBF was a sold out event.

The SHORT POUR FILM FEST – the “First Ever” short film festival on the subject of BEER — is scheduled to debut at the Monterey Beer Festival. The film line-up for Short Pour contains Live Action & Animation shorts, Music Videos and Commercials from around the globe. All entries are on the subject of BEER.

The Short Pour Film Fest will also play in September 2010 at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver.

TICKETS
Admission is only $35 dollars in advance or $40 dollars at the gate. There’s ample parking. Admission covers beer sampling, entertainment and fun. Food and other merchandise are available for purchase.

Monterey Fairgrounds Location
Thus continues the 6th year of the Monterey Beer Festival at the Monterey Fairgrounds, home to such greats as the Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey Blues Festival, Monterey County Fair and others. So come join the fun. Directions can be found at http://www.montereycountyfair.com.

Only people certifiably over the age of 21 will be admitted to the Beer Fest & Film Fest. However, if you have a small child, under age 12, who you’d like to bring along, feel free, there’s no charge. No animals or pets allowed.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Monterey Culinary Center Foundation for the Culinary Arts.

For Short Pour Film Fest Info
http://www.nightthatneverends.com/short_pour.html

For Short Pour Submission Forms
http://www.nightthatneverends.com/Short_Pour_Entry.pdf

If you’d like to attend the festival (or thinking are about attending), send jeffmoses@nightthatneverends.com a return e mail to reserve your spot.

Cheers!

Oyster Fest
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Details:
February 11
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Description:
Oyster and beer fans unite! 5-6 west coast varieties of freshly shucked oysters plus oysters every other possible way: marinated, BBQ’d, Rockefeller, in chowder and a Hangtown Fry, frisee salad w/quail egg & oyster vinaigrette, and yes, even rocky mountain oysters. Plus, plenty of Magnolia and 21st Amendment oyster stouts on hand, of course.

My Sour Valentine
City Beer Store

1168 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Details:
February 11
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Admission: $40 (Tickets on sale 1/19)
Attire: Spruce and stylish…
Description:
Pucker up baby! Here’s just a smattering of the sours we will have on draft:
*Cascade Sang Noir
*Cascade Gold Yeller
*Deschutes Dissident 2008
Ticket includes: City Beer logo glass, (8) tastes of our sour drafts, and chocolate inspired bites. Additional draft beer for purchase. Cash only.
Purchase tickets at City Beer Store.