April Brews Day kicks off its 25th annual beer-tasting festival on April 26. The event will take place from 4:30-8 p.m. at Bellingham’s Downtown Waterfront on the corner of Granary Avenue and Chestnut Street.
Photograph courtesy of Max Higbee Center
Since 2001, April Brews Day has helped to raise money for the Max Higbee Center, a local grassroots organization that helps support and cultivate community for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. April Brews Day was Bellingham’s first beer festival and began in collaboration with Boundary Bay Brewery.
The April Brews Day festival brings together over 50 Pacific Northwest craft breweries and features live music and street food. A standard ticket costs $65 and grants the buyer entry to the event, eight drink tickets, and a commemorative cup. A VIP ticket costs $90 and allows early entry and two additional drink tickets. The festival tends to sell out, so if you are considering attending, buy your ticket soon!
Photograph courtesy of Max Higbee Center
While tasting, make sure to keep your favorite beer in mind. Throughout the festival, attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the best beer, with the highest rated winning the People’s Choice award.
April Brews Day runs on help from over 300 volunteers. All volunteers gain free access to the event, and closing volunteers also get a free growler of beer. If you are considering volunteering, you can find more information on the April Brews Day website. aprilbrewsday.org
Photograph courtesy of Max Higbee Center
