It’s almost that time again. North Carolina’s largest craft beer and local business celebration will be rolling out the red carpet for North Carolinians and visitors to the state, as well. Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival 2017 will take place on April 22 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and admission is free.

Festival-goers can enjoy local craft beers by the pint or by the taste using purchased tickets. Try a sample for two tickets or enjoy a pint for five tickets. Obtain tickets online in advance and receive them by mail before the party begins. Tickets will also be available during the festival. Featured at Brewgaloo 2017 are numerous local vendors, bands, food trucks, and breweries, and all venues will accept cash or credit payments.

Between 3:00 and 5:00 pm on Saturday, sample sour and barrel-aged beer. There is a limited number of tickets available, so buy your tickets for this event early.

A pre-party will take place on Friday, April 21 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. The Brewgaloo Block Party is sure to get visitors primed for the Saturday festivities. Downtown Raleigh is the location for all events.

And, yes, Lonerider Brewery is one of the more than 75 breweries represented at the celebration along with some of its favorite brews, such as Peacemaker, Hoppy Ki Yay, Sweet Josie, Shotgun Betty, and more.

Make plans now for Brewgaloo, one of the many gatherings for which this city has become famous.