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Hop head. Sounds like a euphemism for a speed addict, no? Or a professional pogo stick stunt artist. Maybe a bunny-loving furry. Well, it's none of those things. Hops go in beer, and hop heads like 'em crafty. Drink 80 craft beers from more than 40 breweries the first weekend in September when the Tacoma Craft Beer Festival sets up at the 21^st Street Park along Dock Street. Read this press release for the scoop:

Tacoma, WA. - The third annual Tacoma Craft Beer Festival presented by Fred Meyer will be held Saturday September 3rd, from noon to 9pm at 21st Street Park located at 2101 Dock St in downtown Tacoma, with all profits benefiting The Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound. This event is being held to bring together those that are passionate about craft beer, and to further build community while promoting this amazing beverage in the South Sound. Please hop on board for our third year! This event will surely be one to look forward to annually.

Admission includes a 5.5 oz commemorative taster glass and ten tasting tokens for over eighty craft beers from over forty breweries. There will also be food vendors, live entertainment and games. This event is 21+ with ID.

Participating breweries:

• Airways Brewing
• Burris Brewing
• Engine House #9
• Deschutes Brewing
• Hales Ales
• Mac and Jacks
• Maritime Pacific
• New Belgium Brewing
• Schooner Exact Brewing
• Silver City Brewing
• Snoqualmie Falls Brewing
• Sound Brewery
• Wingman Brewers
• Two Beers Brewing
• And more.

For additional information: www.tacomacraftbeerfest.com

Tickets are $25 advanced or $30 at the door. Military discount available with active duty ID at the door only. Fred Meyer Reward Card members also receive a discount at the door. There will also be a limited number of VIP tickets available. Tickets available via Brown Paper Tickets at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/187648 or via Brown Paper Ticket's 24/7 Ticket Hotline at: 1-800-838-3006.