Top of the Hops - North Shore EVENT OVERVIEW

PRESENTED BY ABITA BEER

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Fontainebleau State Park – Mandeville, LA

MANDEVILLE, LA - Red Mountain Entertainment and Blue Deuce Entertainment are proud to announce the inaugural Top of the Hops – North Shore Beer Festival presented by Abita Beer, Saturday, March 20th at the Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana.

Top of the Hops – North Shore Beer Festival will showcase the growing popularity of craft beers from around the country and the world in a relaxed and friendly outdoor environment. Patrons will receive a commemorative sampling mug and have access to unlimited, two-ounce sampling of over 100 craft beers in the Lazy Magnolia Beer Garden and the Covington Brewhouse Beer Garden. The festival will also feature the Sam Adams Brew University Education Area where patrons will enjoy beer seminars such as Cooking with Beer, Food Pairings, How to Brew Beer and other beer education sessions. Come enjoy the beautiful outdoor atmosphere with live music by The Scorseses and Rufus Jagneaux on the Full Sail Brewing Stage, as well as fun games like cornhole.

The Stella Artois VIP Ticket will gain patrons access to the festival one hour early to take advantage of a more exclusive beer tasting experience. The VIP ticket allows entry to the private VIP Lounge with complimentary food, an EXCLUSIVE beer selection not available to the general public, and private restrooms. Advance VIP ticket purchasers will also receive premium parking near the festival entrance.

Tickets to the Top of the Hops – North Shore Beer Festival are $35.00 in advance and $40.00 the day of the festival. VIP tickets are $60.00 in advance and $65.00 the day of the festival.

Tickets to the festival are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at 800.745.3000.

Sponsored in part by Abita Beer, Covington Brewhouse, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, Stella Artois, Anheuser-Busch Responsibility Matters, Sam Adams, The Barley Oak, Full Sail Brewing, Charter Media, Gambit Weekly and City Sports Bar and Grill.

**Top of the Hops – North Shore Beer Festival believes in responsible drinking and does not promote mass consumption. Local taxi cab companies will be made aware of the event in advance and taxi service phone numbers will be listed prominently in the festival guide.

Event Website: www.topofthehopsbeerfest.com