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January 20, 2013 by Mary Lou Davidson

February 2nd – Mardi Gras Fest

Can’t make it too New Orleans for Mardi Gras?  Now a little New Orleans will be right here in Bradenton.  . This year fabulous Creole Food and Beer to sample in the streets of Downtown Bradenton.  All proceeds will benefit the No Kill effort in Manatee County!

Attendees can savor the flavors of 80+ beers from around the Craft Beer scene, and sample from 10 Food trucks from around the Tampa Bay Area.

All held on Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton.

The Beer

With over 40 Breweries attending, you will be able to find a style that best fits you. Goose Island, Sweet Water Brewery, and Green Flash are some new to Florida Breweries worth a look. Local Brewery Little Giant and Darwins on 4th will be in attendance.  Support Local Breweries

. A complete list of Breweries is on our website.

The Food 

This is a Mardi Gras themed event, and we have tons of Creole Food on hand. Seek out your favorite food truck, and see what New Orleans dish they cooked up.

A complete list of Food Trucks is on our website.

The Music

This year we are bringing back the ever popular Gumbo Boogie Band performing in the streets of Downtown Bradenton, joined by Mumbo Jumbo band.

 

The Ticket

This year’s ticket is $30 for Beer Samples, and if you purchase your tickets ahead of time at local bars you’ll get a $5 discount.

Food Truck Tickets sell for $10 with $1 going to No Kill of Manatee.

A VIP ticket $50 is available which starts 1 hour early and has rare beers, and a crawfish boil is available @ the Lost Kangaroo Pub.

The Fundraiser

100% of the Proceeds from the event benefit Support No Kill Manatee, working toward saving all of the adoptable pets at our Manatee County Animal Services shelter.

For further info www.mymanatee.org/pets, or donations may be sent to No Kill Manatee Fund, P.O. Box1992, Holmes Beach, Florida 34218

 

Website

www.CraftBeerExpo.org

 

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