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Great Vegas Festival of Beer returns to Downtown

Posted at 1:58 PM, Feb 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-13 17:22:35-05

The Great Vegas Festival of Beer is returning to Downtown Las Vegas on April 7-8, along with more than 500 craft beers from 110 breweries.

This year's festival goes beyond samplings with the Mad Craft Experience, held from 7-10 p.m. on April 7. Described as a "science fair for beer lovers" by Motley Brews CEO Brian Chapin, the event pairs top chefs chefs, brewers, and special guests as they host various experiments with beer.

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Other festival activities include The Great Vegas Grand Tasting from 3-7 p.m. on April 8. There will also be life-sized pub games, interactive entertainment, a silent disco, BrewLogic seminars, and more.

Tickets start at $70 for the Mad Craft Experience, and $40 for the Grand Tasting. VIP options are also available starting at $85. For more information, click here.

A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit local nonprofits. Last year's festival supported the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and Nevada Craft Brewers Association.