The fifth annual "Beers to You and Gourmet Too," an event celebrating the art of fine cuisine and brews, will take place Feb. 26 at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
The event will include a presentation from Samuel Adams brewmaster Bob Cannon. Cannon will also be judging the event's first ever Home Brewers Contest.
A sampling of fine cuisine from around the Cedar Valley will follow Cannon's presentation. Each food item will be paired with an import, craft or specialty beer. Live demonstrations from the area's top chefs will also take place.
The event will raise money for the Friends of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. This year, proceeds will go to support the Buck A Kid program and Kaleidoscope, both of which support children's access to the arts.
Tickets are $35 for general admission. VIP tickets are $45, which allow entrance into the Home Brewers contest area to sample and judge the home-brewed beer. VIP attendees will also have access to different brewery representatives and delicious appetizers. VIP gift bags, including coupons to various restaurants and breweries, will also be handed out to those members.
Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 or six for $25. The prizes up for grabs include a VIP trip to Boston and a tour of the Samuel Adams Brewery; the ultimate tailgate experience; tickets to a St. Louis Cardinals game; a coffee table with the UNI Panther logo; and gift certificates to both the Isle casino and Montage, a restaurant on Main Street.
The event will begin at 3 p.m. with Cannon's presentation, followed by the beer and food tasting from 4-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gbpac.org or by calling 319-273-4849.
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