YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The annual Groundhog Craft Beerfest will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, in the ballroom of Stambaugh Auditorium.
Guests can sample beers at one of two sessions: 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
General admission tickets are $60. Preferred tickets are $100 and offer access to the premium lounge experience. Call the box office at 330 259 0555 or go to StambaughAuditorium.com.
The beer festival, now in its eighth year, is presented by the Rotary Club of Youngstown.
This year’s event will feature:
- A mocktail and chocolate bar for those seeking a nonalcoholic pairing experience.
- Offerings from regional wineries.
- A showcase of beer from local home brewers.
- The premium lounge, with rare beers, gourmet charcuterie, brewmaster visits and sponsor exclusives.
There will also be live entertainment and food for purchase.
More than 600 people attended last year’s Beerfest, which raised $42,000 for Rotary’s charitable efforts. This year, the goal is to raise $50,000 to support local nonprofits, youth programs and neighborhood revitalization across the Mahoning Valley.
Since its inception in 2019, the event has raised over $150,000 to support more than 30 local organizations. Proceeds go to organizations such as the YWCA Mahoning Valley, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and the English Center.