Tallahassee's own Deep Brewing and Lake Tribe Brewing never miss a chance to support Elder Care.So they aren't going into this event with anything other than safety-first in mind.Īs for the craft beer aspect of the event? Well, there's a few things we want to highlight about those who are pouring this year: They've been holding these events for over two decades now, and their entire goal is to take care of some of Tallahassee's most vulnerable residents. Personally, we think if there is ANY organization in Tallahassee that's well-equipped for being the test case to pull off a large gathering like this, Elder Care is the one. Much of our state and federal funding does not cover the full costs of services to seniors, so Oktoberfest helps us bridge that financial gap." "The money raised at Oktoberfest helps seniors receive critical services like Meals on Wheels, a ride to the doctor’s office, or a hot bath. "In blue sky times, we have raised $150,000 at recent Oktoberfests," she said. But Fliger says she hopes this year's return of the festivities is a shot in the arm for ECS, which was founded in 1970 and remains a leading provider of community-based senior care. The 2020 Oktoberfest was canceled at the height of the pandemic and Elder Care attempted to put on a virtual event, but it didn't raise anywhere near the amount of money the organization is accustomed to. George Island) and Brews By The Bay (Wakulla County) - all opted to press pause on their events this year with plans of resuming in 2022. What we do know is that three other events - the Big Bend Brewfest (Perry), the SGI Brewfest (St. But who knows what will happen between now and then? We certainly don't - although we are optimistic and hopeful the 3rd Annual TLH Beer Fest will go off without issue this time. 28 before being postponed - is back on and slated for Sunday, Nov. Yes, the Tallahassee Beer Festival - originally scheduled for Aug. It should be a day-drinking celebration at its finest! Other beer festivals And LOTS of local craft beer - including local breweries Deep Brewing, Lake Tribe Brewing, Oyster City Brewing, Halpatter Brewing, Georgia Beer Company, Southern Philosophy, Southern Fields and Civic Brewing all on hand. Things to do: Selwyn Birchwood, Flat Moon Theory bring a blast of cool tunesįestival: Experience Asia returns with live festival at Tom Brown Park Well, it appears the 2021 beer festival calendar year WON'T end without at least one event happening in the Craft Capital.Īfter much deliberation by organizers, the 2021 Elder Care Services Oktoberfest IS happening this year.īrewery: Georgia Beer Company strikes gold in US Open Beer Championships | Around the Brew Bend
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |