The Connoisseur Session Does Not Apply to the July 4th Tastings

We ask the participating breweries to brew a special beer which will only be available at the Connoisseur Tasting session. Usually these beers are expensive, limited editions, or a new style for the brewery.

Included with your $55 Connoisseur Tasting ticket are:

• Souvenir Pilsner glass
• 10 4oz samples
• Commemorative River Bend Beer Festival t-shirt
• Gourmet hors d’oeuvres provided by High Meadows Vineyard Inn
• Opportunity to vote for the “Connoisseur Best Beer” award

Music for the Connoisseur Tasting session is provided by the Gillums Ridge Band, and the décor by Farmville’s Awesome Party Supplies.

The Connoisseur Best Beer award is based on attendees’ ratings of the special beers available, with the award going to the highest ranking beer from the participating breweries.

For the truly committed, you can purchase a single, specially priced, ticket to attend both the Connoisseur and General Tasting sessions, to get the full River Bend Beer Festival experience. For those who are not drinking, there is a Designated Driver ticket available; for more information, see Tickets.