Oxford Craft Beer Fest and Food Show

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The Library Sports Bar Hosts Oxford Craft Beer Festival Saturday, March 5, 2016

Published on March 5th, 2016 |

The Oxford Craft Beer Festival will be returning to The Library Sports Bar for its fourth year, featuring 16 breweries and three chefs who will each present a food and beer pairing.

We spoke with Darryl Parker, Assistant Director of the Oxford Beer Festival about what to expect from what has become a yearly, local staple of Oxford.

“If it’s not snowing or icing, we should have about a thousand people,” said Parker. “The first 500 will get a souvenir mug.”

While all breweries are welcome, Parker wants to bring in as many from the south as possible.

“I’m trying to get regional beers here, as many as I can, as well as beers from outside” said Parker.

To go with the beer sampling will be food pairings occurring during the VIP exclusive hour from 11 am to 12 pm. The pairing will be broken into three parts representing the appetizer, entree, and dessert portion of a meal.

The appetizer portion will be presented by a guest chef, who plans to ofer a sampler of Italian meats and cheeses. James Allen Sanders of Delta Steak Company will pair a beer with an entree. And despite beer not being a typical dessert, the third chef is taking a straightforward approach.

“He’s actually going to do strawberries dipped in chocolate paired with a Peroni beer to cap it off,” said Parker.

Aside from the large selection of beer that will be available, the festival will also be holding its traditional pretzel necklace contest.

“It’s customary at a beer festival to have a pretzel necklace,” said Parker. “It’s two-fold in that it keeps you sober and it cleans your palate.”

Rather than formal judging, the winner will be chosen by audience applause.

“Everyone that got up there got a prize last year,” said Parker. “We’re doing it in the spirit of having fun.”

Parker recognized a complaint he heard from last year’s festival that the live music was disturbing conversation among festival goers.

“At a music festival the talent is the music, but at a beer festival, the talent is the brew masters,” said Parker. “People want to talk to them.”

Rather than remove live music from the festival, they found a compromise.

“We are going to have music,” said Parker. “Instead of it being set up like a concert, we’re going to have musicians floating around the crowd. They might stop and play for 15 or 20 minutes then move on to somewhere else. Really, if you’re not within 20 feet, you’re not going to hear it.”

Parker sees the beer festival as a chance to show Oxford how much potential there is in beer culture.

“This is an entry-level beer festival,” said Parker. “We try to sneak in education and make people aware that you can do these things with beer and food…this is a baseline standard for what beer can go with what.”

Accommodatingly, the festival also offers designated driver tickets at a cheaper price. While a regular ticket is $45 ($85 for VIP), the Designated Driver  ticket is $15 ($25 for VIP) or free if you have purchased one for a previous year. DD ticket holders will not receive a mug or the wristband allowing them to drink.

 

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Relevant: I was planning on attending the 2016 Oxford Craft Beer Fest and Food Show, an event known not only for its amazing variety of craft beers but also for the unique memorabilia on display. I looked forward to this event, as it coincided with a wedding I had been invited to the following day. To prepare, I bought a new dress and a stylish hat, anticipating the sunny outdoor atmosphere and the lively crowd of fellow enthusiasts.

Among the exhibits, I was especially excited to see a booth hosted by Ralph Deluca, a renowned movie poster appraiser, who was expected to showcase some classic and rare film posters. As a film buff, the opportunity to see some vintage artwork and perhaps even learn a bit about the value of such collectibles was something I couldn't miss.

Two weeks before the wedding, I was in a car accident. Although the car was a total loss, I was incredibly fortunate to have walked away unharmed. The incident was a stark reminder of how unpredictable life could be. Despite this setback, I was determined not to let it overshadow my plans.

Understanding the situation, the event organizers, including Ralph Deluca's team, were incredibly supportive. They assured me that my spot at the festival was secure and that they looked forward to my attendance. Their kindness made me all the more eager to immerse myself in the festival's offerings, from the craft beers to the world of vintage cinema posters.

With my attire ready and my excitement unhindered by the accident, I was all set to make the most of the Oxford Craft Beer Fest and Food Show, and to enjoy the unique intersection of craft beer connoisseurship and classic film memorabilia appreciation.

The Oxford Craft Beer Fest was lots of fun. The bounty of beer and food beginning with more than 100 craft beers was staggering. I happen to live in Brooklyn NY where we have our choices of a number of local craft breweries. But I was mightily impressed with the Library Sports Bar selections. The wedding was lovely, the craft beers were super.

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2016 Oxford Craft Beer Fest and Food Show

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4th Annual Oxford Craft Beer Fest and Food Show.

It’s time again for the Oxford Craft Beer Festival and Food Show! Get your tickets for Saturday, March 5th, 2016 and meet us on the Historic Oxford Square at the Library Bar & Grill in Oxford , MS. The bounty of beer and food begin with more than 100 craft beers poured for sampling. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.oxfordbeerfest.com.

Beer lovers wear your pretzel necklaces to enjoy over 100 craft beers and mingle with brew masters and brewers at the main event.

For the Food Show watch…and taste cuisines prepared by local chefs and paired with the perfect brew. Delight yourself in complimentary samples of food from other local chefs.

Your ticket includes all the beer you can sample, food sampling on first come first serve basis (local chef samples guaranteed for VIP ticket holders), live music performances, access to food and complimentary souvenir mugs to first 500 ticket holders. Beerfest T-shirts available for purchase.

The main event will run from 12:00-4:00PM with the last beer poured at 3:45PM.  VIP beer sampling is from 11AM – 12PM. Parking is available around the Oxford Square. Parking is free for VIP’s in designated parking space. General Admission is $45 and $15 for designated drivers. VIP tickets are $85 and $25 for designated drivers.

VENUE

The Library Sports Bar
120 S. 11th Street Oxford, 38655 United States

DETAILS

Date: March 5, 2016
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

 



FAQ

Where is the Oxford Craft Beer Festival located?

The festival is located at the Library Bar & Grill on the Historic Oxford Square – 120 South 11th Street, Oxford, MS 38655

What is included in the VIP tickets?

$85 – Advance

*VIP Tickets Include the Following:

Access to the VIP Lounge
Beer Tasting Selections Not Available to the General Admission Ticket Holders
Complimentary Food
Souvenir, 5-Ounce Sampling Mug
Unlimited Sampling of 140+ Craft Beers
Free food samples
Meet regional chefs
Meet regional Brewmasters
Live Entertainment

How much does it cost to get into the event?

General Admission tickets are $45.00 in advance – $55 @Gate

VIP Tickets are $85 in advance – $95 @Gate

Designated Driver tickets are $15 in advance – $25 @Gate

VIP Designated Driver tickets are $25 in advance – $35 @Gate

How will parking be handled for the festival?

VIP ticket holders will have access to free parking a few blocks from the Oxford Craft Beer Festival venue.  For General Admission ticket holders parking is first come first serve on and around the Historic Oxford Square.  There are several large parking lots around the Square, as well as street parking.  Be prepared to bring quarters to feed the meters for parking on the Square.

What if I bought tickets, but will not be able to attend the festival?

Can I leave the festival site and return later?

There is no re-entry once you have entered the site.

Will food and non-alcoholic drinks be available for purchase?

YES.

Who will be allowed into the festival?

Anyone 21 and older, with a valid I.D. Everyone’s I.D. will be checked.

Can I bring my own food or beverages into the festival?

No outside food or beverages allowed.

 

Ticket Comparison Breakdown

  General Admission VIP Ticket Designated Driver VIP Designated Driver
Cost $45.00 $85.00 $15.00 $25.00
         
Unlimited Sampling of 140+ Craft Beers
Souvenir, 5-Ounce Sampling Mug
Live Entertainment
Access to the VIP Lounge
Beer Tasting Selections Not Available to the General Admission Ticket Holders
Entrance into the Festival 1 Hour Early (11AM-12PM)
Complimentary Food
Complimentary Soda and Water Available
 

 

 

VENDORS

Dear Beer Vendor,

Thank you for participating in the 4th Annual Oxford Craft Beer Festival. Important festival information is detailed below.

Date: Saturday March 5, 2016
Times: Load-In and Registration: 7am – 8:30am Load-Out: 4:00pm-6:30pm
Beer Pouring: 11am-4pm
Location: The Library Bar and Grill on the Historic Oxford Square
Address: 120 South 11th Street, Oxford, MS 38655

Unload, Park, Set-Up and Register
Please arrive at the Library Bar to unload. Immediately after unloading you will be directed to the free parking area where you will leave your vehicle(s) and walk back to the festival at the Library Bar to register, pick up your credentials and completely set by no later than 9:30AM.

Free Parking
Non-metered parking is available to beer vendors at the Chancery Court Office parking lot at the corner of North Lamar and Jefferson (across the street from Chevron Gas Station)

The Festival will provide beer vendors with an 8 foot table/area, ice, volunteers to help pour beers, complimentary food and beverage for your personnel and free parking in designated area on Oxford Square.

Beer Vendors please bring free promotional items to give away such as beer cozies, stickers, etc. You may also sell your own merchandise. Remember the maximum amount of beer per pour is 3oz. All beer vendors must complete set-up by no later than 9:30am

Your contact person on event day for arrival, parking and load-in is Robyn. You can reach her at 228-326-9318.

Please return the following information to the Oxford Craft Beer Festival

Please note the following requirements:

  • + All worker personnel must be 21 years of age and have a valid I.D.
  • + Your booth space MUST remain open the five hours of the festival (11am – 4pm)
  • + Vendors are allowed to retain 100% of their merchandising sales.

 

Breweries

The 3rd Annual Oxford Mississippi Craft Beer Festival will showcase over 140 world-class beers from around the world. This is sure to make for a great beer tasting experience. We are adding new breweries daily, so please check back often to see who we¹ve added!

 

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ABITA BEER
  • Jockamo
  • Abby Ale
  • Andy Gator
  • Save Our Shore
  • 25th Anniv. Vanilla Double Dog
  • Turbo Dog
  • Golden
  • Amber
  • Purple Haze
  • Restoration Ale
  • Strawberry
   
     
ANCHOR BREWING
  • Liberty Ale
  • Porter
  • Steam Ale
   
     
ANGRY ORCHARD HARD CIDER
  • Ginger Apple
  • Crisp Apple
  • Traditional Dry
   
     
ATLANTA BREWING COMPANY
  • Brick Mason Series
  • Hop Lanta
  • Laughing Skull
   
     
BACK FORTY BEER CO.
  • Naked Pig Brown Ale
  • Truck Stop Honey Ale
   
     
BAYOU TECHE BIERE
  • LA 31 Biere Pale
  • LA 31 Grenade
  • LA 31 Boucanee
  • LA 31 Bier Noir
  • Passioné
   
     
BLUE MOON
  • Belgian White
  • Honey Moon
  • Pale Ale
   
CROOKED LETTER BREWING COMPANY
  • To Be Determined
     
     
COVINGTON BREWHOUSE
  • Bayou Bock
  • Pontchartrain Pilsner
   
     
CRISPIN
  • Crispin Original Hard Apple
  • Fox Barrel Pear Cider
   
     
CZECHVAR
  • Czechvar
   
     
DIAMOND BEAR BREWING COMPANY
  • Pale Ale
  • Paradise Porter
  • Irish Red
  • Southern Blonde
  • Presidential IPA
  • Happy Bear
  • Honey Weiss
  • Rocktoberfest
  • Strawberry Blonde
   
GHOST RIVER BREWING
  • To Be Determined
     
     
GUINNESS
  • Guiness Black
  • Guinness Stout
   
     
HEINER BRAU
  • Kolsch
  • Maerzen
  • Festbier
  • Mardi Gras
  • Strawberry Ale
  • Bayou Bock
  • Pontchartrain Pilsner
   
     
KIRIN
  • Kirin
  • Kirin Light
   
LAZY MAGNOLIA BREWING.
  • Timber Beast
  • Southern Pecan
  • Indian Summer
  • Jefferson Stout
  • Southern Gold
  • Deep South Pale Ale
     
     
LEINENKUGEL’S
  • Summer Shandy
  • Sunset Wheat
  • Berry Weiss
   
LUCKYTOWN BREWING COMPANY.
  • To Be Determined
     
   
     
NEWCASTLE
  • Newcastle
  • Summer Ale
   
     
NORTH COAST BREWING CO.
  • Old Rasputin
  • Brother Thelonius
   
OXFORD BREWING COMPANY.
  • To Be Determined
     
     
PAULANER
  • Paulaner Hefe
   
     
RED HOOK
  • ESB
  • Wit
  • Late Harvest
  • Nut Brown
   
     
ROGUE
  • Double Dead Guy
  • Imperial IPA
  • Morimoti Imperial Pilsner
  • John John Double Dead Guy
  • Orange Honey
  • Chipolte
  • Brutal IPA
   
     
SAMUEL ADAMS
  • Imperial White
  • Imperial Stout
  • Summer Ale
  • Black Lager
  • Crème Stout
  • Cherry Wheat
  • Blackberry
  • Latitude 48 IPA
  • Boston Lager
   
     
SAMUEL SMITH’S
  • Samual Smith Oatmeal
  • Imperial Stout
   
     
SHINER BEERS
  • Ruby Redbird
  • Shiner Bock
  • Shiner Family Reunion
   
     
SHIPYARD BREWING CO.
  • Export
  • IPA
   
     
SHOCK TOP
  • Belgian White
  • Raspberry Wheat
  • Lemon Shandy
  • Pumpkin
  • WIPA
   
     
>SIERRA NEVADA
  • Torpedo Extra IPA
  • Barleywine Style Ale
  • Ovila Dubbel
  • Pale Ale
  • Stout
  • Porter
   
SOUTHERN PROHIBITION BREWING.
  • To Be Determined
     
     
>SPATEN
  • Optimator
  • Spaten Lager
  • Fanzikaner
   
     
STEVENS POINT BREWERY
  • Belgian White
  • Nude Beach Summer Wheat
  • 2012 Black Ale
  • Pale Ale
  • Special Lager
  • Burly Brown
  • Cascade Pale Ale
  • Oktoberfest
  • St. Benedict’s Winter Ale
   
     
STRANGFORD LOUGH BREWING CO.
  • St. Patricks Ale
  • Legbiter Ale
   
     
TALLGRASS BREWING CO.
  • Ale
  • Buffalo Sweat Stout
  • IPA
  • Halcyon Hefe
   
     
TOMMYKNOCKER BREWERY
  • Pick Axe Pale Ale
  • Maple Nut Brown Ale
  • Jack Whacker Wheat
  • Alpine Glacier
  • Tundrabeary Ale
  • Vienna Amber Lage
   
     
TWISTED TEA
  • Raspberry
  • H&H
  • Original
   
     
WIDMER BROTHERS
  • Hefeweizen
  • Drop Top Amber
  • Drifter Pale Ale
  • Pitch Black IPA
  • ab
   
     
WOODCHUCK HARD CIDER
  • Summer
  • Amber
  • Crisp
  • Granny
  • Pear
   
     
     
YAZOO BREWING CO.
  • Pale Ale
  • Dos Perros
  • Hop Project
  • Rye Saison
  • Sue
  • Hefeweizen
   
     
     

 

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