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Cougars To Host Inaugural Halloween WitchCRAFT Beer Fest

Event to feature premium beers, Halloween contests and themed fun; tickets on sale now
September 4, 2015

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GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars will host the inaugural Halloween WitchCRAFT Beer Fest on Saturday evening, October 31, from 6:30-10:30 PM at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. Tickets are on sale now for the event by clicking HERE, calling (630) 232-8811 or ordering in person at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM). Individual ticket prices are $45 in advance and $55 on the day of the event. 

Attendees, who are strongly encouraged to dress in costume for the Halloween event, will receive 18 (three ounce) samples of some of the most popular craft beers. A sample of brewers that have already been confirmed include Two Brothers, Leinenkugel, 51st Ward, Revolution, Pollyanna, Founders, Brickstone, Firestone Walker, Lagunitas, Penrose, Goose Island, Vander Mill and Virtue Cider. 

Brewers, along with seating for attendees, are located underneath our covered concourse in the event of inclement weather. 

Individuals can 'like' the event-specific Facebook page www.facebook.com/witchcraftbeerfest, which will provide continuous updates including contests, a list of brewers, photos, video and general event information.

In addition to great craft beers, attendees will enjoy a Halloween-themed party at the ballpark with costume contests, a live DJ playing Halloween music, scary movies displayed on the Cougars' new videoboard and more. Specialty food items will be available for purchase as well.

The Cougars have partnered with Lou Dog Events, a Naperville-based production and management company that specializes in craft beer festivals including the popular Naperville Winter Ale Fest, Lombard Ale Fest and Lisle Ale Fest, among many others.

"We're extremely excited to partner with Lou Dog Events for our inaugural Halloween WitchCRAFT Beer Fest," Cougars Vice President/General Manager Curtis Haug said. "This will be a very popular festival for craft beer fans and with the event taking place on Halloween, attendees will enjoy numerous activities throughout the evening that fit the Halloween theme. We encourage fans to get their tickets early and make their Halloween party plans today." 

CONFIRMED LIST OF BREWERS (as of 10/15)

Two Brothers
Leinenkugel
51st Ward
Revolution
Pollyanna
Founders
Goose Island
Vander Mill
Virtue Cider
Abita Brewing
Angry Orchard Hard Cider
Blue Moon Brewing Co.
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Brickstone Brewery
Crazy Mountain Brewery
Crispin Cider
Dogfish Head Brewery
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Lakefront Brewery
Latitude 42 Brewing Co.
New Belgium Brewing Co.
New Holland Brewing Co.
Samuel Adams
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Slapshot Brewing Co.
The Traveler Beer Co.
Brooklyn Brewery
Allagash Brewing Co.
Dark Horse Brewing Co.
Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Left Hand Brewing
Off Color Brewing
Penrose Brewing Co.
Perennial Artesian Ales
Stone Brewing Co.
Surly Brewing Co.
Stockholm's Brew Pub