Great American Beer Tasting at Fifth Third Field
The event, which began in 2008 as a partnership between the Dayton Dragons and Heidelberg Distributing, has grown into one of the largest beer tasting events in the region, and a "can't miss" on the summer calendar of many Miami Valley residents.
With 80 beers available for sampling, this year's event showcases the biggest number and widest variety of beers in Great American Beer Tasting history. Popular big-name brews will sit side-by-side with some of the smallest craft beers on the market, mingling names like Chimay White, Margaritaville Island Lime Margarita, Goose Island, Yuengling, and Brooklyn Brewery, along with many others.
All attendees will be in the running for high-end raffle prizes given away towards the end of the event (must be present to win). Admission to the Great American Beer Tasting includes one raffle ticket, and the ability to purchase more throughout the event to increase odds of winning.
This year's grand prize is a trip for two on the Bud Light Port Paradise Party Cruise, a four-day cruise to a private island in The Bahamas. Once there, you'll bask in the sun, sand and sounds of the island during the first time ever exclusive two-day music festival.
Other prizes include a Budweiser Dart Board, Michelob Ultra Callaway Golf Bag, iPod docking station, Bud Light mini fridge, and more. Additional raffle tickets will be available to purchase for $5 at the Great American Beer Tasting.
For the price of $25 in advance ($35 the day of), participants will receive:
- 20, 4oz. samples of beer
- A souvenir sampling glass
- One raffle ticket
Designated driver tickets are also available for $5 each. Buy your tickets in advance at the Dragons box office in person, by calling (937) 228-2287, or online at daytondragons.com. Tickets are also available at select locations where Anheuser-Busch products are sold including Brixx Ice Company, Boston's Bistro & Pub, Amber Rose Restaurant, The Dublin Pub, the Heidelberg Draft office, Belmont Party Supply, Applebee's Delco Park, Applebee's Wilmington Pike, Applebee's Xenia, Miami Valley Wine & Spirits, Fricker's Huber Heights, Archer's Tavern, and Cooper's Deli.
The Great American Beer Tasting will happen rain or shine, with the festivities taking place on the covered portions of the concourse at Fifth Third Field.
Must be 21 to attend. Please sample responsibly.
More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling (937) 228-2287, by email at [email protected], or on the web at daytondragons.com.