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[HEADING=2]The 16th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival[/HEADING]
Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds & ales! The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin presents the 16th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 11th & 12th, 2024. American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor.

Tickets on sale!
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The main event on Saturday, October 12th will feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers available for sampling. Brewery representatives will be available at the event, offering an opportunity to learn about the different types of lagers and ales from a variety of styles. Live music will be also featured during the festival. 

[B]Friday, October 11th  | Beer From Around Here [/B][I]
$65 General Admission and $75 the day of the event if we do not sell out
[I]**Tickets include admission to Friday nights event from 6pm-8pm only**[/I][/I]

[B]Saturday, October 12th Grand Craft Beer Tasting|  General Admission [/B][I]
$50 General Admission and $60 the day of the event
[I]**Tickets include admission to the Saturday Beer Tasting event from 2pm-5pm only**[/I][/I]

[B]Saturday, October 12th Grand Craft Beer Tasting | VIP [/B][I]
 $90 General Admission 
[I]**Tickets include admission to VIP event from 1pm-2pm & the Saturday Beer Tasting event from 2pm-5pm only**

[B]2 Day Ticket [/B]
$110 General Admission for Friday & Saturday
**Tickets include admission to Friday Night's Beer From Around Here Event from 6pm-8pm PLUS Saturday's Grand Tasting Event 2pm-5pm

Beer Tasting Glass included with all tickets. [/I]Please drink responsibly.
[I]
[B]Rain or Shine
No Refunds[/B][/I][/I]

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The main event on Saturday, October 12th will feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers available for sampling. Brewery representatives will be available at the event, offering an opportunity to learn about the different types of lagers and ales from a variety of styles. Live music will be also featured during the festival. <br />
<br />
<b>Friday, October 11th  | Beer From Around Here </b><i><br />
$65 General Admission and $75 the day of the event if we do not sell out<br />
<i>**Tickets include admission to Friday nights event from 6pm-8pm only**</i></i><br />
<br />
<b>Saturday, October 12th Grand Craft Beer Tasting|  General Admission </b><i><br />
$50 General Admission and $60 the day of the event<br />
<i>**Tickets include admission to the Saturday Beer Tasting event from 2pm-5pm only**</i></i><br />
<br />
<b>Saturday, October 12th Grand Craft Beer Tasting | VIP </b><i><br />
 $90 General Admission <br />
<i>**Tickets include admission to VIP event from 1pm-2pm &amp; the Saturday Beer Tasting event from 2pm-5pm only**<br />
<br />
<b>2 Day Ticket </b><br />
$110 General Admission for Friday &amp; Saturday<br />
**Tickets include admission to Friday Night&#039;s Beer From Around Here Event from 6pm-8pm PLUS Saturday&#039;s Grand Tasting Event 2pm-5pm<br />
<br />
Beer Tasting Glass included with all tickets. </i>Please drink responsibly.<br />
<i><br />
<b>Rain or Shine<br />
No Refunds</b></i></i><br />
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Ale you need is love….and tickets Baytowne Beer Fest! 

Oct 11 & 12 
The Village of Baytowne Wharf 
Sandestin Florida 

Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or just love a good time, we’ve got something for everyone. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of craft brews, local food, live music, & fun vibes!! 

️ Tickets are on sale NOW! [URL='http://Baytownebeerfest.com']Baytownebeerfest.com[/URL] 

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Ale you need is love….and tickets Baytowne Beer Fest! <br />
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Oct 11 &amp; 12 <br />
The Village of Baytowne Wharf <br />
Sandestin Florida <br />
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Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or just love a good time, we’ve got something for everyone. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of craft brews, local food, live music, &amp; fun vibes!! <br />
<br />
️ Tickets are on sale NOW! <a href="http://Baytownebeerfest.com" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">Baytownebeerfest.com</a> <br />
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The [URL='https://thedanaagency-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2iNcXPSxnCQ0bngmbJcpuDX02EveBq8q0wDKahbYsyEgr1AkwkgEnSyqK9-PpJiMI6ITkYYCqplHWZSGWwAqbhRBvTN2vX9y_tdiWRxM3l2euqBUpyWe29w09zpl09ZZR3Jxm6lglxZs_U80KcDr799jE7bjc8rTrfogLoeVszlv3JkMFEX1x9YoFTPGQ']16th annual Baytowne Beer Festival [/URL]is returning to the Village of Baytowne Wharf from October 11-12! As one of the most popular fall events along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the Baytowne Beer Festival combines hundreds of craft beers, live music and fun-filled activities to brew up the perfect weekend! 

To celebrate the occasion, Hotel Effie and Osprey Point at The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will be offering Baytowne Beer Festival packages and special experiences that are “Cheers!”-worthy. 

[B]Hotel Effie: Brew Pedicures, Rooftop Sips and More!  [/B]
   Sip and enjoy luxury accommodations at Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection, and receive tickets to the Baytowne Beer Festival when booking the hotel’s Beer Festival Package. 
[LIST]
[*]Upon walking into their guest room or suite, guests will find a Hotel Effie Sandestin branded cooler filled with Sandestin’s signature beers and koozies for the crew, along with a brewing starter kit for guests to make their own ale at home.  
[*]The four signature beers include the  Sandestin Sunny Day Lager (4% ABV), Sandestin Blonde Ale (5% ABV), Sandestin Sour Ale (4.25% ABV) and Sandestin Pale Ale (5% ABV), which are all available at participating food and beverage outlets throughout the resort. 
[*]At Ara Rooftop, guests can sip on Sandestin beer flights and light bites paired with scenic vistas of Florida’s Gulf Coast and the Choctawhatchee Bay. 
[*]Beer enthusiasts can enjoy the benefits of a brew pedicure at the hotel’s luxury spa, Spa Lilliana. Soak your feet in a relaxing warm tub of hops and barley from Sandestin’s signature beers and a seasonal herbal blend that offers wellness benefits like improved circulation, reduced muscle tension and stress relief. 
[*]Guests can also enjoy a scenic walk or shuttle to and from the festival at The Village of Baytowne Wharf.
[*]Note: Package is available upon request and based on availability.  
[/LIST]

[B]Osprey Pointe [/B]
   Enjoy The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Baytowne Beer Festival more than ever before when you book the Osprey Pointe Beer Festival Package.
[LIST]
[*]The fun kicks off as soon as you enter your spacious expansive suite and find an expertly curated selection of local beers that will be featured in the festival and an array of delicious snacks to pair with them. 
[*]For the hands-on guests, take advantage of your fully equipped kitchen and try your hand at making an indulgent snack with an at-home Beer Cheese Making Kit! 
[*]Bring the fun to your living room with a Sandestin-branded Beer Monopoly Board for a fun spin on a beer-drinking game. 
[*]Open your fridge and find it fully stocked with Sandestin’s signature beers to share, with Sandestin koozies to keep them cool. 
[*]The four signature beers include the  Sandestin Sunny Day Lager (4% ABV), Sandestin Blonde Ale (5% ABV), Sandestin Sour Ale (4.25% ABV) and Sandestin Pale Ale (5% ABV), which are all available at participating food and beverage outlets throughout the resort. 
[*]Guests are also invited to HOP over to the festival with complimentary shuttle service to and from the action at The Village at Baytowne Wharf. 
[*]Fight the morning-after feeling with stocked Hangover Helper Essentials, like Gatorade, Tylenol and breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon and biscuits to make without having to leave your rental. 
[*]Take the fun home with you with Sandestin-branded Brumate Hopsulator Duos to keep your beer cold no matter where your adventures take you! 
[/LIST]

HOP into the countdown—only 4 DAYS until the Baytowne Beer Fest at The Village of Baytowne Wharf ! Get ready to raise your glass & try some of the best brews around! Who’s ready to let the good times Flow?

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The <a href="https://thedanaagency-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2iNcXPSxnCQ0bngmbJcpuDX02EveBq8q0wDKahbYsyEgr1AkwkgEnSyqK9-PpJiMI6ITkYYCqplHWZSGWwAqbhRBvTN2vX9y_tdiWRxM3l2euqBUpyWe29w09zpl09ZZR3Jxm6lglxZs_U80KcDr799jE7bjc8rTrfogLoeVszlv3JkMFEX1x9YoFTPGQ" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">16th annual Baytowne Beer Festival </a>is returning to the Village of Baytowne Wharf from October 11-12! As one of the most popular fall events along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the Baytowne Beer Festival combines hundreds of craft beers, live music and fun-filled activities to brew up the perfect weekend! <br />
<br />
To celebrate the occasion, Hotel Effie and Osprey Point at The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will be offering Baytowne Beer Festival packages and special experiences that are “Cheers!”-worthy. <br />
<br />
<b>Hotel Effie: Brew Pedicures, Rooftop Sips and More!  </b><br />
   Sip and enjoy luxury accommodations at Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection, and receive tickets to the Baytowne Beer Festival when booking the hotel’s Beer Festival Package. <br />
<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Upon walking into their guest room or suite, guests will find a Hotel Effie Sandestin branded cooler filled with Sandestin’s signature beers and koozies for the crew, along with a brewing starter kit for guests to make their own ale at home.  </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The four signature beers include the  Sandestin Sunny Day Lager (4% ABV), Sandestin Blonde Ale (5% ABV), Sandestin Sour Ale (4.25% ABV) and Sandestin Pale Ale (5% ABV), which are all available at participating food and beverage outlets throughout the resort. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At Ara Rooftop, guests can sip on Sandestin beer flights and light bites paired with scenic vistas of Florida’s Gulf Coast and the Choctawhatchee Bay. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Beer enthusiasts can enjoy the benefits of a brew pedicure at the hotel’s luxury spa, Spa Lilliana. Soak your feet in a relaxing warm tub of hops and barley from Sandestin’s signature beers and a seasonal herbal blend that offers wellness benefits like improved circulation, reduced muscle tension and stress relief. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Guests can also enjoy a scenic walk or shuttle to and from the festival at The Village of Baytowne Wharf.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Note: Package is available upon request and based on availability.  </li>
</ul><br />
<b>Osprey Pointe </b><br />
   Enjoy The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Baytowne Beer Festival more than ever before when you book the Osprey Pointe Beer Festival Package.<br />
<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The fun kicks off as soon as you enter your spacious expansive suite and find an expertly curated selection of local beers that will be featured in the festival and an array of delicious snacks to pair with them. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">For the hands-on guests, take advantage of your fully equipped kitchen and try your hand at making an indulgent snack with an at-home Beer Cheese Making Kit! </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bring the fun to your living room with a Sandestin-branded Beer Monopoly Board for a fun spin on a beer-drinking game. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Open your fridge and find it fully stocked with Sandestin’s signature beers to share, with Sandestin koozies to keep them cool. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The four signature beers include the  Sandestin Sunny Day Lager (4% ABV), Sandestin Blonde Ale (5% ABV), Sandestin Sour Ale (4.25% ABV) and Sandestin Pale Ale (5% ABV), which are all available at participating food and beverage outlets throughout the resort. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Guests are also invited to HOP over to the festival with complimentary shuttle service to and from the action at The Village at Baytowne Wharf. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fight the morning-after feeling with stocked Hangover Helper Essentials, like Gatorade, Tylenol and breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon and biscuits to make without having to leave your rental. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Take the fun home with you with Sandestin-branded Brumate Hopsulator Duos to keep your beer cold no matter where your adventures take you! </li>
</ul><br />
HOP into the countdown—only 4 DAYS until the Baytowne Beer Fest at The Village of Baytowne Wharf ! Get ready to raise your glass &amp; try some of the best brews around! Who’s ready to let the good times Flow?<br />
<br />
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Fall festivals are right around the corner! 

Tickets are on sale for the 16th Annual Baytowne Beer Fest taking place October 11th & 12th at The Village of Baytowne Wharf #SandestinFL 

Tickets are sure to SELL OUT!
Visit [URL="http://www.baytownebeerfestival.com/"]Baytowne Beer Festival[/URL] to buy tickets!

Cheers!

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Fall festivals are right around the corner! <br />
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Tickets are on sale for the 16th Annual Baytowne Beer Fest taking place October 11th &amp; 12th at The Village of Baytowne Wharf #SandestinFL <br />
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Tickets are sure to SELL OUT!<br />
Visit <a href="http://www.baytownebeerfestival.com/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">Baytowne Beer Festival</a> to buy tickets!<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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