Evanston Brewfest - A Big Deal on A Big Wheel

The Evanston, WY brewfest is on July 25, 2009 12-10 p.m. The fest will have microbrew, live entertainment, food, and fun. I do not see a cost for attendance at the event listed. Interestingly, there is a homebrewing competition portion of the event on Friday, July 24th, and they have sent out the invite to participate in the "People's Choice" competition on Saturday the 25th to homebrewers. I have sent an inquiry to the organizer about the possibility of the club going up to participate in the People's Choice competition - get some extra miles out of the NHC bar perhaps.

Details for the homebrewing competition:

$5.00 per entry checks to Evanston Main Street Promotions

2 12 oz brown bottles with the usual specs. They will take clear glass and swing top, though discourage the use. Strangely, they have a different "registration" deadline than a beer receipt deadline, wanting an entry/recipe form and the checks by Monday, July 13, 2009 with an entry shipping deadline of Monday, July 20, 2009 for receipt of beer. I'd advocate making sure the beer is shipped by the "registration" deadline.

Shipping address:

Evanston Main Street Promotions
1008 Main Street
Evanston, WY 82930

Also very odd, while they say they are using BJCP guidelines, the entry form only allows for a check on the categories of "Ale," "Lager," or "Wheat." I've also asked the coordinator to clarify this question. Competition information is attached. The bottle label form was in an odd format, I've asked for a .doc format and will post that shortly.

Where is Evanston, Wyoming, you ask? Here are directions from Castle Rock.