(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Main Street will host the inaugural Tap & Chisel Craft Brew Fest on Saturday, August 24 in downtown Batesville.
The Tap & Chisel Craft Brew Fest is a three-hour craft beer, wine, and spirit event offering patrons unlimited tastings of breweries, wineries, and distilleries from around the State of Indiana.
The event is hosted in conjunction with Indiana On-Tap.
Tickets for the event are on sale at www.TapAndChisel.com. Early-bird tickets are available for $35.00 per person. As part of the ticket price, attendees will receive a Tap & Chisel tasting glass.
Batesville Main Street anticipates approximately 20 vendors to be in attendance with various offerings for tasting.
“We’re very excited to bring the Tap & Chisel Craft Brew Fest to our community and the downtown district. The event is hosted in a coordinated effort with Indiana On-Tap who have an exemplary track record hosting events in a number of communities such as Columbus, Rushville, and Brookville,” said Batesville Main Street Executive Director Amy Pretzer. “The reputation of Indiana On-Tap events has a strong following throughout the State and we anticipate a number of visitors to our downtown area as part of this event enjoying the restaurants, retail shops and all downtown Batesville has to offer. Tap & Chisel is a new and great experience for our community and Main Street District.”
In addition to regular admission tickets, 100 VIP tickets are available for $60.00. With the purchase of a VIP ticket, patrons will be permitted to enter the event an hour early at 2 p.m. affording them a four-hour tasting experience. In addition, VIP ticket holders will be given a commemorative item, reserved seating, additional refreshments, and other amenities.
A limited number of VIP ticket holders will also have the opportunity to attend a “Beer School” at the event hosted by Creek Bottom Brewery. Only 40 spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.
The Tap & Chisel Craft Brew Fest will run from 3-6 p.m. on Walnut and George streets. Entertainment will be provided by Dan Gutapfel, Marissa Fullenkamp, and Lone Wolf & Friends.
Organizers say the event will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Batesville Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings and will tie in with evening events at downtown restaurants and bars including Lil Charlies, Randy’s Roadhouse, Benny’s Bar & Grill, and the Sherman.
Batesville Main Street is also offering sponsorship opportunities for the event at Apprentice, Craftsman, and Master levels with varying benefits associated with each level. If you or your business are interested in being a part of this inaugural event, please contact Batesville Main Street at [email protected] for more information.
