BEER ADVOCATE REVIEW
OF THE 2002 BLUES'N'BREWS FESTIVAL:
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2002 PHOTO GALLERY:
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2002 PARTICIPATING BREWERIES:
Buzzard's Bay Brewery - Westport, MA
Coastal Extreme Brewing Co - Newport, RI
Concord Brewers - Concord, MA
Deja Brew - Shrewsbury, MA
Harpoon Brewery - Boston, MA
Magic Hat Brewing Co - South Burlington, VT
Otter Creek Brewing - Middlebury, VT
Paper City Brewery - Holyoke, MA
Red Hook Brewery - Portsmouth, NH
Scottish and Newcastle Importers - San Rafael, CA
Wachusett Brewing Co - Westminster, MA
Z Street Brewing Co - Fitchburg, MA
2002 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP:
Sam Hooper Group
Cheryl Arena Band
Chris Fitz Band
The Fat City Band
BluesTime - J.Geils and Magic Dick
COMMENTS:
BluesnBrews was a great festival. The location was gorgeous and the staff was friendly and helpful. What I heard of the music was good, but I had to leave halfway through, so I missed the best bands. Next time, I'll make sure I can attend the entire event.
---Bruce Lucier, owner, Homebrew Emporium - Homebrew Contest Sponsor
I have only the highest remarks for the 1st Annual "Blues 'N Brews Fest"! I was so impressed with this "first time" event! All of it -- the logistics, the GREAT music, the vendors, the beer, and the added blessing of great weather -- made for a joyful experience. I went with friends who were equally impressed. I used to be a Festival Planner for the city of Springfield and can appreciate what's involved. I was an advertiser in the program book and would not hesitate to support this event again -- and again! It was spectacular! Count me (and a lot more friends) in next year!
---Carol Bousquet, Realtor
Congratulations on hosting one of the best beer fests I've ever attended (and I attend 3 to 4 of them each year). I know having a perfect day weather-wise helped, but I just wanted to comment on other things that made the day a great one. The music and breweries were outstanding. As I mentioned, I've been to a few of these but you managed to find a few beers that I've never tried. It was great to be able to sit down. The tents with picnic tables made dinning a pleasure, and it was nice to get out of the sun every now and then. Any of the food we had was great and prices weren't outrageous.... All in all it was a great day for us, and best of all it was only a fifteen minute drive. Prior to this event Boston has been the closest fest and I had to pay 15 bucks to park. I hope it was a success for you and the charities you sponsored (another thing I thought was really cool, everything going to charity). We look forward to next year.
---Brian McGee, Billerica - festival attendee
GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT -- One of the best times I have had in a long time -- keep the good times rolling!
---Rich, DLD Interiors - festival vendor
The event was terrific, we all had a great time. The weather was too perfect. We are looking forward to next year.
---Kellie Favreau, attendee
The event was awesome! Can't wait till next year!
---Stacey Sullivan, Cambridge - attendee
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