Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Saturday, 5/7/2016 — Benz Beerfest is back for its 12th year and counting! The local craft beer scene is booming - new national brands are arriving monthly, while the list of area brewpubs and breweries keeps growing. This ye...

Cedar Rapids, Iowa,Saturday, 5/9/2015 – Benz Beerfest is back for its 11th year and counting! The
local craft beer scene is booming and new national brands are arriving monthly, while the list of area
brewpubs and breweries keeps growing. This year's event will be the largest and best yet -
showcasing brews from roughly 60 breweries and distributors, pouring more than 200 beers. Jordan
Bruce and the Derelectics will perform while you sample beers to your heart's content. Should the
sampling leave you hungry, food will be available for purchase. Come enjoy a beautiful afternoon in
downtown Cedar Rapids with great live music, while drinking some awesome beer and support a
fantastic charity. All proceeds from this event will benefit the American Heart Association.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Benz Beverage Depot on the corner of 5th Street and 7th
Avenue in downtown Cedar Rapids. VIP ticket-holders may gain early admittance to the event from
1:00pm - 2:00pm. The main event runs from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Tickets range from $20.00 - $40.00
and can be purchased in the store (501 7th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) or online at
www.benzbeveragedepot.com, or www.benzbeerfest.com
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