New Bern will be hosting their first annual beer festival at the Riverfront Convention Center this summer on June 26, 2010. This 45,000 square foot venue is a first class, state of the art building located downtown in the city’s historic district on the Trent River waterfront. The festival will coincide with New Bern’s 300th birthday celebration and will focus on regional micro breweries.

Beer Army’s intent is to develop a craft beer scene and community in Eastern North Carolina by supporting our regional breweries. We feel the best way to accomplish this goal is by hosting a premier beer festival.

“We are excited to be associated with and raising money for Hope for the Warriors in this inaugural event.” said festival director Dustin Canestorp. Beer Army has chosen this charity due to their fiscal restraint in that 92% of every dollar donated goes to those in need. Hope for the Warriors is a non-profit charity whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for U.S. service members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. Our community has a strong sense of military service as we have three major military bases within a 50 mile radius.

Tickets went on sale on May 1st to the general public and are $35 in advance – $40 day of the event. Visit the festival website at www.brewbern.com for more information and updates.