Yearling Foundation announces fifth annual Flatlander's Beer Festival with brand new format

Published on August 17, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release


Today, the Manitoba Moose Yearling Foundation is pleased to announce the fifth annual Flatlander's Beer Festival will be held this September at the Winnipeg Convention Centre as well as the Exchange Restaurant at the MTS Centre. The always popular public beer tastings will take place Thursday, September 6th and Friday, September 7th on the second level of the Winnipeg Convention Centre, while the Flatlander's Beer Dinner will now be held Thursday, September 27th in the Exchange Restaurant at event level of the MTS Centre.

This unique public tasting event will once again focus on a wide range of incredible beers from some of the finest breweries in the world. It will also educate beer drinkers about these unique products. In total, over 110 brands of beer from 27 countries are featured at the festival. Last year, over 1,500 people took in the festival at the public tastings raising over $32,000 at the event.

Public Beer Tastings

Thursday, September 6th & Friday, September 7th, 2007

Winnipeg Convention Centre (Second level)

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Tickets: $25.00/person (includes five free sample tickets).

Additional sample tickets are available for purchase at the event at five for $3.00.

The Public Beer Tastings will give the general public the opportunity to visit at least 30 booths with over 110 premium beers from 27 countries featured. The $25.00 general admission fee includes five free sample tickets, which attendees will receive at the event. Additional sample tickets are five for $3.00 and can be purchased onsite at the public tastings. Tickets for the public tastings are available right now at all Winnipeg Liquor Mart locations and all Ticketmaster locations. Attendees can also get their Public Beer Tasting tickets online at www.moosehockey.com or www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 204-780-3333. All proceeds from this event go to the Manitoba Moose Yearling Foundation.

Flatlander's Beer Dinner

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Exchange Restaurant & Beer Market - Event Level MTS Centre

Tickets: $110.00/person

This unique and memorable evening will be the ultimate food and beer experience. Each course is paired with a beer specifically chosen to provide the perfect complement to each dish. Guiding you through the many styles of beer included in this five-course gourmet dinner is Paul Brack, Customer Marketing Manager from Labatt Breweries of Canada. Each beer will be served in its own proper branded glassware and a silent auction will also be featured. Tickets to this exclusive event will be limited to approximately 160 people.

The Manitoba Moose Yearling Foundation is the official charity of the Manitoba Moose Hockey Club. The Yearling Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises money year round and donates this money to a variety of registered children's charities in Manitoba. Since its inception in 1996, the Yearling Foundation has raised and dispersed over 1.8 million dollars.

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