The Tryon Beer Fest Committee is planning and organizing the 5th Annual Tryon Beer Fest and as the November 5 festival date approaches, volunteers are needed.

“Volunteers are such an important part of the festival. They help with pouring beer, manning the admission gates, selling T-shirts, and any of the many other jobs it takes to run the festival,” said Della Pullara, chairperson for the Volunteer Subcommittee. “We’ve filled our early shift, but still have openings on the second shift, which runs from 2:45-6:15 p.m.”

Volunteers are admitted to the festival for free and can get a beer sampling ticket for just $10 (no drinking during your shift). They also get a limited edition T-shirt and admission to a volunteer party at a later date. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please visit www.tryonbeerfest.com and click on the Volunteer link.

Tryon Beer Fest tickets can be purchased online at tryonbeerfest.com. If you prefer to purchase in person, you can find tickets at La Bouteille and at the Tryon Coffee House Co-op, located in downtown Tryon. Tickets can also be purchased at the Greer, S.C. La Bouteille location in the historic train depot. Tickets are $35 pre-sale, and go up to $40 at the gate. Go online to learn more about sponsorship for this event.

The Tryon Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, November 5, from noon to 6 p.m. It is held at the historic Tryon Depot. This is a scenic and intimate location looking over the town of Tryon and with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Past Beer Fest events have brought in as many as 1,200 festivalgoers and we cap ticket sales at 1,200 so don’t miss out. This event is produced by the Tryon Downtown Development Association with a partnership benefiting Polk County’s Big Brothers Big Sisters. This is a rain or shine event for those 21 and older. Sorry, no kids, no pets, no guns. ID must be presented at the gate! Follow us on Facebook. Cheer!

~ article submitted by Della Pullara