Drawing: Capital Region Craft Brewers Festival
Drawing's closed!
The annual Capital Region Craft Brewers Festival returns to The Joe this weekend, and we've got a pair of "Grand Slam" passes to give away. The passes include: admission, souvenir sampling glass, 10 tasting tickets, a t-shirt, admission to the VIP area with a catered buffet, and a ticket to a future Tri-City ValleyCats baseball game.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
Baseball and beer are a classic summer pairing. What's your favorite summer pairing?
The answer could be anything, but you'll earn 100% non-redeemable and completely imagined gold stars for local answers. We'll draw one winner at random.
The Capital Region Craft Brewer's Festival is this Saturday, July 27 from 2:30-6:30 pm. It brings together more than 25 brewers from the Capital Region and beyond, including Brown's, Crossroads Brewing, The Beer Diviner, Brooklyn Brewing, Shmaltz Brewing Company, and Long Trail Brewing. There will also be food, music, and brewing demonstrations.
Tickets for the festival start at $25 ($32 at the gate) and include 10 tasting tickets, a sampling glass, and a ValleyCats ticket. (The "Grand Slam" passes are $40 ahead, $47 at gate.) Proceeds from the event benefit the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation, which helps maintains youth baseball fields around the area.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 to be entered in the drawing. You must be 21 to enter. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by midnight Tuesday and must respond by noon on Wednesday, July 24.
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Air Conditioning and Sleep
... said Evan on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:29 PM | link
Harpoon ale and the Sox on the radio, dipping my toes in the kiddie pool, on a Sunday afternoon. Does not get any better.
... said Matt Wall on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM | link
My pair would have to be the beach and a book.
... said Ben K. on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM | link
family + beach
... said Rich on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:39 PM | link
pool and party
... said Michelle on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:44 PM | link
Because I haven't done it yet this summer, Stewart's subs and Grafton Lake after 6 pm. Me and the kid like to have a little picnic and take a swim when we have the beach to ourselves.
... said Kizzi on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:45 PM | link
The first (of many) to come to mind was: soft serve ice cream (preferably with a chocolate or peanut butter shell) and my mouth.
... said Alex on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:52 PM | link
My favorite summertime pairing is hot dogs and cookouts (or picnics).
... said Bethany on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:54 PM | link
Sam Summer and clams (or anything) on the grill are my favorite!
... said AMD on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM | link
Peaches and Blueberries. Best summer combo.
... said Nomi on Jul 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM | link
Kayaking and a clear, sunny day.
... said jayme on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:00 PM | link
Ripe tomatoes and basil.
If a third item is allowed, throw in some fresh mozzarella.
... said Amy on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM | link
My Hammock & a Good Book
... said Frank on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:09 PM | link
Good people & good food :D
... said Missy on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM | link
Sand and Volleyball!
... said Jessica R on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:11 PM | link
Any summer ale in a beer coozy while floating on a large body of water, salt or fresh water.
... said AddieDad on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM | link
A hammock and a book.
... said Tim on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM | link
Bare feet and grass
... said emily on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM | link
Beer and AC. . .
... said John O. on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM | link
Home grown tomatoes and mayo :)
... said Cindy on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:17 PM | link
A cool lake and a quiet place to take a dip!
... said Sarah on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:20 PM | link
Nice greasy bacon cheeseburger and a weissbier.
... said jka on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM | link
A sweet seersucker suit and a big winning track ticket.
... said Mike on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM | link
Soft-Serve Ice Cream and the Drive-In!
... said Jian on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM | link
MLB and hot dogs :)
... said MSK on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM | link
The ICE COLD air conditioning at the New York State Museum and happy hour at Lionheart!
... said Jennifer on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:35 PM | link
An adirondack chair and a cool breeze.
... said Carolyn H on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:39 PM | link
Beer and a BBQ!
... said Louise on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:42 PM | link
My summer pair is my husband & a cold citrus beer! Been a great summer so far! :*
... said Debra Pavlicin on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:53 PM | link
My dogs and cool, slate tile.
... said valerae on Jul 22, 2013 at 1:54 PM | link
A nice porch and a glass of white wine
... said Allie on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:03 PM | link
Beer and BBQ! The perfect summertime activity.
... said Mike on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:05 PM | link
Lake swims and soft serve
... said Jenna on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:10 PM | link
A Stewart's milkshake and my back deck!
... said Ashley on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:17 PM | link
Glass of wine and my front porch
BUT I'd love some beer this weekend. :)
... said Kayla on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:19 PM | link
Chilled white wine and a view of the lake.
... said Jenny on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:21 PM | link
A lake and good friends!
... said Maggie on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM | link
burgers and beer.
... said kriskaten on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:23 PM | link
sun soaking and craft beer'ing.
... said heidi benjamin on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:26 PM | link
Sitting on a stoop with friends + cold beer
... said Susie on Jul 22, 2013 at 2:31 PM | link
Picnic lunch and swimming.
... said Tori on Jul 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM | link
Two squares of cinnamon graham crackers, two squares of Hershey bar, and a toasty melty (not burnt) marshmallow fresh from the open flames...all sandwiched together.
... said dgc on Jul 22, 2013 at 3:20 PM | link
beer and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream!
... said Jf on Jul 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM | link
Any body of water + sunblock!
... said Susan on Jul 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM | link
Grill+Meat
... said TrojanMorse on Jul 22, 2013 at 3:54 PM | link
Ice cream and hand holding.
... said Laura C on Jul 22, 2013 at 3:56 PM | link
Grill and Beer.
... said Mark on Jul 22, 2013 at 4:12 PM | link
I can't believe no one said sitting on the lawn at the Track and drinking (craft) beer from non-glass containers.
Though I might be the only one that bought a particular keg, double-walled stainless steel growler, and 4 pint glasses just for the occasion...
Anyone want to go to the track this weekend?
... said Alex on Jul 22, 2013 at 4:19 PM | link
Grilling and a beer in hand.
... said sam on Jul 22, 2013 at 4:28 PM | link
A nice hike followed by cooling your sore dogs in a cool stream.
... said Kevin Buckley on Jul 22, 2013 at 4:47 PM | link
Taking a walk with my dogs and my woman by my side.
... said Jason on Jul 22, 2013 at 4:48 PM | link
Ribs in the smoker and a cold beer
... said Dan on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:04 PM | link
Ommegang Hennepin and Bob Marley's "Catch a Fire" on the back deck
... said Josh K. on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:15 PM | link
An afternoon lounging in Washington Park then drinks on Lark!
... said Kait on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM | link
A few good friends and a pint (or 2) on the patio at Midtown Tap & Tea
... said rae on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:21 PM | link
Cocktails and a view of the water
... said DEN on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:25 PM | link
A leisurely stroll around OOMS conservation by rock city road and then filling up my growler at Chatham Brewing.
... said Lydia on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM | link
Local summer produce and the not-so-local ocean.
... said Liz on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM | link
a hammock and a cool breeze
... said Lisawitz on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:53 PM | link
Kayaking at Grafton Lakes State Park followed by a Blue Moon cone at Moxie's in Wynantskill.
... said Steve on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:55 PM | link
Lake George and BBQ. Weird combo but who would disagree?
... said Colton on Jul 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM | link
Wine and a good book.
... said JLD on Jul 22, 2013 at 6:45 PM | link
The pool and SPF 30!
... said Emily on Jul 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM | link
Grilling and the lake
... said Ross on Jul 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM | link
camping and smores!
... said katie on Jul 22, 2013 at 11:53 PM | link
My backyard at sunset with a summery mixed drink!
... said Heather on Jul 23, 2013 at 4:24 AM | link
Steak and Corn on the Cob.
... said Dave on Jul 23, 2013 at 6:52 AM | link
Boating and camping on the islands on Lake George.
... said Linda Malgieri on Jul 23, 2013 at 7:05 AM | link
My kayak and a quiet Adirondack lake.
... said Kate on Jul 23, 2013 at 7:07 AM | link
Blazing heat and a cool pool
... said mo on Jul 23, 2013 at 7:49 AM | link
I guess this is a trio rather than a pair, but nothing beats friends, beer, and a boat.
... said Bee on Jul 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM | link
A roof to sit on with a good chilled shandy.
... said Matt on Jul 23, 2013 at 9:29 AM | link
Grilling and fishing.
... said Sarah on Jul 23, 2013 at 9:42 AM | link
Beer and BBQ!
... said Kristin on Jul 23, 2013 at 9:53 AM | link
Glass of white wine and shucking oysters
... said Steph on Jul 23, 2013 at 9:58 AM | link
Malta Drive-Ins and a big bag of popcorn
... said Jamie on Jul 23, 2013 at 10:10 AM | link
Gatorade and frisbee!
... said John on Jul 23, 2013 at 10:12 AM | link
Charcoal and burger
... said Jen on Jul 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM | link
Tomato and Basil
... said eddie on Jul 23, 2013 at 12:17 PM | link
A nice day and nothing to do.
... said Jackers on Jul 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM | link
watermelon & vodka!
... said Natasha on Jul 23, 2013 at 1:37 PM | link
gin and juice
... said Jason on Jul 23, 2013 at 1:49 PM | link
French Fries and Lemonade
... said Ari on Jul 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM | link
a pool & a grill
... said Ben on Jul 23, 2013 at 2:48 PM | link
Smoking meats, and craft beer.
... said theshakes on Jul 23, 2013 at 3:39 PM | link
Beer and Pool
... said G on Jul 23, 2013 at 4:02 PM | link
city beer hall patio + late night swim
... said jess (jamesjake) on Jul 23, 2013 at 10:13 PM | link