Beer and bacon festival this Saturday at Crane's Roost Park!

      What's better than beer and bacon?  CBS Radio Orlando is hosting a Beer and Bacon Festival this Saturday November 2nd at Crane's Roost park in Altamonte Springs.  Here's the official press release...

  
  Beer and Bacon Festival Sizzles at Cranes Roost Park on November 2
A festival of flavors with more than 30 unique craft beers and
creative bacon specialties from local restaurant favorites 

    The Beer and Bacon Festival features more than 30 of the finest craft beers paired with delicious bacon-inspired specialties to tempt and tease every palate on Saturday, November 2.  This festival, presented by seasoned event producers CBS RADIO ORLANDO and hosted at Uptown Altamonte, showcases the growing love of craft beer along the scenic shores of Cranes Roost Park.

    The Fest is presented and produced by CBS RADIO, led by Orlando favorites MIX 105.1, 1059
SUNNY FM, and 102 JAMZ in partnership with sponsors AutoNation Acura of North
Orlando, Seminole Harley Davidson, and Wayne Densch Inc.  CBS RADIO  produces several signature events throughout the year including; Downtown Food & Wine Fest, Orlando Extreme Watersports Fest, and Pet-A-Palooza.  

Festival Opens at 3 p.m., Craft Beer Sampling 4 to 7 p.m

Tickets are $25 in Advance/ $35 at the gate (must be 21)

Purchase tickets online at    BeerAndBaconFestival.com

Your ticket includes sampling of more than 30 craft beers.  Restaurant small-plate offerings are available for purchase between $2 and $6

Full-pour beer, wine, and soft drink beverages are available for purchase.  A limited number of craft beer sampling tickets will be offered.  This event is sure to sell-out to maintain a high-quality and enjoyable experience for all.

FREE parking is available for all festival and park guests throughout Uptown Altamonte and nearby at Altamonte Mall.

Craft Beer Selection
(subject to change and seasonal availability)
 

• Blue Point Brewing (4 varietals)
   
• Florida Beer Company (4 varietals)
   
• Goose Island (4 varietals)
   
• Kona (4 varietals)
   
• Magic Hat (2 varietals)
   
• Red Hook (2 varietals)
   
• Shock Top (3 varietals)
   
• Sweetwater (4 varietals)
   
• Victory Brewing (4 varietals)
   
• Woodchuck (5 varietals)

Restaurant and Menu Highlights (Subject to Change)

•  4 Rivers Smokehouse
  (Brisket or pulled pork sliders with bacon, Chicken on a biscuit with bacon and maple drizzle, Bacon wrapped jalapenos)
  
• Cupcake Crazy
  (Bacon salted caramel cupcake and Amaretto custard)
   
• Miller's Ale House -
  (Fries with melted cheese topped with bacon, scallions, and ranch dressing, Watermelon
  and bacon salad, Tuna slider with chopped egg and bacon) 
  
• Omaha Steakhouse (Bacon and bleu cheese burger sliders, Bleu cheese chips with bacon, Bacon and caramel popcorn pops)
   
• Ruth's Chris Steak House (Crab BLT, Prime beef slider with bacon and onion jam, Cheesecake with chocolate almond bacon clusters)
   
• Tako Cheena  (Chinese BBQ chara siu pork belly tako, Bani mi pernil tako with pickled daikon radish, Crispy smoked eggplant empanada, Bacon infused ice cream)
   
• Terramia Ristorante (Rigatoni amatriciana with pancetta, Stromboli with pancetta, mushrooms and buffalo mozzarella, and Ravioli with prosciutto and vodka sauce)
   
• The Hammered Lamb (Grilled cheese with bacon and side of bacon jam,  Bacon and lamb mash over a buttermilk biscuit, covered with a lamb reduction,  Bacon, maple and waffle cone  rice crispy treat)
   
• Whole Foods Market (Cheddar bacon maple sausage topped with caramelized onions with a side of sautéed bacon greens, Vegan bacon and chocolate chip cookie, Gourmet cheese and olive sampler)