Erie Beer Fest

Let the drinking begin!

The Erie Micro Brew Festival is presented by WQLN and the Brewerie at Union Station. This is a great chance to come out and sample beers from 25 craft brewers! Not only will there be some great beers to taste, but you can win prizes, see cooking demonstations and be entertained by various performers!

The cost is $30 per person and this year, you can purchase a Designated Driver pass for $5!

Be sure to get there early so you can be one of the first 400 to get official Erie Micro Brew Festival Train Whistles!

More details on the event and a list of participating brewers can be found at http://www.eriebeerfest.com/

*picture from erie beer fest

Erie Bayhawks

Go out for some high flying fun with the Erie Bayhawks! The Bayhawks play at the Tullio Areana on select nights from November thru April. These games are entertaining and fun.

This Developmental league team is the minor league affiliate for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors.

Check out their website for special game night deals, promotions or family specials. You'll find the ever popular Buck Night on Wednesday Game nights!

Clutch their offical mascot is sure to entertain the kiddies while you sit back, relax and enjoy the game.

Find out more at www.nba.com/dleague/erie

80's Thriller Bash

Classy 100 and Bud Light are hosting their fifth annual Halloween 80's Thriller Dance at Rainbow Gardens on Saturday, October 24th from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets are available at Presque Isle Beer for Less for $10 or you can purchase them at the door for $12.
This is a BYOB event and you can bring your own snacks too. It's sure to be a thriller, so come dressed to your best in 80's gear!
There is a moon walk contest sponsored by Erie General Electric FCU, so get those shoes greased up and let's see what you got! You could win an awesome 80's basket as well as $100 Visa Gift Card. Other contests will be happening for best dressed male, female and costume sponsored by Doc Holidays.

So grab that Aqua Net, create some big hair and we'll see you there!

Wine Fest 2009

Wine, Wine, Wine! Red or White. Sweet or Dry. Sparkling. Dessert. Chardonnay or Cabernet.

Now, you can find out which you prefer at the up coming Wine Fest!

The North East Wine Festival will be taking place this weekend, September 25-27 at Gibson Park and Gravel Pit Park. You'll be sure to have a good time with all the fun activites planned for this event.

This year will feature 7 wineries in the Wine Tent, serving over 40 varieties of wines. There will be music to dance to, grapes to be stomped and wine to be drunk.

All in all, a good time! Entry is $6 at the gate or you can buy tickets for $4 at any Erie General Electric FCU branch. They will also have an ATM setup if you need some extra cash while you're there!

There will also be free shuttles to pick you up and take you around to the different Wineries. So, your designated driver is taken care of!

Come enjoy this event with thousands of other attendees, and maybe even find your inner Wine-o!

Heritage Festival

Also known as the "Last Blast of Summer," the 2009 Erie Heritage Festival will take place at Liberty Park on Saturday, September 12th. You can bring down your blanket, chair or other lounging device to help you relax and enjoy the beautiful day on the bay!
While your chillin by the bay, you'll be enjoying musical performances by One World Tribe, Tennessee Backporch and the Zem Zem Drum and Bugle Corps. The festival will conclude with a concert by the Erie Philharmonic, fireworks, canon fire, and church bells.
Want to know what else is great about this event? It's kid-friendly and FREE! You can make donations to the Erie County Historical Society to help support this event while you're there too!
A shuttle is available to those who park by the Maritime museum and Intermodel center.
To learn more, visit their website at www.erieheritagefest.com.

Family First Sports Park

Family First Sports Park (FFSP) has indoor sporting leagues throughout the year. I like participating in sports to keep me busy and active in my "weight gaining" holiday months. You don't have to be a superstar to play, you just need to WANT to play! Now, gather some friends and head to upper peach street to the parks facility to sign up.
Check out their leagues at www.familyfirstsportspark.com to learn more about their different sporting leagues. Maybe we'll see each other there!

yep! Kickball Tournament

I have the pleasure of heading back to my childhood to play some KICKBALL! The Young Erie Professionals, YEP!, of Erie will be holding a Kickball tournament as a local fundraiser.

Your work can sponsor a team, or you can get a bunch of friends together to form a team. It's going to be a great day to play ball, eat, drink and be youthful again!

If you are interested in coming to watch or join a team, go to http://www.yepkickball.org/ to find out more information! To find out more on how to join the YEP! group, visit their website at http://www.youngerieprofessionals.org/

Photo provided from YEP! Newsletter.