Bruegala in Paradise!

Posted on September 6, 2024

The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees aren’t quite ready for Summer to be over with… which is why they’re bringing tropical fun to Downtown Bloomington with Bruegala in Paradise!

Bruegala is an annual charity beer festival organized to raise money for local charities. This year’s chosen charities benefitting from Bruegala are YouthBuild McLean County and The Baby Fold.

Bruegala in Paradise
Saturday, September 28
5:00 – 10:00pm
Downtown Bloomington

Tickets are $20 per person at the door! Tickets include a tasting glass and two (2) drink tickets. Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase for $4 each. (Pro tip: bring cash!)

Enjoy local food, beer, and live music all night!

Local and regional breweries will be on-site for sampling including Analytical Brewing, Anvil & Forge, Bust’d Brewing, Casper, Destihl, Fiala Brothers, Hand of Fate Brewing, Keg Grove, Lil Beaver, Limerick Brewing, Triptych Brewing, Unpossible Mead, and White Oak Brewing.

And don’t forget about the food vendors such as A-Z’s Catering, Healthy in a Hurry, Jay’s Cheesecakes, Lab Coffee, and Tony’s Tacos.

Keep up to date with full details on the Bruegala Facebook Page.

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