New Bern will be hosting their third annual beer festival at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center this summer on June 23, 2012. This 45,000 square foot venue is a first class, state of the art building located downtown in the city's historic district on the Trent River waterfront. The festival will focus on 50+ American craft and regional micro breweries with over 150 beers being offered.

This year there will only be one tasting session with three tickets options. The VIP ticket is $40 if purchased before 9 Jun, $50 after that date/day of the event and will give you admission from 1 - 6 PM. The General Admission ticket is $25 if purchased before 9 Jun, $35 after that date/day of the event and will give you admission from 2:30 - 6 PM. The VIP and GA ticket includes tasting glass, festival program, pen and unlimited sampling of all beers offered. New for this year is the Designated Driver ticket which is $15 and will give you admission from 2:30 - 6 PM. There will only be 500 VIP and 3000 total tickets sold. This event will sell out so ensure you get your tickets as soon as they go on sale. Ticket sales will start at 8 AM on Saturday, 28 April 2012.

Sign up and become a member of BeerArmy.com so you will be notified when tickets are released. Becoming a member is free, quick and easy, so join today.