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GonzoFest postponed
May 24th
GonzoFest will not be happening on June 19, 2010 as originally planned. Here’s part of a note I received from Erin Biles, Public Relations Manager for Flying Dog:
Thank you so much for your interest in Gonzofest 2010 on June 19. Unfortunately, we have decided to reschedule the party until later this year. The amount you spent on tickets will be refunded directly to your purchasing account within the next 24 hours.
We don’t throw parties that suck and it became clear to us last week that we won’t be able to throw a kick-ass party here at the brewery. We will pick a new venue and a new date soon, and you will be one of the first to know.
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Thanks again for your support of Flying Dog Brewery and we look forward to partying with you soon!
It sucks that they didn’t figure this out until after they’d already started selling tickets. I hope they don’t choose a date where I already have a commitment. That would really suck.
Still, it’s probably a good thing. Parking logistics last year were, shall we say, sub-optimal. Having two sessions this year, even with two hours buffer between them, is probably too ambitious. Having to truck all that beer to another location is going to be a cost they didn’t anticipate, and woe unto them if they run out of beer.
As soon as I know something I’ll let you know.
p.s., I might have a couple of tickets to give away. I’ll keep you posted.
Gonzo Fest 2010
May 15th
Update: GonzoFest has been postponed.
It’s that time of year: GonzoFest!
I went to the 2nd Annual GonzoFest last year and it was great.
It was so popular last year that they’ve split it into two separate 4-hour sessions: 11-3 and 5-9. June 19, by the way.
All proceeds go to the Gonzo Foundation:
The mission of the Gonzo Foundation is to promote literature, journalism, and political activism through the legacy of Hunter S. Thompson.
By hosting events at high schools, colleges, and public libraries to highlight the life and times of Hunter, the Gonzo Foundation plans to encourage young adults to pursue the study of journalism and provide scholarships to financially deserving journalism students. Collegiate journalism departments across the country attribute much of the interest students have in journalism to Hunter. The foundation will also promote the works of other notable American writers, as Hunter is often studied alongside the likes of H.L. Mencken, Truman Capote, Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tom Wolfe, Jack Kerouac, David Halberstam, and Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Established in 2005 by Anita Thompson, Hunter S. Thompson’s widow, the Gonzo Foundation is primarily supported by Flying Dog Brewery. In addition to Gonzofest, all proceeds from every Flying Dog’s Gonzo Imperial Porter – brewed in commemoration of Hunter – sold benefit the foundation.
For more details and to buy your tickets, go to GonzoFest2010.com.
Who’s going?
GonzoFest
Sep 13th
I got to attend Flying Dog Brewery’s second annual GonzoFest just up the road at their Frederick, Maryland facility. It was a great time. Lots of good beer, good food, and good music. And more good beer. I am looking forward to next year’s event.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are some photos:
Getting my media kit
That's JT Smith on the right
It was a gray, dreary day, but it didn't dampen the fun
In addition to a bunch of serving stations outside, they were also serving in the tap room
The crowd in the tap room
The crowd outside
A couple of happy GonzoFest-goers
Learning about brewing from one of the brewers. They were making a 20-gallon batch of porter
Fresh and pellet hops
Me and Gerard
The liver is evil...it must be punished!
Duff the "Ace of Cakes" and friend. Duff's band ...soihadto... was the musical headliner
Many thanks to Ellen who was my photographer and drinking assistant. Thanks to JT for putting me on the media list.
Some notes for next year:
- Get there early. The security line was at least 15 minutes long.
- The Gonzo Imperial Porter on the nitro tap, no matter how delicious (and it was), was probably the wrong beer to finish off the evening.
Winner!
Sep 11th
Contest: Win 2 tickets to GonzoFest on September 12
Aug 26th
GonzoFest is Flying Dog Brewing‘s second annual celebration of life, beer, and Hunter S. Thompson. I’ve previously posted details of the event:
GonzoFest – September 12, 2009 – Frederick, Maryland
I have two extra tickets, so I’ve decided to give them away to some lucky Hop Talk reader.
How to Enter
It’s very simple. Just leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite Flying Dog beer. Bonus points for stating why it’s your favorite.
In order to ensure enough time to get the tickets to the winner, I am going to make the cut-off time Noon (EDT), Sunday, September 5, 2009. (That’s UTC-0400.)
Determining the Winner
I will choose one person at random from all the comments describing a favorite Flying Dog beer that are left before the deadline.
The Fine Print
- You must be 21 years of age to get into GonzoFest, so you’ll need to be 21 to win this contest
- This is only for tickets to the event. Any costs associated with transportation, lodging, bail, etc. is the responsibility of the winner
- The decision of the judge (me) is final
So tell me: What’s your favorite Flying Dog beer?
(The contest is now closed. I’ll announce the winner shortly.)
