Restaurant Week has come and gone, yet Annapolis doesn’t have to stop appreciating food and drink. Instead, there’s another community-wide, week-long event that highlights local eats to an extent but, more importantly, highlights local beer. That’s right, Annapolis Beer Week returns for March 29 through April 5 and you’re invited! Beer of course will be celebrated, but there are plenty of events, fundraisers for local charities, and fun to be had for the over-21 crowd. Keep reading for the details.
The Beer
Events scheduled throughout the week, like the beer run described below, feature a diversity of brews to sample or gulp, whatever you prefer. Participants in beer week can expect beers from: Angry Orchard, Leinenkugels, Sam Adams, New Belgium, Ballast Point, Devils Backbone, Fordham/Old Dominion, DuClaw, Troegs, Yuengling, Victory, Flying Dog, Kona, Yards, Rogue, Port City, Boulevard, Stella Artois, Fruh, Heavy Seas, and Goose Island.
First up, the 2nd Annual Beer Run
The Annapolis Beer Week event is one that values beer so much that it is the center of every activity, even the beer run. In fact, beer week kicks off with this event, the 2nd Annual Beer Run, which involves sampling over forty beers and racing in the 5k or the one-mile cross-country course. Think you can stomach it? Begin prepping for the race that happens on Saturday, March 29th, at 1 p.m. at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is open that morning at 10 a.m. and open Friday, March 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Green Turtle off Jennifer Road. Proceeds benefit MS Busters Fundraising Team.
Subsequent Beer-Inspired Activities
For those who are not so sure about mixing exercise with beer, Annapolis Beer Week organizers have put together a musical and activity line-up that wows:
Saturday, March 29
12 noon – Beer trucks are open for business and Doug Segree performs for guests
2 p.m. – The Shatners Band take over the music stage for Doug Segree
3 p.m. – Best costume awards commence
Sunday, March 30: Hospitality Industry Night & Bar Specials
10 p.m. – West End Grill hosts a night of beer sampling, bar specials, and celebrating those who work in hospitality. Proceeds benefit YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.
Sunday, March 30: Beer and Bands
12 noon to 8 p.m. – Stan & Joe’s Saloon’s parking lot hosts an outdoor concert featuring local bands and brew-tastings.
Monday, March 31: Meet the Brewmaster
6 to 9 p.m. – Meet head brewmaster at Devils Backbone. This event is hosted by Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern. Or, meet Fordham/Dominion head brewmaster at Rams Head Tavern during these same hours.
Tuesday, April 1: Beer and Singles Night
6 to 8 p.m. – Fado Irish Pub hosts singles night, where beer will flow and singles will mingle. Proceeds benefit Walk the Walk Foundation.
Wednesday, April 2: Beer and Dinner
5:30 to 10 p.m. – Annapolis Maritime Museum hosts a “hoppy” hour, six sample tastings, and enjoy a tater tot bar for $25 per person.
6 to 10 p.m. – Mother’s in Arnold hosts a three-course dinner with six beer tastings for $40 per person.
Thursday, April 3: Beer and Tech
Time TBA – Federal House hosts an informal lecture on beer branding and promotion through technology. Proceeds benefit Chesapeake Bay Trust.
Friday, April 4: 3rd Annual Drafts and Laughs
6 p.m. – Maryland National Guard Armory welcomes beers and comedians for a night of comedy. Proceeds benefit The Foundation for Community Betterment.
Saturday, April 5: Maryland Chicken Wing & Beer Festival
12 noon to 7 p.m. – To round out the week, the organizers bring you a wing-eating contest, held at the Maryland National Guard Armory. Tickets are required. Proceeds benefit Camp Letts. This event is kid-friendly.
1 p.m. – Entertainment by Jordan Sokel & The Write Timers
3 p.m. – Entertainment by Dan Haas Band
5 p.m. – Entertainment by Winship of the Audissey
Enjoy Annapolis Beer Week with friends and family, and of course, good beer and great fun! For more info on beer week or to see the full schedule, head to www.annapolisbeerwk.com.
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