Harvest Fest 2014 Tickets on Sale Now!

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Fall is upon us, which means it’s time for Somerville Local First’s (SLF) Sixth Annual Harvest Fest 2014, one of the premier beer and food tasting events of the year.  

Somerville Local First, a nonprofit organization working to build sustainable local economies, will host its sixth annual festival and fundraiser in two sessions on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the Arts at the Armory. All event proceeds go towards SLF's operating budget to build and strengthen the local movement and local business community in Somerville all year long.

Join Somerville Local First members and local economy advocates far and wide for a day or evening of delicious food from some of Somerville's best local restaurants, local beer from some of the  favorite independent brewers from Massachusetts, great live music, games and much more.

This is not your average nonprofit gala and has become one of the most anticipated events in greater Boston. Tickets are on sale now.

The festivities will be broken down into two sessions, Session 1 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and Session 2 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., and will bring together the best businesses in the local movement all under one great roof at the Arts at the Armory.

Harvest Fest would be nothing without the beer and attendees will be able to sample unique brews from a wide selection of New England breweries. A number of locally owned and operated Somerville restaurants will be highlighted at each session to satisfy every palate and participants will get a delicious serving of each.

These are the confirmed breweries and other libations to date:

*Aeronaut Brewing

*Bantam Cider

*Berkshire Brewing Company

*Blue Hills Brewing Company

*Harpoon

*Jack's Abby

*Mystic Brewing Company

*Mayflower Brewing Company

*Rapscallion

These are the confirmed restaurants to date:

*3 Little Figs

*Bibim

*Brass Union

*Dave's Fresh Pasta

*Eat at Jumbo's

*El Potro

*Foundry

*The Independent

*Olde Magoun's Saloon

*Riverbar

*Saloon

*Scoop N Scootery

*Taza Chocolate

Entertainment will be provided by Somerville favorites:

*Red Square

*3D and the Greaseballs

*The Hospitality

*Gareth Middlebrook of Mmmmaven

Plus enter to win raffles generously donated by M.S. Walker and Spoke Wine Bar!

Tickets are on sale now at both General Admission and VIP levels. While everyone who attends Harvest Fest is guaranteed to have a fun and delicious time, VIPs will experience a few extra perks, including:

• Gift certificates to some of your favorite local, independent businesses




• Treats from Somerville-based Spindler Confections




• Fun schwag from the Somerville Beat




• A Harvest Fest commemorative pint glass!

Somerville Local First is also seeking volunteers for Harvest Fest in a variety of roles. Donate your skills and time and you’ll get to attend this awesome event for free. Check out what opportunities are available.

As Harvest Fest is Somerville Local First’s major fundraiser and our organization is all about fostering the local business community, we’re seeking sponsors to help us make this event even more successful than last year! There are several ways you can boost your business while supporting an important local nonprofit.

This is a can’t miss event for supporters of strong local economies, beer lovers, foodies and all those who love Somerville. Harvest Fest has something to offer just about everyone. Get your tickets today!