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5 things you need to know about AmeriCan Canned Craft Beer Festival on Saturday

1. The fifth annual festival takes place on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall (see map). Gates open at noon for VIP ticket holders and 1 p.m. for general admission. The 21-and-over event ends at 6 p.m.

2. AmeriCan will feature more than 300 canned craft beers from 60-plus breweries. See the full list of beers that will be available for sampling here.

3. Pre-sale general admission tickets are $35 ($45 on Saturday), which includes 20 four-ounce pours. Pre-sale VIP tickets are $100 and include 20 pours, early admission, catered food, and private VIP area. Get tickets here.

4. Brat Haus, Honey Bear’s BBQ, and Craft 64 will be among restaurants and vendors offering food at an additional cost.

5. The entertainment lineup includes Two Tone Lizard Kings, Dry River Yacht Club, Catfish Mustache, and DJ Slippe.

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