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7 things you need to know about Real, Wild & Woody beer festival Saturday

1. The second annual Real, Wild & Woody beer festival takes place 2-6 p.m. Saturday at the Phoenix Convention Center South Building (map).

2. The 21-and-over fest was created to highlight cask (real) beers, Brett (wild) beers, and barrel-aged (woody) beers. See the 55 participating breweries and their beers here.

3. Admission is $57, which includes 20 beer-tasting tickets and small food plates from local restaurants. Designated driver tickets are $25.

4. Covered parking for the PCC South Building is available in the seven-level garage at 601 E. Washington (map). Average event parking is $12.

5. A westbound/northbound light rail station is located just northwest of the South Building (on Washington, between Second and Third streets), and an eastbound station is located just south (on Jefferson, between Third and Fourth).

6. A cab service will be available on-site.

7. No outside food and drink is allowed in the festival. No animals (other than service animals) permitted.

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