Downtown Mesa Brew Fest showcases many of state’s craft breweries March 10

More than a dozen Arizona craft breweries will participate in the fourth annual Downtown Mesa Brew Fest from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, March 10.

The outdoor food and drink festival, which is family- and dog-friendly, takes place on MacDonald just south of Main Street. Parking is free (see parking info).

Admission also is free, and 12-ounce draft beers will be $5 (cash only). VIP admission is $45, which includes early entry at 1 p.m., four beers, $10 food credit, and an exclusive tent.

Breweries that have signed up so far:

• Desert Eagle (Mesa)
• Beer Research Institute (Mesa)
• Barrio (Mesa-Tucson)
• 12 West (Gilbert)
• 4 Silos (Gilbert – opening soon)
• The Perch (Chandler)
• SanTan (Chandler-Phoenix)
• Desert Cider House (Chandler)
• Blasted Barley (Tempe)
• Uncle Bear’s (Ahwatukee)
• Old Ellsworth (Queen Creek)
• SunUp (Phoenix)
• Prescott (Prescott)
• Grand Canyon (Williams)
• Lumberyard (Flagstaff)
• 805 (California)
• Full Sail (Oregon)
• KYLA Kombucha (New York)
• Schöfferhofer Weizen (Germany)

Arizona Distilling and  Iconic Cocktail will sell cocktails.

Food trucks scheduled to be on-site:

• Rodizio Grill
• Different Smokes BBQ Food Truck
• The American Poutine Co.
• Mustache Pretzels
• Burgers Amore
• Cousins Maine Lobster
• Cuties Lemonade & More
• Southwest Kettle Corn

Attractions will include live music, art, and games, such as wrestling matches by Party Hard Wrestling and a beard competition by the Canyon State Beard Club.