ENJOY A PITCHER PERFECT WEEKEND AT SANDESTIN'S BAYTOWNE WHARF BEER FESTIVAL THIS OCTOBER 22-24

FESTIVAL INCLUDES TASTING OF MORE THAN 100 BEERS AND "HOPPING" EVENTS

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ - Enjoy a "pitcher" perfect weekend with great weather, the tasting with more than 100 craft beers, music, festivities and events at the Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival this October 22-24 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Known as the "Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast," the popular festival will feature three days of events for everyone from beer novices to beer lovers.

    Friday, October 22
    -   Baytowne Beerfest Preview at Funky Blues Shack at 6 p.m.
        Everyone from the novice to the beer connoisseur will enjoy this
        progressive beer tasting in an informative setting.

    -   Brewery Dinner with Atlanta Brewing Company at the Marlin Grill
        at 6 p.m.
        Enjoy an exclusive six course dinner with Atlanta Brewing Company and
        Chef Mike with grilled meats and a dessert paired with specialty
        Red Brick brews.

    Saturday, October 23
    -   The Grand Tasting of more than 100 domestic and international beers
        from 40 craft brewers will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Adults will be
        able to sample domestic and international options, including
        specialty, seasonal and not-yet-released beers.

    -   In addition to the beer festival, "Vettes at the Village," a public
        exhibit of more than 200 Corvettes of many years, colors and styles
        will be on display on the Grand Lawn Saturday from 12-5 p.m.

    -   Live entertainment will be in the Village Events Plaza from
        2 to 8 p.m.

    Sunday, October 24
    -   A special Beer Brunch at Finz Beachside Grille, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
        Under the direction of Chef Justin Stark, enjoy a selection of
        delicious and fun cuisine ranging from Crispy Fried Alligator,
        Crawfish Cha Cha Cha, and a Lobster Press grilled cheese and apple
        sandwich.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is offering a discounted Beer Festival Package, which includes accommodations and two tickets to both Friday's beer seminar and Saturday's craft beer tasting event. Deluxe accommodations start at only $149 a night and are just steps away from the main attractions. Call 1-866-91-BEACH for details.

Festival tickets for the Grand Tasting are available at a reduced price of $20 per person through October 22, 2010. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $25. Special pricing for groups is also available. Special beer dinner, brunch and preview event are available at an additional cost. Reservations are recommended for these events due to limited space.

For more information on events and to purchase tickets visit www.baytownebeerfestival.com.

About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers one of the most complete resort experiences in North America. Named the #1 Resort in Northwest Florida by Emerald Coast Magazine, Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination for all seasons and for all ages. The resort invites guests to a world of 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,400 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations. A member of Beaches of South Walton, the resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village with shopping, dining and nightlife.

SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort