Three Zebras Entertainment and All About Beer Partner to "Knock Back" a Few Beer (Festivals)

HOUSTON, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Zebras Entertainment, one of the country's fastest growing Event Promotions and Services companies, and Chautauqua, Inc., the publisher of the premier magazine of beer culture, All About Beer, announced their joint venture plans to produce premier beer events under the banner World Beer Festival beginning in the fourth quarter of 2012.

The festivals, which will appeal to beer enthusiasts, home brewers and the casual beer fan, will provide the opportunity to sample local, regional, national and global craft and specialty beers, meet industry experts, and attend a variety of instructional sessions.

"We are delighted to partner with All About Beer Magazine on this exciting new initiative," said Ed Morrell, Managing Director of Three Zebras.  "Combining our significant event expertise and the incredible beer culture knowledge and the beer community development capability of our new event partners at All About Beer Magazine, will no doubt allow us to deliver the finest festivals of this type anywhere."   

"We are very excited to be working with a great organization like Three Zebras," echoed Daniel Bradford, President and Publisher of All About Beer Magazine.  "Both partners are absolutely committed to promoting interest in the art and enjoyment of great beers from around the world."  All About Beer Magazine boasts bi-monthly distribution of 45,000 copies, and is widely regarded by the industry and beer lovers alike as the essential source for the evolving beer culture.  All About Beer Magazine currently presents World Beer Festivals in Durham, NC, Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC, where guests have the opportunity to taste samples from a wide range of beers, and discuss the beer with brewery representatives. The World Beer Festival model; to educate the public in beer appreciation and beer quality while building the local beer community.  "Building Better Beer Communities" is the motto of All About Beer Magazine. As part of their anti-intoxication campaign to educate the public in beer appreciation and beer quality and to build the local beer community program, they actively promote developing a deeper understanding of the quality, history and culture of beer.

Right out of the gate the partnership announced five festival dates;

Four of these world class venues are part of The Venue Alliance, (thevenuealliance.com) a member based advocacy group that focuses on bringing quality events and programming to its member venues across the United States.

For more information and dates of a festival near you, go to WorldBeerFestival.com or contact Patrick Leahy at [email protected] 

About Three Zebras Entertainment:
As the entertainment division of event ticket company ExtremeTix Inc., Three Zebras Entertainment services arenas, venues and festival communities with a complete range of production, entertainment, event management, booking, programming and consultation services. More information can be found at www.threezebras.com.

About Chautauqua, Inc.
All About Beer Magazine
Now in its 31^st year, All About Beer Magazine has been the essential source for the evolving beer culture. Its mission is to educate the public in beer appreciation and beer quality and to build the local beer community. The magazine does this by hosting festivals where guests have the opportunity to taste samples from a wide range of beers, and discuss the beer with brewers and knowledgeable servers. Daniel Bradford, Publisher of All About Beer Magazine and Producer of the World Beer Festivals (Durham, Raleigh and Columbia), for nearly 30 years has been a leader in the emergence of the craft and specialty beer movement.  Former director of the Great American Beer Festival, marketing director of the Association of Brewers, and president of the Brewers' Association of America, Daniel has been recognized for promoting the positive enjoyment of the world's finest beers. 

SOURCE Candice Terrell at Three Zebras Entertainment