Brews, Beats, and Bites: Paris Drinks Fest!

The countdown is on as Paris is gearing up for another unforgettable summer event with the return of the Paris Drinks Fest!

Set against the scenic backdrop of our Lions Park, this highly anticipated festival will take place on August 16th and 17th, bringing together local breweries, wineries, distilleries, food and a fantastic lineup of live music Paris Drinks Fest continues to grow each year, with this year's capacity increased to 2,000 attendees. The Saturday session is already completely sold out, reflecting the community's excitement and support for this beloved event but they are still seeking volunteers to help make this event a success. So, if you’re available from Thursday to Sunday, which includes set up and take down days, they’d love to have you join the team and contribute to the festival’s success. You can sign up online to volunteer - click here now!

The Paris Drinks Fest boasts an impressive musical lineup that promises to entertain festivalgoers all weekend long. Friday night headliner is Wintersleep, while the energetic

Two Hours Traffic, and the soulful Julianna Riolino open up the music that day On Saturday, get ready for a full day of music with Talia Schlanger and Boy Golden setting the stage for the much-anticipated return of the Dwayne Gretzky Band, known for rocking the night away with their electrifying performances

Do you go more for the food & drinks?

This year's festival features a diverse array of over 25 local vendors, ensuring there's something for every palate, craving and mood Beer and cider enthusiasts can look forward to sampling from:

• Beau's Brewing

• Cowbell Brewing Co.

• Farm League Brewing

• Grain and Grit

• Great Lake Brewing

• Howell Road Cider Co.

• Latina Beer

• Meuse Brewing

• Paris Brewing Company

• Sassy Britches Brewing Co

2022 Paris Drinks Fest

• Wishbone Brewery

• Wellington Brewery

Wine lovers won't be disappointed either, with offerings from:

• Blue Gables Acres

• Burning Kiln

• Codeword Winery

• Hounds of Erie Winery

For those who prefer spirits, they've got you covered with:

• Altitude Coffee Roasters (coffee martini's!!)

• Casa Del Rey

• Cottage Springs

• Hamilton Distillery

• Junction 56

• Manns Distillery

• NE1

• Pure Spirits

• Silvery Fox Distillery

• Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery

Continued on page 20 Wishbone Brewing Company is one of 25 diverse vendors to appear at the 2024 Paris Drinks Fest.