1st Annual Willow Grove Beer Fest thoughts / comments??

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic' started by bierman2000, Jun 5, 2012.

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  1. bierman2000

    bierman2000 Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2003 Pennsylvania

    So people what did you think about the 1st ever Willow Grove Fest this past Sunday June 3?
    I was the Lancaster Brewing Rep in black shirt.
     
    #1 bierman2000, Jun 5, 2012
  2. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    There was a Willow Grove beer fest? Damn, guess I missed that one.
     
    #2 Steeeve, Jun 5, 2012
  3. zekeman17

    zekeman17 Pooh-Bah (2,082) Feb 14, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    The fact that Steeeve didn't know about it points out one flaw. It was not advertised very heavily. I live less than a mile away, and only found out about it at the last minute. Good thing about that is it wasn't crowded at all, no waiting in lines for beers.
    Overall, I'd say they did a pretty good job for a 1st annual. One thing that come to mind for the (hopefully) 2nd Annual would be actual tasting glasses, rather than disposable plastic cups. It also would be nice to have more people from the breweries present. The volunteers were all nice, but some had no idea about what they were pouring and just referred to the description on the placard.
    I'm looking forward to next year to see if they can improve.
     
    #3 zekeman17, Jun 5, 2012
  4. InspectorBob

    InspectorBob Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2009 New Jersey

    Next year, don't have it opposite Philly Beer Week ...... Just Saying .....
     
    #4 InspectorBob, Jun 6, 2012
  5. bierman2000

    bierman2000 Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2003 Pennsylvania

    Yes I saw no signage at all and lukcy the website www.wgbeerfest.com had said it was nice to Dick's Sporting Goods and yes sampler glasses or even plastic ones would reduce waste and it's those 1st year not knowing how to advertise glitches and hope they have another one. They could have had small signs at the Mall and made out like crazy or one on the blank billboard where the event was held. All in all small crowd and great beers = good times
     
    #5 bierman2000, Jun 7, 2012
  6. WassailWilly

    WassailWilly Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 New York

    I see Shock Top was there.............. Hope they NEVER had a line.
     
    #6 WassailWilly, Jun 7, 2012
  7. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    $35 seems awfully steep for an event where Landshark is listed under the "craft" section.
     
    #7 Steeeve, Jun 7, 2012
  8. NicMod

    NicMod Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2012

    Actually there was a pretty good amount of advertising done, considering the event was only funded by sponsors and all proceeds went to the Willow Grove Community Services. Advertising is expensive. It was a great event and it went for an even better cause. I'm sure next year will be better, it is their first one. I'll go again for sure.
     
    #8 NicMod, Jun 8, 2012
  9. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I live down the street from the mall and never heard about it till I read this tonight. Would not have paid $35. Maybe next year I will hear about it and I will want to pay to go.

    Enjoy
     
    #9 Giantspace, Jun 10, 2012
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