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KSMT “The Mountain” Presents The Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival Saturday, April 14th
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – March 6th – NRC365 and KSMT “The Mountain” are proud to announce the sixth annual Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at Main Street Station Plaza, 505 South Main Street, in Breckenridge, Colo.  As part of Spring Fever in Breckenridge, this event offers brews, views and free live music.
 
The Breckenridge Beer Festival features free live music and beer sampling from 25 craft brewers.  Live music kicks off on the Summit Stage stage with Transmission, a local Summit County three-piece “rockcentric” band that will get the crowd pumped.  The next band to take the stage is Jason Spooner Trio, out of Portland, ME. The Jason Spooner Trio recently wrapped up one of their busiest year's to date, opening for acts as varied as B.B. King, Michael Franti & Spearhead, G. Love, Blues Traveler and Sara Bareilles. The Jason Spooner Trio was recently named one of Relix Magazine’s “On The Verge – Bands you should know!” Headlining the Breckenridge Beer Festival this year is a hot new band on the scene My Pet Dragon! This five piece band out of New York City was recently featured in Filter Magazine’s “Discover the Undiscovered.”  Some have compared them to Arcade Fire, Coldplay and the Flaming Lips, with their soaring vocals and strong pop melodies. Stacy Towar, Music Director for KSMT “The Mountain” says “Don’t miss this band - Breck Beer Festival guests will definitely be able to say I saw them when….”
 
The Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. with 25 microbrewers on hand sampling their classic hoppy beverages and a few new ones.   The cost of a bottomless five-ounce tasting cup is $30 at the gate or $25 in advance at www.breckenridgebeerfestival.com.
Upgrade to the VIP treatment, with a large glass commemorative stein, private beer tasting with a selection of beer in the VIP room and a catered lunch. Price is $65 in advance and $75 at the door.  VIP access is limited.
Unlimited tasting and VIP mugs will be available for pre-event discount through Thursday, April 12th at 5:00 pm, online at www.breckenridgebeerfestival.com. Event is held rain, snow or shine. This event has sold out for the past three years, so pre-purchase is highly recommended.
 
ResortQuest Breckenridge, the official lodging partner of The Breckenridge Beer Festival, will provide discount lodging packages. ResortQuest lodging starts at $112 per night through their website www.resortquestbreckenridge.com/April-Beer-Fest.htm  by phone at 800-507-8643. Just enter promo code BEERFEST or mention it when calling. Some restrictions may apply to lodging.  Even steeper discounted unlimited tasting and VIP mugs are available with lodging. Guests must call to get discounted mugs through ResortQuest.  
 
This is a no pet event. For more information about the Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival, please visit www.breckenridgebeerfestival.com. The Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival is sponsored by The Summit Stage and ResortQuest and is a benefit for Breckenridge Mountain Rotary.
 
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