BARS & CLUBS: Attention beer fest fans

Advance tickets are currently on sale for the 16th Annual Florida International Beer Festival taking place on May 2. The lines are long, and the beer goes fast so my best tip is to get there as soon as the gates open which is at 5 p.m. Fashionably late never applies to these festivals (whether it be food or drink) so always get there on time if you want your moneys worth.

The festival is taking place at Heritage Square in downtown Orlando until 9 p.m. and will feature over 100 beers for you to sample, along with food and live music. The $25 advance ticket ($35 at the gate) is all inclusive for the beer and food. A number of local restaurants and bars are selling the advance tickets, to get the list go to www.floridabeerfestivals.com or call 407-383-2331.