Everyone’s favorite Father’s Day Weekend festival will be here before you know it. Tickets are already available at the (newly redesigned) http://www.washingtonbeer.com/. More info from the Washington Beer Commission:

The Washington Beer Commission presents
2011 Washington Brewers Festival
Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore WA., June 17-19, 2011

The Washington Beer Commission is proud to present the Washington Brewers Festival at Saint Edward State Park this coming Father’s Day weekend June 17-19. It is one of the largest beer festivals in the state and is also a rare family friendly beer festival that allows beer drinkers to spend the Father’s Day weekend with their families while enjoying world class Washington Beer in a scenic park setting.

In addition to the impressive beer lineup that boasts more than 200 beers the festival offers something for every member of the family including the Brewers Keg Toss Contest, Root beer Garden, energizing live music and  fun-filled kids play area with inflatable bouncers, slides and arts and crafts activities.

New this year are the expanded food court section with picnic table seating and an expanded cider and wine tasting tent that will feature eight cideries and four wineries all from Washington state.

2011 Washington Brewers Festival

 WHEN:         Friday, June 17, 4 – 9pm- 21-and-over only

                            Saturday, June 18, 11am – 9pm- All ages

                            Sunday, June 19, 11am – 6pm- All ages

WHERE:        Saint Edward State Park

                            14445 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

ADMISSION: Friday- $15 advance tickets/at the door (includes a tasting cup and four tasting tokens)

                        Saturday & Sunday- $20 advance tickets/$25 at the door (a tasting cup and six beer tastes)

                     Tickets are available at www.washingtonbeer.com and at select outlets.

                  Designated driver admission is $8 and available at the gate only.

                        Those under 21 are admitted free on Saturday and Sunday (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

                     Weekend passes are also available for $35 and includes admission to all three days (online advance purchase only).

BEERS         The Festival is a celebration of world class beer brewed here in Washington, offering a great variety of craft beer including many northwest style hoppy beers, refreshing summer seasonal brews and some very unique one-of-a-kind specialty beers. Friday is a Washington Beer exclusive event and select Washington breweries will be open (35+ breweries) with many offering Friday only beers. Saturday and Sunday will feature a full brewery lineup with 60+ breweries and more than 200 beers on tap. Brewery list next week!