Big Muddy Monster Brew Fest returns for its 11th year

Published: Oct. 8, 2021 at 8:41 PM CDT|Updated: Oct. 9, 2021 at 7:42 AM CDT

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) -The Big Muddy Monster Brew Fest is back in Murphysboro this weekend for its 11th year.

The brew festival is taking place Saturday, October 9, at Riverside Park.

The festival will run until 4 p.m.

All Imperial tent tickets are sold out but general admissions tickets are still available and holders are allowed to enter at noon.

The price increases the day of the event from $35 to $45 and Tickets can be found here.

Last year the brew fest was cancelled due to COVID-19.

“The brew fest is a good time. and there is quite a buzz. when people come to the brew fest tomorrow,” said Kevin Hunsperger, committee member.

Bus routes will be available to take guest to and from the event.

The stops will include:

  • Tres Hombres in Carbondale
  • Buckwater Brew Works in Carbondale
  • Big Muddy Brewing in Murphysboro
  • Holiday Inn Express in Murphysboro
  • Murphysboro Post Office

The routes will begin at 10 a.m. and are free to all attendees.

Craft Beer from around the region and outside of the region will be available for tastings.

The Brew Fest says this year Revitalize 62966 will be the benefactor of the event.

More information on them can be found on their website.

The group is a non-profit aimed at making improvements to the city of Murphysboro.

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