Philly Beer Week's kick off party, Opening Tap, is coming up on Friday, May 31. This year, the event featuring more than 65 breweries and cideries will take place at a new location.
Instead of the Fillmore in Fishtown, the all-you-can-drink extravaganza will be held at the 2300 Arena in South Philly.
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"From freight, to Mummers, to Extreme Wrestling, the building at 2300 Arena has seen it all. If these walls could talk, we know they'd enjoy sharing a beer with our ever-growing beer community," said Philly Loves Beer Executive Director, Christina Dowd.
General admission tickets to the party are $46. Included is a souvenir glass and endless beer samples.
VIP tickets for $66 are also available. VIPs will get to enter the venue an hour early and will have access to rare pours.
As for the evening's entertainment, there will be a DJ and this year guests will have a chance to participate in live band karaoke.
Also, the ceremonious keg tapping with the Hammer of Glory, Philly Beer Week's mascot, is a must-see. The HOG travels throughout the United States as an ambassador for Philadelphia's beer scene, then on the first day of Philly Beer Week, it is passed Olympic torch-style from bar to bar until it reaches Opening Tap.
The public is invited to go along for the ride by purchasing a $10 ticket for the provided bus that drives to each location.
Philly Beer Week is now entering its 12th year. Over 10 days, there will be more than 1,000 events – and tens of thousands of kegs kicked.
Opening Tap 2019
Friday, May 31
7:30 p.m. | $46 general admission
2300 Arena
2300 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia, PA 19148
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