ARToberfest: Beer, Food and Fun

Tickets are available for the North Central Louisiana Arts Council’s 6^th Annual ARToberfest, which will take place at The Norton Building on Friday, Oct. 23 in Ruston.
This event celebrates a variety of styles of beer, from the finest commercial bottles to our region’s unique home brews. The home brew tastings are a highlight of the night, with good, healthy competition and the winning titles of Devine Home Brewer: People and Brewers Choice, sponsored by Devine Wines and Spirits.

All tickets offer live music, bar snacks and unlimited beer tastings till 10pm. $30 Early Bird admission, of which there is a limited quanity, offers 5pm entry and a commemorative 2015 pint glass. These tickets will not be available at the door.
A $20 General admission offers 6:30pm entry. Food trucks will be on site to offer food sales. Music will be provided by Monty Russell, Bethany Raybourn, and The Bluesaholics.
 
Title sponsors are Catherine & Winston McVea and Marsala Beverage, with additional sponsorship by The Norton Building, Devine Wines & Spirits (Music Sponsor, Brewer Sponsor); Fine Line Supply (Pint Glass Sponsor); Coburn’s Supply Company (Relief Sponsor); Sundown Tavern (After Party Sponsor); Raising Cane’s (Volunteer Sponsor); and Rapid Signs (Photo Tent Sponsor). The fundraiser supports NCLAC’s programs, including Holiday Arts Tour that is set for December 4-5 in downtown Ruston.

Tickets are available at the Dixie Center for the Arts and Fine Line Supply. Call (318)255-1450 for more information.  No one under the age of 21 will be allowed at the event. Designated Driver tickets are available. The Norton Building is located at 207 West Mississippi in Ruston.