Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT) is excited to announce our 18th Annual Blues-N-Brews Festival!

Blues-N-Brews started in 2003 and continues to serve as CFRT’s principal fundraising event of the year. Over the years, it

has grown to be the must-attend event of the summer attracting more than 3,000 blues and beer lovers from across the

region, including more than 1,400 from Fort Bragg. Join the fun as one of our featured vendors!

Event Information

When: Saturday, June 6, 2020

Where: Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, NC (335 Ray Avenue)

Time: Gates open at 4 PM for VIP and at 5 PM for GA. Event ends at 10 PM.

Tickets: Tickets on sale now at www.cfrt.org/BNB or 910-323-4233.

• $75 VIP Admission (Pre-Sale Only) – Admission includes all listed in

General Admission, plus early 4 PM admission, opportunity to judge

the Beer Tasting Contest, a catered meal, complimentary snacks,

private game area, private lawn with covered seating, complimentary

BnB merchandise, and a complimentary concessions item.

• $30 General Admission ($45 at Gate) – Admission includes a souvenir

beer sampling glass, unlimited beer sampling, musical entertainment,

and games. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase.

*A $5 Military Discount will be available at the gate for $40 GA tickets

only.

• $15 Non-Drinking Admission

About Us

Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT)

believes in the power of storytelling

and the visceral impact of live

theatre. We serve more than

49,000 audience members each

year, including more than 7,000

youth with outstanding live theatre

and robust theatre education

programs. We provide the region a

place to come together to laugh

harder, think deeper, share

experiences, and grow as a

community.

Contact Information

Juelle McDonald Jenn Taft Brewer Co-Chair Brewer Co-Chair 910-988-7880 (mobile) 716-969-6255 (mobile) brewers@cfrt.org brewers@cfrt.org

Jamie Powell CFRT Development Director/Event Coordinator 910-323-4234 ext 221 (office) bluesnbrews@cfrt.org

Benefits

• Opportunity to show off your product(s) to 3,000+ people and gain new customers!

• Opportunity to participate in the BEST IN SHOW contest. The winning brewer will receive a medal and banner to showcase at your place of business.

• Opportunity to sell your own promotional merchandise at your tent. NOTE: Brewers cannot sell, give, or use your own drinking glasses while on location.

• Company listing on the BnB website.

• Company shout-out on BnB Facebook page.

• Company listing in the BnB program.

• Access to an air-conditioned HOSPITALITY ROOM stocked with food, beverages, and a private bathroom.

Upon request, CFRT may be able to provide lodging for brewers located 90+ miles outside of Fayetteville, NC.

Requirements

• Be an established local business.

• Collect and pay local & state tax if selling merchandise.

• Provide BnB with website, logo, and information needed to publish on webpage and social media.

Product Recommendation

• Our tasting glasses are marked for a 3oz pour. We expect 3,000+ at this year’s event. We suggest brewers bring one half-barrel (15.5 gallons) and two 5 gallon barrels as back-up. This is only a suggestion. Please bring what you feel is most appropriate based on your festival experiences.

DONATIONS/PAYMENT REQUESTS

• Blues-N-Brews is Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s premiere fundraising event of the year. We have a very limited budget and will prioritize brewers that will donate their product(s). CFRT is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization so donated product may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

• Fair and reasonable payment requests will be considered. Please send a quote to brewers@cfrt.org prior to completing your application and we will consider requests on a first-come, first-serve basis as our budget allows.

Best in Show Contest

Submit your favorite beer to this year’s BEST IN SHOW contest! The winning brewer will be awarded the title of 2020 BLUES-N-BREWS BEST IN SHOW and will receive a medal and banner to showcase at your place of business. To participate:

1) Submit one (1) beer 2) Select one (1) representative to talk about your

beer and mingle with VIP guests in the VIP Tent from 4-5 PM

3) Deliver 24 bottles (or similar quantity) of your beer submission to the VIP Tent no later than 3:45 PM. Judging will take place by our 300 VIP guests between 4 and 5 PM.

NOTE: Only brewers entering a beer into the BEST IN SHOW contest will be allowed to admit a representative into the VIP tent without the purchase of a VIP ticket.

VIP Brewer Education session

Blues-N-Brews is considering offering brief 10-15-minute brewer education opportunities for VIP guests between 5 and 9 PM. This would provide brewers the opportunity to engage more deeply with an intimate group of beer-lovers interested in learning more about brewers, their beers, and the brewing process. If interested, please indicate this in the appropriate area on your application.

Check-In and Set-Up

• Check-in begins at 12 PM and concludes at 3 PM.

• Initial ice-down will begin at 2:30 PM.

• Booths must be fully operational from 4-10 PM.

• All equipment must be removed from the festival site no later than 11 PM.

• You must bring your own loading equipment and personnel to assist. BnB does not have extra equipment or staff to assist.

Application Procedure

• Read all information provided in this packet and fill in the application form.

• Submit application form by email to brewers@cfrt.org.

• You will receive an e-mail when we receive and approve your application.

Please return this three-page application no later than Friday, April 24th via email to brewers@cfrt.org. For questions or concerns, please call Juelle at 910-988-7880.

Company Information

Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Website: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Physical Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Facebook: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Instagram: _______________________________________ Twitter: __________________________________________

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Day-of Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cell # _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Booth Information

Will you provide your own tent?* ☐ Yes ☐No If yes, size: __________________________

Will you provide your own tables and chairs?* ☐ Yes ☐No

Will you need lodging the evening of Saturday, June 6?** ☐ Yes ☐No

* If we provide your tent(s), table(s), and/or chairs, we will determine the size/number based on the number of beers you are serving and the number of staff attending. **If you are located 90+ miles from Fayetteville, NC, we may be able to provide you with complimentary lodging.

Types and names of beers you will be serving:

TYPE NAME TYPE NAME

Best in Show Contest

☐ YES! I would like to enter the BEST IN SHOW contest.

Who will be available in the VIP Tent form 4-5 PM? (Provide 1 Name)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the name of the beer you are entering? (Select 1 Beer) __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please provide a brief description about this beer: _________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

VIP Brewer Education Session

☐ YES! I am interested in hosting a 10-15 minute Brewer Education Session in the VIP Tent. Contact me with more information.

Employee Information

*IMPORTANT: Please list all below all employees who will work at the festival. All listed employees will be required to check-in upon arrival. To make changes to this list, please contact brewers@cfrt.org NO LATER THAN Friday, May 22. More information about employee check-in will be made available in May.

First Name _________________________Last Name_______

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Agreement I agree to be a brewer at the 2020 Blues-N-Brews Festival. I hereby affirm I have read all information provided in this application and forever discharge, and hold harmless Cape Fear Regional Theatre at Fayetteville, Inc. from all manner of actions, suits, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever from any loss or damage to property of the undersigned while in possession or supervision of the festival, its agents, representatives, or employees. Signature __________________________________________________________________________________________

Date ______________________________________________________________________________________________