International Beer Festival at the San Diego County Fair

June 12, 2:51 PMSan Diego Travel ExaminerSteve Perez

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Gimme a beer or I'll drop this on your left little toe!

The third annual San Diego International Beer Festival is set for the San Diego County Fair, where those appreciative of a splendid brew may partake of more than 300 expected entries.

No faircutting in line waiting to get into the, uh, comfort station.

Beers (and some of their makers, too) are coming from 17 countries and 20 states for the event, set for June 26 and 27.

Finally, what does a picture of a strong guy have to do with the  San Diego International Beer Festival?  Well sir, the California's Strongest Man contest runs in conjunction with said beer fest, June 26-27. Amazing feats of strength promised throughout these two days. More info: America's Strongest Man

Time: Friday, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m.

Location: Chevrolet Del Mar Arena

Prices: Following prices include fair admission (unless otherwise noted), souvenir tasting cup and wristband entitling wearer to unlimited one-ounce samplings of beer entered in the festival competition.

Advance purchase:

Friday, June 26: $27.

Saturday, June 27: $37.

Two-day: $64.00

Day of event purchase, including Fair admission:

Friday, June 26: $33.

Saturday, June 27: $43.

Two-day: $70.

Day of event purchase, not including fair admission (for season pass holders and others who already have purchased fair admission)

Friday, June 26: $20.

Saturday, June 27: $30.

Where to buy tickets: Packages described above  on sale through the start of the Fair at the Durante Gate Box Office, and online through Ticketmaster (an extra convenience fee will apply).

Oh yeah:  You must be 21 or older to purchase wristband vouchers.