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Boozy Travel: World Beer Festival

You still have two months to plan your visit to Durham, North Carolina for the 2008 World Beer Festival. Presented by All About Beer magazine, the festival is celebrating its 13th year in the Tarheel State. The event takes place on October 4 at the much upgraded home of the Durham Bulls, The Durham Athletic Park. So after one too many, you can live your dream of being a professional ballplayer, even if you're only in the minor leagues.

There are two sessions for the festival, one in the afternoon (for dorks) and one in the evening (for the cool kids). Each guest will receive a commemorative tasting glass and then will mosey around the festival grounds to enjoy sample pours from more than 150 breweries from around the world. Live music on the main stage along with many food vendors will help you relieve your beer munchies without missing a beat.

Tickets for the festival start at $40 and go on sale on August 20. They go quickly, so if you're planning a visit to the festival, set the alarm on your new iPhone. If you want a classier experience, pony up for the $75 VIP tickets: They grant you access to some extra beer selections and complimentary food.

Related Stories:
· World Beer Festival [Official Site]
· North Carolina Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Not a photo of the World Beer Festival: free-ers]