‘Go West Beer Fest’ Announced for Eastern Market

(Updated at 10:25 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31) Don’t be surprised if Eastern Market feels a little more rugged on Friday, Nov. 14.

The state societies of six western states will co-host their annual Go West Beer Fest that night.

Revelers will enjoy beer, wine and food from the Northwest, including Big Sky Brewing’s Moose Drool brown ale and its Trout Slayer wheat ale.

The event will take place in the North Hall of Eastern Market, at 225 7th St. SE, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and can be bought through the participating state societies. The event is co-sponsored by the state societies of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Targeted at transplants from the Pacific Northwest, the festival will have a capacity of 730 people this year. The party has been hosted on and off since 2007, and it sold out quickly last year, organizers said.

Attendees must be 21 or older.