LOMBARD, Illinois-Lombard Ale Fest, Lombard's first craft beer festival, will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from noon to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Lombard.

"We are bringing an experience to the downtown area," said Josh Seago, event coordinator of Lombard Ale Fest. "It is our hope that this experience will become an annual event."

The inaugural Lombard Ale Fest will feature more than 80 unique beers from craft breweries around the country, as well as some of Chicagoland's favorite food trucks. The fest will be a celebration of summer seasonal beers, food and live music and will be conveniently located in the heart of downtown Lombard, with easy access to the Metra rail line for transportation.

The goal of the Lombard Ale Fest is to showcase American Craft Beer while supporting the Lombard community. The proceeds from the fest will benefit non-profit organizations in Lombard.

Advanced tickets are recommended as most events of these types sell out. Tickets may be purchased at www.lombardalefest.com. A list of the brewers who will be participating may also be found on the web site.

