Bethel to host craft beer festival

Crosstown is slated to perform at the 3rd annual Bethel Beer Fest this Friday, July 17. Crosstown is slated to perform at the 3rd annual Bethel Beer Fest this Friday, July 17. Photo: ANNIE M. DANCE / HEARST CONNECTICUT MEDIA GROUP Photo: ANNIE M. DANCE / HEARST CONNECTICUT MEDIA GROUP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Bethel to host craft beer festival 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

BETHEL — The annual Bethel Beer Fest returns this weekend with a variety of brews, local food vendors and live music.

For the third consecutive year, breweries from around the state will gather at the municipal center lawn, 1 School St., to showcase their craft beers.

The festival will also feature new brews and “limited release” beers, and live music with Crosstown.

The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 17.

Tickets are on sale at the Bethel Chamber of Commerce’s office, 184 Greenwood Ave., or online at https://tickets.beerfests.com/event/BethelBeerFest.