What is Harrisburg Beer Week?

If you're going to be in the Harrisburg area between April 20-29, and you're looking to enjoy the occasional beer, then your cup (or pint glass, or stein, whatever) will runneth over with beer-related events.

That's because Harrisburg Beer Week is kicking off, bringing a bevy of events ranging from food pairings and tap takeovers to beer yoga, games and special events at bars, breweries and restaurants throughout the area.

There are a huge number of Beer Week events, so we went through the list and picked out a few that we thought were worth highlighting. Take a look!

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SEAN SIMMERS

The Beer Week cause:

A portion of the proceeds from Beer Week will benefit the Harrisburg River Rescue & Emergency Services, a non-profit organization composed of volunteers that performs recovery operations for distressed boaters, stranded motorists during flooding, and similar services. You can get more info about the group on their website.

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All-week events:

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Brewed in Dauphin County exhibit

Historical Society of Dauphin County

219 S. Front Street, Harrisburg

10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20, 24-27. Cost: $5

Want to learn more about the history of beer brewing in Dauphin County? This exhibit at the Historical Society has info on the first brewers in our area and the legacy they left, including info on the Dauphin County "beer drought."

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Midstate Distillery discounts

Midstate Distillery

1817 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg

4-10 p.m. Fridays, noon-10 p.m. Saturdays, 11-4 p.m. Sundays

Discounts will be offered on seven different Pennsylvania beers during Beer Week, and happy hours are 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

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"Poured in Pennsylvania" screenings

Whitaker Center

222 Market Street, Harrisburg

5 and 7 p.m. April 20; 4 and 6:30 p.m. April 21 and 27; 3 p.m. April 22 and 29

Cost: $9.50

This two-hour documentary on the beer business in Pennsylvania will have several screenings throughout the week, with the premiere on April 20 at 5 p.m.

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Matt Durisko

Friday, April 20:

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420 Hop Fest/Sweetwater Party

Market Cross Brewery and Pub

13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle,

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Atlanta's SweetWater Brewery will host an IPA tap takeover, and 420 Extra Pale Ale glassware are available while supplies last.

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Spring Oktoberfest

Spring Gate Brewery

5790 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg



More accurately a "Frulingsfest," this German-style Spring Fest is a perfect time to break out the spring beers at Spring Gate Brewery.

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3rd in the Burg Beer Week Edition and The Dream Beer release at Zeroday

Zeroday Brewing Company

250 Reily Street, Harrisburg

4-11 p.m.

At last year's Beer Week, a raffle winner was selected and allowed to design his own beer. This is the debut of that dream beer, plus music by Jelli at 8 p.m. and a gallery of artwork by Justin Ward Photography.

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VIP Kick-Off Party

Strawberry Square

320 Market Street,

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This party celebrating the Beer Week sponsors will feature hors d'oeuvres, craft beer and live music.

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Help Name Midtown Tavern's New House Beer

How often do you get to name a beer? This new brew will become the Midtown Tavern's new house beer, so visitors can give it a try and add their two cents.

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Girls Pint Out Meet Up

This meet-up event will include the Susquehanna Valley Girls Pint Out and the DC Metro Girls Pint Out joining up for their annual opening night bar crawl.

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Saturday, April 21:

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Stranger Things in Harrisburg

Zeroday Brewing Company

250 Reily Street, Harrisburg

noon-12 a.m.

Fans of the hit Netflix series can participate in a costume contest and enjoy Eggo Waffle-infused beers or an Upside Down-inspired cocktail.

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PA Flavor! The Ultimate Beer & Food Pairing

This sampling event pairs Pennsylvania-sourced food with Pennsylvania beers with the help of PA Preferred food producers and restaurants.

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Harrisburg's Littlest Brewery's Biggest Anniversary Party

Boutique Brewery will celebrate their first year anniversary with beer, vegan food specials and live music.

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Rusty Rail Tap Takeover with The Spiel-Burg Saturday Solution

JB Lovedraft's MicroPub

225 N. Second Street, Harrisburg

8 p.m.-2 a.m.

The Rusty Rail takeover will also include live music from groups such as Beer & Pretzels and Keyhole Peepshow.

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Daniel Zampogna, PennLive

Sunday, April 22:

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Community Yoga followed by Beery & Brunch

Earn yourself a beer after attending a free Vinyasa Flow yoga class. Additional classes (sans brunch) are offered on April 24 and 26.

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Battle of the Homebrews

Broad Street Market

1233 N. Third Street, Harrisburg

2-5 p.m. Cost: $30

Harrisburg Beer Week's official homebrew competition will include over 70 unique brews competing for prizes.

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PA Preferred Night

Tattered Flag Brewery & Stillworks

1 S. Union Street, Middletown

4-10 p.m.

Visitors can try the PA Preferred Pilsner, made from Pennsylvania malts, or cocktails made with Pennsylvania gin. Part of the proceeds will go to the Parks & Forest Foundation.

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Jason Malmont|Special to PennLive

Monday, April 23:

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Paint Your Pint Nite

1 S. Union Street, Middletown

4-10 p.m. Cost: $5

Get a pint glass (while supplies last) and decorate it while enjoying a special beer week happy hour.

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Tyler's Beer Dinner

Al's of Hampden

2240 Millenium Way, Enola

6-8 p.m.

This ticketed event will include a four-course dinner in the private room at Al's of Hampden.

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Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime

Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company

50 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg

8-11:30 p.m.

Sublime cover band Badfish will perform as well as special guests Bumpin' Uglies.

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Jason Malmont|Special to PennLive

Tuesday, April 24:

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Meet & Greet the Brewer

Lancaster Brewing Co.

469 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg

4-8 p.m.

Lancaster Brewing Company's head brewer Mark Braunwarth will be on hand to provide tasting notes and answer questions at this tasting event.

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Troegs 'Nator Fest

Aroogas

1300 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

A celebration of the Troegs Brewery's Troegenator, this event features onion ring and battered banana pepper appetizers made with the beer, as well as 'Nator glasses and other items while supplies last.

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Zeroday Mini Tap Takeover & Meet the Brewer

Midtown Tavern

1101 N. Second Street, Harrisburg

6-9 p.m.

Zeroday, and their brewer Hannah, will be at the Midtown Tavern, taking over the bar and offering their own brand of beers.

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"Farmers for America" screening and PA ingredients beer release

Boneshire Brew Works

7462 Derry Street, Harrisburg

7-10 p.m.

Enjoy all-Pennsylvania ingredient beer and talk with hop growers and brewers about the film, which documents the challenges of farming today.

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Jason Malmont|Special to PennLive

Wednesday, April 25:

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Harrisburg Beer Wheat Collaboration release

Funk Brewing E-town Taproom

28 S. Market Street, Elizabethtown

3-10 p.m.

Funk Brewing Etown and Cox Brewing have combined their talents to create a Harrisburg Beer Wheat, which they will debut at this event.

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Troegs Grow Your Own

Brewhouse Grille

2050 State Road, Camp Hill

4-7 p.m.

Here's a great way to recycle your old Troegs cans: plant either a tomato or basil plant in them and take them home with you. Troegs beer will also be on tap for the event.

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Escape with The Flag

Escape Room Hershey

253 W. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey

5-8 p.m.

The Tattered Ear Flag Brewery team will take on challengers to their escape room times, and participants can then hop next door to the Hershey Biergarten.

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Harrisburg Beer Runners Trot & Brew

City Island

6-9 p.m.

This event is like a pub crawl, but a little faster -- though both walkers and runners are welcome. There will be stops at pubs and bars on both the East and West shores of the Susquehanna.

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Daniel Zampogna, PennLive

Thursday, April 26

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Coaster Art Contest

Zeroday Brewing Company

250 Reily Street, Harrisburg

4-9 p.m.

Use the provided art supplies or bring your own to decorate your own 3 1/2 inch square coaster.

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Bikes & Brews

H2L Studio

2151 Fisher Road, Suite 103, Mechanicsburg

5-7:45 p.m.

Visitors can pick form three different cycling cardio classes, plus enjoy snacks and brews from New Belgium Brewing Company. Regular class rates apply.

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Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia Beer Showdown

Boneshire Brew Works

7462 Derry Street, Harrisburg

5:30-7:30 p.m.

It's a 3v3 battle royale, with breweries from both Pittsburgh and Philly facing off against one another, organized by Evil Genius Brewing Company and Boneshire Brew Works.

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Daniel Zampogna, PennLive

Friday, April 27:

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Little Little Beer Fest

Tattered Flag Brewery & Stillworks

1 S. Union Street, Middletown

5-9 p.m. Cost: $35, $20 for designated drivers

This beer competition has an added requirement: all participating beers have to have a 5.5% ABV or less, with trophies going to the first, second and third place beers.

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Ommeggang Game of Thrones Night

Champions Sports Bar & Grill

300 Second Street, Highspire

7-9 p.m.

Not only can you try the new Hand of the Queen Barleywine or the Winter is Here Double White Ale, but you can try it out of a Game of Thrones chalice while supplies last.

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DJ Foxy Panda + Highway Manor on Draft

Rubicon

270 North Street, Harrisburg

9 p.m.-1 a.m.

DJ Foxy Panda will spin music from the late '70s through the early '90s, so guests are welcome to wear their favorite outfits from those eras. Johnnie Compton from Highway Manor Brewery will also be present.

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Daniel Zampogna, PennLive

Saturday, April 28:

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Pub Olympics

Market Cross Pub & Brewery

113 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

Put your skills at flip cup, keg bowling and other drinking games to the test against other three-person teams.

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Little BIG Beer Fest

National Civil War Museum

1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg

2-5 p.m.

Another set of beer tastings, this time focusing on those with 8% ABV or higher.

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Jason Malmont

Sunday, April 29

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Mini Golf Tournament & After Party

Water Golf on City Island

600 Riverside Drive, Harrisburg

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Registration includes one round of minigolf (registration required for your team) and beverages on the course. Guaranteed door prizes and DJ at the course are also included, with an after-party at the SkyLine Pavilion.

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Kill The Kegs

JB Lovedraft's MicroPub

225 N. Second Street, Harrisburg

10 p.m.-midnight

On the closing day of the Harrisburg Beer Fest, all remaining beers from the Lovedraft's takeover event are half off during the final hours of the event.

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Want more info?

Don't miss the new 717 Collaboration Beer, which is being released by a joint effort by Troegs, Appalachian, Pizza Boy and Zeroday brewing companies:

And there are many more events at locations on both sides of the Susquehanna, so check out the Harrisburg Beer Week website for a full list of events.