ShakesBeer Fest to raise funds for theater renovation in Stratford

The ShakesBeer Festival on the grounds of the American Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Stratford showcases fine craft beers from around Connecticut, as well as nearby states. This year’s event is Saturday, Aug. 27. less The ShakesBeer Festival on the grounds of the American Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Stratford showcases fine craft beers from around Connecticut, as well as nearby states. This year’s event is Saturday, ... more Photo: Christian Abraham / File Photo Photo: Christian Abraham / File Photo Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close ShakesBeer Fest to raise funds for theater renovation in Stratford 1 / 5 Back to Gallery

The 2016 ShakesBeer Festival will feature more than 60 breweries, including Stratford’s own Two Roads, Saturday, Aug. 27, on the grounds of the historic American Shakespeare Festival Theatre.

Food concessions will be operated by several restaurants and caterers, including Vazzy’s, High on the Hog, Caseus cheese truck, Sixpence Pie Co., Lobster Craft, Green Grunion, Snappy Dawgs and Zack’s Frozen Yogurt.

Proceeds from the event will go toward helping the town and theater supporters to restore and reopen the once thriving theater, said organizers. (The last ShakesBeer Festival, for example, donated $20,000 to the cause, organizers said.)

The ShakesBeer Festival is a collaborative project among Wines Unlimited and Captain’s Keg, both of Stratford, several craft breweries, distributors, the Stratford Arts Commission and the American Shakespeare Theatre.

American Shakespeare Festival Theatre, 1850 Elm St., Stratford. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2-6 p.m. $40 in advance, $50 at the gate. shakesbeerfestival.com