Join DRAFT Magazine at this historic event and sample from among the biggest collection of beers collected under one tent in Arizona history, as over 75 of your favorite local, national and international breweries pour hundreds of different beers for your tasting pleasure!

The Big Pour festival comes to Hohokam Stadium on November 22, 2008 in Mesa, the spring training facility of the Chicago Cubs. Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, The Big Pour will feature over 75 local, regional, national and international breweries – plus a wide range of educational and recreational components. These include live music, entertainment pavilions with pool, darts, foosball and ping pong, an “Ask the Brewer” area, and displays on home brewing, beer history and culture. Join a lot of your friends in sampling 100+ brands of beer.

The Big Pour features two sessions: 12pm - 4pm & 5pm - 9pm. General Admission is $35.00, VIP is $50.00, Super VIP is $75.00 and the Designated Driver is $15.00. It appears the Super VIP is the best deal which includes all the food and beer. The Super VIP Lounge, also located on the concourse level, which will feature a Mexican buffet for which there is no charge.  Plus an invitation to the Brewers Bash on Friday Night, November 21.

Proceeds from The Big Pour benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.

If you are traveling from out town or just want to enjoy the weekend, here are some hotels near the Stadium for your convenience:

Best Western Dobson Ranch
Official Site
1666 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202-5699
Tel: 1-480-831-7000

Best Western Mezona Inn
Official Site
250 West Main Street
Mesa, Arizona, 85201
Tel: 1-800-528-8299
Fax : 1-480-844-7920

Hilton Phoenix East Mesa
Official Site
1011 West Holmes Avenue
Mesa, Arizona
Tel: 1-480-833-5555
Fax: 1-480-649-1886

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Official Site
Phoenix-Mesa/Chandler
1600 S. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85210 United States
Tel: 1-800-315-2605

Marriot Phoenix, Mesa
Official Site
200 N Centennial Way
Mesa, AZ 85201
Tel: 1-480-898-8300