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Beer Festivals in the Finger Lakes

FEBRUARY

Zoo Brrrew

Where: Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14621

An indoor evening event with food, live music and an assortment of beers.

CNY Brewfest

Where: Horticulture Building, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209

Stay warm during the winter by sampling craft beers from 50 breweries.

JUNE

Rochester Real Beer Expo

Where: Gregory St., Rochester, NY

Enjoy a street party in Rochester's South Wedge neighborhood while sampling more than 70 of the best craft beers available. Food and music also available.

JULY

Empire Brewfest

Where: Clinton Square (intersection of N. Clinton St. and Erie Blvd. W.), Syracuse, NY 13221

More than 70 breweries will be on hand for you to taste their brews. Music throughout the evening.

AUGUST

Brew at the Zoo

Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, One Conservation Pl., Syracuse, NY 13204

Refreshments, live music, silent auction.

Zoo Brew

Where: Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14621

Outdoor event with beer, food and live music.

SEPTEMBER

Ithaca Brew Fest

Where: Stewart Park (southern end of Cayuga Lake), Ithaca, NY 14850

Sample beer from over 45 breweries, live music, food.

Flour City Brewers' Fest

Where: Frontier Field, Rochester, NY

Sample some of the best hand-crafted lagers and ales. Food and music.

Brew at the Zoo & wine, too

Where: Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14621

Cash bar, live music, food and raffles.

Created 8 August 2011