PUBLIC INVITED TO COLUMBUS WINTER BEERFEST, AAA GREAT VACATIONS TRAVEL EXPO THIS WEEKEND

 

 Who: Festivals Unlimited

What:  8th Annual Columbus Winter Beerfest

When: Friday, January 19, 2018 and Saturday, January 20, 2018

Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center

Why: Celebrating craft beer from across the street and country from dozens of breweries

How: Early admission at 7 p.m. costs $55 in advance and $65 the day of the event. Regular admission at 8 p.m. costs $45 in advance and $55 the day of the event.  Both include 25 tickets for beer samples and an acrylic mug.  New this year is the location of the Connoisseur Reception in the Short North Ballroom, with $90 tickets purchased in advance only.  Designated driver tickets are also available.  Proceeds from the event benefit Animal Rescue Partners. Tickets are available at www.columbusbeerfest.com.

 

Who: AAA

What:  Great Vacations Travel Expo

When:

  • Friday, January 19, 2018 – noon to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 20, 2018 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 21, 2018 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center

Why: A vacation-planning expo full of travel destinations

How: Featuring vacation options and travel experts representing the top destinations throughout the world, special deals, AAA travel agents ready to assist in making reservations and special guests Darley Newman of the PBS show Travels with Darley and Josh Gates of the Travel Channel’s Destination Unknown.

Tickets: $8 for general admission, with AAA members receiving half-price admission and children 16 and under admitted free