- VIP TICKET OPTION -

Purchasing a V.I.P. ticket is a great way to get even more out of The Brewer’s Plate. At $100.00, not only will you be supporting Fair Food at a higher level, you will also receive a wide variety of benefits not available to those with general admission tickets.

FIRST LOOK
First, you will be granted early admission to the Grand Hall a half hour prior to general admission. This will give you a chance to survey all of the food and beverage options (and begin sampling) at your leisure and without the crowds. You can also mingle with the chefs and brewers, the press, and other Philadelphia movers and shakers in a relaxed, un-crowded atmosphere.

VIP BALLROOM, LIVE MUSIC, GIFT BAGS
Once general admission begins, you will have the option of moving upstairs to our exclusive V.I.P. area, located in the ballroom and on the elegant, heated terrace of the Independence Visitor Center. You will be treated to the delightful sounds of a live jazz band and will receive a gift bag filled with all kinds of great items such as restaurant gift cards and specially selected beers to take home.

EXCLUSIVE CUISINE & BEER LIST
Of course you still have all the unlimited access to the main area offerings that the general admission ticket provides, but in addition, Di Bruno Bros. will be independently catering the V.I.P. portion of the event, with fantastic gourmet options not available downstairs. This will include tables overflowing with exquisite fare as well as hors d'oeuvres served by a wait staff. There will also be a curated beer list representing the wide variety of locally brewed beers available. These selections will be different from the selections in the main area.

BEER AND FOOD PAIRING TUTORIALS WITH CELEBRATED EXPERTS
If you would like to learn more about the art of food and beverage pairing, two experts will be on hand leading optional tutorials. The first, Garrett Oliver, is the Brewmaster for Brooklyn Brewery, author of The Brewmaster’s Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food, and a nationally recognized expert on pairing food and beer. The second, Marnie Old, is one of the country’s leading wine educators and Philadelphia’s highest profile sommelier. She was recently recognized by the Brewer's Association for her important role in the craft beer industry with a Journalism award for her article “Beer Takes the High Road” in June 2007's issue of Santé. The chance to learn from Garrett and Marnie, and even have them personally select your beverage, is a chance no beer lover would want to miss!

Finally, because this event is a celebration of Philadelphia’s unique local culture, many of the city’s most influential people have been invited. As a V.I.P. guest, you will be part of this elite group. We look forward to seeing you there!