Lake Norman Beerfest

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 4 p.m. 2016

There are so many beer related events (Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Sept. 23-25; and the popular Waldhorn Oktoberfest at Waldhorn Restaurant, Sept. 23-Oct. 15) around this time of year. But this is a one-day only affair with unlimited sampling from local and regional participating breweries, barbecue and live music from Simplified, Blue Monday and headliner Southern Sauce. Hours: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. (VIP admission at 4 p.m.) For more information, visit www.lknbeerfest.com.