Republic Holds Fourth Annual 'Freedom Fest' In Takoma Park

TAKOMA PARK, MD — Takoma Park's Republic will host the fourth annual Freedom Fest, commemorating the repeal of government restriction on beer sales and celebrating the local brewing community.

The restaurant’s beer guru, Brett Robison, put together a stellar lineup of beer, music and food for this Independence Day soiree. The freedom-themed beer bash allows guests to sample as many beers as many times as they would like including unique, rare offerings from Denizens, Jailbreak, The Brewer’s Art, RAR, Manor Hill, Hellbender, 7 Locks, Oliver Ales and more. Limited release beers also available.

An outdoor stage rocks with live music while the team serves up a smorgasbord of American BBQ, including pulled pork, slaw and the crowd favorite: elotes locos, wood grilled corn on the cob slathered in cotija cheese and sprinkled with paprika and lime.

In July of 2014, Maryland lifted imposing restrictions on the local beer industry and Republic became the first restaurant to carry self-distributed beer. Republic was also recently nominated for beer program of the year.

Tickets are available online. The first session goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the second session is from 3-7 p.m. Tickets for the morning or afternoon session cost $40 and tickets for an all day pass cost $60. You must be 21 or older to attend.

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