Suds, music and sunshine: Capital City Brewfest returns Saturday to downtown Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/21/2022 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2022 - 3:00pm
Beer lovers will find an abundance of suds to sample, music to jam to and food favorites to eat as the Capital City Brewfest arrives in downtown Carson City this Saturday, June 25.
Nearly three dozen brewers will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be several food trucks on site as well as live music by Moxy Ruckus in McFadden Plaza.
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carson City and The Fox Brewpub, the event helps fund the club’s community projects and programs that benefit young people in Carson City.
Organizers of Capital City Brewfest are looking forward to a great turn out this year.
Event organizer and Rotarian Jim Gray says the community is ready for a great summer and the Capital City Brewfest is a great way to kick off the season. “The people I’ve talked with are looking forward to the return of the summer events this area is known for and the Capital City Brewfest is at the top of the list. The brewers are excited as well, interacting with customers is important to them, and the Brewfest helps them do just that.”
Gray adds that the music always adds to the fun. “I’m looking forward to seeing the band on the McFadden Plaza Stage and the plaza filled with happy people!”
Rotary Club of Carson City President Rich Perry said the brewers are excited as well.
“Many of our brewers say the Capital City Brewfest is a favorite. After a tough couple of years, they are anxious to get back out this year and meet customers and build new relationships. Food trucks owners are looking forward to serving up some great food and brewers from around the Reno-Tahoe-Truckee and Carson Area are eager to pour their latest beers and ciders."
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. They can be purchased at www.capitalcitybrewfest.com or from any Rotary Club of Carson City member.
You’ll be on your feet when Moxy Ruckus takes the stage at this year’s Capital City Brewfest.
“We are super excited to take part in this year’s Brewfest,” said band founder and lead singer Monique Haviland. “It’s a wonderful community event and fundraiser, and we look forward to raising spirits, and celebrating after a couple of tough years. It will be epic to finally be able to bring positive musical energy into a well-beloved event.”
Moxy Ruckus showcases music from the 80s, 90s and now. Haviland says the band loves to perform and hopes that people find joy in their music.
“You can expect us to play everything from Tom Petty tunes to Dua Lipa, classic funk, roots rock and fiery blues. Something for everyone,” said Haviland.
The band was schedule to perform at the last two Capital City Brewfest. Covid restrictions canceled the event in 2020 and smoke and poor air quality caused the cancelation in 2021.
Haviland says performing again has been great.
“The energy we have seen at our recent shows is amazing. People are cutting loose again and having fun. I’m sure it will be same, if not even more so at the Brewfest,” she said.
