Metro Times and Eastern Market are bringing top quality beer and the Fall Harvest Days together for the first ever Ale Fest. The event will take place in Shed 5 at Eastern Market on Saturday, October 18th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, rain or shine.

Over 50 different beers will be available to sample, ranging from dark ports and stouts to lighter pale ales and ciders. Attendees will sample favorites like Guinness, Hoegaarden, Stella Artois and Strongbow while also enjoying some of the Michigan beers available, including several Bell's Brews.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Ticket price includes beer samples until the kegs run dry and refreshments will be provided for a nominal price by Eastern Market. Metro Times and Eastern Market are expecting Ale Fest to sell out quickly, so buying tickets in advance and arriving early is recommended. Tickets can be purchased beforehand at the Metro Times office (click for directions) or at ticketweb.com. This event is 21 and up. Please note: Will call tickets purchased from ticketweb will be available at the event the day of for pick up.

A portion of the profits made from Ale Fest will go to Eastern Market to support their endeavors to bring fresh, locally grown produce to Metro Detroit. In an effort to cut environmental waste from the beginning with this new event, all of disposable beer cups are made from PLA plastic derived from corn, which will decompose organically.

For more information about Ale Fest, contact Maria Stella at (313)202-8061 or by e-mail at promotions@metrotimes.com.