{"id":262817,"date":"2017-10-23T06:00:48","date_gmt":"2017-10-22T20:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=262817"},"modified":"2017-10-23T06:00:48","modified_gmt":"2017-10-22T20:00:48","slug":"marianas-beer-bbq-festival-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/marianas-beer-bbq-festival-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Marianas Beer &#038; BBQ Festival set"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_262829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262829\" style=\"width: 917px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beer-festival-pix.jpg\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Marianas Visitors Authority\u2019s first Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival on Nov. 4, 2017, at Garapan Fishing Base will feature local entertainers Marvin Guerrero, James Selepeo, Uprooted, Tom Basa, and Mango Session. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Marianas Visitors Authority\u2019s newest signature event, the Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival, has secured a full lineup of feel-good local entertainers for its debut on Nov. 4, 2017. <\/p>\n<p>Marvin Guerrero, James Selepeo, Unrooted, Tom Basa, and Mango Session will add flavor to the festival, which will pair Marianas brews with island-style barbecue and other appetizers beside the Saipan lagoon at Garapan Fishing Base. <\/p>\n<p>Slated to participate are Saipan Brewing Co., which manufactures the only locally brewed beer in the Marianas, as well as six companies distributing craft beers: Pacific Trading Co, MARPAC, Franken Brau, Westco, I Love Saipan, and Samcorp Import. <\/p>\n<p>Joeten Ent., Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC, and Skywalker Communications have all stepped forward as major sponsors of the event. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival is coming together and already generating a lot of feedback from the community, so we\u2019re looking forward to an enjoyable and fun evening with both visitors and residents, alike,\u201d said MVA Community Projects manager Martin Duenas. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve got a great sponsorship package and welcome any businesses that would like to be a part of our newest signature event from the MVA.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Sponsorship levels are: Platinum ($3,000), Gold ($2,000), Silver ($1,000), and Bronze ($500). <\/p>\n<p>Joining the event as food sponsors are Holy Smoke, The Hut, and I Love Saipan Shrimp Shack. <\/p>\n<p>The festival is scheduled from 5pm to 11pm and will be open to adults age 21 and older (21 is the legal drinking age in the Marianas). <\/p>\n<p>Entry fee is $25 and will include a commemorative beer glass that patrons can use throughout the event and keep as a souvenir, two beer or wine samples, three or wine full servings, one free chaser, and a commemorative silicone wristband. Outside alcohol and food is not allowed. <\/p>\n<p>For more information or a sponsorship package, contact Community Projects specialist Ray Villagomez of the MVA at.664.3200\/1 or rvillagomez@mymarianas.com. 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