{"id":264476,"date":"2017-11-15T06:06:02","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T20:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=264476"},"modified":"2017-11-15T06:06:02","modified_gmt":"2017-11-14T20:06:02","slug":"marianas-beer-bbq-festival-shows-promise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/marianas-beer-bbq-festival-shows-promise\/","title":{"rendered":"Marianas Beer &#038; BBQ Festival shows promise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-264476 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/marianas-beer-bbq-festival-shows-promise\/inaugural-pix1\/'>Inaugural pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-264486'>\n\t\t\t\tRoberta Guerrero, left, and Kanoa Resort general manager Wendi Herring sample the offerings at the Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival on Nov. 4, 2017, at Garapan Fishing Base. (MVA)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/marianas-beer-bbq-festival-shows-promise\/inaugural-pix2\/'>Inaugural pix2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-264487'>\n\t\t\t\tCo-owner Frankie Hong of Fourplay Bar in Taiwan mixes the original Saipan Blue cocktail created for the Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival on Nov. 4, 2017, at Garapan Fishing Base. Hong was joined by co-owner Kenny Shih at the event. (MVA)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/marianas-beer-bbq-festival-shows-promise\/inaugural-pix3\/'>Inaugural pix3<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-264488'>\n\t\t\t\tNine lucky imbibers at the Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival on Nov. 4, 2017, at Garapan Fishing Base get to sample the original cocktail Saipan Blue created by Frankie Hong of Taiwan\u2019s Fourplay bar. (MVA)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/marianas-beer-bbq-festival-shows-promise\/inaugural-pix4\/'>Inaugural pix4<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-264490'>\n\t\t\t\tCustomers await their chasers offered at the Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival on Nov. 4, 2017, at Garapan Fishing Base. The festival is the newest signature event of the Marianas Visitors Authority. (MVA)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/marianas-beer-bbq-festival-shows-promise\/inaugural-pix5\/'>Inaugural pix5<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-264491'>\n\t\t\t\tMarianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival mascot Sir Bessa finds new fans at the event on Nov. 4, 2017, at Garapan Fishing Base. (MVA)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/marianas-beer-bbq-festival-shows-promise\/inaugural-pix6\/'>Inaugural pix6<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-264492'>\n\t\t\t\tJames Selepeo led the entertainment lineup of Marvin Guerrero, Uprooted, Tom Basa and Mango Session that performed at the Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival on Nov. 4, 2017, at Garapan Fishing Base. (MVA)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The inaugural Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival on Nov. 4, 2017, shows promise for future growth as the newest signature event of the Marianas Visitors Authority. <\/p>\n<p>Over 300 attendees bought into the full $25 package that included beer and wine servings, samples, and more during the event from 5pm to 11pm at Garapan Fishing Base, with many more in attendance. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cA resounding success!\u201d said MVA managing director Christopher A. Concepcion. \u201cOur first Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival shows that residents and visitors will patronize this type of event, as shown by the number of people who turned out.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Frankie Hong and Kenny Shih of Taiwan\u2019s famous Fourplay Bar debuted exclusive beer cocktails themed after each main island in the Mariana: Saipan Blue, Tinian Red and Rota Green. A highlight of the night were shots created by the bar owners based on personal inspiration provided by each consumer. <\/p>\n<p>The festival featured Saipan Brewing Co, which the Marianas, as well as six companies distributing craft beers: Pacific Trading Co, MarPac, Franken Brau, Westco, I Love Saipan, and Samcorp Import. Live music by Marvin Guerrero, James Selepeo, Uprooted, Tom Basa and Mango Sessions added flavor to the festival, which paired Marianas brews with island-style barbecue and other appetizers from Holy Smoke, The Hut, I Love Saipan Mannge\u2019 BBQ, and Aiko\u2019s. Non-alcoholic drinks were also available. <\/p>\n<p>Sponsors included Joeten Ent., Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Imperial Pacific International, and Skywalker Communications. <\/p>\n<p>The Marianas Beer &amp; BBQ Festival will likely return earlier next year.  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