The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees will hold their annual beer festival, Bruegala – A Festival of International Beer on Friday, September 11 from 6:00 until 10:00 and Saturday, September 12 from 2:00 until midnight.

The Jaycees have chosen the local chapter of the Boys and Girls club as the beneficiary of this year’s event.

Brüegala is a festival of international beer, boasting more than 200 brews from near and far. This event, held each September by the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees, is celebrating its 9th anniversary.

Each year, the festival draws larger and larger crowds of cheerful beer lovers from across the Midwest. Every attendee receives a souvenir tasting glass, along with access to great beers, live music and event merchandise. A bags tournament will ensue on Saturday starting at 5:30.