Ballard Bites & (Non-Alcoholic) Brews!
Ballard Bites & Brews celebrates the fantastic beers and ciders of Ballard and delicious flavors from around the city. Proceeds from this neighborhood festival support the mission of Ballard Food Bank. This year we are thrilled to announce an exciting and inclusive addition. In a conscious effort to cater to all members of our community, we are introducing an array of non-alcoholic beverages including Fremont Nonalcoholic IPA as well as different mocktails from Town & Country Markets and Mox Boarding House. We want to ensure that everyone at the event can participate and enjoy the festivities to the fullest!
Introducing non-alcoholic alternatives helps ensure that designated drivers and those who prefer not to consume alcohol can still relish the festival's ambiance and offerings.
“Ballard Bites & Brews’ dedication to offering non-alcoholic beverages this year will be a game-changer for me! At other events, trying to join in the cheers with only water, juice, or soda while others had alcoholic drinks has felt a bit awkward. But with the variety of non-alcoholic brews that will be available, I will confidently clink glasses and fully enjoy the festival camaraderie without any hesitation. I’m looking forward to savoring every moment of the festival with this thoughtful inclusion in place!”
Of course, this event will also feature delicious bites from local restaurants and beers and ciders from over a dozen neighborhood producers. See below for the current list of restaurants and breweries participating and watch for announcements of more over the next few weeks!
We’ll also have three amazing local bands playing at the Ballard Bites & Brews. Stay tuned to our social media to see who will be performing!
Still want a reason to attend Ballard Bites & Brews? We will be opening our building for tours. Wondered how the food bank works? This is your chance to come in and take a guided tour of our facility. See how we create a welcoming and safe space for our community members and provide access to the resources they need. You will be able to ask questions and maybe even get a chance to see what the Kindness Café has in store for the attendees!
While the wide selection of beer and cider from local breweries has always been a highlight, we’re excited about the recent trend of offering more interesting options for those who aren’t drinking alcohol. A big thank you to Town & Country Markets, Fremont Brewing, and Mox Boarding House for their wholehearted support in including non-alcoholic beverages at this year’s festival.
You can find tickets to Ballard Bites & Brews here. We can’t wait to celebrate bites, brews and good music with our community to help Ballard Food Bank’s mission to bring food and hope to our neighbors...because there can be enough for everyone.