Beer lovers, unite! The 22nd annual Okto-Beerfest (oktobeerfestnebraska.com) is coming to the Lancaster Event Center on Thursday, October 15th. Guests will have the opportunity to sample approximately 200 different beers along with enjoying fantastic food and live music! The event will kick off with a VIP Hour from 5:30-6:30 followed by general admission until 9:30 p.m. Along with exotic beer, unique food and fun music, a live and silent auction will be held featuring a fishing trip to Canada along with items from Sartor Hamann, T.O. Haas Tire & Auto, and Eagle Nursery.

Okto-Beerfest is an annual benefit for the Nebraska State Stroke Association. Tickets purchased in advance are $35 or $50 for the additional VIP Hour; guests may pay $5 extra for tickets at the door. VIP Hour will include additional samples from Ploughshare Brewing Company, Leon’s Gourmet Grocer paired with Blue Blood Brewing Company, Schilling Bridge Cork and Tap House, and K & Z Distributing paired with Kitchen Sink Cookies.

Tickets can be purchased for Okto-Beerfest at these fine sponsors: Moran’s Liquor Works (33rd & A), The Still (6820 S. 70th St.), Ken’s Kegs (1350 N. 48th St.), the Nebraska State Stroke Association (6900 L St.), all Four Star Drug locations or at www.fourstargifts.com, the Lancaster Event Center, and online at oktobeerfestnebraska.com.