Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, was indeed involved in a shooting incident on May 7, 1931. The confrontation occurred in North Corbin, Kentucky, where Sanders operated a Shell gas station. The dispute was with Matt Stewart, who ran a competing Standard Oil gas station and repeatedly painted over Sanders’ advertising sign. When Sanders, accompanied by two Shell employees, confronted Stewart, a gunfight ensued. Stewart shot and killed one of Sanders’ companions, Robert Gibson. In self-defense, Sanders fired back, wounding Stewart.
Stewart survived but was sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder, while Sanders was not charged as he acted in self-defense
Slow and Steady
Keep in mind that a beer festival lasts for several hours. Don’t be hasty, take your time, enjoy. To really take your time, get a weekend pass. That way you won’t miss out on any great beer.
Edmonton’s International Beerfest and Cannabiscon Edmonton are have partnered up to offer a special “Buds and Suds” events package. Attend both events (with VIP admission to Beerfest) on Saturday April 14, 2018 for just $30! Both events are conveniently held at the Shaw Conference Centre, allowing you to make the most of your day and enjoy two fantastic events.
This deal is only available online, not at the door, and applies to Saturday only! Get your Buds and Suds ticket today!
**Disclaimer: Edmonton’s International Beerfest and CannabisCon do not endorse mixing alcohol with cannabis. Cannabiscon is intended as an educational means and follows strict guidelines that are in line with current cannabis legislation in Canada.
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Is it your first time attending a beer festival? Perhaps it is not your first time. Maybe you have been to a beer festival but feel like there wasn’t enough time to enjoy every vendor. Use this guide to get the most out of your beer festival experience!
Slow and Steady
Keep in mind that a beer festival lasts for several hours. Don’t be hasty, take your time, enjoy. To really take your time, get a weekend pass. That way you won’t miss out on any great beer.
Pack Some Snacks
We all know what happens when you drink on an empty stomach. Pack some snacks or grab a bite at the festival. Hard pretzels are perfect snacks for BeerFest because they cleanse the palate for beer tasting.
Get Some Sleep
Beer festivals are an all day thing, get plenty of rest so you are able to enjoy yourself.
Get Your Ticket
The last thing you want is for the beer fest to sell out before you get your ticket. Find out the dates and details of the event. Try to order your ticket in advance to avoid the heartbreak. Buy your tickets here.
Write down the beers that you like
When you fall in love with multiple beers at the fest you’ll want to remember the name, what it pairs well with, and where to purchase. Take notes.
Stay Hydrated
Drink lots of water. All alcoholic beverages dehydrate the body so it’s best to drink up! Dehydration causes headache, fatigue and lots of sweating. Three ways to ruin your fun!
Keep Cash on Hand
There will be lots of vendors with awesome things you’ll want to buy. Be sure to have some money on hand. It’s possible that many vendors accept cash payment only. You don’t want to spend precious time standing in line for the ATM.
Come with cool people
You’re there to have fun and enjoy yourself. Go with people that are like-minded and you’ll be sure to have a good time.
Learn more about this year’s Beerfest here. We hope to see you there!
On April 1st and 2nd, 2016, thousands of beer lovers will be at the Shaw Conference Centre to live and experience yet another edition of Edmonton’s International BeerFest.
The festival is an experience that goes far beyond throwing back a few beers. It incorporates some good time with good company, music, fun learning, food and beer. Like always this year’s event guarantees fun. Lots and lots of fun.
The festival promises a high level of entertainment. It will feature numerous musicians and bands whose electrifying live music is reason enough to attend. In 2015, the musical lineup included Edmonton’s Lyra Brown, Cadence & Nathan, Rob Taylor, The Moanin’ After, Braden Gates, and Carrie Day.
Every year, there are also world-class guest speakers offering insight on matters of beer and food. In 2015, the event invited David Ort and Patrick McMurray to talk about food and beer pairing and oyster appreciation respectively.
And of course celebrating beer is the reason for the occasion. In attendance will be hundreds of local and international microbreweries, medium size breweries, and multinational breweries. Some have brewed for centuries, and others are startups yearning to stretch our taste buds. The only common denominator among the exhibiting brewers is a passion for brewing and the love and appreciation of a quality brew.
All those participating breweries will bring over 200 varieties of beer. Apart from familiar brands, you can expect to find samples of gluten-free beer, chocolate stouts and pale ales. If you have not discovered a beer that matches your personality and style, taste those varieties, and you will fall in love with one or more beers.
You can also look forward to some innovative products from brewers such as Big Rock Brewery. If you love lagers, make sure to check out Yellowhead Brewery’s delicious lagers. You can also sample Steam Whistle’s Premium Pilsner. If amazing ales are your kind of beer, make a date with among others, Big Surf Beer co., and Parallel 49 Brewing Company.
Good music, friendly company and lots of beer create the right atmosphere for a blast. It’s no wonder then that Edmonton’s BeerFest has sold out six years straight. Get your tickets early and wait to have the time of your life.
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