For the third year the Rotary Club of Norfolk is joining with the Sunrise Rotary Club and the Virginia Zoo to host one of our region's most fun fall events. Growl Fest on Saturday, October 6th is a family-friendly beer festival at Virginia Zoo from 6 to 9 p.m. Last year's event drew nearly 1,500 people of all ages for a casual evening of fun. Proceeds benefit the zoo and charities supported by the two Rotary Clubs. Growl Fest will include animal viewing, games led by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, local craft beer or wine, music and food trucks. Guests with "drinking tickets" go home with a souvenir growler that gets them discounts at participating breweries for a month.
Past President Bryce Burton is our club's Growl Fest chair. Let him know how you can help: bryce@burton-lumber.com. Here is a link for details and tickets: http://virginiazoo.org/events/growlfest2018/
Here are some ways you can support this event:
- Buy advance-price tickets (a $25 one that includes craft beer or a $10 one for non-drinkers and youth with kids under 2 free) and attend the party.
- Invite your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends. Share the link above with them.
- Share information on social media.
- Sign up for a volunteer shift.
- Recruit a Growlfest sponsor.