Ales West Beer Festival returns to St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Ales West Beer Festival is returning to celebrate craft beverages and community spirit at Coleman Hawkins Park for it's seventh year in a row.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and will showcase various samples from breweries, distilleries and more from across the region.
The festival will feature live music, which will be showcased in partnership with the St. Joseph Downtown Association, featuring area artist Casey Brett.
With the event being held at Coleman Hawkins Park, the festival provides an open-air setting for an afternoon of tasting, music and connection.
Guests can expect a laid back, welcoming atmosphere with food vendors, live entertainment and space to relax and explore.
Ales West is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit event, where all proceeds are donated to local charities and initiatives. Funds raised in past years have gone toward neighborhood improvement projects, food security programs, youth services and more.