MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - Sunday was the last day of the Big Muddy Monster Brew Fest in Murphysboro.
The event has been a staple and tradition in the community for more than a decade.
Attendees sampled craft beers from regional and Midwest breweries, along with mead, cider and hard seltzers.
The festival also included food vendors, games, live music and a homebrew competition.
Heartland News caught up with some of the organizers who shared what makes this event so unique.
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“It’s really cool. It’s one of the biggest events that happens in Murphysboro and, to my knowledge, in Jackson County,” organizer Molly Blew said.
Rev. Bobby Beerman of the Church of Beer said the brew fest “is a chance to celebrate what makes southern Illinois special while giving back in a way that has a lasting impact.”
You can find more information on the Big Muddy Monster Brew Fest online at https://www.bmmbrewfest.com.
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