For those of you who go waaaay back, you may remember The Bandit County Fairs back in the day. An old barn out on Smith Valley Road, the notorious Pearl Street Brewery Grumman beer truck parked nearby with fresh beer on tap and of course the music fans…and lots of them. Oh the fun. Well that party lives on – BIGGER AND BETTER.

This year the barn has been replaced by a two day camp-out event at an impressive bar and campground, the Grumman has been replaced by a big tap trailer filled with kegs and kegs of the local favorite brew and the only thing different about the music is that there is more of it! The Bandit County Fair will be at Gunner’s Campground and Bar down in De Soto, Wisconsin. For those of you who have no idea where that is, just follow the River Road down towards Prairie Du Chien. You can’t miss it.

This year’s line-up is stacked with local favorites and out-of-towners. You won’t want to miss it. Tickets are on sale now at the Pearl Street Brewery. Stop down and get your tickets and enjoy a coldie. If you can’t make it, you can call ahead and order by phone as well.

Here’s the 411:

What: The Bandit County Fair

Where: Gunner’s in De Soto WI

When: June 12 &  13

How Much: $35 Advance    $50 Gate

$5 Camping tickets available at the gate

Tickets: Available at Pearl Street Brewery

*Tickets available by phone and credit card…additional charges apply

Del’s Bar: 229 North 3rd Street La Crosse, WI 54601

The Joint: 324 Jay Street La Crosse, WI 54601

Visit www.myspace.com/banditcountyfair for more information.

There’s no better way to spend a Saturday than to sample hand-crafted micro-brews, wines and cheeses. None! So, don’t forget to get your tickets for the 7th Annual Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival. And if you think that title is a mouthful, wait until you get to the event.

Tickets are on sale at the Pearl Street Brewery. Pre-sale cost is $20 and if you don’t get around to it, you can pay $25 at the gates. But why wait? Come on down and see us, get your tickets and have a beer!

Cheers!

THE WHO-HAW AND WHAT-NOT:

7th Annual Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival

When: April 25, 2009 2pm to 6pm

Where: Southside Oktoberfest Grounds

1 Oktoberfest Strasse

La Crosse, WI 54601

www.betweenthebluffsbeerfest.com

How Much: $20 pre-sale, $25 Day of the Event

$50 VIP tickets can be purchased in advance at the La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Call for more information: 800-658-9424 or 608-782-2366

What: Enjoy unlimited sampling with over 40 beer, wine & cheese

Live music by Switchback

Save the date fellow music enthusiasts, beer lovers and philanthropers because April 18th is a day for all of that and much much more. The Smokin’ Bandits AND the Pearl Street Brewery are hosting a benefit for our dear friend Lynn Trane, who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Please come support our wonderful friend at an event to remember. Come jam with some of La Crosse’s finest musicians, imbibe your favorite locally crafted brews, dine on local cuisine and partake in our silent auction and raffle. All proceeds will go to help offset medical and living expenses.

We’ll see you all there!

Here’s the GIST:

ROCKIN’ -N- ROLLIN’ AGAINST BREAST CANCER BENEFIT

Hosted by: THE SMOKIN’ BANDITS, MOON BOOT POSSE, NEW GRASS REVIEW

Where: Pearl Street Brewery

1401 Saint Andrew Street

La Crosse, WI 54603

608-784-4832

When: April 18, 2009 from 4pm-9pm

How Much: $10

What: Music, Food, Beer and Silent Auction/Raffle