Here at the East Nashville Blog we’re pretty focused on our side of the river, but sometimes we leave the East side. It’s true! We even take pictures to prove that we did, in fact, leave our beloved neighborhood to venture out into the wilderness. Whether it’s a trip to some other part of Nashville or a longer trek down the highway to some other town in driving distance, sometimes there are events outside our bubble that are just too good to pass up. And we’re planning to share more of those adventures with you in the future, so we’ve created a whole new category of posts here on the blog called Sometimes We Leave the East Side. (Creative, aren’t we?)
We’ll be kicking off the content for our new category this Saturday when we visit Dalton, Ga. Dalton is a three-hour drive from Nashville, just far enough away to make it feel like a real trip but close enough that you can still sleep in your own bed that night if you’re so inclined. We’ll likely be sticking around for the night, though, since our destination within the city is the Downtown Dalton Beer Tasting Festival.
Sponsored by the Magic Hat Brewery of Burlington, Vt., and the Downtown Dalton Development Authority, the festival will run from 3pm-7pm this Saturday, May 1, 2010. It’s the second year the city has hosted this event, and this year’s version will feature more than 30 craft beers from the United States and around the world. For $35 at the gate you get a commemorative mug and unlimited samples of all the beers, and there’s a ride-home program so everyone stays safe.
We visited Dalton last fall for a cooking class. We found the people there to be open and friendly and the city itself a hidden gem full of eateries and unique businesses, so it’s great to get the opportunity to visit again. We’ll have pictures and a recap here once we get back home. And if you’re interested in venturing to the Downtown Dalton Beer Tasting Festival yourself, you can get all the relevant info here.
