OMB to host Southern Spring Fest, featuring live music, food — and bier, of course.
.jpg "The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is hosting its Southern Spring Fest on April 17-18. In addition to beer highlights, the brewery will feature Low Country favs like Oyster Po Boys, Louisiana Crawfish Boil, and Shrimp & Grits, along with Smoked Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and Smoked St. Louis Ribs.")
It’s raining spring festival announcements in 2021, with Olde Mecklenburg Brewery announcing its latest, the Southern Spring Fest.
Here’s what you need to know:
WHEN: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. April 17; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. April 18
WHERE: The Old Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road
COVID-19 precautions: OMB organizers have stated the event will be in compliance with all current COVID-19 mandates.
BEER:
- Munzler’s Vienna Lager
- Hoppy Kellerbier
- 704 Hazy Wheat Ale
- Copper Altbier
- Captain Jack Pilsner
- Hornets Nest Hefeweizen
- Früh Bock Spring Seasonal
- Fat Boy Baltic Porter
- OMB Shandies, Prosecco Pops, local ciders and wine will also be offered.
FOOD:
LOW COUNTRY:
Oyster Po’ Boy. Fried cornmeal crusted oysters, toasted French bread, dixie Tabasco remoulade, lettuce, tomato and homemade pickles. $15.95
Louisiana Crawfish Boil, one pound. Seasoned boiled crawfish served with red potatoes, corn on the cob, andouille sausage and Tabasco. $15.95
Shrimp and Grits, 1/2 pound. Low Country shrimp with bacon and tomato gravy served with stone ground cheddar grits. $13.95
Brunswick Stew. Pulled chicken, smoked pork, potatoes, corn and sweet butter beans in a bacon tomato broth with fresh basil. $8.95
BBQ:
Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork. $8.95
Smoked Beef Brisket. $12.95
Smoked St. Louis Ribs. $12.95
Country Sausage With coleslaw, homemade pickles and hush puppies. Choice of: sweet Memphis, Carolina golden mustard or eastern tomato vinegar. $8.95.
OMB Brauhaus & ‘Garten Grill:
Bavarian-Style Pretzel. $7.95
Sausages Selections: Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Gyulai, Italian, Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Knockwurst. Served German Style (choice of sausage, peppers and onions and/or sauerkraut, traditional Brötchen roll) or American-Style (choice of sausage, peppers and onions and/or sauerkraut, in a traditional bun). $8.95.
Apple Strudel. $5.95
Assorted cookies (2 pack). $2.95
Key Lime Tartlet. $5.95
Peach Cobbler. $5.95
Music
Carolina Gator Gumbo Band, Saturday from 2-5 p.m.
AKITA Funk, Saturday from 6-9 p.m.
Jazz Revolution, Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
