The Historic Pleasure Pier amusment park, seawall, and beaches of Galveston Island, Texas photo: abc13.com
GALVESTON – There is still plenty of summer left to celebrate, and if you’re a fan of music or a lover of beer, Labor Day weekend will be the perfect time to visit Galveston Island.
While you’re enjoying summer’s last hurrah amid Galveston’s attractions and relaxed beach vibes, don’t forget to check out special events like the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival – the largest craft beer festival in Texas!
The festival will take place Sept. 2-4 at Moody Gardens and will feature more than 400 craft beers with a celebration showcasing award-winning “brewmasters” at two signature events: the BrewLicious Beer & Food Pairing and the BrewHaHa Grand Tasting. Attendees can hoist their mugs while enjoying live music, beer and food pairing seminars, educational events about brewing and more. For details, visit www.brewmastersbeerfest.com.
In addition to the main Beerfest activities here’s a look at other special events taking place on the island this Labor Day weekend:
Free! Movie Nite on The Strand
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows and head to downtown Galveston for a free, family-friendly movie under the stars. Movie Nite on the Strand will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, with a showing of the film The Hunger Games at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.
Free! Concerts at East Beach
During Labor Day weekend, you can enjoy a free live concert at Galveston’s East Beach pavilion. The concert, featuring local band Canonazo, will take place from 3-9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4. For details, visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com.
Beach Brews & Bands at Moody Gardens
Beerfest attendees can also head over to Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach for live concerts as part of the festival’s Beach Brews and Bands event. The concerts will take place from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 3 with a performance by The Line Up and Sept. 4 with a performance by The Rat Ranch. Tickets to Palm Beach are $15 per person. For details, visit www.moodygardens.org.
