Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup Judging/Awards-July 14

Chris Norrick · Post by **Chris Norrick** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:57 pm

Alright, who's going? I've committed to stewarding this year. If you would like to also send an email to Trevor Lee: plungecutter@yahoo.com. I know Jack said he is heading up Friday afternoon. A few of us talked at the cookout about getting a hotel room and that sounds great to me. I drove back on Saturday last year and that sucked big ones.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:09 pm

Count me in! Not sure yet whether Fri. or Sat AM is in the plan. Room idea sounds good.

Kenny Lucas · Post by **Kenny Lucas** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:05 pm

I finally have clearance to arrive early (really early ) Saturday a.m.
If you look on the Brewers cup web site, there are a couple of hotels with reduced rates.
o The Marten House, 1801 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, 46260
Phone: 317-872-411, ask for the State Fair rate of $69.00
www.martenhousehotel.com

o Hampton Inn, Downtown, 105 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, 46225,
Phone: 317-261-1200, ask for the Indiana Brewer rate of $114/night
$13/day parking with in and out privileges, walking distance to three
brewpubs and a bustling entertainment center,

Chris Norrick · Post by **Chris Norrick** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:12 pm

"walking distance" is key I think!

Anyone else going?

Kenny Lucas · Post by **Kenny Lucas** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:09 am

I like the idea of "walking distance" myself, we could always split a cab to and fro the fairgrounds. If anyone else wants in , we could share the costs of the room and crash on the floor. We probably need to know soon.

Chris Norrick · Post by **Chris Norrick** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:34 am

Sounds good to me. Downtown is cool. What time are you planning on leaving on Saturday? Do you want to reserve the hotel or me?

Kenny Lucas · Post by **Kenny Lucas** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:26 pm

I will reserve it either tonight or tomorrow. Will it just be John D. Chris N. and me or are others in?

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:56 pm

Kenny, do you want to get there in time Sat.A.M. to be a steward. If so, we can leave here in the wee hours of the morning. Otherwise, we can leave a little later. I wouldn't mind being a steward, but need to know and send an e.mail if that is the plan.

Kenny Lucas · Post by **Kenny Lucas** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:39 pm

Yes, I plan to steward as well, so were looking at at least somewhere around 3:00 to 4:00 am departure. Indy is an hour ahead of us and I think that the judging starts around 8:00 am. There is usually a breakfast / meeting before.

jefrey3 · Post by **jefrey3** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:53 am

I will be leaving about 12 noon on Friday. I have room for 3 if you can leave that early. I have not reserved a room yet. If everybody is staying downtown, I will too. I'm willing to share a room Saturday night.
The downtown Radison on the circle has a $99.00 a night rate.

Chris Alvey · Post by **Chris Alvey** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:08 am

Has anyone who entered received their tickets for this yet ?

I have a fear that they didn't take my entry forms/ check from my box yet...

jefrey3 · Post by **jefrey3** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:35 am

They have never cashed the checks until the actual fair in August in the past. If you don't get your tickets, you should be able to get in anyway.

Chris Alvey · Post by **Chris Alvey** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:29 am

Yea, I just checked with Anita, everything was received and they are sending tickets today.

jefrey3 · Post by **jefrey3** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:44 pm

I am staying downtown at the Radisson on the Circle Friday & Saturday nights. Where is everybody else staying?

Chris Norrick · Post by **Chris Norrick** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 5:47 pm

I'll bunk up with you Jack on Saturday if it's alright. We can at least split that night. If not I'll crash with Kenny. I'm not sure where he ended up getting a room. Anybody got room for me in their car Saturday morning? I'd volunteer to drive but three just doesn't fit too well in the truck or Mustang...