What better way to wind down the summer season than to enjoy an afternoon of Blues music and Craft Beers? That’s what you’ll get under the tent at the Inn at Millrace Pond on Sunday Aug. 30 when the restaurant hosts its 3rd Annual Blues and Craft Brews Festival.

This year’s musical line-up is killer, with power-packed bands Brother Buddha and Bob Lanza Band, along with Slackjaw, cranking out incredible energy from start to finish. The gates open at 1 p.m. and the music is set to start at about 2. The music continues until 7 p.m. An assortment of Craft Beers will be on tap, along with plenty of food for purchase.

The Blues and Craft Brews Fest is presented by the historic Inn at Millrace Pond in association with Joe Hirsh Productions and Tramontin Harley-Davidson.

The Bob Lanza Band has been lighting up the blues circuit big time this past year, and is now a frequent act at blues festivals in the tri-state region. Brother Buddha hammers it out bigtime and features the King of the B-3 Hammond Organ, John Ginty. Slackjaw brings its steady blues rock sound to the show, too, making for a solid one-two-three punch of talent all day!  The event will also include  an array of amazing vendors.

Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Inn, in the Village of Hope, or at Tramontin Harley-Davidson, which is located at the Route 80 Exit 12 ramp. They are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets for seniors, bikers and students are just $10. Kids 12 and under free with accompanying adult. You can also make ticket reservations by calling the Inn, 908-459-4884. 

Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs if they’d like, however, please no coolers or pets.

The Inn at Millrace Pond, a historic bed and breakfast and restaurant just minutes from Route 80, Exit 12. The Tavern, located in the restaurant’s tap room downstairs, is the perfect setting to listen to music and enjoy a pub style menu.  The Inn regularly features music with its Friday night music series and on Saturday nights patrons enjoy dinner while listening to live piano music. Weather permitting, the Inn also offers patio dining outside. 

The Inn at Millrace Pond is located in the heart of Hope at 313 Johnsonburg Road by Route 519. For more information about the Inn at Millrace Pond, to make a reservation in the restaurant “upstairs” or in the “Fireside Tavern” downstairs, call 908-459-4884 or visit www.innatmillracepond.com.