The fest is one of a series of events organized by the Square Society, who's mission is to cultivate interest and raise awareness of the Center in the Square complex - a performing arts and community facility located just two blocks from the festival site.

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Festival Pictures

4th Microfestivus First Union Plaza - Roanoke VA Saturday, August 18, 2001    3:00 - 8:00 p.m. It was a beautiful day in the Roanoke Valley for a beer fest.

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The festival banner welcomed fest-goers.

The fest is one of a series of events organized by the Square Society, who's mission is to cultivate interest and raise awareness of the Center in the Square complex - a performing arts and community facility located just two blocks from the festival site.

Shawn Marsland, a member of the Star City Brewers Guild, dispenses samples from Clinchbrau Brewing Company of North Tazewell VA. Apparently this was one of the last opportunites to taste their microbrew products as the brewery is reportedly closing.

Greg Stradlin (r), one of the brewers for Old Dominion Brewing Company in Ashburn VA, looks on as volunteers pour samples of Dominion Lager and Tuppers Hop Pocket Ale.

Chief festival organizer Krista Vannoy (r) alongside key volunteer Paul Mahoney (l).

A crowd of Roanoke's finest beer drinkers packed the First Union Plaza.

Bob Bratcher, a member of the Star City Brewers Guild, discusses the art of brewing with attendees. The guild also played a pivotal role in attracting additional breweries to this year's festival.

This volunteer stayed busy serving a wide variety of samples provided by Starr Beverages. Among the regional choices were Starr Hill Brewing Compnay of Charlottesville VA, Legend Brewing Company of Richmond VA and Sweetwater of Atlanta GA. Not pictured is Starr City brewer Mark Thompson.

Brewer Jacque Landry (r) of South Street Brewery in Charlottesville VA enjoys the festival as volunteers hand out 4 ounce samples.

Brewer Hugh Burns of Williamsburg (VA) Brewing Company observes as the multitudes taste his brews.

Star City Brewers Guild members Jim Kelly (l) and mate Esther King (r) oversee Blue Ridge Distributing's diverse selections. Among the offerings were New River Valley of Blacksburg VA, Rogue (OR) Anchor Steam (CA) and Fosters Lager (Australia)

The Fat Daddy band belts out the blues to appreciative listeners. Also on the bill was Flamethrower (not pictured.)

The food vendors are shown in the above 3 pictures.

Uli Bennewitz, president of the Weeping Radish Brewery in Manteo NC, proudly offers a selection of beers and distinctive brewery glassware.

Clint Jones, route saleman for BOVA Distributing, keeps a wide variety of Redhook brands well stocked.

The festival is favorite with locals, as evidenced by this gent wearing a shirt from the 1998 festival.

Also attending but not pictured is Stoudt's Brewing of Adamstown PA

Staffers of the Roanoke Dazzle promote the upcoming debut of the NBA Development League. The city was was one of 8 selected for the new professional league.