Posted in Arizona Dining February 03, 2019 by

Magic Is Brewing At This Harry Potter Butterbeer Festival In Arizona

Calling all witches and wizards! No need to travel all the way to Hogwarts for a tall, refreshing mug of butterbeer – there’s an entire Harry Potter-themed festival dedicated to the delicious beverage coming to Arizona next month, and it promises to be a magical experience for all who attend. Here’s everything you need to know:

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Come dressed in the attire of your favorite house and get ready for an absolutely magical night at the upcoming Wizards and Witches Beer Festival.
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Step across platform 9 and 3/4 to enter the world of witchcraft and wizardry, wand at the ready in case He Who Shall Not Be Named decides to crash the party.
This fun event will take place at the Historic Monarch Theater in Downtown Phoenix. Join the fantasy fun from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
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Tickets are $35 apiece and are available via Eventbrite here.
Live music from the Sorceress Sisters and D.J. Merlin will ensure things never get boring. Multiple photo-ops and tons of delicious food take the festival to a whole new level of enchantment.
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Now, for the main attraction: Butterbeer. This smooth, creamy, boozy drink has made its way from Hogwarts to Arizona, and your taste buds will be flying high (on a broomstick, of course) after one sip.
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More than 20 additional ales and ciders offer something for every palate. Pumpkin never goes out of season!
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As this is a beer festival, attendees must be age 21+. Leave the kiddos at home - just don't tell them you're going to a Harry Potter party!

You’ll find the Historic Monarch Theater at 122 E. Washington Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004. For more information about the Wizards and Witches Beer Festival, check out its event page on Facebook here.

Have you ever tasted butterbeer? If not, will you be trying some at the Wizards and Witches Beer Festival? Let us know in the comments below!