St. Paul, MN, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Explore Minnesota: join us for a special proclamation to celebrate Minnesota’s vibrant craft beverage scene and its importance to the state’s travel industry
| WHAT: | 2015 “Minnesota Brewer & Vintner Day” at the Minnesota State Fair |
| Join Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and Explore Minnesota for a special proclamation to celebrate Minnesota’s vibrant craft beverage scene and its importance to the state’s travel industry. Minnesota is home to 80 breweries and brewpubs and 40 wineries that are enjoyed by residents and tourists alike, making them travel destinations of their own. | |
| WHO: | Lt. Gov. Tina Smith; John Edman, Explore Minnesota; Linda Seppanen, Minnesota Farm Winery Association; Clint Roberts, Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 3 to 3:20 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Minnesota Wine Country at the State Fair 1271 Underwood St., Falcon Heights, MN 55108 West side of Underwood Street between Carnes & Judson Avenues |
| Note: This event is prior to the “Minnesota Wine: Unique Factors and Flavors” event at 3:30 p.m. Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and others are available for interviews from 3:20 to 4 p.m. | |
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MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: ▪ Learn how the state’s craft beverage boom has greatly contributed to Minnesota’s $13 billion ▪ Savor the state’s sipping scene at the Minnesota State Fair by visiting the Minnesota Grape ▪ Get a taste of Minnesota’s craft beverage boom here, or visit exploreminnesota.com. ▪ Celebrate “Minnesota Brewer & Vintner Day” at the #MNStateFair using #OnlyinMN with Sample Twitter posts: |
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Media contacts:
Alyssa Ebel, Explore Minnesota, (O) 651-757-1857, (C) 651-276-8738, alyssa.ebel@state.mn.us
Cambray Crozier, Office of Gov. Mark Dayton & Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, (O) 651-201-3438, (C) 651-368-3080,
cambray.crozier@state.mn.us