Raley Field was home to its Sixth-Annual Brewfest on Friday evening. Over 55 breweries from all over California set up tasting stations along the outfield wall of the baseball field. Patrons sat on the pristine outfield grass, tasting beer samples and enjoying barbequed food. The Raley Field Brewfest is a joint venture by Raley Field and the Northern California Brewer's Guild and drew over 2.500 prepaid admissions. Additional patrons purchased tickets during the event. VIP admissions entered an hour earlier than the general admissions, and the VIPs also received additional tasting tickets. Each patron received a souvenir four-ounce tasting mug for sampling the various ales, lagers, stouts

This Saturday, September 12, Rubicon Brewery and the Northern California Brewers Guild will present the 4th annual Midtown Community Festival to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento. "This will be a fun-filled day of food, music and games where attendees will get a great feeling of being part of our community," Rubicon owner Glynn Phillips said. "I'm hoping everyone comes out for a plate of ribs and a pint of beer to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento." The festival will include live performances by four local bands, fun games and activities for kids including a climbing wall and a jump house, raffle prizes and a walk-a-thon. There will be a wide variet