Homebrewers' Sept. 10 jamboree benefits make-a-wish foundation

CAMPTON — The 15th annual New England Homebrewer’s Jamboree is being held on Saturday, September 10 at the Branch Brook Campground.

Gates will open at 10 a.m. with all proceeds from the event going to the NH Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Day tickets to the event are $10 (suggested donation), Overnight tickets which include camping are also available for $25 to $35 and can be purchased at the gate or by visiting www.homebrewersjamboree.com.

The jamboree is being sponsored by the Winnipesaukee Area Brew Crew, the Concord Area Homebrewers and Southern Maine Homebrewers.

The day includes a homebrew competition, sampling, raffles and perhaps a brewing demonstration. Homebrewers may enter the competition for an fee of $3 per entry (2 12oz. or 1 22 oz. bottles). Judging is held onsite from noon to 5 p.m. Categories will include several varieties of beer, wine, meads and ciders.

Family entertainment will include children’s games and music throughout the day provided by Jim Tyrrell (www.jimtyrrell.net) and Equinox Entertainment DJ Services. There will be a food vendor on site for Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.

Any and all proceeds above costs will be donated to the Make A Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. Last year the jamboree donated almost $6,000.