Boot Brew Fest

The weekend after Easter means it's time for Boot Brew Fest—a hearty gathering of homebrewers from across the region at Lakeview Park and Beach. Featuring education opportunities for burgeoning brewers, plus plenty of samples from seasoned experts, the event ends very properly with a Cajun barn dance and awards ceremony. $10 admission; $40 for full festival access (beer samples, a souvenir tasting cup, and a food voucher); $65 for VIP (full festival access, plus a souvenir t-shirt and early access to the festival). Must be twenty-one years old or older. bootbrewfest.com.