Cap City Beer Fest

Baton Rouge's annual Cap City Beer Fest pops tops today in Downtown Baton Rouge. More than one hundred special domestic and international beers, some not otherwise available in Baton Rouge, will be here for the sampling, complementing a festive fall mix of gourmet food, music, and games. 2 pm–5 pm. For $45, attendees can sample all the beers while enjoying live music by the Michael Foster Project; $85 VIP passes get you early admission, a commemorative VIP tasting glass, and a T-shirt. $10 for designated driver tickets (you get a free mocktail, and free soft drinks and water al day)—all benefitting the Companion Animal Alliance. capcitybeerfest.org.