Things are heating up for Harvest Fest 2011.  Tickets are flying way ahead of last year (this event will sell out….we’re just letting you know), we’ve got exciting restaurant announcements for later this week, but today following up our great drink local piece on the blog from Meghann Ackerman, we’re pleased to announce and detail 3 local breweries joining Pretty Things at this year’s festivities.

Welcome to the party Clown Shoes!

Clown Shoes is an up and comer in the craft beer world, starting originally in neighboring Arlington, MA.  Their founder, Gregg Berman states on their website: “Our mission now is to produce beer without pretension while being free and a little crazy. We hope you enjoy the beers and this site.”

We’re excited to welcome Clown Shoes to Harvest Fest, and expect that guests will leave knowing exactly who they are.

Check out their beer list on their website.

Rapscallion <3's Local

Raspcallion Brewery has been a Harvest Fest hit for two years running, and we’re sure to see a repeat performance this year.  Rapscallion makes Local a part of everything they do, and market their local-ness as well and as much as any craft brewer.  We love that, because it grows the movement and grows their business.

From an email from co-founder Cedric Daniel “We are thrilled to be part of it again. As you know this kind of event is right up our alley, all things local.”

Hi Neighbor! Fest will be back this year...if they can keep it in stock!

Naragansett beer will also be back this year at Harvest Fest.  Last year, they debuted their new concoction, Fest, at Harvest Fest (oh, hello, easy marketing alignment) and it should be back again this year…if they still have some left.  According to their rep, Fest is moving like crazy, and it makes sense.  Local. Affordable. Delicious.  Seems about right to us.

We’ll keep rolling out the breweries, restuarants and more details about Harvest Fest in the coming weeks….and it will move remaining tickets fast, so why not get yours now and make sure you get in on the awesome?

Love one of these brands or their beers?  Let us know in the comments.  Cheers!