Beer & Batman

It’s been a little while since we’ve had a little fun and just let loose. This past weekend, a few of us braved the crazy Texas weather (because believe it or not all it does is rain here) and attended the Untapped Festival in Fort Worth.

 

With lots of great breweries in attendance from around the country, we were in for a treat! Two stages with live music, the festival moved to the parking lot so we wouldn’t sink in a wet field and surrounded by other beer lovers, we were loving it! Then my priorities changed, I saw Batman and knew I had to get a picture.

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I figured if Batman could show his muscles, I could too!

And then we met the crazier (aka scarier) portion and I wanted no part…

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We seriously had such a great time. If you’ve never attended this event, you should be prepared for great beer and lots of it! The lines were not bad, if existent at all (maybe that was due to the weather), breweries had a wide selection and special tastings. With events happening in numerous locations, take a little trip and try a tasting.

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Later in the evening, the storms started creeping in again and so we relocated to The Flying Saucer in downtown Fort Worth (another perfect microbrew masterpiece). This was the prize of the evening. Couldn’t think of ending the day with a better selection.

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Have you attended Untapped (or let’s be serious – seen Batman?!)?

Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ

1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post however I did receive tickets to the event in return for the publication. As always, all opinions are my own. #SonnyandFriends #AutismSpeaks #FortWorthTX

Fort Worth may be a big city but it is more so a tight knit community with an enormous heart. On Friday, I attended the 1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff. Held at Rahr & Sons Brewery where musicians, cooks and the community gathered to raise money to benefit the Hope Center for Autism.

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The Hope Center for Autism supports families affected by autism. In 2007, Susan and Glenn Wood created the center to assist the lives of the children and families of those with autism to live more functional lives.

Facts:
It takes 24+ hours to teach a child with autism how to brush their teeth.
Autism affects 1:68 children.
Autism costs a family on average $60,000 a year.
There is no cure for Autism.

The event included a BBQ cookoff and dinner, delicious beer provided by Rahr & Sons Brewery, a live and silent auction and of course musical entertainment. Multiple Texas musicians were on hand including Sonny Burgess, Jesse Jennings and Aubrey Lynn England. We were also in good company to have other Texas talents come to support the event including Mark McKinney. Auctioned items included suite tickets to a Texas Rangers game, private hunting trips (including one with Jim Sundberg), jewelry and a signed guitar. 100% of the proceeds from the 1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff went directly to the Hope Center for Autism.

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Please keep an eye and an ear out for next years 2nd Annual Sonny and Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff. A chance to cook with friends (using your favorite Rahr brew) and supporting a great cause along the way in our own community.

Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ

For more information and to learn how to donate please visit, Hope Center for Autism.

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FWFWF: Family Sunday Funday

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post however I did receive tickets to the event in return for the publication. As always, all opinions are my own. #FWFWF #FamilySundayFunday #FortWorthTX

The family event of the Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival weekend is also the food truck lovers paradise. With plenty of space at the Coyote Drive-In location, the most unique mobile vendors congregated in one location to provide us all with a wide-array of options. From chuck-wagons, wings, cooking with the Southern flair, Tex-Mex influence and of course ice cream there was something for everyone. Options for adults, children and families there was definitely something for all ages.

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Upon arriving at the Family Sunday Funday, we were greeted by chuck wagons, multiple food trucks, a covered patio area and sweet tunes playing. Families of all ages were enjoying various treats, cool beer and water and playing in the free area provided. It was a little warm so the covered area and chairs were the sweet spot to be found but what a great day to get outside and enjoy a little taste of Fort Worth!

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Our personal tasty favorites included an ice cream cookie sandwich from Central Market, a Root Beer float from Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream and these goodies…

We needed a bigger bowl…

A Taste of Louisiana

A Taste of Louisiana

Fried Chicken Biscuit with Honey Mayo (The Honey Mayo was incredible!)

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Bite My Biscuit

Tail Feathers Wing Wagon

Tail Feathers Wing Wagon

Looking for a Bucket List this summer and love Food Trucks? Here’s a bucket list for the food trucks at this years Family Sunday Funday! Make it an adventure! Link to Fort Worth Food Truck Bucket List

A full recap of our experience at the Fort Wort Food and Wine Festival as well as links to the other events can be found, here.