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Singer-songwriter Cat Ridgeway, recognized for her achievements in the Best of Orlando awards, will headline the Orlando Beer Festival at Festival Park. The event promises a vibrant atmosphere with a wide selection of beers and live music. Guests aged 21 and older can enjoy activities and bring pets, with VIP early entry available. Ridgeway will also debut her new album, ‘Sprinter’, which addresses mental health awareness and personal struggles. This festival not only offers great beverages and music but also supports local artists and highlights social issues.
Orlando, Florida – Cat Ridgeway, a singer-songwriter recognized for her achievements as both Best Pop Act and Best Singer-Songwriter in the Best of Orlando® awards, will headline the annual Orlando Beer Festival on Saturday, November 15. The event is scheduled to take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Festival Park, located at 2911 E. Robinson St., Orlando.
This year, the Orlando Beer Festival promises to be a vibrant celebration, featuring hundreds of varieties of beer, seltzers, and spirits from local and national breweries and companies. In addition to the diverse selection of beverages, festivalgoers can look forward to live music, games, activities, vendors, and DJs, making this the largest tasting event of its kind in Central Florida.
The festival caters to guests who are 21 years and older and is pet-friendly, allowing attendees to bring their furry friends along. A VIP early entry option is also available, allowing guests to access the festival an hour earlier at 1 p.m. Tickets for the Orlando Beer Festival are currently available for purchase.
As part of her performance at the festival, Ridgeway will introduce fans to her latest creative endeavor. Earlier this spring, she released her new album, “Sprinter”, which marks an important transition in her musical journey, featuring collaborations with members of esteemed acts such as Japanese Breakfast, WHY?, and Ween. The music video for her single “Sprinter” recently made its debut on Under the Radar and highlights the more rock-oriented aspects of her songwriting.
The single “Sprinter” addresses Ridgeway’s personal struggles with mental health, stemming from the loss of a friend. This poignant message underscores the importance of mental health awareness, an issue Ridgeway seeks to amplify. In the lead-up to the festival, organizers are encouraging fans to pre-game with an interview featuring Ridgeway conducted around the time of her album’s release.
In addition to the excitement of the Orlando Beer Festival, several community events are scheduled to take place. These include Parking Spaces for Pride, which is inspired by the controversy surrounding Orlando’s Pulse memorial.
As Central Florida gears up for this lively festival, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a weekend of great music, delicious beverages, and an upbeat community atmosphere that supports local artists and highlights important social issues.
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- Orlando Weekly: Cat Ridgeway to Play Orlando Beer Festival in November
- Orlando Weekly: Se7en Bites to Host Pride Parking Space Painting Event
- Orlando Weekly: Orlando Musician Cat Ridgeway Releases Video for New Single ‘Sprinter’
- Orlando Weekly: Concert Picks of the Week: Samantha Fish, Indigo Room Goes Virtual, Cat Ridgeway
- Orlando Weekly: Mike Dunn’s Folk Yeah Rebrands and Relocates as Rust Rebel Music Festival
- Wikipedia: Cat Ridgeway
- Google Search: Orlando Beer Festival
- Google Scholar: Mental Health Awareness
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mental Health
- Google News: Orlando Events
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