The 5th annual event is expected to bring thirty craft brewers from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan for an afternoon of sampling some of the finest beers in the world. Advance tickets will be available at area liquor stores and pubs in mid-August. Festival goers will be able to enjoy autumns best in a glass. A special feature at this year's Big Lake Brewfest will be recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Northern Ale Stars. The NAS are the area home brewers club and will have a few of their beers feature at the event.