LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Tailspin Ale Fest helps you shake off the winter blues.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser got a preview of the 12th annual event.

The 100% outdoor festival will take off at historic Bowman Field Airport on Saturday. Tailspin Ale Fest features over 50 breweries from across America with a dedicated section of brews from the bluegrass.

Beer fans can indulge in more than 250 beers from local breweries, like Against the Grain, and more in the Kentucky Tent such as Country Boy Brewing, Scout & Scholar, plus regional and national craft breweries like Bell's, Rhinegeist, New Belgium, HiWire, and Terrapin Brewing.

10 rotating taps of Bourbon Barrel Aged beers featured at the Bourbon Barrel Beer Bar. 

Music by Tony and the Tan Lines, dance to your own beat with the Drake’s Silent Disco, puff away at Cox's Cigar Lounge and more.

The event benefits Pints for Parkinson's and TKO. They have joined together to raise money to support those affected with Parkinson's.

TKO PARKINSON'S provides a 100% free boxing program for people fighting against the progression of Parkinson's.

12th annual Tailspin Ale Fest

  • Bowman Field - 2700 Gast Boulevard
  • Saturday, March 1
  • Coach General Admission | $60+ tax/fees - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • VIP Ticket Price | $85 - starting at 2:00 p.m.

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