TAKOMA PARK: Republic Hosting 3rd Annual 4th of July Freedom Fest

On Monday, July 4, Republic will celebrate Independence Day with their 3rd annual Freedom Fest, an all-day local beer and barbecue festival. Republic is dedicated to supporting local brewers. Bar manager and Certified Cicerone®, Brett Robison, will serve several casks, limited release beers and hallmark flagships from several area breweries including: Denizens Brewing Company, Right Proper Brewing Company, Jailbreak Brewing Company, Hellbender Brewing Company, RaR Brewing, 7 Locks Brewing Company, The Brewer’s Art and Manor Hill Brewing Company. Chef and partner Danny Wells will prepare a spread of slow smoked pork BBQ, Peruvian style chicken, elotes locos, watermelon salad, ancient grains and more.

Freedom Fest will also feature live music from local band Jonny Grave and the Tombstones. 

Tickets can be purchased for $40 for either an 11am - 3pm session OR a 3pm - 7pm session. All day passes, available for $60, allow access from 11am – 7pm. Tickets are available via: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-freedom-fest-tickets-25779196270#tickets. All ticket purchases are inclusive of beer and one BBQ meal. *Must be 21 and over to purchase a ticket.

It all happens Monday, July 4, 2016 with two sessions from 11am - 3pm, and 3pm - 7pm. All day passes are available from 11am - 7pm. After 7pm the restaurant will assume regular operating hours and menu items will be available a la carte.

Republic is located at 6939 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park