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ELLIS ISLAND — The Nevada Craft Brewer’s Association holds its first 2021 beer festival, Nevada Beer Bash, on Saturday, August 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Front Yard. Featured breweries include Able Baker Brewing; Banger Brewing; Brasserie Saint James; Big Dog’s Brewing Co.; The Brewer’s Cabinet; CraftHaus Brewery; Ellis Island; Great Basin Brewing Company; HUDL Brewing Company; IMBĪB Custom Brews; Lovelady Brewing Co.; Pigeon Head Brewery; Shoe Tree Brewing; and many more, serving signature brews, collaborations, rare releases, and one-off craft pours. Brew lovers can get VIP tickets for $80 for an hour of early access, five portions of food pairings by The Front Yard, a welcome cocktail, and a swag bag with brewery merchandise and discounts at NCBA member breweries. General admission brings three hours of unlimited tastings for $50. To purchase tickets, head online.