HUDSON – Something good was brewing in downtown Hudson.
On August 5, the Hudson Rotary Club hosted the 8th Annual Spirit of Hudson Brewfest. Over 1,250 people flocked to Avidia Bank’s parking lot on South Street to join the fun.
More than 30 local brewers were present at the event and offered samples of their products to patrons. General admission tickets to the event included unlimited beer tasting.
With dozens of high-quality beers readily available, it’s no wonder the Spirit of Hudson Brewfest attracted so many members of the community.
“Everyone likes beer. They just want to come out and drink,” said Justin Provencher, the treasurer of the Hudson Rotary Club. “I think it’s a great opportunity to showcase the local breweries… most of them are from Massachusetts, small breweries… and be able to showcase what we have here to offer in Massachusetts. We’re very fortunate to have lots of breweries, especially here in Worcester and Middlesex counties.”
Aside from the breweries, which lined the perimeter of two large tents, the event also had plenty of food. Four food trucks — Figsfood, Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant, Say Cheese and Texas Smoke Shack — provided patrons with a variety of good eats.
The event also featured lawn games, music, and booths run by event sponsors.
Event sponsors included Avidia Bank, St. Mary’s Credit Union, Lemire Insurance Agency, Middlesex Savings Bank, Deck It, Main Street Bank, Polar Beverages and the Community Advocate.
Although this was the eighth Spirit of Hudson Brewfest, it was the first event since 2019.
“It was like starting it all over from the beginning. We’ve changed it up a little bit… We decided to change it up [and] do a smaller event with mostly local brewers from Massachusetts and some local food trucks as well,” Provencher said.
The proceeds from the event will benefit the Hudson Rotary Club, which is currently celebrating its 100-year anniversary. According to the event program, the money from the event will enable the group to award scholarships, support youth sports, send students to leadership conferences, provide programs for seniors, and contribute to many other causes.
“‘Service above self’ is our motto. We appreciate everyone coming out and providing us the funds to do great things for our local and international communities,” Provencher told the Community Advocate.
More information on the Hudson Rotary Club can be found at www.hudsonrotary.com.
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