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Beer and burgers were the stars at this fest

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The festival-goers came from as close as Land O’ Lakes, and from as far away as Jacksonville, to attend the second annual Pasco County Burger & Beer Festival.

They had a common goal: To sample all sorts of brews and to enjoy burgers at the event held at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.

Besides being able to taste a wide selection, they also were able to vote on their favorite beer.

William Rivera, of Zephyrhills, had the perfect shirt for the occasion — it said “This Guy Needs a Beer.” He was there with his wife, Michelle, to enjoy the day.

Sylvia Browe, of Jacksonville, traveled to Land O’ Lakes specifically to attend the festival. She and her friends were having fun dancing in front of the stage, as the music played.

Published April 13, 2022

From left: Laura and Mark Walsh, of Wesley Chapel; Rebecca Peterson, of Spring Hill; and, Alyssa Mascolo, of Land O’ Lakes, visited the sampling table of In The Loop Brewing, one of the brewers featured at the second annual Pasco County Beer & Burger Festival. Laine Seals, of Wesley Chapel, manned the tap. (Fred Bellet)
Eighteen-month-old Ayden Cooprider will have to wait until the 20th annual Pasco County Beer & Burger Festival before she’s able to sample the beverages. But the little girl had plenty to see at the festival, accompanied by her mom, Sawyer, and Brett Martinez, of Land O’ Lakes.
Michael Cucuzzo, of Land O’ Lakes, is torn between the dark beer and light beer, but managed to taste one at a time prior to voting for his favorite brew. He was there with Nellie Singh, of Clermont, and Melissa Logan, of Land O’ Lakes.
Gary Woodring, a Lutz resident, chomps into a bacon cheeseburger from the Bacon Boss food truck. Woodring, his wife Denise, his mother-in-law Regina Kersten of Lutz, and friends attended the beer and burgers event. 
Patience was a virtue for those waiting for hamburgers at the second annual Pasco County Beer & Burger Festival, at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. Front, 8-year-old Jameson McAuley; his sister, 6-year-old Carrington; and mom and dad, Tom and Tiffany, didn’t mind the wait. Older siblings, 11-year-old Juliet and 13-year-old Braden also waited patiently for the line to move.
Tony Mozz plays guitar, as festival-goers listen from the lawn.
Shane Ryan, a vocalist for the New Port Richey-based Providence Band, was among the entertainers performing at the festival. Many festival-goers not only enjoyed listening to the music, but dancing to it, too.
The shirt said it all, and William Rivera, of Zephyrhills, had a choice of beers from 12 different brewers at the second annual Beer & Burger Festival at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. Rivera was there with his wife, Michelle. The couple voted for Leap Gate as their favorite beer.

 

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