Anheuser-Busch and Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity invite the public to join them in raising a mug on Thursday, July 9, 2015 for the 3rd Annual Hammer ‘n’ Ale event. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will take place at the newly renovated Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch located at 2351 Busch Drive, Fort Collins. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple. The exclusive VIP party preceding the event at 5:00 p.m. is $100 per person. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at www.fortcollinshabitat.org.

Attendees will enjoy a surprising variety of malt beverages paired with tastings from Fort Collins restaurants and enjoy outdoor interactive games and prizes. They will also have a chance to bid on many great auction items. This is all part of a relaxed summer evening amidst lush gardens with mountain views. A highlight of the evening will be the Budweiser Clydesdales galloping through the paddock and the chance to snap a photo with them.

Those attending the VIP party, sponsored by Woodward, will delight in an exclusive food and beer pairing led by Anheuser-Busch Head Brewmaster Katie Rippel and Chef, Jeff Blackwell, from The Moot House. The VIP Party guests will have the opportunity to bid on an exclusive VIP Silent Auction and have the first opportunity to enjoy all the featured restaurants.

Additional restaurant partners that will serve their culinary feasts include: Austin’s American Grill, Bisetti’s Ristorante, Creative Confections, Enzio’s Italian Kitchen, MouCo Cheese Company, Pablo’s Pizza, Spoons, Suehiro Japanese Restaurant, Schmickels, The Biergarten Restaurant and Young’s Cafe.

“This event represents what Habitat for Humanity is all about and that is bringing people together to build homes and communities, all while having fun and inspiring hope,” said Kristin Candella, Executive Director, Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity. “With the generous help of Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and the contributions of all our partners, Fort Collins families are building and buying their own homes.”

The event is possible thanks to the generous Presenting Sponsor Anheuser-Busch and the efforts of the following sponsors: Adams Bank & Trust, Advanced Medical Imaging, AMD, American Eagle Distributing, American Furniture Warehouse, Cornerstone Home Lending, Dellenbach Subaru, First National Bank, Gallegos Sanitation Inc., Home State Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Mortenson Construction, OtterCares, Recycle That, LLC, Redeemer Lutheran Church, RE/MAX Alliance, Super Shuttle of Northern Colorado, Sysco, The Coloradoan, Thrivent Financial and Woodward.

Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seek to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing in the Fort Collins area and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. www.FortCollinsHabitat.org.

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