The Amber Waves of Grain Craft Beer Festival returns Saturday, Nov. 2 to The Shops at Dos Lagos in Corona.
The festival is a fundraiser for many nonprofit organizations that benefit veterans.
Since its inception, the festival has distributed more than $300,000 to veterans organizations, including Blue Star Mothers, All American Riders, American Legion, VFW, Marine Corps League, and 4 Paws 4 Patriots Service Dogs.
Last year, the local organization Christmas Dinner for Homeless Veterans was able to hand out backpacks filled with essentials and provide transportation and meals for approximately 150 homeless veterans using funds from the event.
The festival will begin with a military parade from 11 a.m.-noon, followed by the beer fest from noon-4:30 p.m.
More than 40 breweries — including nearly two dozen Inland Empire breweries — are expected to pour at the event, along with several homebrew clubs.
The event will also feature more than 30 nonprofit veterans organizations, live music, classic cars, vintage and modern military vehicle displays and historical military reenactment groups.
Food will also be available for sale.
Tickets include entry into the event, a commemorative pint glass and unlimited four-ounce pours.
Advance tickets are $45 (plus a $4.87 service fee) and are available now via Eventbrite.
A special Patriots Who Care ticket is $100 (plus a $8.55 fee) and includes the above, plus shaded VIP seating as well as a challenge coin.
Tickets will be $50 (plus a $5.20 service fee) on the day of the event.
Children 16 and younger get in free. Tickets for designated drivers and for those 17-20 are $20 and will be available at the door.
All other tickets must be purchased online and a photo ID is required.
To purchase tickets or for more information, including a list of participating breweries, visit www.amberwavesofgrainbeerfestival.org.
The Shops at Dos Lagos is at 2785 Cabot Drive.
Donut miss this anniversary
Artisanal doughnut shop Deaux in Redlands is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special Deaux After Dark event from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.
The event will feature local food vendors, a DJ, the launch of an apparel collaboration with 1
IE and a special cocktail donut menu.
A VIP package featuring a commemorative anniversary glass, a pair of tacos from Bubba’s Tacos and access to an adult VIP area is available for $50 (plus a $3.65 service fee). Visit the shop’s Instagram feed (www.instagram.com/eatdeaux) for more info.
Deaux is at 501 E. Citrus Ave., Suite D.
New in San Bernardino
San Bernardino’s second Charleys Cheesesteaks has opened.
The new location is at 996 W. Highland Ave., which was once home to a Rally’s (and almost became one again).
In addition to cheesesteak sandwiches, the location also serves boneless and bone-in wings.
Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday.
New chicken boxes
Farmer Boys has moved from burgers to chicken for its latest boxed meal deals.
The chain has three new chicken boxes, each featuring an entrée, small fries and a small drink.
Available for a limited time are the three-piece chicken strip box ($9.99), grilled chicken sandwich box ($10.99), and classic fried chicken sandwich box ($11.99).
Note that the three-piece chicken strip box also includes Texas toast.
