- April 27, 2025
Victoria Armone, Janine Petito, Joe Armone, and Steven Petito enjoy the Beer Fest while visiting their Ormond Beach vacation home. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Festival was held in Rockefeller Gardens at The Casements. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The Click plays on the Rockefeller Gardens stage during the fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Beer Festival Chairman Gary Russell, his mother JoEllyn Russell, and his wife Carlene Russell traveled from Arkansas for the festivities. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Gabrielle Bowolick and 1-year-old Lily came from Palm Coast for the family-friendly event. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Dear Beer" author Sean Donovan mans his book tent with friend Dale Howell, both from Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
People attend the fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Michael Fischetti and Erika Patterson work at the Poppi Prebiotic Soda booth. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Patrick McVinney and Heidi Beyer, of Ormond Beach, made fast friends with Donna and Ira Birenbaum at the Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach residents Mark and Jenni Gabbard brought their Pit-Lab mix Bo Jackson to enjoy the Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Patrick Gage and Amanda Albert visit the Beer Fest while vacationing in Ormond Beach from Tennessee. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Mike Brooks, director of sales and marketing for local brewer Persimmon Hollow, features Beach Hippie IPA and Dirty Blonde Ale at the fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
S.R. Perrott wine manager Sue Barry, of Ormond Beach, host a selection of wine during the Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The fifth annual Ormond Beach beer fest featured family-friendly activities. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Jada Fleming and Heather Bond traveled from Maitland to attend the fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Marlena Fabrics and Dominic Paquette, of Ormond Beach, host the Shiner Rock Beer tent. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Cale Shortridge and R.C. Richards with Cash the pit-boxer mix stopped by the Beer Fest in the midst of their move to Ormond Beach from Tennessee. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
People enjoy the fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach resident Keith Lutz raises a glass at the fifth annual Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Alaynah Mendoza, from Winter Park, visited her cousin, Ormond Beach resident Alana Bethea, for the fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
A couple dances under a tent along the Halifax River during the fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest in Rockefeller Gardens. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest was held on Saturday, May 11. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Festival was held in Rockefeller Gardens at The Casements on Saturday, May 11.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Ormond Beach, the festival featured more than 100 different beers from over 35 breweries, as well as wine, non-alcoholic beverages, food and retail vendors. Admission to the family-friendly event was free, while beer-tasting tickets sold for $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the event. All proceeds will help the Rotary Club of Ormond Beach in its mission to enhance the Ormond Beach community, assist families and children in need and support local charities.
The popular event was well-attended by Ormond Beach residents, vacationers, and out-of-town daytrippers. Beer Festival Chairman Gary Russell, his mother JoEllyn Russell and his wife Carlene Russell traveled from Arkansas to run the festivities.
