Beer Blast

While Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica is mostly used for concerts, it makes a great place for a festival. The 3rd Annual World Beer Festival returns to the venue today from 1 to 5 p.m. It's a great setting for the event, which features a wide range of beers, including a section dedicated to Ohio beers and a section dedicated to Belgian beers. There's also a cask ale area as well. Tickets are $40; for $75, you get early access and can start sampling the goods at noon. (Niesel) allaboutbeer.com.