Events in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Illinois, & Missouri

• Altoona, WI; Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010: The 11th annual Clearwater Beer Festival will be held at the Altoona Hobbs Sports Center, 2300 Spooner Ave., from 3:00 - 7:00 pm.

• Kansas City, MO; Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010: Cosentino's Market - 10 East 13th Street; (816) 595-0050 - will offer a Samuel Smith tasting from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

• Grapevine, TX; Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Green's Gluten-Free Belgian ales and Samuel Smith's Organic Cider - naturally gluten-free - will be at "The Gluten Free Makeover: A Healthier You!", held from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Gaylor Texan Hotel and Conference Center in Grapevine.

• St. Paul, MN; Tuesday, September 21, 2010: Enjoy an evening with Merchant du Vin at The Happy Gnome, featuring fine beers from European breweries paired with courses prepared by Chef Matthew Hinman. Social hour starts at 6:00 pm with dinner at 7:00. Seating is limited; e-mail happygnomeevents@gmail.com for reservations.

• Sioux City, IA; Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010: Enjoy fine dining paired with rich flavorful beers from Samuel Smith & Traquair House along with Trappist Ales from Rochefort, Westmalle and Orval at Eldon's Restaurant - 3322 Singing Hills Boulevard in Sioux City; for reservations call (712) 224-3322. Starts at 6:30 pm.

• Bloomington, IN; Thurs. Oct. 14 & Friday Oct. 15, 2010: Big Red Liquors will host their Big Red Beer Fest. Look for more info here as the event nears, or call (812) 339-8422.