Events in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tenessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida

• Fort Pierce, FL; Saturday, September 11, 2010: Samuel Smith, Lindemans, Ayinger, and Westmalle will be among the fine beers at the Treasure Coast Beer Festival, held at the Fort Pierce City Hall parking garage from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

• Cleveland, OH; Tuesday, September 14, 2010: The Grovewood Tavern will host a Merchant du Vin beer dinner starting at 7:00.

• Hilton Head Island, SC; Thursday, September 16, 2010: Aqua Grille & Lounge will host a beer dinner featuring selections from Merchant du Vin. Starts at 7:00 pm.

• Hilton Head Island, SC; Saturday, September 18, 2010: Merchant du Vin beers will be at the Shelter Cove "Brews on the Harbor" - part of the Hilton Head Seafood and Brew Festival (Facebook). 2:00 - 6:00 pm, with a special "MDB" event from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.

• Avon Lake, OH; Monday, September 20, 2010: Bar Symon hosts a Merchant du Vin beer dinner - look for an update as the event nears.

• Simpsonville, SC; Wednesday, September 29, 2010: Stella's Southern Bistro will host a beer dinner featuring Merchant du Vin. Starts at 6:30; more info at (864) 757-1212. (Simpsonville is just SE of Greenville.)

• Atlanta, GA; Saturday, October 2, 2010: Samuel Smith's will be among the excellent beers at the Atlanta Hotoberfest, held at Glenwood Park. 2:00 - 8:00 pm, with VIP entry available at 1:00.

• Atlanta, GA; Thursday, October 14, 2010: The 2010 Aqua Vino, held at the Georgia Aquarium, will include fine beers from Merchant du Vin. More info on the festival site as the event nears.

• Fairfield, OH; Friday, October 22, 2010: Jungle Jim's, at 5440 Dixie Highway, will hold a beer tasting dinner to include Trappist ales from Merchant du Vin, and a Lindemans lambic pairing for dessert. More news here as the event nears.

• Tallahassee, FL; Saturday Oct. 30, 2010: Brewfest Tallahassee: The Tallahassee Sunrise Rotary presents its 3rd annual beer, food, and music festival at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. (6800 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308) 5:00 - 9:00 pm; lots of info on the festival site.

• Tampa, FL; Tuesday, November 9, 2010: Datz Delicatessen and Foodies' Market will hold a tasting of Trappist beers from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

• Jackson, MS; Monday, December 13, 2010: Sal & Mookie's will host a Merchant du Vin beer dinner, starting at 6:30 pm. More here later.

• West Palm Beach, FL; Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011: Green's gluten-free Belgian ales and Samuel Smith's Organic cider - naturally gluten-free - will be served at the S. Florida Gluten-Free Expo. Sponsored by the Celiac Disease Foundation - South Florida Chapter, this event will be held at the Expo East building of the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

• Orlando, FL; Saturday, April 2, 2011: A Taste For Learning, held at Rosen Shingle Creek, will feature beer from Merchant du Vin. More info on the festival site as the event nears.