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Enjoy barbecue, beer and bluegrass at Chattanooga Zoo’s Q & Brew

Barbecue from seven local restaurants, beer and bluegrass combine for a fan-favorite fundraiser at the Chattanooga Zoo when Q & Brew takes place Saturday, July 15, from 6 to 10 p.m.

“Q & Brew is a favorite with zoo guests and staff,” says Dardenelle Long, zoo chief executive officer and president. “With great music, delicious dinner choices and tasty drinks, it is a one-of-a-kind setting for a fun family outing.”

Tickets include a signature cup, two beverage tickets, bluegrass music, animal encounters and games. Barbecue plates will be sold. Adult tickets are $16 for Chattanooga Zoo members, $20 nonmembers. Children’s tickets are $8 for zoo members, $10 for nonmembers. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 children on the day of the event. Children ages 2 and under are free.

Music will be provided by Matt Downer, Slim Pickins Band and Mountain Cove Bluegrass.

Participating food vendors include Bareknuckles BBQ, Rolling J’s Mobile Bistro, Rib & Loin, Texas Roadhouse, Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, CJ’s BBQ, Moe’s Original BBQ and Tikiz Shaved Ice.

Tickets are available online. Any remaining tickets will be sold the day of the event.

For more: www.chattzoo.org/fundraiser/q-n-brew.