Crane Brewing Co. co-hosts a beer fest September 5

Crane Brewing Co. is going to have a busy first year. 

Besides opening a 15-barrel brewhouse in Raytown, Michael Crane and his team is hosting a beer fest Labor Day weekend. 

The Festival of the Lost Township takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 5, at 62nd and Raytown Road.

Slated to pour: 

* Big Rip Brewing Co. 
* Boulevard
* Cinder Block Brewery
* Crane (The folks at Crane Brewing are still unsure if they’ll be able to pour beer by festival time.)
* Dark Horse Distillery
* 4 Hands Brewing Co. 
* J. Rieger & Co.
* KC Bier Co.
* Martin City Brewing Co.
* Mother’s Brewing Co.
* Odell
* Rock & Run Brewery 
* Root Sellers
* Santa Fe Brewing Co.
* Torn Label Brewing Co.

The festival will also have a homebrew tents.  (Click here to apply.) A people’s choice award will be given to one homebrewer — along with a kegerator. 

Expect music (Favorite Daze headlines), food trucks and more. 

Tickets cost $35 ($40 at the door) for general admission and $100 for VIP, which allows entry an hour early (11 a.m.) and beer-and-food pairings from eight chefs, including Celina Tio (Julian, Belfry), Jason Craine (Charisse) and more. Best of all, designated drivers get in free. Get tickets here. Proceeds from the festival go to Raytown Kiwanis Club for youth programs.