Pritzker Awards Grant To Pretzel City Brewfest

Governor Pritzker announced recipients of the first round of the Tourism Attraction and Festivals Grant program today, including funds to expand a current festival favorite in Freeport. Pretzel City Brewfest is the recipient of $10,000 from the grant program to extend the event throughout the weekend of September 23-25.

Pretzel City Brewfest celebrates its tenth year in downtown Freeport this year and has brought 600-800 people from across the region each year. With additional funding, the Partnership is inviting attendees to come to Freeport beginning Friday, for a Festival District evening o...