Beer Fest at Sears Centre Dec. 12

Beer Fest Beatdown will return to the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12.

General admission costs $45 and includes a commemorative glass and 25 tasting tickets. VIP tickets cost $65 and include early access at 1 p.m. and complimentary food.

The event features craft beer tastings, Lucha Libre wrestling, the cascading Beering-ham fountain, Santa's Little Hoppers Workshop and specialty food items.

The designated driver price is $10 at the door, but all attendees must be 21 or older. Parking is free.

For more information, including on how to buy tickets online, visit beerfestchicago.com.