Saturday, April 28th will be a busy day.
Parkville Microbrew Festival
A few months ago, Erin and I committed to attending the Parkville Microbrew Festival in Parkville, MO. It takes place at English Landing Park in Parkville, with tasting going from 1-5pm this year.
The Greater Topeka Hall of Foamers will be serving 17 of the club’s beers, two of which will be mine. One is called Sgt. Gerry Boyle Irish Ale, named after a character in one of my favorite movies: The Guard. The other is called Kaw Valley Singletrack, which is an American Red Ale in the spirit of Lakefront Brewery’s Fixed Gear.
Tickets are $35 in advance (through the link I provided above) or $45 at the gate while space and supplies last.
Victory Grappling Championships
The day before my first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Kansas City, my coach posted an event beginning at 9:30 AM on Saturday, April 28th. It is the Victory Grappling Championships that will be at the Parkville Athletic Complex.
What are the chances? My two passions in life converge on the same small town in Missouri, separated in time just enough that I could make both happen if I want to.
Last night, I decided to do just that and registered for the tournament. It will be over a month since my first tournament, and I’m itching for some more competitive experience.
There is a little information about the event on Facebook, and a place to register here. It costs $50 for a single division or you can do both Gi and No Gi for only $10 more.
Interested in one and curious about the other? Come check either or both out!
The Shaw Show 