BeerFest at the DeSimone Inn

BeerFest at the DeSimone Inn Offical Site of BeerFest at The DeSimone Inn (click below for more info) The New BeerFest went off without a hitch. In year two, t-shirts were added.

BeerFest started back in the summer of 1996 in the little borough of Smithton PA by a group of friends just wanting to have a good time. “One Keg, One Dream” was the slogan that year. It would be the first “keg” party for the “Smithton Boys” at the site formally known as “The Foundation”. With year one such a success, the boys decided to go bigger and better the following year. Unfortunately, tha

t was the last year for BeerFest due to college, basic training, the military and jobs taking over the lives of those same Smithton Boys and moving them throughout the US and abroad. In 2004 the site now known as The DeSimone Inn was purchased by the DeSimone Family of Hoffman Rd. With the before mention “Smithton Boys” established in their lives and locations secured, it was decided to again start up BeerFest. Friends got together, a good time was had by all and the bonfire lasted until the morning paper was delivered. With the large amount of guest staying in tents and on the property, that property became known as The DeSimone Inn. While some traditions were transferred from the old BeerFest, a new tradition was born with the morning paper delivery becoming the sign that BeerFest for that year has ended and it was “ok” to go to bed. Since that year, the gathering is now known as “BeerFest at The DeSimone Inn”. The following years found better ideas, larger crowds and more hype year after year. In year three, it became a catered buffet event. In year four, Beer Mugs were ordered and the now famous “DUCK 4 A BUCK” game began. “DUCK 4 A BUCK” took the duck pond game we all loved as kids and turned it in to a winning games-of-chance game, where one lucky winner would win a BeerFest Prize Pack. The prize pack includes a BeerFest t-shirt, BeerFest Beer Mug, Beer Mug Beads and various other Miller Lite gifts. Since the first year of BeerFest at The DeSimone Inn, one of the main attraction besides background music and the bonfire was the playing of BeerPong. After the first year of “Winner Stays” rules, BeerFest board members decided to organize the games a bit more. One year had a regular season with points and seeding. The next year was bracket based tourney and then turned into a double-elimination tournament. The current rules have evolved to make the BeerFest/BeerPong experience fun for all but at the same time crowning a champion at the end of the night. Two tables (Heinz Field and CONSOL Energy Center) are used for warm up games and competition. Past champions are given higher seeds and the remaining participating teams draw their seed for the tourney. The Tourney begins at 9:30 giving all teams or random players time to play and practice. Once the tournament begins, it is intense competition until a champion is crowned and the trophy is raised.

11/16/2023

We hope you will all join us at the Marconi Club this Saturday for SKIP'S NIGHT!

*BEER PONG TOURNAMENT*

The beginning of normality???The property owners are in... are YOU??
05/22/2022

The beginning of normality???

The property owners are in... are YOU??

09/07/2020

**** OFFICIAL NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ****

After months of discussions and monitoring the current situation, the board members and property owner have decided to cancel BeerFest 2020. We felt the safety of our family, friends and guests was the biggest priority during this time. We will plan on fully resuming BeerFest 2021 next fall.

It has been asked if anyone would be interested in BeerFest 2020 shirts to keep the tradition going. If interested you can let is know and we will design a shirt.

Thank you for the support and understanding. We look forward to crowing a champ in 2021!

A strong supporter of BeerFest at THE DeSimone Inn. Go out and VOTE!
04/18/2020

A strong supporter of BeerFest at THE DeSimone Inn.

Go out and VOTE!

“WESTERN PA’s BEAST OF THE YEAST 2020 🍺 ROUND OF 32: Dumoulin Region Vote below! 🗳️”

We would like to thank everyone who weathered the storm to make BeerFest 2019 another memorable one! And after 5 years, ...
09/29/2019

We would like to thank everyone who weathered the storm to make BeerFest 2019 another memorable one!

And after 5 years, the Stump has new owners: Bill & Jeremy! Under the new round-robin format, they posted a 4-0 record during the Table Rounds, which included a double OT victory over Nate & TK that ended their undefeated streak at 27 wins over a 5-year run.

Bill & Jeremy then cruised in the knockout rounds, earning the Stump with a final victory over Mike & Wes.

We hope to see you all back next year!

Pig is going well!
09/28/2019

Pig is going well!

With a new tournament format, additional tables needed to be added.. Thanks to John and family, here are the two new ...
09/28/2019

With a new tournament format, additional tables needed to be added..

Thanks to John and family, here are the two new tables.. Stoney's Beer and Smithton Volunteer Fire Department tables are now part of the BeerFest experience.

Hey Stoney's Beer! Hey Jon King! Do you have the "Stones" to compete on this table at BeerFest 2019!
09/28/2019

Hey Stoney's Beer! Hey Jon King! Do you have the "Stones" to compete on this table at BeerFest 2019!

09/17/2019

FINAL CALL FOR BeerFest SHIRT ORDERS IS TODAY!!!!

2019 SHIRT ORDERORDERS DUE 9/17/2019
09/12/2019

2019 SHIRT ORDER

ORDERS DUE 9/17/2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! - Teams are starting to fill the BeerPong Entry Board. Get your team registered today while there are...
09/12/2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!

- Teams are starting to fill the BeerPong Entry Board. Get your team registered today while there are still open spots

- Shirt Order Form will be coming out today.
***DEADLINE FORE SHIRT ORDERS: Tuesday, Sept. 17

- We are taking orders for Long Sleeve and Short Sleeve Shirts

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