Kick off Omaha Beer Week with other beer lovers at the 12th Annual Firkin Fest. If you’re wondering what a firkin is, it’s similar to a keg, except it’s shorter, smaller, and relies on traditional carbonation.

In addition to kicking off beer week with event-exclusive brews from local brewers, this event is also a fundraiser for FoodBank for the Heartland and the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild.

Tickets — which are $35 online or $40 at the door — will get you a FIRKIN souvenier glass, unlimited samples, and one raffle ticket for free beer and other prizes.

You can also get raffle tickets by bringing non-perishable foods to donate to the Food Bank for the Heartland.

Participating breweries include:

Kros Strain Brewing Company
Zipline Brewing Company
Pint Nine Brewing Company
Brickway Brewery & Distillery
Jukes Ale Works
Divots Brewery
Benson Brewery
First Street Brewing Company
Scriptown Brewing Company
Lost Way Brewery
Local 402 Brewers Union
Nebraska Brewing Company
Railroaders Brew Club
Site-1 Brewing
Lucky Bucket Brewing Co.
Empyrean Brewing Co.
Infusion Brewing Company
Upstream Brewing Company