Kunle Adelabu
It’s going to be 3 days of fun and unlimited drinking experience at the International Drinks Festival in Lagos when fun seekers would be provided with the opportunity to explore the world of drinks from over 200 brands as well as participate and engage in other interesting activities.
The event, which is slated to hold at the Federal Palace Hotel from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3, 2017, would also provides attendees the opportunity of buying drinks for the coming festive season directly from the manufacturers at highly discounted prices.
To entertain fun seekers are DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Lambo, DJ Sose, Show Dem Camp, Hush Baby, Wande Coal and other music acts.
According to the statement issued by the organizers, there are10 important reasons why fun seekers should not miss the festival:
“Over 200 local and international drink brands will be giving free samples and great discounts”, the statement adduced as reason one
The second reason is that, “Music from three of the best DJs in Nigeria; DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Lambo and DJ Sose, will entertain guests for the three day period. It’s going to be exciting!”
Also, “On Saturday December 2nd, there will be a free viewing of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United. This will be shown on a Giant Screen in partnership with DSTV.”
According to the statement, fun seekers can also, “Buy drinks for all your events for the festive season directly from the manufacturers at highly discounted prices. You don’t want to miss this offer!”
“Beer Village will take place every evening where guests will experience different types of great beer from various brands”, it added.
The sixth reason is that, “World renowned Flair bartenders, Tomek Malek and Marek Posluszny from Europe will be entertaining guests with their electrifying routines that takes cocktail mixing to a whole new level!”
For those willing to lodge for the 3 days event, Federal Palace Hotel, according to the statement, will offer discounted rates:”Lodge at the Federal Palace Hotel at great discounts throughout the Festival”.
“Surprise music acts and performances from artistes like Show Dem Camp, Hush Baby and Wande Coal everyday at the Festival”, the statement stated.
The ninth reason, according to the organizers, why fun seekers should not miss the beer festival: “Good food goes with good drinks, and there will be abundance of that at the Festival: Barbeque, Suya, Finger Foods, Small Chops plus the best local and international cuisines”.
And lastly, “Lots of prizes will be won by guests like you every day at the Festival”.
Entry to the festival is free and families were also encouraged to attend.
“This is one event you cannot afford to miss. Entry is free and doors are open to the entire family. Whether you’re a lover of local Nigerian drinks such as Zobo, Kunu, Palmwine or you prefer other exotic brands, you will find a range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic options to choose from”, the statement added.
There will be drink tasting and sales; suya, barbeque and lots more at our entertainment village.
The festival would close with an electrifying night tagged ‘Electro’ on December 3. Though, this is also free but members of the public are expected to get their passes from the Festival on Day 1 & 2 of the International Drinks Festival.