Equal parts grown-up Halloween party and craft beer festival, Boos and Brews is a popular annual event featuring music from DJ Q-Tip and the band Coast Guard.

The eighth annual event, put on by Atlanta Beer Festivals, takes over the Center Stage, Loft and Vinyl spaces for different atmospheres in each room. They’ll have a costume contest, awarding tickets for future events to the winners, as well as $500 cash for the most creative ensembles in the male, female, couple and group categories. The more unique, the better!

Standard tickets ($15) get you entry into the event, entertainment and two drink tickets (non-craft beer) if you arrive before 8:30, but the Beer Lover ticket allows you endless samples of craft beer. Local breweries and national brands will have a presence, including well-known names like Reformation, Jekyll, Jailhouse, Monday Night and more. A crowd of 1,500 revelers is set to attend, dancing and drinking until late in the night. Parking is limited at the venue, so the use of ride-sharing apps and public transportation is encouraged.

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STORY: Caroline Eubanks