What better way to help your neighbors than with good music, good beer, good people and good times at BEAT Fest 2009? The Buffalo Environmental Action Team (where BEAT Fest gets its name) will host its fifth annual festival June 5th & 6th to benefit Green Options Buffalo (GO Buffalo), a grassroots organization working to create healthy sustainable transportation options in the city. True to its name, BEAT Fest will be full of bluesy rhythms and hot beats from the likes of the Jony James Blues Band, the Todd Eberwine Band, DJ Cutler, Type Relevant, The Blood Thirsty Vegans, DJ Universal, and Allen Greystone. Along with music for those in need, participants with needy souls are welcome to camp out on the grounds, fish, canoe and kayak to their heart’s content.

The drive outside the city will be more than worth it, not only to benefit healthy transportation but also as an opportunity to celebrate the newly arrived summer. It’s also a chance to bring together people with the same concerns and ideas somewhere where their voices can be heard above the noise of car engines and bus brakes.

Pre-Sale tickets are $20 for the weekend if purchased prior to May 22nd
After May 22nd: $25 for one day and $35 for the weekend.

Please check out this year's beneficiary Green Options Buffalo (GO Buffalo):
and their delicious beer Rusty Chain