On Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., 18th Street Arts Center, is bringing its renowned BAM Fest (Beer, Art and Music Festival) back to Santa Monica. Held in the heart of Santa Monica, BAM Fest is a celebration of locally produced art, music and the finest craft beers around.

As the only Craft Beer Festival in Santa Monica, this year’s attendance is anticipated at close to 1,300. And the event is a steal, with tickets priced at just $35. Tickets are on sale at: BAM Fest 2011 and in person at the Library Alehouse, 2911 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90405. For more information about BAM Fest 2011 and 18th Street Arts Center.

Check out the Top 5 reasons why you should shell out $35 for B.A.M fest

1. You get unlimited tasting of some of the best 20-plus breweries, including popular new Belgium, Stone Brewing companies, great Eel River and Green Flash Breweries.

2. Savor organic gourmet and sweat treats by green truck and big swirl truck.

3. Groove to the blues infused sound of JT Ross’s rock-and-roll band Speedway, acoustic rock/pop music of The 3 Heads, Venice-based Makepeace Brothers and Christopher Hawley Rollers for five hours.

( Attendees are warned to wear comfortable shoes as the bands promise to keep you on your toes).

4. Explore artist studios and galleries; Los Angeles-based art organization, Create:Fixate, photographic exhibition by artist-duo Rick Mendoza and Jim Marquez and a “beer-themed” exhibition by various artists.

5. What’s more? You get a B.A.M. Fest logo tasting glass and all proceeds from the event go towards 18th Street Arts Center, a Santa Monica 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. So drink up for a cause!