The Mars Brew Fest will bring more than 30 breweries, wineries, distilleries and vendors to downtown Mars this upcoming weekend.

Running from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, the festival proceeds will go to the Mars New Year nonprofit to benefit this year's Mars Exploration Celebration and gather funds for the next Mars New Year event in 2023.

The festival will take place downtown at Pittsburgh Street and Grand Avenue. Around nine food vendors will also be available, from local stores to walk-up food trucks.

“We have an expanded footprint (this year) because we're trying to be conscientious of people not being in too long of lines and have some distancing, so people can be careful with the ongoing concern about COVID,” said Mars Mayor Gregg Hartung.

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