AKRON, Ohio – Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. ’s Blues & Brews is set for Saturday, Oct. 11.

The long-running beer-tasting and music fest is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. at Lock 3 in downtown Akron.

More than 40 Ohio breweries are set to participate.

Jackie O will perform from 1 to 2 p.m. An additional act to be named will play 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Cost is $40 (general admission at 2 p.m.) and $55 (VIP for doors and lunch at noon). Go to eventbrite.com .

In addition the brewery will tap its pair of Christmas Ales – 12 Dogs of Christmas and a barrel-aged version at noon at the taphouse, 587 Grant St., Akron.

Lock 3 is at 200 S. Main St., Akron.

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