The seventh annual Tekoa Beer Festival was held in Gush Etzion on Thursday night, with about 3,000 beer lovers attending the event.
Israelis came from all parts of the country to try beers from 15 local breweries.
“Seven years of impressive and unforgettable festivals in Tekoa. The annual event provides another opportunity for Israelis to visit and get to know beautiful Gush Etzion, situated close to Jerusalem and the center of the country," said Gush Etzion Regional Council Head Shlomo Ne’eman, who was also there.
"The event has become a summer staple in Gush Etzion and unites people of all stripes from all parts of Israel," he said.
One of the highlights of the evenings was a performance by the band Ethnix. A DJ took over until 2 a.m., blasting music as attendees were dancing.
“Seven years of impressive and unforgettable festivals in Tekoa. The annual event provides another opportunity for Israelis to visit and get to know beautiful Gush Etzion, situated close to Jerusalem and the center of the country."
Gush Etzion Regional Council Head Shlomo Ne’eman
Gush Etzion Tourism
David Rodman, division head of Gush Etzion Tourism said that the event is just the "tip of the iceberg of what we have planned for visitors this summer in Gush Etzion." Rodman also hoped that thousands of more tourists will visit the group of Israeli settlements in the Judaean Mountains in the near future.
Gush Etzion has become a capital for tourism and heritage in Judea and Samaria, he said.