Service organization Lititz AMBUCS will conduct the 10th edition of its annual craft beer fest from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at TAIT, 401 W. Lincoln Ave., Lititz. The event, for people age 21 and over, will serve as a fundraiser for Lititz AMBUCS, and all proceeds will go toward Lititz AMBUCS-sponsored local nonprofits.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://www.lititzcraftbeerfest.com. Any remaining tickets will available on-site on the day of the event, and payment by some form of electronic means is required.

Up to 3,500 adults are expected to attend.

"The vast majority of people come with friends," said Best. "They're going to come and hang out and socialize. People get something to eat and sit and talk. It's a very social atmosphere."

Representatives of more than 85 craft breweries from Lancaster County, surrounding counties, other parts of Pennsylvania and even from as far away as Virginia, New York and New Jersey will be on hand for the Lititz Craft Beer Fest. Nearly 180 offerings will be available.

The afternoon's vibe will be enhanced by live music and culinary options from local food trucks.

"The event has evolved a lot," said Best, who helped found the Lititz Craft Beer Fest in 2014. "At the beginning, there were a lot more breweries from out of state. So many of the breweries we have now are from Pennsylvania; they're more local and regional. What we've also seen grow is our ability to engage with sponsors, and they've become great partners. Some are just eager to help in any way they can."

Through last year's festival, Lititz AMBUCS raised $106,000 for 20 nonprofits, including the Warwick Community Ambulance Association, the Warwick School District, Warwick Education Foundation, the Lititz Warwick Community Chest and the national chapter of AMBUCS. Since its inception, the festival has raised more than $700,000 for charities.

"The event is first and foremost a fundraiser that supports the mission, and the mission is conquering challenges in independence and mobility," said Best. "A lot of people have come to love this event, but it doesn't just happen. It's a labor of love for us because we see the good that comes from it. There are a lot of organizations aligned with our mission, and people who buy tickets can feel good about having a great time. Those funds are going to organizations that have a need and do good things in the community."