Bud Bowl with 3 Doors Down Super Bowl Party




Posted Jan 17, 2008 8:19 AM By Ken Spalasso

While Joe Montana and Jerry Rice were leading the San Francisco 49ers to victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in pro football's big game in 1989, Bud Bowl was making headlines in the very first television commercials featuring a "battle of bottles" between Budweiser and Bud Light.

In a span of 20 years Bud Bowl has evolved to become a multifaceted promotion in stores, bars and restaurants as well as a series of local events, including major concerts in the big game's host cities.

Anheuser-Busch and its local beer distributors of the Tampa Bay area are hosting Bud Bowl 2009, Jan. 30 – 31, in advance of the professional football championship. While a number of gridiron parties will take place in Tampa and elsewhere, the marquee Bud Bowl block party will be one of the hottest tickets in town.

Bud Bowl will include the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, Bud Light MXT and free live concerts at Channelside. Snoop Dogg and 3 Doors Down will entertain Bud Bowl fans on Jan. 30 and 31, respectively.

"Adult beer drinkers enjoy good times with friends and family with Bud Light, an American light lager, and Budweiser, the Great American Lager. This is especially the case in Florida, where consumers continue to call for our great beers," said John Miller, marketing director for Anheuser-Busch. "Bud Bowl is our way of thanking those loyal consumers for their ongoing support. These complimentary concerts featuring Snoop Dogg and 3 Doors Down will definitely be a highlight of the entertainment surrounding the big game."

Last year, Bud Bowl featured Snoop Dogg and Kid Rock, performing on consecutive nights during Super Bowl Week.

To check out the shows, guests 21 and older must have invitations, which can be obtained through Budweiser promotions in area bars, clubs and restaurants and through radio station giveaways.  Gates will open each evening at 8 p.m. Currently, the tickets are selling on ebay for $40 - $125 per ticket, depending on the night.