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  • July 04, 2008

    “Liberate the Ales” Festival: Fort George 4th of July Party

    Fort George Brewery + Public House
    1483 Duane Street Astoria Astoria, OR
    4:00 PM

    This Independence Day, the Fort George Brewery + Public House will liberate the ales with a beer garden, music you can dance to and a barbeque. The festival takes place in the Fort George parking lot in Astoria July 4th from 4:00 p.m. until the fireworks.

    Fort George craft beers will be flowing, including the brewery’s non-alcoholic Wasabi Ginger Ale for the kids. Jerk chicken hot off the BBQ, along with jicama salad will also be available to festival-goers.

    (503) 325-PINT • www.fortgeorgebrewery.com

  • July 06, 2008

    Intergalactic Washoe Tournament

    Hopworks Urban Brewery
    2944 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR
    12:00 PM

    Play the game that’s sweeping up and down the west coast beer scene – WASHOES! The game is a cross between horseshoes and skeeball and played with 1 inch washers. Teams of 2 will compete for the title of “Intergalactic Washoe Champions”. Whether you’re a seasoned washoe vet or a newcomer, everyone will have fun! As always – we recommend you ride your bike or tri-met. Early registration at the Hopworks hostess stand. www.hopworksbeer.com

    503-232-4677

  • July 09, 2008

    Concordia Cup

    Concorida Ale House
    Portland, OR
    11:00 AM

    Taste 10 of the best imperial India Pale Ales Oregon has to offer. Participate in a blind tasting and vote for your favorite beer. The winner will move onto the multi-state Concordia Beer Brawl II slated for October.

    503.287.3929

  • July 09, 2008

    Hopworks Beer and Oregon Cheese Pairings with Steve's Cheese

    Hopworks Urban Brewery
    Portland, OR
    7:00 PM

    Experience Hopworks beers paired with Oregon craft cheeses. Gain insight on the brewing and cheese making process while enjoying expert pairings. Tickets available at Hopworks.

    503.232.4677 or www.hopworksbeer.com

  • July 11, 2008

    Where It All Began Festival

    Produce Row Cafe
    Portland, OR
    12:00 PM

    Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Portland’s legendary beer bar, Produce Row. This festival features 14 specially brewed Oregon beers, as well as more than 20 additional brews. Admission is $5 and includes a tasting glass and four tastes.

    503.232.8355

  • July 12, 2008

    7th Annual Roadhouse Brewfest

    Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
    4045 NW Cornelius Pass Rd Hillsboro, OR
    12:00 PM

    Eight McMenamins ales, food specials, the balloon guy, plus live music from Renegade Saints and Old Elbows. Enjoy ales from McMenamins breweries while music and laughter echoes throughout Imbrie’s tranquil six-acre farmstead.

    www.mcmenamins.com

  • July 12, 2008

    Beer Book Signing

    BridgePort Brewery
    1313 NW Marshall Portland, OR
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    BridgePort Brewery welcomes Charles Bamforth, author and UC Davis brewing professor, for a reading from his new book, Grape vs Grain. The new book is a tongue-in-cheek comparative of wine to beer written from a brewer’s perspective. It’s free and open to the public. Books will be on sale for $27.

    www.bridgeportbrew.com

  • July 14, 2008

    Puckerfest

    Belmont Station Biercafe
    Portland, OR
    12:00 PM

    Think you can handle sour beers? Sample a variety of lambics and wild yeast ales on draught all week.

    www.belmont-station.com or 503.232.8538

  • July 18, 2008

    Sagebrush Classic

    Broken Top Golf Club
    Bend, OR
    9:00 AM

    Participate in the 19th annual Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush Classic at Broken Top. Play a round of golf, and don’t miss Saturday’s gourmet feast prepared by 18 celebrity chefs, followed by dancing and live music. Proceeds benefit various Central Oregon charities serving children and families.

    www.sagebrush.org or 541.385.8606

  • July 18, 2008

    Portland International Beer Festival

    North Park Blocks in the Pearl
    Portland, OR
    4:00 PM

    With more than 130 brews from 15 countries, you’re bound to enjoy this tasting event. Taste rare and specialty brews while snacking on a variety of local cuisine. Cost is $20 for a tasting mug and 10 tasting tokens.

    www.seattlebeerfest.com

  • July 19, 2008

    Fort George Parking Lot BBQ

    Fort George Brewery + Public House
    Astoria, OR
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Drink beer in the sunshine with your friends and family in an impromptu parking lot beer garden. Enjoy gourmet barbecue dishes paired with a selection of Fort George brews.

    www.fortgeorgebrewery.com

  • July 19, 2008

    Brewers Dinner

    Old St. Francis School
    700 N.W. Bond St Bend, OR
    7:00 PM

    Celebrate Oregon Craft Brewers Month with McMenamins—food, beer, friends, fun… Cost is $50, reservations required. 21 and over.

    www.mcmenamins.com

  • July 22, 2008

    Rogue Cheese Tasting

    Rogue Public House
    Portland, OR
    5:00 PM

    Join Portland beer legend Fred Eckhardt for a unique tasting of 10 microbrews paired with 10 gourmet cheeses. Cost is $25 for Rogue Nation Members, $30 for advance ticket orders, or $35 at the door.

    503.222.5910 or www.rogue.com

  • July 24, 2008

    Oregon Brewers Festival

    Tom McCall Waterfront Park
    Portland, OR
    12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    One of the premier craft beer events in the nation, this festival boasts more than 72 beers from 18 states. Join 60,000 beer lovers from around the world and enjoy a weekend of craft beer, local food, and entertainment. Admission is free; $5 tasting mug and $1 tastes.

    www.oregonbrewfest.com

  • July 27, 2008

    Sunday OBF Recovery Brunch at Hopworks

    Hopworks Urban Brewery
    2944 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    What’s better after a long week at the Oregon Brewers Festival than an excellent Sunday brunch, and who know’s more about hangovers than brewers? That’s why Hopworks Urban Brewery is proud to present the “Sunday OBF Recovery Brunch”. A special menu of breakfast pizzas, cheeseburgers, tater tots, and pancakes. Wash away the haze with a Hopworks Bloody Mary or a world famous HUB-OSA (HUB Lager+Orange Juice). www.hopworksbeer.com

    503-232-4677

  • July 28, 2008

    Beer and History Monday

    Kennedy School
    5736 N.E. 33rd Ave Portland, OR
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    July: A talk by company historian Tim Hills: “McMENAMINS HISTORY BY THE PINT

    Mark your calendars for the last Monday every month when you can hear a free. history lecture and order a cool pint or two while you’re at it. Free Admission. 21 and over.

    www.mcmenamins.com

  • August 09, 2008

    Bronze, Blues & Brews Festival

    City Park
    Joseph, OR
    12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Spend a day in Eastern Oregon listening to some of the best Northwest jazz artists. This 13th annual event boasts more than five jazz bands as well as 24 microbreweries, and local food vendors showcasing a variety of fresh cuisine.

    www.bronzebluesbrews.com

  • August 15, 2008

    Bend Brew Fest

    Les Schwab Amphitheater
    Bend, OR
    4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    This 5th Annual event features more than 60 beers from a variety of West Coast breweries. Also, enjoy the sounds of the Hacienda Brothers, The Buckles, Hillstomp, Upground, and Moon Mountain Ramblers. Admission is free; $5 tasting mug and $1 tastes.

    www.bendbrewfest.com

  • August 20, 2008

    Robert Burns Scotch and Cigar Dinner

    Edgefield
    2126 SW Halsey St. Troutdale, OR
    7:00 PM

    Hosted by World-Renowned Scotch Expert Stuart Ramsay. T Burns, the scotch, Ramsay, the scotch, the sky, the stars, the poetry, the scotch and more. Cost is $65; reservations required. 21 and over.

    www.mcmenamins or (503) 669-8610

  • August 23, 2008

    Great American Distillers Festival

    Portland Center Stage Gerding Theater
    Portland, OR
    1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    This 4th annual event showcases craft distillers from across the U.S. who will share their products, passion, and expertise in hand-crafting spirits.

    www.rogue.com

  • August 30, 2008

    Hop Madness

    Willamette Mission State Park
    Salem, OR
    12:00 PM

    Calling all homebrewers: spend a weekend camping out in Oregon hops country. This two-day event features brewing with fresh hops (bring your own brewing gear), competitions, hop farm tours, and Beer Olympics.

    www.hopmadness.com

  • September 06, 2008

    Widmer Oktoberfest

    Widmer Brothers Brewing Co.
    Portland, OR
    3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

    This 4th annual block party draws more than 5,000 beer enthusiasts and is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in Portland. Enjoy a selection of Widmer brews including Okto (Oktoberfest Ale), Hefeweizen, Drop Top Amber Ale, and Broken Halo India Pale Ale. Food includes German-style brats, kraut, and pretzels. Treat your ears to the sound of live music, and don’t miss the second annual “Lemon Drop.” Oktoberfest attendees test their eye-hand coordination while trying to catch lemons in their Hefeweizen’s while a daring Widmer employee drops lemons from the 40-foot brewery roof.

    www.widmer.com

  • September 11, 2008

    Mt. Angel Oktoberfest

    Village of Mt. Angel
    Mt. Angel, OR
    12:00 PM

    Oregon’s oldest and largest folk festival features German and Oregon brews, traditional Oktoberfest fare, and plenty of oompah music.

    www.oktoberfest.org or 503.845.9440.

  • September 27, 2008

    Heart of the Valley Septembeerfest

    Benton County Fairgrounds
    Corvallis, OR
    12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Spend a Saturday tasting a variety of special fall beers from local breweries, including a selection of authentic German brews to celebrate Oktoberfest. Dance to polka music and munch on pretzels and brats. Cost is $10; includes pint glass and two tastes.

    www.hotv.org

Washington

  • July 05, 2008

    Hale's Ales 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Hale's Palladium
    4301 Leary Way NW Seattle, WA
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Celebrate 25 years of Hale’s brew with beer, food, and live music. All ages, no cover.

    www.halesales.com

  • July 06, 2008

    Seattle International Beer Festival

    Mural Amphitheater, Seattle Center
    Seattle, WA
    12:00 PM

    July 4-6. Celebrate 4th of July weekend by tasting more than 130 beers from 15 countries. This outdoor tastival features specialty and hard-to-find beers, as well as local food vendors from the Seattle area. Cost is $20 and includes tasting mug and 10 tasting tokens.

    www.seattlebeerfest.com

  • July 12, 2008

    Rails-to-Ales Brewfest!

    South Cle Elum Depot
    801 Milwaukee Ave South Cle Elum, WA
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    GET DE-RAILED IN SOUTH CLE ELUM!

    At the Rails-To-Ales Brewfest! 13 Northwest breweries, 2 live bands; Free Beer at Exit 80 and The Blue Tropics, and tasty food vendors are a recipe for a day of fun! The event will be held in Iron Horse State Park located at the site of the Historic Milwaukee Road South Cle Elum Depot in South Cle Elum, WA. This is a fundraiser for the Cascade Rail Foundation. $25/person, includes 7 tastes, entertainment and commemorative glass.

    http://www.railstoalesbrewfest.com/

  • July 14, 2008

    Flyers Brewery Brewmaster Dinner

    McCormick & Schmick's
    1st Ave. Seattle, WA
    6:30 PM

    Enjoy a multi-course meal of duck spring rolls, cucumber salad, and citrus grilled salmon paired with a selection of craft beers from Flyers Brewery. Cost is $49.95.

    206.623.5500

  • July 18, 2008

    Beer Tasting

    PIke Street Beer and Wine
    Seattle, WA
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Taste a bit of England at this complimentary tasting featuring a range of Fuller’s beers including Vintage Pale Ale, London Pride, ESB, and 1845.

    206.778.1086

  • July 19, 2008

    Shakesbeer in the Parking Lot

    Phinney Neighborhood Association
    6532 Phinney Ave. N Seattle, WA
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Phinney Neighborhood Association’s annual summer beer festival features more than 15 local breweries!

    http://www.phinneycenter.org/events/beer_summer.shtml

  • July 24, 2008

    Moonlight Cinema

    Redhook Brewery
    Woodinville, WA
    6:00 PM

    Spend a summer evening with friends watching classic movies on a huge outdoor movie screen. Redhook beer, wine, soda, and food is available in the beer garden beginning at 6pm until the movie starts at dusk. Moviegoers are welcome to bring low-back lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Admission is $5.

    www.redhook.com

  • July 31, 2008

    Taste of the Nation

    The Naval Reserve Building, South Lake Union Park
    860 Terry Avenue N. Seattle, WA
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Enjoy more than 50 of Seattle-area’s finest restaurants, wineries, breweries and coffee roasters, as they donate their time and culinary talents in providing delectable bites for guests while helping to raise funds and awareness to fight childhood hunger. There will also be a raffle, live and silent auction where you can bid on fantastic, one of a kind items. Enjoy acoustic rock music performed by the Bill Derry Band. Tickets on sale NOW!

    http://taste.strength.org/site/PageServer?pagename=TOTN_homepage

  • September 12, 2008

    Washington Beer Commission Oktoberfest

    Pyramid Ale House
    Seattle, WA
    12:00 PM

    This second annual event features Oktoberfest-themed beers brewed by more than 30 Washington craft brewers. Enjoy traditional German cuisine by local vendors and oompah music!

    www.washingtonbeer.com/oktoberfest.htm

  • September 19, 2008

    Fremont Oktoberfest

    Canal Street between Phinney Ave. N and 1st Ave. NW
    Seattle, WA
    5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

    This three-day neighborhood festival features an urban carnival, live music, and more than 70 craft beers. Participate in the Brew Ha-Ha 5K walk/run on Sunday morning; dogs are welcome at all Sunday events.

    www.fremontoktoberfest.com

  • September 28, 2008

    Oyster Run

    Commerical Street
    Anacortes, WA
    9:00 AM

    Hop on your motorcycle and taste the freshest oysters in the Northwest along State Route 9. This 27th annual event starts in Anacortes and ends in Bellingham; there is no official route, pick your own and support “biker friendly” oyster restaurants along the way.

    www.oysterrun.org

  • October 04, 2008

    Fresh Hop Ale Festival

    Millennium Arts Plaza
    Yakima, WA
    6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    Sample a variety of fresh-hop ales, plus local food and fine wines. Watch an on-site homebrewing demo and dance to local live music. Prelude the festival by arriving Friday night for brewers dinners hosted at downtown restaurants, featuring beer and food pairings by local chefs and brewers. Festival tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

    www.freshhopalefestival.com

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