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| Courtesy of Bend Brewfest |
Annual Bend, Oregon beer festival scheduled for August 10-12; applications for brewery participation open through the end of the month
Bend, Oregon -10 February 2017 – Get ready to raise a pint to toast all things craft beer for the 15th annual Bend Brewfest, scheduled for August 10-12, 2017
at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon’s Old Mill District.
Traditionally held on the third weekend in August, this year’s event was
moved up to accommodate the highly anticipated solar eclipse which will
pass over Central Oregon.
Once
again, breweries from around the region will apply to share their
creations with nearly 40,000 patrons. Brewery applications are available
on the Bend Brewfest website and are due by February 28, 2017.
“There
is a huge amount of interest each year from breweries all around the
region,” said Marney Smith, director of the festival. “With only 75
spots available, we always have a wait list. We will be announcing the
final brewery lineup in late March.”
Last
year’s event served up 190 craft beverages to 38,000+ visitors, raising
more than $18,000 for charity. The money was divided equally among
three local nonprofit organizations to help them achieve their
respective missions:
- Deschutes River Conservancy – to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes Basin.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon – to provide mentoring programs for area youth.
- Neighbor Impact – to help families access skills for success, family services, financial assistance, food, housing, heat and energy assistance.
Smith
continued, “For us, one of the most important parts of this event is
giving back. Each year, we are able to support our beneficiaries in a
significant way and we want to thank everyone who came out, bought beer
and helped raise money for our community. Let’s do it again in 2017!”
Each
year festival visitors can taste both incredibly rare and popular beers
from nano-breweries to some of the most highly recognized craft
breweries in the region, in addition to hand-crafted ciders and wine.
The X-Taps showcase low-production, specialty beers not available in
stores or restaurants.
For more information, visit www.bendbrewfest.com.
About the Les Schwab Amphitheater
The
Les Schwab Amphitheater is Central Oregon premier music venue,
providing a beautiful outdoor riverfront space for concerts, festivals,
sporting events and more. Opened in the historic Old Mill District in
2002, the Amphitheater was named in honor of a remarkable Central
Oregonian, Leslie Schwab. The venue accommodates approximately 8,000
patrons for some of the biggest names in entertainment, the Bend
Brewfest in August, plus free concerts by local and national performers
in the Bend Memorial Clinic Free Summer Sunday Concert Series. www.bendconcerts.com
About the Old Mill District
One
of the Pacific Northwest’s most distinctive and dynamic mixed-use
developments, the Old Mill District is located on 270 acres that
formerly housed one of the largest sawmill operations in the world. The
rich history of the land is coupled with spectacular mountain views,
scenic river vistas and an extensive trail system to enjoy the
outdoors. More than 55 local, regional and national retailers and
businesses call the Old Mill District home. The Old Mill District –
Bend’s most unique shopping, dining, living, and entertainment
experience. www.theoldmill.com
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