SILVERTON, Ore. — The Oregon Garden Brewfest has been the
Willamette Valley’s best-kept secret for a number of years, but the word is
getting out. As a result of its popularity, the Oregon Garden Brewfest is
expanding to three days in 2013: April 26 through 28 at The Oregon Garden’s
Grand Hall. The 9th annual festival will feature nearly 95 handcrafted beers
and ciders from 45 different breweries spanning from Silverton’s backyard to
the East Coast. Event hours are Noon to 11 pm Friday & Saturday, and Noon
to 6 pm Sunday.
Located in the historic town of Silverton, 45 miles south –
just over an hour’s drive – from the Portland metropolitan area, the Oregon
Garden Brewfest also features live music from more than 20 area bands, food,
tasting lessons by Women Enjoying Beer, a Brewer’s Tasting Dinner, a
Connoisseur Tasting, and a homebrew competition presented by Capitol Brewers.
Advance admission includes a one-day pass for $15 that
features a tasting glass, seven tasting tickets, and express entry; a three-day
pass for $25 that includes a tasting glass, 15 tasting tickets, and express
entry; and a VIP pass for $50 that includes a tasting glass, 45 tasting
tickets, a T shirt and a food voucher. Advance sales are available at http://ogbf2013.blogspot.com. Tickets
at the door cost the same, but include only five tasting tickets for one day,
10 tasting tickets for three days, 35 tasting tickets for VIP, and no express
entry. Designated drivers pay a cover charge of $5 and receive a bottled water.
A full glass of beer costs four tickets, and a taster costs
one ticket. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1 apiece. The
event is cash only, with an ATM on-site. Parking at The Oregon Garden is $5 per
car; free shuttles will be available to various locations in town.
The Oregon Garden Brewfest is for ages 21 and over on Friday
and Saturday; minors are welcome all hours on Sunday.
The second annual Oregon Garden Brewer’s Tasting Dinner will
take place on the eve of the festival, April 25 at 7 pm. This six-course tasting
will be attended by participating brewers and industry insiders. Each course
will be a small plate paired with a beer tasting from one of six area
breweries. There are a limited number of tickets available to the public for
$40 apiece.
A Connoisseur Tasting on April 26 from Noon to 2pm gives
attendees the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the brewers and
representatives. This event is included with Friday admission.
For those from out of the area who wish to make a night of
it, The Oregon Garden Resort is offering two room packages: the Brewer’s Dinner
Package for $219 is available on April 25 and includes accommodations, two
tickets to the Brewer’s Dinner, breakfast for two the next morning, and two
one-day tickets to the Brewfest on April 26. The Brewfest Package for $189 is
available April 25 through April 28 and includes accommodations, breakfast for
two, two one-day tickets to the Brewfest and two food booth vouchers.
Reservations are available at http://oregongardenresort.com/Packages.htm
or call 503-874-2500.
For a complete list of participating breweries and beers, a
detailed entertainment schedule, or more information about the event, visit http://ogbf2013.blogspot.com.
Contact Info
Company: The Oregon Garden
Contact: Chris Crabb
E-mail: crabbsoup@comcast.net
Thanks for sharing info about our event - we hope you can make it!
ReplyDeleteIt's my pleasure. It's a quality event and I hope that you're wildly successful. Please keep me in mind for any press. Thanks.
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