Summer of festivals for Reuben’s Brews’ 10th anniversary

Summer of festivals for Reuben’s Brews’ 10th anniversary

The 10th anniversary festivities continue for Reuben’s Brews, and the latest announcement from the Seattle brewery reveals the “Summer of Festivals” taking place through August. The May 14 Haze Fest is already past, but read on for the other planned events: At Reuben’s Brews, 2022 started off with a big … Continue reading

The first Baker’s Dozen Bend takes place this Saturday, May 21

The first Baker’s Dozen Bend takes place this Saturday, May 21

And here you all thought the return of the Baker’s Dozen Coffee, Beer, & Doughnut Festival only took place in Portland—nope! This year there is a Bend version too, and it’s taking place this Saturday, May 21, at Silver Moon Brewing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Here’s the blurb: … Continue reading

The Bend Brewfest returns this weekend

The Bend Brewfest returns this weekend

After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Bend Brewfest is making its return this weekend, May 13 and 14, for a two-day springtime festival. It’s also in a slightly new location—still in Bend’s Old Mill District, but not at the amphitheater; it will be taking place on the … Continue reading

Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest returns April 30

Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest returns April 30

Events are continuing to come back after being on hiatus for the past two years, and this month the Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest returns, taking place on April 30 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. More than 20 cideries will be pouring and ticket packages stagger between $10, $20, … Continue reading

Portland’s Nano Beer Festival returns this spring

Portland’s Nano Beer Festival returns this spring

Like so many other events during the covid pandemic, Portland’s Nano Beer Festival has been on hiatus the past couple of years. This year the organizers announced that the Nano Beer Fest would return this spring, taking place at John’s Marketplace from April 29 through May 1. The email notes … Continue reading

6th Baker’s Dozen beer/doughnut/coffee fest returns in April

6th Baker’s Dozen beer/doughnut/coffee fest returns in April

After being on hiatus for a couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Baker’s Dozen beer festival—featuring 13 breweries teamed with doughnut bakers and coffee roasters—returns to Portland on April 9. This fest is the brainchild of beer writer Brian Yaeger who, among other things, is doughnut-obsessed. Now, … Continue reading

Diff’rent Smokes beerfest to debut November 13

Diff’rent Smokes beerfest to debut November 13

From beer writer and beer festival organizer Brian Yaeger comes the announcement of the Diff’rent Smokes beer festival, celebrating smoked beers, set to debut on Saturday, November 13 at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. The event plans to offer over 20 smoked beers and cocktails, along with smoke-inspired dishes from … Continue reading