Brewfest At The Oregon Garden Getting Bigger And Better

Thousands Expected to Enjoy Handcrafted Beers, Savory Food and Live Music at The Oregon Garden Pavilion April 29 – 30

Silverton, OR – An expanded venue and more vendors are two of the big changes at this year’s Oregon Garden Brewfest, happening Friday, April 29 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from noon to 11 p.m. inside the garden’s J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion where attendees will enjoy flagship beers, seasonal beers, live music and hearty fare.

“We’re also adding a second giant tent with its own stage, and we’ll have a bigger and better line up of live music, more brewers and Northwest cuisine,” said Trina Riemersma, event coordinator for The Oregon Garden. She adds that a special reservation-only five course beer pairing dinner is also in the works and planned for Thursday evening, April 28. Details for the dinner will be eventually posted on the Brewfest blog.

The event’s $15 admission includes entrance to The Oregon Garden and to the Brewfest event, a commemorative pilsner glass, and five “tasting” tickets. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1 each. A two-day pass may be purchased for $25, and designated drivers may enter free of charge. Minors are admitted free of charge and only permitted at the event in the presence of a parent or guardian on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

As many as 40 breweries from throughout the Northwest and California are expected to participate in the event. Confirmed participating breweries thus far include Block 15 Brewing, Blue Moon Brewing Co., Calapooia Brewing, Crispin Cider Co., Flat Tail Brewing, Hopworks Urban Brewing, Humboldt, Kona Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Lost Coast Brewery, McMenamins Thompson Brewery, Mendocino Brewing Co., New Belgium Brewing, Ninkasi Brewing, North Coast Brewery, Pelican Pub & Brewery, Ram Restaurant and Brewery and Seven Brides Brewing.

On-site parking is $5 (free for Oregon Garden members). There is free parking at Robert Frost School and Safeway with complimentary shuttle service provided by The Oregon Garden.

For event information, visit oregongardenbrewfest.blogspot.com

Located in the historic town of Silverton just 45 miles south of Portland, The Oregon Garden offers more than 80 acres that showcase the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest with more than 20 individual themed gardens and related attractions. The mission of The Oregon Garden is to welcome and inspire all visitors with an appreciation for the extraordinary ecology of the Pacific Northwest, and to provide a meaningful educational experience for gardeners of all skill levels and ages. Visitors also enjoy the adjacent Oregon Garden Resort, which offers full dining, spa and meeting facilities. The Oregon Garden also offers memberships that help support new improvements and visitor programs. In addition to unlimited free admissions, members of The Oregon Garden are entitled to an array of exclusive benefits. Visit www.OregonGarden.org for more information.