Silver City Brewery and Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill Host Kitsap Oktoberfest

Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill to host Kitsap Oktoberfest 2013 to help raise funds for the Kitsap Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

Bremerton, WA – July 8, 2013 – The Kitsap Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund is, once again, teaming up with Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill and Silver City Brewery to raise money for their Benevolent Fund. The Cloverleaf will host Kitsap Oktoberfest this year which has been held at various locations in the past including Silver City Brewery & Silver City Restaurant.

The Kitsap Oktoberfest will be held outdoors in the Cloverleaf Parking lot Saturday September 14, 2013 from noon till 6pm. The Oktoberfest will feature authentic German cuisine, live music, games, & of course local brewed beers by Silver City Brewery, including Oktoberfest Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ridgetop Red, & Saint Florian IPA. Fund raising activities will include a benefit raffle, auction, & through the sale of commemorative glassware.

John Toellefson Vice President of the KFFBF, had this to say about the event “The Cloverleaf & Silver City are huge contributors to the Benevolent Fund and are essential partners to our efforts to raise money to support our cause. The Oktoberfest celebration brings in nearly $8,000 annually.” Kyle Welling added “We are excited to host the Kitsap Oktoberfest this year. We think attendees will not only enjoy the occasion and helping give back to their community, but also the easy accessibility that the location will provide.”

Silver City Restaurant in Silverdale & Brewery Taproom location in Bremerton have been outgrown due to the growing fanfare for this event. Of this Silver City Brewery owner Scott Houmes said “While we enjoyed hosting this event in years past we’re happy to pass the baton of this event to our friends at the Cloverleaf. The expansive parking lot will allow a lot more room for more fest goers to participate.” Scott added “We’re very proud of this annual event in helping our local Fire Fighters.”

Tickets for the Oktoberfest will be $10 in advance and $15 at the door the day of the event if they are still available. Tickets will include entry, a raffle ticket, a bratwurst, & first beer of choice. Tickets will go on sale at the Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill & Silver City Brewery Taproom Thursday August 1st.

The Kitsap Fire Fighter Benevolent Commemorative Pint glasses will go on sale at Cloverleaf Bar & Grill, Silver City Restaurant, & Silver City Brewery Taproom on Monday September 9th for $10. During the week of 9/9 – 9/14 the commemorative pint glasses can be used at each location for special pricing at all times for select beers on tap.

The Kitsap Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund and recently incorporated Bremerton Fire Fighters Local 437, are charitable organizations originally started by IAFF Local 2819 in 2001. Reorganized as a separate entity in 2011, the Association’s primary function is benevolent and charitable purposes for the benefit of citizens and visitors to Kitsap County; promoting the betterment and general welfare of fire fighters, their families and the general public in times of need.

The Kitsap Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund & Bremerton Fire Fighters Local 437 are proud to partner with local businesses such as Silver City Brewery and the Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill to help raise funds to provide support to the citizens and fire fighters of Kitsap County.

Additional information:

The Professional Fire Fighters of Kitsap County Benevolent Association:

Please visit their website at: http://www.iaff2819.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_page.cfm&page=PFFKC2020Benevolent20Association

or email at [email protected]

The Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill:

The Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill is one of Bremerton’s favorite hideaways and place to watch sporting events since 1973. It remains locally owned and operated by co-owners Kyle & Kevin Welling. Situated on Hollis Street and Wheaton Way, Cloverleaf is a fine way to catch up with friends and family over a sporting event or to simply enjoy our food. At Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill, we provide you the best atmosphere to enjoy during sporting events and the number one Saint Patrick’s Day celebration around.

Since 2007 when the Welling’s took over the business, they have made it their goal to support local fire fighters and community organizations. In 2011, the St. Patrick’s Day celebration raised over $2,000 for Professional Fire Fighters of Kitsap County Benevolent Association. In the past few years, the Cloverleaf also helped local groups and organizations raise over $100,000.

For more information on Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill, please visit us online at:

http://www.cloverleafsbg.com/index.html and on Facebook.

Silver City Restaurant & Brewery:

Silver City Restaurant & Brewery is the Kitsap Peninsula’s premier destination for award-winning, handcrafted beers, Northwest-inspired food, legendary hospitality, and great memories in a fun, friendly environment. Silver City was started in 1996 by Co-owners Steve & Scott Houmes, and it remains a locally owned and operated family establishment. Silver City Brewery’s handcrafted beers are available at more than 1,000 Puget Sound area bars, restaurants, and grocery stores throughout Kitsap, Jefferson, King, and Pierce counties.

Silver City’s Oktoberfest has annually benefited the Professional Fire Fighters of Kitsap County Benevolent Association, raising over $40,000 since 2001.