Saturday, August 28, 2010

2nd ANNUAL BIKETOBEERFEST CRANKS UP ON AUGUST 28

It's time once again for BikeToBeerFest, a fun bike-centric beer festival! Last year was a lot of fun so I have high hopes for this year as well. 



2nd ANNUAL BIKETOBEERFEST CRANKS UP ON AUGUST 28
Bikes, Beers & Live Music Event Benefit Bicycle Transportation Alliance and Sunday Parkways

Nothing sums up the culture and spirit of Portland like local craft beer, bikes and live music.  And all of those are coming together at Hopworks Urban Brewery’s (HUB) BikeToBeerFest on Saturday, August 28.

BikeToBeerFest is a family-friendly, bike-in Oktoberfest celebrating Portland’s bike culture. The $2 entrance fee benefits the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and Sunday Parkways. The event features 15 local and organic HUB beers, live music, entertainment and games for children, bike building demonstrations, BMX stunt riders and the famous “Huffy Huck” bike toss competition.

BikeToBeerFest is taking place at Hopworks Urban Brewery, located at 2944 SE Powell Blvd. and runs from noon to 10 p.m.  HUB is closing the parking lot and encouraging everyone to ride their bikes to the event. For more information see:www.hopworksbeer.com/bikes

Schedule of Events:

Noon
Ongoing Kids’ Bike Games until 2 p.m.
Hand built Bike Showcase until 6 p.m.

2 p.m.
Flatlanders (BMX trick riders)

2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Live music on the Hopworks Keg Stage

3:30, 5 and 8 p.m.
Huffy Toss Open Competition

6 p.m.
Goldsprints Roller Races


Ezra over at The New School Beer Blog posted a great guide to the festivities here.

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