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3 FESTIVALS EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS AROUND EASTERN OREGON AUGUST 4�11, 2021 Eastern Oregon Beer Festival beckons eobeerfest.org Features more L than 30 beers and ciders By Lisa Lester Kelly Go! Magazine Western Feed, LLC Pendleton, OR 97801 (503) 317-3145 A GRANDE — The 2021 East- ern Oregon Beer Festival is just around the corner. This year the festival — Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Union County Fairgrounds in La Grande — will have longer hours, off ering beer enthusiasts more time to mingle with brew- ers, enjoy the live music and, of course, taste more beer. “We are incredibly excited to bring the Eastern Oregon Beer Festival back to La Grande this year,” said Taylor Scroggins, executive director of La Grande Main Street Downtown, the sponsor of the annual event. “We have brewers coming from all over Oregon and beyond, and are looking forward to featur- ing over 30 diff erent beers and ciders.” The 21-and-older event is mostly outdoors and runs from 1-9 p.m. (In previous years, the festival ended at 7 p.m.) Along with the beer, there will be live music, food, and opportunities to talk with brewers. Two bands have been signed for the festival: Coyote Kings out of Walla Walla, and local favorite The Wasteland Kings. For this summer’s festival, or- ganizers have brought back VIP passes. In addition to admission to Saturday’s event, those who purchase a VIP pass are invited to a VIP-only party on the roof- top of Marketplace Fresh Foods in downtown La Grande on Fri- day, Aug. 13, from 6–9 p.m. Each VIP will get to taste six special beers, partake of provided food and hobnob with brewery reps. VIPs are also given early entry to the festival, at noon on Saturday. “VIP passes are limited, so we encourage beer lovers to act fast before they’re gone,” Scrog- gins said. The $50 VIP passes can be purchased at www.eobeerfest. org or at Tap That Growlers (1106 Adams Ave.) and Side A Brewing (1219 Washington Ave.) in down- town La Grande. General admission passes are also available now on the festival’s website, at Tap That and at Side A. The tasting passes are $25 pre-sale or $30 at the gate on Saturday. Festival entry fee for non-drinkers is $5. Proceeds from the Eastern Oregon Beer Festival go to- ward community and business development, community events and beautifi cation projects. “La Grande Main Street is a non- profi t organization that aims to engage the community to create a welcoming and economically diverse downtown rooted in La Grande’s history and culture.” Learn more at www.lagrande- mainstreet.org. eobeerfest.org jon.westernfeedllc@gmail.com A unique boutique featuring local artisans from Grant County Featured Artist Gourmet Provisions, Majestic Pizza, Wine & Beer Bottle Wonderland, Dedicated Tap House, Craft Cocktails, Espresso Bar, Local & Far-Out Deli 403 S. Main Street Pendleton • 541.276.1350 • Over 25 local artisans • Handmade in Grant County • One of a kind, unique items • Artisan owned • Wood, textiles, jewelry, glass, soaps and lotions 133 W. Main, John Day, OR (541) 620-2638 Ann Weymouth facebook: etc.auniqueboutique email: etc.handmade@yahoo.com
