Support local, independent journalism in Central Oregon! Become a Source Weekly Member today.

Belly up, beer lovers

Here's your list of upcoming local beer events to add to your quaffing calendar

[
        {
          "name": "Air - Ad - Rectangle - 2 pack - Inline Content - 1",
          "insertPoint": "1/2",
          "component": "16844684",
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "6"
        }
        
        ,{
          "name": "Air - Ad - Rectangle - 2 pack - Inline Content - 2",
          "insertPoint": "1/4",
          "component": "16844686",
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "20"
        },{
          "name": "Air - Ad - Rectangle - 2 pack - Inline Content - 3",
          "insertPoint": "3/4",
          "component": "16844687",
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "17"
        }
      ]

FRIDAY 3/16
KAMA CITRUS IPA RELEASE PARTY
SEASONAL RELEASE

Kama Citrus is getting a new look—and a new recipe! The new blood orange and guava IPA is clean, crisp and refreshing. An easy beer to fall in love with! 4pm-10pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend.

SUNDAY 3/25
2ND ANNUAL PRETZEL FEST
TWISTED FUN

Pretzel: beer's best friend. Live music, beer specials, retail blowout, bottled beer sales, giveaways and of course, a whole heck of a lot of pretzels! Choose from four different house-made pretzel flavors and hand-crafted dipping sauce. Live music from Derek Michael Mark, 2pm-4pm. 2pm-7pm. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Ste 185, Bend.

SUNDAY 4/1
EASTER BRUNCH & EGG HUNT
BREWS AND BUNNIES

Bring the kids to Crux for an epic egg hunt. They're ramping it up with 10 times more eggs this year. Bring your own basket. After the hunt, stay for a special brunch menu. 10am-3pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St, Bend.

WEDNESDAY 4/11
BREWERY SMACKDOWN
BEND VS BEND

The Brewer's Battle is back! Last time it was Bend vs Portland and this round it's Bend taking on Bend to see who really rules this town! Reigning champs Silver Moon and Crux will go head to head against Sunriver and GoodLife Brewing. Enjoy a 5-course meal with 10 beer pairings, selected by the battling breweries. 5:30pm. Tetherow Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd. Bend. $69/person.

THURSDAY 4/12
OREGON BEER AWARDS MEDAL WINNERS – TAP TAKEOVER

The Oregon Beer Awards took place at the end of February and, not surprisingly, Central Oregon did pretty darn well. Boneyard, Worthy, Sunriver, Monkless, Crux and Three Creeks all took gold in various categories. Now you can try all the winners at The Brown Owl's tap takeover dedicated to the medal winning beers. 6pm. The Brown Owl, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 120. Bend.

THURSDAY 5/3
STONEFLY FISH FRY
CAN RELEASE PARTY

Nothing like a fish fry to kick off a weekend! Join Three Creeks in celebrating the canning of Stonefly Session Ale, a seasonal favorite. Three Creeks Brewing Company, 721 Desperado Court, Sisters.

TUESDAY 5/22
SPRING BREWER'S DINNER
BEER-PAIRED DINNER

Enjoy four courses paired with four Three Creeks brews. Taking reservations now, call 541-549-1963 for details. Three Creeks Brewing Company, 721 Desperado Court, Sisters. $55/person.

SATURDAY 6/2
BEND BEER CHASE
FUN RUN

A one-day, six-person running relay of approximately 50 miles, consisting of 12 legs of varying distances. The massive course starts in Bend, travels through Redmond, to Sisters and back to finish in Bend. Bring your friends for the relay and pint at the finish line! 6am-9pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. $40.

SUNDAY 6/17
BITE OF BEND BEER RUN
FUN RUN

Participants run along a 5K race loop through Drake Park along the Deschutes River and back through Columbia Park, enjoying the fine beer from 10 Barrel, Cascade Lakes, Deschutes and Immersion breweries along the way. Finish with a full beer while perusing the delicious vendors available at The Bite of Bend! 21+. Noon. Downtown Bend. $20.

SATURDAY 6/23
CRUXAPALOOZA 7
FESTIVAL

Help celebrate Crux's sixth birthday with a free, all-day music festival! Featuring live music, food carts and delicious Crux beers. This will be a beer-filled bonanza. 1pm-10pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St, Bend.

WEDNESDAY 6/2
DESCHUTES BREWERY TURNS THE BIG 3-0
30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Save the date—the details aren't hashed out yet for Deschutes Brewery's birthday bash, but it's sure to be epic. Stay tuned for details. Deschutes Brewery, Bend.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8/31 – 9/1
THE LITTLE WOODY
BEER & WHISKEY FEST

Celebrating craft barrel-aged beers from across the Northwest, along with small-batch American rye whiskeys and bourbons. Open to all ages, Saturday from noon-6pm. Otherwise, 21+ Friday, 5pm-10pm. Saturday, 6 -10pm. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. $12/adv., $15/door.