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Category: Beer Culture / Cost: Entry to the event is free. Those who wish to partake in beverages pay $15

The Old Mill District is hosting Central Oregon's first Fermentation Celebration on July 12, 2012 from 5pm until the taps run dry. The event will pay homage to the region's burgeoning craft brewery culture and celebrate Oregon Craft Brewers Month by offering samplings from numerous local breweries at participating shops and restaurants.

The Old Mill District is hosting Central Oregon's first Fermentation Celebration on July 12, 2012 from 5pm until the taps run dry. The event will pay homage to the region's burgeoning craft brewery culture and celebrate Oregon Craft Brewers Month by offering samplings from numerous local breweries at participating shops and restaurants.

Each of the participating breweries will provide samples of a beer that is unique, limited or experimental - the Fermentation Celebration may be the only chance to try some of these brews! Participants are 10 Barrel, The Ale Apothecary, Below Grade Brewing, Bend Brewing Company, Boneyard Beer, Cascade Lakes Brewing, Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes Brewery, GoodLife Brewing, Brew Werks Brewing, Silver Moon Brewing, Shade Tree, Phat Matts, Platypus Brewing, Worthy Brewing, Central Oregon Homebrewers and Three Creeks Brewery.

The evening event will be filled with the sounds of Box Car String Band, which will be playing its beats in Center Plaza. Prizes and the chance to win "Ale Trail Beer for a Year" will benefit the newly formed Central Oregon Brewers Guild.

Also during the event, BendFilm will premiere “The Love of Beer” by Alison Grayson a film showcasing women in the brewing industry including local brewer Tonya Cornett (of 10 Barrel and formerly of Bend Brewing Company). The Portland filmmaker will be on hand to answer questions.