Central Oregon and Bend Oregon Calendar of Events

There is always something fun happening in Bend, Oregon. Central Oregon is home to a variety of year-round events from sporting and recreational festivities like the Cascade Cycling Classic and the Pole Pedal Paddle to an array of festivals like Balloons Over Bend, Bend's Bend WinterFest and Summer Festival, the Day of the Dead Cyclocross Festival, and free summer concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.

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Category: Food & Wine / Cost: $6

The Little Woody was created to commemorate one of Central Oregon’s cultural hallmarks – the craft beers created in Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The Little Woody is a festival for beer lovers and connoisseurs alike. Meet the brewmasters, sample all of the excellent barrel-aged beers from local breweries, and connect with your fellow brew fanatics. This year’s Little Woody will also include a selection of bourbons in addition to barrel-aged beers.

In the past, brewers served beer that had been aged in oaken casks. Now, brewers are turning to these historical techniques for adding depth of flavor to their beers. The Little Woody celebrates this ancient brewing technique as adapted by American craft brewers, featuring beers aged in wine barrels, whisky barrels and oak barrels, which uniquely flavors and intensifies the beer.

Due to the popularity of last year’s Little Woody, The Little Woody 2010 will encompass two days. The Little Woody 2010 will take place Labor Day Weekend, September 3 from 5 -10pm and September 4 from 12pm -10pm on the lawn of the Des Chutes Historical Museum in Downtown Bend. Admission to the event includes a commemorative glass. A tasting package is available and includes a commemorative glass and tasting tickets.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Des Chutes Historical Society. Tickets be available closer to the event on BendTicket.com. A tasting package will also be available, which includes a commemorative glass and tasting tickets.