Ah, November. The holidays are on the horizon, you’ve traded your flip flops for buttery leather boots, and the ski season at Mt. Bachelor is just around the corner. But the best part about November is that Bend Ale Trail Month is happening in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

So, what makes November so special, and why dedicate a whole month to the Bend Ale Trail? Well, we’ll tell you why​:

Trophies. That’s right, trophies.

When you redeem your completed Bend Ale Trail passport at the Bend Visitor Center during November, not only do you earn the standard prizes like a Silipint, a fantastic bottle opener, and a sticker, but you also earn a major award. You know, something to display proudly to your friends as you beat your chest and announce, ‘That’s right, I’m a Bend Ale Trail champion.’

Contests and prizes

During Bend Ale Trail Month, share pictures of your beerventure on Instagram using the hashtag #bendaletrailmonth. We’ll randomly select winners to receive fantastic prizes including brewery gift cards, hydroflasks, ​Silipints, hats, shirts, stickers, and more.