7th Annual Celebration of Beer Festival at Skamania Lodge
Fall is now upon us and Skamania Lodge is ready to embrace this change in season with its annual fall beer event. The 7th Annual Celebration of Beer Festival will return to the beautiful lawn that overlooks the Columbia River Gorge on Saturday, October 3, from Noon to 5:00pm.
This annual tradition is one that offers some of the most spectacular views and most inviting environments in any beer festival. Taking place on Skamania Lodge’s front lawn, Celebration of Beer offers a very relaxing day in the Gorge with some of the regions best offerings in beer, wine, cider and spirits. In addition to the beers being poured there will be by live music from Moe Dixon along with many various food vendors featuring items such as brats, burgers and pretzels, all perfect for paring with beer.
Tickets for the Portland-area event are available at the door for $25, which grants access to the festival from Noon to 5:00pm and includes five tasting tokens and a very nice commemorative beer mug. Additional tasting tokens will be available for $1.00 apiece.
The confirmed list of libations include:
- Fort George Brewery
- Mill City Brew Werks
- Double Mountain Brewery
- Everybody’s Brewing
- Walking Man Brewery
- Backwoods Brewing
- Full Sail Brewing
- Jester & Judge Cider Company
- Skunk Brothers Spirits
- Acadian Brewery
- Mt. Tabor Brewing
- Old Ivy Brewery
- Breakside Brewery
- Dirty Hands Brewing
- Garnier Vineyards
Beyond Skamania Lodge’s Celebration of Beer, the resort will also host a few other events during its fall season including a Walking Dead Woodstock Halloween Concert and Costume Party and Thanksgiving Holiday Buffet. Here are more details on these two events.
Walking Dead Woodstock Halloween Concert and Costume Party
Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Skamania Lodge provides the perfect setting for a spooky holiday, the woods! Guests will dance the night away in the Stevenson Ballroom to the tunes of Valhalla, the Ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute band, and party like it’s 1969. Guests are encouraged to dress their best (or scariest) for a chance to win the prize for best costume. Dry snacks will be provided and a full cash bar will be available. Tickets cost $15 for advance purchases or $20 at the door and the event is complimentary for overnight guests. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.
Thanksgiving Holiday Buffet
Thursday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to skip the prep and the dishes and enjoy time with their families by celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday at Skamania Lodge. Enjoy a buffet including a variety of starters and salads in addition to the classics: roasted apple brined turkey, whipped buttermilk potatoes, brown sugar glazed sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows, cranberry apple stuffing, an assortment of pies and more. Cost is $47.50 for adults, $23.50 for ages eight to 12, and $14.50 for ages four to seven and free for ages three and under. To make a reservation please call 844-432-4748.
To purchase tickets for Skamania’s fall events call 844-432-4748. To book an overnight stay at Skamania Lodge and for more information visit http://www.skamania.com.
Skamania Lodge
1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.