by Samantha White
Burns Times-Herald

Hosted by the Harney County Chamber of Commerce, the 2018 Harney County Brewfest will be all about taste, entertainment, and fun with friends!

Adults age 21 and older can treat their taste buds to craft beers and crisp ciders this Saturday, Sept. 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the Arrowhead Plaza, which is located on Broadway Avenue in downtown Burns.

Breweries on tap will include Steens Mountain, Ordnance, Worthy, 1188, Cascade Lakes, and Wild Ride. Based in Burns, Steens Mountain Brewing Company is a hometown favorite. Ordnance is out of Boardman, Worthy is based in Bend, 1188 hails from John Day, and Cascade Lakes and Wild Ride reside in Redmond. Each brewery is bringing a couple of beers to choose from. There will also be some cider options available to quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth. If you start to get hungry, you can hit up Up, Up and Away, as the balloon business will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs.

In addition to treating your taste buds, this sensational event will entertain your eardrums with toe-tapping tunes from disc jockeys Party of Three. MiWave Internet is also offering free Wi-Fi to keep you connected.

Presale prices are $25 for one 8-ounce commemorative mug and 15 tickets or $50 for one 8-ounce commemorative mug and 32 tickets. Presale tickets can be purchased online at www.burnsbikebrew.com or at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce, 484 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns. Brewfest packages will also be available at the door. The cost will be $30 for one 8-ounce commemorative mug and 10 tickets or $55 for one 8-ounce commemorative mug and 25 tickets.

This year, the Brewfest is celebrating “The Seven Wonders of Harney County”, which include

stargazing, Steens Mountain, the Alvord Desert, the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Malheur National Forest, hot springs, and Diamond Craters. The Brewfest’s logo incorporates the wonderful theme by depicting a bottle boasting brilliant stars, mountains, and the captivating cracks of the Alvord Desert. The logo decorates the commemorative mugs, which can be kept in your cupboard as a keepsake for years to come.

The chamber is looking for volunteers who can help set up, serve, or clean up after the event. Volunteers will receive a mug and four drink tickets or a T-shirt for their service. They must be 21 or older, they can’t drink before or during their shift, and they will be required to sign “What Every Alcohol Server Needs to Know” before serving drinks. Stop by the chamber office or call 541-573-2636 to sign up for a shift.

The 2018 Harney County Brewfest is sponsored by Grocery Outlet, Les Schwab, Cascade Lakes Brewery, Burns-Hines Liquor Store, Umpqua Bank, Family Eyecare of Harney County, Historic Central Hotel, Thriftway, J Hill Images, Tumbleweed Cannabis Co., MiWave Internet, and the Burns Times-Herald.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Juniper Skatepark in Hines. During the past year, a group of local youngsters called Youth Changing the Community has been working to make the skate park safer for all ages. Funding generated from the Brewfest will help make that dream a reality, so bring your buds and come taste what’s on tap!

Additional information about the 2018 Harney County Brewfest can be found online at www.burnsbikebrew.com