Wild West Beerfest returns for third year
Annual fundraiser supports youth scholarships
The third annual Wild West Beerfest is bringing craft beer, food and live music to Roy Raley Park this Father’s Day weekend.
“Everyone that comes out always says they have a lot of fun,” Pendleton Parks and Recreation Director Liam Hughes said. “It’s just a laid back event, at the park, under the big shade trees with music and good beer.”
Presented by Pendleton Parks and Recreation and title sponsor Hills Premium Meats, Wild West Beerfest is open to those age 21 and older.
Each year, Wild West Beerfest features a mix of local favorite beers and ciders as well as other flavors people may not have tried, including seasonal and lesser known beers. This year’s event will also feature food vendors and vendors offering other kinds of beverages, including wine from Cerebella Winery. The Pendleton Underground Tours will have a booth set up selling mixed drinks for those looking for something a little harder.
The live entertainment lineup for this year includes performances by singer-songwriter Scott Wilson and bands 200e and High Mileage.
As youth scholarship fundraiser, all Wild West Beerfest proceeds go to need-based scholarships for Parks and Recreation programming, including the afterschool program and Summer Adventure Camp. This year’s goal is to raise $10,000.
With impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and recession, Pendleton Parks and Recreation experienced a record high request for scholarships last year.
“We’ve had a dramatically higher dollar figure in our requests this,” Hughes said. “Our need for scholarships is extremely high.”
Wild West Beerfest 2023 runs from noon until 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. The event takes place at Roy Raley Park, 1205 Southwest Court Avenue in Pendleton.
Prices are as follows:
- Entry and commemorative glass: $15
- Entry, a commemorative glass and four Beer Tokens: $20
- Non-Drinker entry: $10 (no glass)
Additional beer tokens are available for $2 each or 12 for $20. Each token can be traded for a sample of beer; three tokens will fill a glass.
Tickets are available the Pendleton Parks and Recreation office, online at wildwestbeerfest.org or at the gate on the day of the event.
Pendleton Parks and Recreation would like to thank the following sponsors: Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Starvation Farms, Eastern Oregon Rental & Sales and Elkhorn Media Group. Special thanks go to Hodgen Distributing and Columbia Distributing for their support of this event.
Find more information at wildwestbeerfest.org
- June 2, 2023
