Brewery News: OR: Astoria: Fort George Brewing hosts the "Astoria Regatta" with beer releases and partying, August 12th thru 14th
Press Release
[Astoria, OR] Hoist the mainsail and set course for the Mouth of the Columbia and three days of festivities at the Fort. Astoria Regatta, Oregon’s oldest celebratio n in its oldest city, marks its 122nd anniversary with events on land, sea, and all over the Fort George block. Parades, fireworks, an outdoor movie, beer releases, and plenty of live music await you.
[Astoria, OR] Hoist the mainsail and set course for the Mouth of the Columbia and three days of festivities at the Fort. Astoria Regatta, Oregon’s oldest celebratio n in its oldest city, marks its 122nd anniversary with events on land, sea, and all over the Fort George block. Parades, fireworks, an outdoor movie, beer releases, and plenty of live music await you.
Friday August 12th
Take your pint outside for a courtyard showing of
the cult comedy classic
Strange Brew
. Food, beverages, and
special movie snacks will be
available through the pub
, eh?
Bring chai
rs and blankets if you like
- no tickets required
, hosers
.
Movie begins at dark
.
Saturday August 13th
The courtyard offers prime seating for the annual Regatta Grand Land Parade at noon, followed by a Cornhole Tourney. Sign up begins at 1:30pm and there is no cost to enter. Stick around for BBQ, craft beer, and a solid lineup of live music with Malachi Graham, Snowblind Traveler, and
The
Bond Street Blues Band. Fireworks over the Columbia
River
cap the night, best viewed
upstairs from
the pizza cathedral
.
Sunday August 14th
Live music continues at Fort George just as the Astoria Sunday Market begins to wind down. Enjoy bluegrass by Cascade Crescendo, roots-blues-pop from Will West & The Friendly Strangers, and the psychedelic soul-jazz sound of Scott Pemberton Trio. Extended Sunday music starts at 2pm and ends at 10pm.
Regatta Beer Releases
One of the more memorable beers from Stout Month 2014, Dark Matter will be released in the Lovell Taproom. This complex Imperial Oatmeal Stout aged in both Bourbon and Pinot Noir barrels is available on draft for a limited time only. Fort George will also tap Operation
:
Cannot
Possibly Fail - a new IPA
the brewers crafted specifically for
the
Great American Beer Festival 2016. Judge both of these beers for yourself before they arrive at GABF.
All ages are welcome, friendly
leashed
pets are allowed outside, and there is never a cover. The Regatta Block Party at Fort George may be on land, but it certainly won’t be dry.
Hours:
Friday, August 12th - 11am to Midnight
Saturday, August 13th - 11am to Midnight
Sunday, August 14th - Noon to 11pm
Fort George Brewery
1483 Duane Street
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 325-PINT