Widmer's Annual Brothers Day Celebration | August 11
August 10, 2009 — PDXPIPELINEPosted by Julian Chadwick
Last night I was updating our Portland events list and noticed there are several large & interesting events this week. The Hawthorne Street Fair, Manor of Art, Portland India Fest, Meetin Portland Celebration, Portland Vegan Week, and…these here as well.
Well, there is one more to add to the mix and it's a good one. Keg rolling competition sounds interesting although a keg stand competition is more at my skill level. It's been a couple years since I've tried one, but I could probably still go for 25 seconds. Not shabby at all…
From Widmer:
WIDMER BROTHERS BREWING CELEBRATES 2ND ANNUAL BROTHER'S DAY, AUGUST 11
- Outdoor beer garden to feature live bands, drink specials and prizes -
WHAT: Widmer Brother's Brewing is hosting an outdoor beer garden on Tuesday, August 11 in celebration of the second annual Brother's Day. Beer lovers are invited to prost to brotherhood with live performances by local bands Collin Lake & Wellbottom and Tango Alpha Tango, $3 drink specials and a keg-rolling competition for great prizes. Entrance to the beer garden (21+ only) is free.
WHY: Brother's Day was made official last year when August 11 was proclaimed a holiday in the State of Oregon and the City of Portland. Kurt and Rob Widmer recognize Brother's Day as a day to celebrate the success and contributions of brothers everywhere.
To honor Brother's Day this year, Widmer Brothers Brewing has pledged to donate $10,000 to local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters in support of the organization's effort to recruit more volunteer Big Brothers. Fans nationwide are invited to send their bro some Brother's Day "love" through a collection of snarky e-cards at www.widmer.com/brothers.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 11
4:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Keg-rolling competition begins at 5:30 p.m. — (teams can register in advance by emailing kegroll@widmer.com)
WHERE: Widmer Gasthaus Pub*
955 N. Russell
Portland, OR 97227
503.281.3333
(*beer garden will be located in the lot across the street from restaurant)
VISUALS: Keg rolling competition
Outdoor beer garden and live bands
