Today’s HeidiTown contest is courtesy of Dancing Pines Distillery. This brand new distillery in Loveland is giving away two tickets to Fall Harvest Brewfest, the annual fundraiser for Animal House Rescue in Fort Collins. Fall Harvest Brewfest is a celebration of good drink from local breweries and Dancing Pines Distillery. It will raise much-needed funds for Animal House, one of only two non-kill shelters in Northern Colorado. The event is
September is in full swing and so are Colorado Oktoberfest celebrations. Some have already occurred, but here are a few festivals where you can practice your chicken dance and drink beer from a giant mug. Don’t forget the lederhosen! Oktoberfest Denver, September 17-19 and 24-26: This will be the 41st year for this Oktoberfest that was named one of the best festivals in the nation by USA Today. It also
HeidiTown is not a calendar of events. I simply share with you the events I find interesting and worthy of comment. This weekend there just so happens to be one of those events in my backyard. Author of “Party Across America,” Michael Guerriero, describes Tour De Fat as a “rolling carnival on wheels that’s sponsored by a brewery with a conscience”¦ part costume party, part pedaling pandemonium, and 100%
Check out my new article about the Gnarly Barley Brew Festival in Loveland, Colorado on August 7, 2010. At the end of the article, leave a comment letting me know your favorite Colorado beer and you’ll be entered to win 2 free tickets to the event. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday, August 2, 2010. Find the article by clicking here.
The hills are alive with the smell of beer… If you are a fan of the nectar of the gods, this is the weekend for you! Find out what two Northern Colorado beer festivals are schedule for this weekend by clicking here.
It’s here again! March 1-14, 2010, twenty-five Fort Collins restaurants will be offering a great $25 deal. The event it sponsored by the Fort Collins Downtown Business Association. Click here to see a full list and menus of the participating restaurants. My favorite Great Plate deals includes wings or nachos, a 14 inch specialty pizza and pitcher of beer for $25 at Coopersmith’s Poolside at #5 Old Town
Rogue Ales in Newport, Oregon is a good time, if you can find it. Tucked under the bridge, yes, this bridge”¦ Rogue Ales is a great place to grab lunch and indulge in one of their many craft beers. You can also tour the brewery. After spending a couple hours at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, it was just what my mom and I needed. The aquarium is a beautiful facility,
Last Tuesday, we attended a free beer tasting at Pourhouse Bar & Grill in Loveland, Colorado. The beer in question was that of the Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, currently brewed by the owners in their garage. The Grimm Brothers Brewhouse was seeking feedback on their brew, and what better way to get the public to participate than by offering free beer. We arrived at 7 p.m., planning to have dinner before
Come celebrate small town America in Berthoud, Colorado this Saturday. This is the first annual Barley Days Barbeque, which will be held in Fickel Park. The event is sponsored by the Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be beer, brats, bbq, music and much, much more. Bring the whole family and stay for the entire afternoon. Barley Days starts at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, and runs until
What is going on at Sanford’s Grub & Pub? Last night we visit their Ft. Collins, Colorado location at 1526 Oakridge Drive (just south of Harmony Road). This is a favorite spot to meet up with friends from Ft. Collins because the food is well-priced and they have a good happy hour (1/2 price drinks & appetizers). We arrived to find a sign over the bar declaring $1 draft
