C.E. Lovejoy’s Brookswood Market announced the return of their Summer Beer Gardens on select Thursday nights in 2016. This will be the third season for the events, which were originally inspired by requests from their Love Handles Growler Depot customers who wanted to spend a summer evening outdoors trying different local beers with friends and neighbors.
The twice-monthly festivities beginning June 16 have grown over the last two years and are designed for residents and visitors to enjoy delicious local brews, music and food in the beautiful Southwest Bend setting.
“Our 2016 collectible beer garden pint glasses are in and ready to be filled!” said Lovejoy’s Manager Diana Franko. “We’re kicking off our beer gardens on Thursday, June 16 to correspond with our sixth anniversary and all are invited to celebrate with us. Come taste the superb local brews on tap, listen to some great music, and partake in delicious food options. We’ll be firing up the Lovejoy’s barbecue for some of the events,and La Rosa Mexican Kitchen will feature their food on others. These have turned into a favorite community tradition.”
The Beer Gardens will take place on the following Thursday nights in 2016 from 5-8pm: June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 18 and August 25.
Breweries and cider producers scheduled to participate over the course of the summer are: Boneyard Beer, Craft Kitchen & Brewery, McKenzie Brewing Co., Red Tank Cider, Silver Moon Brewing, Three Creeks Brewing Co., Wild Ride Brew Co., and Worthy Brewing. Updates may be found on the C.E. Lovejoy’s website, www.celoveoys.com.
No outdoor event in Central Oregon is complete without music and these beer gardens are no exception. Performances will include a local band at each event, including the sounds of: Sweet Whiskey Lips, Blondeau Band, Honey Don’t and Downhill Ryder.
C.E. Lovejoy’s Brookswood Market offers high-quality meat, fresh produce, freshly baked goods, local dairy products and specialty cheeses, a full-service gourmet deli, and a wide selection of beers and wines. It is located at 19530 Amber Meadow Drive in Bend (in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza), approximately two miles south of the Brookswood Blvd./Powers Rd. Roundabout. For more information, call 541-388-1188 or visit their website at www.celovejoys.com , or on Facebook at “C.E. Lovejoy’s”.
