 Local
distributor Ken Kerr III enjoys an Ohio microbrew with a friend
and Red Brick Tavern Sports Pub owner Rick Deluca.
 Brewers
from Barrel House meet the crowd at the Casa.
Brad Wharton, owner of Broney’s talks brew with Barrel House
brewers Rick De Bar and Brian.
 Brewers
from Great Lakes sample other breweries’ beers at the Casa.
Brewers enjoyed meeting other brewers.
 Winners
of the OBW Meatball eating contest with Red Brick Tavern owner Rick
Deluca.
 Brewers
from Great Lakes and Barrel House with Dan Gates, OBW director.
 Marietta
Brewing Co. brewer Kelly Sauber answers questions about microbrews
at Skippers.
 Beer
lovers can enjoy a cool microbrew & relax on shady patios like
this one at Toscano’s.
|
Event tickets available at the Ohio Brew Week Hospitality
Suite (inside The Oak Room, 14 Station St.), at the Ohio Brew Week
Shop (lower level, Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St.) and at
each event, unless sold out. Click here
to purchase tickets online now!
| Sunday,
July 13 |
| 5-7
p.m. |
VIP & sponsors & invited
guests Reception Dairy Barn, 8000 Dairy Lane;
silent auction of beer memorabilia and collectibles; fundraiser
for the Dairy Barn |
| Monday,
July 14 |
| 10:30 a.m.
- 8 p.m. |
Hospitality Suite Welcome Center,
inside Oak Room, 14 Station St. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew
Week information, maps, and souvenirs! |
| 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Shop, in lower level of
Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St., Tickets to events,
souvenirs, info & maps. |
| 12-4 p.m. |
History of Taverns, Pubs &
Prohibition in the Athens area, special display at
the Athens County Historical Society & Museum, 65 North
Court Street.
Admission: $4/adults; $2 Senior Citizens
& students 13-21; $1 children 12 and under. |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Microbrew Formal Tasting, The Oak Room,
14 Station St. Tickets, Featuring beer expert Kevin Smith,
leading a sampling of Barley’s Ale House #1 & #2.
$13/per person. Click here for
tickets. |
| 6 p.m. |
Keg Tap Ceremony, OBW
kick off party, Ray Daniels speech: “Worshipful &
Irreverent Beer.”
Jackie O’s Pub &
Brewery, 24 W. Union St.
Sparbock beer, brewed in honor of OBW founder Jon Sparhawk,
taps at 6 p.m. |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Cornhole games, Courtside Pizza
88 N. Court St. |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Ray Daniels speech: “Beer
& Dirt: How what’s under your feet influences what’s
in your glass.”. Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St.
Free. |
| 8 p.m. |
Great Lakes Brewing Co. beer tasting, with
Mike Kunzer, sales representative of Great Lakes Brewing Co.
“History of Great Lakes Brewing Co.” Tasting per
sample price. Red Brick Sports Pub & Grill, 14
N. Court St. |
| 8:15 p.m. |
Meet Ray Daniels, author
of Designing Great Beers at The Crystal, 34 N.
Court St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Meet Ray Daniels, author of Designing
Great Beers, "BeerU, Oh, say can you sigh: How a
European staple conquered every continent." The
Red Brick Tavern, 14 N.Court St. Free. |
| 8 p.m. |
Rattletrap - old timey
string band. Casa Cantina, 4 W.
State St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Open Stage. Jackie O’s Pub &
Brewery, 24 W. Union St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Sing or Die! (Union Karaoke
w/DJ Barticus), Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union
St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Live Music 19 S Court Bar, 19
S. Court St. |
| Tuesday,
July 15 |
| |
City of Athens Proclamation Declares Tuesday,
July 15: Jon Sparhawk Day |
| 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Hospitality Suite Welcome Center, inside
Oak Room, 14 Station St. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week
information, maps, and souvenirs! |
| 11
a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Shop, in
lower level of Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St., Tickets
to events, souvenirs, info & maps. |
| 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Shop, in lower level of
Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St., Tickets to events,
souvenirs, info & maps. |
| 12
p.m. |
Lunch with Ray Daniels,
author of Designing Great Beers, “Ode to Brown
Ale, the Universal Pairing beer.” Skippers Restaurant,
22 W. Union St. (order off menu) |
| 3 p.m. |
Visit to Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery with
Ray Daniels, author of Designing Great Beers.
Session sampling of Athens’ only brewpub. Tasting
per sample cost. |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Microbrew Formal Tasting, The
Oak Room, 14 Station St. Tickets, featuring beer expert
Kevin Smith leading a sampling of Elevator Brewing Co. &
Maumee Bay. $13/per person includes beers and appetizers.
Click here for tickets. |
| 5:15 p.m. |
The delightful Kenny Kerr, III. Talks about
history of Kerr Family Distributing. The Ohio University
Inn, 331 Richland Ave. Bunch of Grapes Tavern. Sample
Columbus Brewing Co., Great Lakes & Samuel Adams. Tasting
per sample cost. |
| 5:30 p.m. |
2nd OBW Microbrew Cooking Competition.
Toscano's Restaurant, 4 Depot St. Sampling of entries
in up to five categories .Meet Ray Daniels, author of Designing
Great Beers. Samuel Adams conducts Beer Lover’s
Choice. $25/person in advance, $30 at the door. Pre-purchase
of tickets encouraged. Click here
for tickets. |
| 6 p.m. |
Cornhole games, Courtside Pizza Sports
Pub 85 N. Court St. |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Formal Tasting, Kelly
Sauber, Marietta Brewing Co., The Hampton Inn, 986 E.
State St. Ray Daniels will speak at the end of the tasting:
"Beer Around the World: We’re not in Kansas anymore
are we bartender?” $13/person includes beers and appetizers.
Click here for tickets. |
| 8-9 p.m. |
Beer Lover’s Choice, Tom Olman, Samuel
Adams, Casa Nueva 4 W. State St. |
| 8:15
p.m. |
Conversations with the Fermented
Chef Jim Leverentz, Leeners You-Make-Kits: “Yeast,
the Noble Beast.” It’s not just about beer &
wine, but fermented foods in your shopping cart. Fermentation:
spontaneous beginning to survival & big business. Table
talks over a pint. 19 S Court Bar, 19 S. Court St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Celtic Night with the Boys of the Hock. Jackie
O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Open Mic Night. The
Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Live Music 19 S Court Bar, 19
S. Court St. |
| Wednesday,
July 16 |
| 10:30 a.m.
- 8 p.m. |
Hospitality Suite Welcome Center,
inside Oak Room, 14 Station St. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew
Week information, maps, and souvenirs! |
| 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Shop, in lower level of
Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St., Tickets to events,
souvenirs, info & maps. |
| 12-4 p.m. |
History of Taverns, Pubs &
Prohibition in the Athens area, special display at
the Athens County Historical Society & Museum, 65 North
Court Street.
Admission: $4/adults; $2 Senior Citizens
& students 13-21; $1 children 12 and under. |
| 4 p.m. |
Meet the Brewer, Brad Clark. Jackie
O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. |
| 5-10 p.m. |
Homebrew Keg Competition event,
ArtsWest 132 WEst State St., Hosted by Eric Hedin,
Athens Do It Yourself Shop. $10/person in advance, $12 at
the door. Click here for tickets.
|
| 6 p.m. |
Cornhole games, Courtside Pizza 85
N. Court St. |
| 6 p.m. |
Formal Tasting. Ohio
University Inn, 331 Richland Ave. Featuring Eric Bean,
Columbus Brewing Co. $13/person Click
here for tickets. |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Ladies Night, The Oak Room, 14 Station
St.
Sample lighter, fruity brews and beers made with chocolate
malts. Per sampler price. Conversations with the Fermented
Chef Jim Leverentz, Leeners You-Make-Kits "Ladies’
Night: Who let the women start drinking beer?" From brewers
who could not drink to a fast growing consumer market, The
power of women in the workforce and a wartime necessity give
birth to a new style of beer. Then, the Fermented Chef answers
those embarrassing beer Questions you can’t ask a husband
or boyfriend. |
| 8 p.m. |
Tasting of Marietta Brewing Co.
microbrews, The Union downstairs. 18 W. Union
St. Per Sampler price. |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Karaoke, The Smiling Skull, 108 W. Union
St. |
| 9 p.m. |
OBW Meatball Eating Competition.
The Red Brick Sports Pub & Grill, 14 N. Court St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Live Music: In The Red Records' CHEAP TIME
(from Nashville)w/special guests! Union Bar & Grill,
18 W. Union St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Old Timey Night.
Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union
St. |
|
10 p.m. |
Zach Quillen, 19 S Court Club &
Bar 19 S. Court St. |
| Thursday,
July 17 |
| 10:30 a.m.
- 8 p.m. |
Hospitality Suite Welcome Center,
inside Oak Room, 14 Station St. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew
Week information, maps, and souvenirs! |
| 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Shop, in lower level of
Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St., Tickets to events,
souvenirs, info & maps. |
| 11
a.m. - 9 p.m. |
Famous Dog Day, The
Union, 18 W. Union St. |
| 12 p.m. |
Lunch with Bob Skilnik, author of Beer
& Food In American History. Brenen’s Café,
38 S. Court St. (order off menu) |
| 12-4 p.m. |
History of Taverns, Pubs &
Prohibition in the Athens area, special display at
the Athens County Historical Society & Museum, 65 North
Court Street.
Admission: $4/adults; $2 Senior Citizens
& students 13-21; $1 children 12 and under. |
| 1 p.m. |
Homebrew Demonstration by Eric Hedin, Athens
Do-It-Yourself shop, Toscano's Patio, 4 Depot St. Free. |
| 1:30 - 2:30
p.m. |
Bob Skilnik, Author of
Beer & Food in American History. Athens County Museum,
65 N. Court St. |
| 2-3 p.m. |
Conversations with the Fermented Chef Jim Leverentz,
Leeners You-Make-Kit "Better Mr. Beer: Big time brewing
in a small scale brewery." Yes, Mr. Beer can make very
good homebrew. The Fermented Chef teaches you how to improve
your little barrel brewing by using big brewer methods. Toscano’s
Patio/bar area, 4 Depot St. Free |
| 4 p.m. |
Meet the Brewers John Najeway and
Mitch Akerman of Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
Sample Thirsty Dog craft beers/ Sampler price. Skippers
Bar & Grille 22 W. Union. |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Microbrew Formal Tasting, The Oak Room,
14 Station St. Tickets, Featuring beer expert Kevin Smith,
leading a sampling of Barley’s Ale House #1 & #2.
$13/per person. Click here for
tickets. |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Homebrew Demonstration by Eric
Hedin, Athens Do-It-Yourself Shop, Pigskin Patio,
38 N. Court St., Free. Conversations with the
Fermented Chef Jim Leverentz, Leeners You-Make-Kit.
"Better Mr. Beer: Big time brewing in a small scale brewery."
Yes, Mr. Beer can make very good homebrew. The Fermented Chef
teaches you how to improve your little barrel brewing by using
big brewer methods. |
|
5:15 - 7:15 p.m. |
Formal Tasting. Ohio University Inn,
331 Richland Ave. Featuring Eric Rothchiller and Jay
Cox of the Cornerstone Brewing Co. $13/person includes beer
and appetizers. Click here for
tickets. |
|
6 p.m. |
Cornhole games, Courtside
Pizza 85 N. Court St. |
|
6 p.m. |
Pre-Boogie Party. Jazz and other music
on The Pigskin outdoor patio with Pianist Jim Wachtel and
his musical guests. Food and brews available. The
Pigskin, 39 N. Court St. |
|
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Meet the Brewer Luke Purcell, brewmaster
Great Lakes Brewing Co. The Red Brick Tavern
14 N. Court St. |
|
7-9 p.m. |
Acoustic Music. Jackie O's Pub &
Brewery, 24 W. Union St. |
|
7:30 p.m. |
Brewers Ball. The
Blue Gator, 63 N. Court St. Gourmet 5-course beer-flavored
meal paired with Ohio microbrews. Special Speaker: Pat Conway,,
Pres. & CEO,Great Lakes Brewing Co., “Sustainability
& Profitability, Possible & Practical in Craft Brewing
Industry.” $49/person. Click
here for tickets. |
|
7:30 p.m. |
Stuart's Opera House Presents: Free Outdoor
Concert, featuring authentic Cajun band Feufollet from Lafayette,
Louisiana. Show on the historic Public Square in Nelsonville,
in front of the Stuarts Opera House on Washington St. If it
rains, the show will move inside the Opera House. Beer Garden.
More info: www.stuartsoperahouse.org
52 Public Square, Nelsonville. |
|
8 p.m. |
Open Stage, The Smiling
Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St. |
|
8 p.m. |
Tasting of Marietta Brewing Co. microbrews, Art
opening: paintings by Tracy Duncan. The Union downstairs,
18 W. Union St. |
|
8:15 p.m. |
“So you think you don’t like beer?”
Night, Seven Sauces, 66 N. Court St., lower level.
Sampling unusual Selections of: Great Lakes Brewing Co.,
Samuel Adams, Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
Conversations with the Fermented Chef Jim Leverentz,
Leeners You-Make-Kits Ladies’ Night: Who let the women
start drinking beer? From brewers who could not drink to
a fast growing consumer market, The power of women in the
workforce and a wartime necessity give birth To a new style
of beer. Then, the Fermented Chef answers those embarrassing
beer Questions you can’t ask a husband or boyfriend.
Bob Skilnik, author of Beer & Food in American History,
adds to the fun.
John Najeway, Thirsty Dog owner/brewer
stop-by 9-9:15 p.m.
$13/person. Click here for tickets. |
|
9 p.m. |
Live Music: by Johnny Wayne Knievel &
friends, Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St. |
|
9 p.m. |
Graham Weber & Leatherbag,
The Casa Cantina. |
|
9:30 p.m. |
Meet Pat Conway, Great Lakes Brewing Co.
“Sustainability is possible & practical.”
Casa Nueva, 4 W. State St. |
|
10 p.m. |
Meet the Brewer Chris Verich, Ohio
Brewing Co. Ohio Maple Porter night; special tapping,
Limited supply. By the pint. 19 S Court Club & Bar
19 S. Court St. |
|
10 p.m. |
Live DJ performing at Red Brick Tavern |
|
10 p.m. |
Live band, Kent Lankas.
19 S Court Club & Bar 19 S. Court St. |
| Friday,
July 18 |
| 10:30 a.m.
- 8 p.m. |
Hospitality Suite Welcome Center,
inside Oak Room, 14 Station St. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew
Week information, maps, and souvenirs! |
| 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Shop, in lower level of
Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St., Tickets to events,
souvenirs, info & maps. |
| 12-4 p.m. |
History of Taverns, Pubs &
Prohibition in the Athens area, special display at
the Athens County Historical Society & Museum, 65 North
Court Street.
Admission: $4/adults; $2 Senior Citizens
& students 13-21; $1 children 12 and under. |
| 4 p.m. |
Meet the Brewers John Najeway and Mitch Akerman
of Thirsty Dog Thursday 7/17 4:00 PM at Broneys. |
| 2 p.m. |
Jackie O's Brewery Tasting.
Featuring rare editions of Jackie O's brews.
Seating limited. $20/person. Click
here for tickets. |
| 3 p.m. |
Bob Skilnik, author of Beer & Food
in American History. Skippers, 22 W. Union St. |
| 3 p.m. |
Bob Skilnik, author of
Beer & Food in American History. Skippers, 22
W. Union St. |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Conversations with the Fermented Chef Jim Leverntz,
Leeners You-Make-Kits “What’s wrong with my beer?”
Fermented Chef troubleshoots your homebrewing recipes and
techniques. The problem is usually what’s missing, not
what’s wrong. No samples please. Skippers, 22 W.
Union St. |
| 3-8
p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Reception,
inside Rocky Outdoor Gear Store, U.S. 33 N., Nelsonville.
4:30 p.m., Bob Skilnik, author of Beer & Food in American
History. |
| 3-8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Reception, inside Rocky
Outdoor Gear Store, U.S. 33 N., Nelsonville. 4:30 p.m.,
Bob Skilnik, author of Beer & Food in American History. |
| 4 p.m. |
Meet the Brewers, John Najeway
and Mitch Akerman, The Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., Sample
Thirsty Dog’s latest. Sampler price. Broney’s,
7 W. Carpenter St. |
| 4-6 p.m. |
Formal Tasting & Meet the Brewer,
Beer expert Kevin Smith leads a sampling of Elevator Brewing
Co. & Maumee Bay. Meet the Brewer, Kevin Beery Elevator
Brewing Co. The Oak Room, 14 Station St. $13/person.
Click here for tickets. |
| 5-9 p.m. |
Brew BQ Cook-Off Competition:
Bikes, Brews, Brew BQ & Harley Day, Harley, Vintage
Car & Hotrod Show, at the historic Athens Train Depot
area, West Union St. Sample Brew BQ contest entries,
sides & soft drinks available. BBQ Vendors. Proceeds to
local charity. Lion’s Club Vintage Car Show. Tickets:
by the sample, available onsite. Author Bob Skilnik
will be a judge, and do book signings. Conversations with
the Fermented Chef Jim Leverentz. |
| 6 p.m. |
Home Brew Choo Choo, Nelsonville Station,
on U.S. Rt. 33 & 33 East Canal St. Meet Ohio microbrewers
and sample homebrews, local foods. $25/adult (includes pre-ride
reception at Rocky Outdoor Gear Store, next to Depot, starting
at 3 p.m.-8 p.m.), $10/kids (includes special treats &
Frost Top rootbeer) Click here
for tickets. |
| 6 p.m. |
Cornhole games, Courtside
Pizza patio 85 N. Court St. |
| 7 p.m. |
Meet the Brewer, Matt Beery, brewer, Elevator Brewing
Co., The CI, 32 N. Court St. |
| 7-9 p.m. |
Acoustic music, Jackie
O's Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. |
| 8 p.m. |
Couch Slugz. LAST PERFORMANCE, ever! Toscano's
Patio, 14 Station St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Live Music: Double Gold,
(‘60s style bubblegum rock) with special guests. , Union
Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St. |
| 9 p.m. |
The Carpenter Ants, The Casa Cantina,
4 West State St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Live DJ, Red Brick
Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
Meet the brewer:
Luke Purcell, brewmaster, Great Lakes Brewing Co.
And Mike Kunzar, field sales representative |
| 10 p.m. |
Super Massive Reggae Band. Jackie
O's Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Mud Fork Blues, 19
S Court Bar, 19 S. Court St. |
| Saturday,
July 19 |
| 10:30 a.m.
- 8 p.m. |
Hospitality Suite Welcome Center,
inside Oak Room, 14 Station St. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew
Week information, maps, and souvenirs! |
| 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Shop, in lower level of
Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St., Tickets to events,
souvenirs, info & maps. |
| |
Homebrew Competition,
Dairy Barn, 8000 Dairy Lane. (Judging not open to
the public). Awards Ceremony at 5 p.m. at Boogie on the Bricks
main stage. |
| 12-4 p.m. |
History of Taverns, Pubs & Prohibition in the
Athens area, special display at the Athens County
Historical Society & Museum, 65 North Court Street.
Admission: $4/adults; $2 Senior Citizens & students
13-21; $1 children 12 and under. |
| 2 p.m. |
 BOOGIE
on the BRICKS, community festival. Court Street
area. Live music, entertainment, food, art vendors, and
a professionally staffed childrens play area. Ohio Microbrew
samples starting at 4:00.
Parking will be available free of charge in the Athens
Parking Garage all day.
For more info, and to check out the music schedule, please
visit www.boogieonthebricks.com! |
| 4-8 p.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Microbrew Tasting Area, samples
of Ohio microbrews, $1 (4 oz. pour). Brewers on hand to
pour and chat. Get your Ohio Brew Week Sampler Mug, $3.
Refill at the microbrew and beer truck.
People’s Choice Awards announced from the stage during
Boogie on the Bricks |
| 1:30-10:30 |
Ohio Brew Week Booth Next
to the Microbrew Tasting Area. Souvenirs, t-shirts, pints
& brew week mugs. The Fermented Chef available to answer
questions, and show you homebrewing equipment & make it
yourself kits. Author Bob Skilnik will sign his book: Beer
& Food in American History. Meet Ray Leard, the Official
Nut of Ohio Brew Week. |
| 6 p.m. |
Cornhole games, Courtside Pizza patio
85 N. Court St. . |
| 10 p.m. |
Live DJ after Boogie
(around 10 p.m.), The Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
. |
| 10 p.m. |
Live Music: Wheels on Fire w/special guests!
Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Live Music: 19 S court
Club & Bar, 19 S. Court St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Lennon Orchestra. Jackie O’s
Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. |
| 11 p.m. |
The Royales, after Boogie
on the Bricks, the band reconvenes at The Casa Cantina,
4 W. State St. |
|
Other
Events in Athens |
| 7/14-7/16 |
Bead International & Beyond Basketry Show,
Dairy Barn, 8000 Dairy Lane. 1-5 p.m.
$3.50, general; $2.50 student/seniors. Members/children under
12 free. |
| 7/16 - 7/19 |
Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents "The Secret Garden."
www.ovst.org
|
| 7/13
|
Southern Ohio Copperheads v. Grand Lake
Mariners. Bob Wren Stadium, Shafer St. Tickets: (740) 503-0999
5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. |
| 7/16
|
Concert on the Green,
under the Elms At Ohio University, College Green. Bring a
blanket Or lawn chair. 6 p.m. Free. |
7/19 |
Southern Ohio Copperheads v. Grand Lake Mariners. Bob Wren
Stadium, Shafer St. Tickets: (740) 503-0999
5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. |
| 7/19 |
Athens Farmers Market. University Mall
parking lot, 1000 East State St. (740) 593-6763. 9
a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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