Ohio Brew Week Schedule of Events

Stay tuned for the 2011 schedule! Below is the 2010 schedule.

Saturday, July 10
	BSJP Homebrew Competition Judging (not open to the public) Winners announced during Boogie on the Bricks, Sat., July 17
Sunday, July 11
1 p.m.	Welcome Reception. Auction of Beer Memorabilia as a fundraiser for the Dairy Barn. Keynote Speaker Lew Bryson speech: “Beer in Your Backyard is Better.” Dairy Barn, 8000 Dairy Lane;
5 p.m.	Copperheads Baseball game. Craft Beer Day at the Copperheads Baseball Game.$5 at the gate. Bob Wren Stadium, Shafer St.
8 p.m.	Dinner at Restaurant Salaam. Keynote Speaker Lew Bryson speech: “The Middle East: Birthplace of Beer.” Middle Eastern specialty and beer pairings, order off menu. Restaurant Salaam, 21 W. Washington St.
	World Cup Final on three TVs and one Very Big Screen. Jackie O’s , 22 W. Union St.
Monday, July 12
10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Hospitality Suite Welcome Center. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Oak Room, 14 Station St.
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Ohio Brew Week Shop. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Lower level of Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
12 p.m.	Lunch with author Lew Bryson. “A Beer Writer’s Adventures.” Order off menu. Casa Cantina, 6 W. State St.
3 p.m.	Formal Tasting. Featuring Barley's Brewing Company. $15. Oak Room, 14 Station St. Click here for tickets.
4 - 5:30 p.m.	Meet the Brewer. Jerome Welliver, Black Box Brewing Co. The Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St.
6 p.m.	Official Keg Tap Ceremony. Ohio Brew Week Jackie O's Sparbock. Keynote Speaker Lew Bryson speech: “The People’s Drink: Beer.” Jackie O’s Public House, 22 W. Union St.
7:30 p.m.	Gourmet Beer Dinner. Hosted by Keynote Speaker Lew Bryson; original creations by Lui Lui chefs.
8:30 p.m.	Rattletrap. Old-timey String Band. Casa Cantina, 6 W. State St.
9 p.m.	Open Stage. Jackie O’s Public House, 22 W. Union St.
9 - 12:30 p.m.	OBW Music Showcase presents Katy Whomp Us - Bluegrass/Americana. Smiling Skull, 108 West Union Street.
9 p.m.	Backwords (sometimes referred to as the Wailing Geezers or the Iron Dukes of Rock and Roll or simply Those Loud Old Farts) will play a benefit concert for The Athens Area Vietnam Veterans of America. Suggested donation, $3-$5. Cat’s Eye Saloon, 12 N. Court St.
Tuesday, July 13
10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Hospitality Suite Welcome Center. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Oak Room, 14 Station St.
10:30 a.m.	Brunch with author Lew Bryson. Order off the menu. Brenen’s Coffee Café, 38 S. Court St.
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Ohio Brew Week Shop. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Lower level of Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
2:30-5 p.m.	Formal Tasting of Brew Kettle beers. Meet Brewer Jack Kephardt. $15.Latitude 39, lower level, Baker University Center, 1 Park Place. Click here for tickets.
3:00 p.m.	Formal Tasting. Featuring Maumee Bay Brewing Co. $15. Oak Room, 14 Station St. Click here for tickets.
4p.m.	Big Green Egg grill demo. Abrio’s Brick Oven Patio, 859 E. State St.
4p.m.	Meet the Brewer. Garin Wright, Buckeye Brewing Co., Jackie O’s Public House, 22 W. Union St.
6 p.m.	Craft Brew Cooking Competition & Athens Cuisine Showcase. Sample the best of Athens’ area chefs, restaurants and regional cooks during this gourmet food extravaganza.$25. Abrio's Brick Oven, 859 E. State St. Click here for tickets.
6 p.m.	Cornhole games. Courtside Pizza Sports Pub. 85 N. Court St.
8 p.m.	Celtic Night. Jackie O’s Public House, 22 W. Union St.
6 p.m.	Open Stage. Smiling Skull, 108 West Union Street.
9 p.m.	Pool Tournament. Prizes for best players. Buffalo Wild Wings, 21 W. Union St.
10 p.m.	OBW Music Showcase presents Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Jackie O’s Brewery, 22 W. Union St.
10 p.m.	The Sufferin' Moses Blues Band. Featuring guest singer Dedrick Bonner! Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
Wednesday, July 14
10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Hospitality Suite Welcome Center. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Oak Room, 14 Station St.
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Ohio Brew Week Shop. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Lower level of Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
8 a.m.	Putter and Pints. Golf with the Brewers Tournament. Refreshments available around the course. Awards ceremony at Abrio's Brick Oven at 4 p.m. Elm Golf Course, 3950 Ladd Ridge Road. Click here for more info.
12 p.m.	Weeds, Cheese & Brews. Abbe Turner, Lucky Penny Creamery showcases fresh cheeses & culinary uses of herbs. Jerome Welliver, brewer, Black Box Brewing Co. talks about cheese and beer. $17, includes cheeses, sample brews from Great Lakes,& Sam Adams. Toscano’s, 4 Depot St. Click here for tickets.
1 p.m.	Formal Brew Tasting. Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. Tickets available at www.jackieos.com
4 p.m.	Beer Sampling. Sample various Great Lakes Brewing Co., and Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. craft brews with baskets of spicy Indian papadum. 5 samples, $15. Restaurant Salaam, 21 W. Washington St. Click here for tickets.
5 - 10 p.m.	Homebrew Keg Competition event. Hosted by Eric Hedin, Athens Do It Yourself Shop. $10 admission at the door. ArtsWest, 132 West State St.
5:30 p.m.	Beer, Cheese and Chocolate Formal Tasting. Sample Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., Gordon Biersch beers along with artisan cheeses and luscious chocolate dessert—the new rage: beer and chocolate! $15. Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Avenue. Click here for tickets.
6 p.m.	Wild Fermentations Workshop. Community Food Initiatives hosts Brad Clark of Jackie O's Pub and Brewery: yeasts used in brewing as well as "spent-grains" used in breads and pizza crusts. Tasting of brews. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks, 94 Columbus Rd., $5 at door.
6 p.m.	Ohio Beer and Cheese Tasting. Taste cheeses and beers made in Ohio featuring cheeses from Laurel Valley Creamery (Gallipolis) and Integration Acres (Athens County) and our always All-Ohio microbrew line. $5-$15. Casa Cantina, 6 W. State St.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Farmer’s Market Fresh Dinner. Appetizer, salad, sorbet, main course, dessert each paired with Thirsty Dog beers. $30, served all evening. Zoe's Fine Dining, 24 ½ E. State St. Click here for tickets and menu.
7 p.m.	Formal Beer Tasting. Elevator Brewing Co. $13, covers brew samples & appetizers. Buffalo Wild Wings, 21 W. Union St. Click here for tickets.
7 p.m.	Josh Charles (studied w/ Dr. John, 'Nawlins piano - wow!) "Quiet Concert Series". (limited tickets avail.)Jackie O’s Brewery, 22 W. Union St.
8:15 p.m.	So You Think You Don’t Like Beer Ladies Night. Sample lighter, fruity brews and beers made with chocolate malts. Hosted by Jerome Welliver of Black Box Brewing Co. $13. The Oak Room, 14 Station St. Click here for tickets.
8:30 p.m.	Karaoke Night. Smiling Skull, 108 West Union Street.
9 p.m.	Comedy Night. Brew-flavored comedians. Frank Tennyson, “Zen of Beer,” & Troy Hammond. $10. Abrio's Brick Oven, 859 E. State St. Click here for tickets.
9:30 p.m.	The Famous Meatball Eating Contest. Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
10 p.m.	Karaoke Competition. Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
10 p.m.	Open Stage.Casa Cantina, 6 W. State St.
10 p.m.	OBW Music Showcase presents Zach Deputy. Jackie O’s Public House, 22 W. Union St.
Thursday, July 15
10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Hospitality Suite Welcome Center. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Oak Room, 14 Station St.
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Ohio Brew Week Shop. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Lower level of Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
1 p.m.	Formal Tasting. Featuring Barley's Brewing Company. $15. Oak Room, 14 Station St. Click here for tickets.
2:30 - 5 p.m.	Formal Tasting of Great Lakes Brewing Co. beers. Meet brewer Luke Purcell, “Rock” and rep Mike Kunzer. $15. Latitude 39, lower level, Baker University Center, 1 Park Place. Click here for tickets.
3:00 p.m.	Formal Tasting. Featuring Maumee Bay Brewing Co. $15. Oak Room, 14 Station St. Click here for tickets.
3 p.m.	Formal Tasting of Thirsty Dog beers. Flight of Thirsty Dog creations & gourmet appetizers. Meet the Big Dog John Najeway. $15. Zoe's Fine Dining, 24 ½ E. State St. Click here for tickets.
4 p.m.	Buckeye Celebration Tasting. Sample craft brews that celebrate the Buckeyes and Grinders appetizers. Meet Grinders corporate creator Mike Bellisari. $15. W.G. Grinders, 120 West Union St. Click here for tickets.
4 p.m.	Beer Sampling. Sample various Great Lakes Brewing Co., and Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. craft brews with baskets of spicy Indian papadum. 5 samples, $15. Restaurant Salaam, 21 W. Washington St. Click here for tickets.
5 p.m.	Meet the Brewer. Chris Alltmont, Gordon Biersch. Bunch of Grapes Tavern at The Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Ave.
5 p.m.	Meet the Brewer. Jim Lieb, Rocky River Brewing Co. The Pub, 39 N. Court St.
6 p.m.	Brewer's Forum. Featuring Brewer's and or representatives from Marietta Brewing (Kelly Sauber), Great Lakes Brewing (Luke Purcell), Weasel Boy Brewing (Laurie Wince), The Brew Kettle (Chris McKim) and Elevator Brewing (Vic Schlitz). Enjoy a tasting and discussion with 5 great Ohio micro-brewers. Casa Cantina, 6 W. State St.
6 p.m. - close	Christmas in July. Wear a Christmas hat, and sip Christmas Ale from Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.. Meet the Big Dog later in the evening. The Pub, 39 N. Court St.
6 p.m. and 8 p.m.	Haunted Hocking Tour. Join us for a twilight ride along the eerie byways and backstreets of Athens for a haunted tour. $15. Meet at Oak Room, 14 Station St. Click here for tickets.
7 p.m.	Brewer's Feast. Gourmet, 5-course meal made & paired with craft brews. $50. Abrio's Brick Oven, 859 E. State St. Click here for tickets.
7 p.m.	Miss Plumber’s Crack Competition. Who will be on the new label for Plumber’s Crack Ale? Black Box Brewing’s Jerome Welliver on hand to select the winner of the ‘talent’ show. Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St.
8 p.m.	The first signed and numbered art print of the 1st Collectible Art Poster by Athens artist Kevin Morgan will be auctioned off during the Brewers’ Feast. You do not need to attend the feast to attend the auction. Abrio’s Brick Oven, 859 E. State St.
10 p.m.	Eric Sommer. Jackie O’s Public House, 22 W. Union St.
10 p.m.	OBW Music Showcase presents Tribe of the Mountain and friends. Casa Cantina, 6 W. State St.
Friday, July 16
10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Hospitality Suite Welcome Center. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Oak Room, 14 Station St.
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Ohio Brew Week Shop. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Lower level of Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
Noon - 10 p.m.	Brew BQ Cook-Off Competition; Bikes, Brews, Brew BQ & Harley Day. Vintage Car, Hotrod & Harley Show Sample Brew BQ contest entries, from 2-4 p.m. (while supplies last!) GRAND PRIZE WINNER Receives a BIG GREEN EGG GRILL! Sides & soft drinks available. BBQ & other Vendors start at noon. The Bob Stewart Band will play starting at 7:00 p.m. Craft Brew garden opens at noon. $3 glass Tickets for the competition entries, $1 by the sample, available onsite. Athens Train Depot area, West Union St.
1 p.m.	Formal Brew Tasting. Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. Tickets available at www.jackieos.com
4 p.m.	Beer Sampling. Sample various Great Lakes Brewing Co., and Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. craft brews with baskets of spicy Indian papadum. 5 samples, $15. Restaurant Salaam, 21 W. Washington St. Click here for tickets.
5 p.m.	Meet the Brewer. Chris Alltmont, Gordon Biersch. Bunch of Grapes Tavern at The Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Ave.
6 p.m.	Meet the Brewer. Jim Lieb, Rocky River Brewing Co. The Pub, 39 N. Court St.
6 p.m.	Formal Brew Tasting. Hoppin’ Frog, $15, includes appetizers. Oak Room, 14 Station St. Click here for tickets.
6 p.m.	Cornhole games. Courtside Pizza Sports Pub. 85 N. Court St.
8 p.m.	Five Foot Forward band. Buffalo Wild Wings, 21 W. Union St.
9 p.m.	Live DJ. Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
9 p.m.	OBW Music Showcase presents Bud Carroll & The Southern Souls. Smiling Skull, 108 West Union Street.
10 p.m.	Bearquarium (Fela Kuti-style afro beat) (10 p.m.) Jackie O’s Public House, 22 W. Union St.
10 p.m.	Theodore, The 65s & Graveyard Shift. Casa Cantina, 6 W. State St.
Saturday, July 17
7:30 a.m.	Quilt Barn Ride: The Athens AM Rotary Club’s annual poker-style Quilt Barn Ride raises funds for the Club’s charity work and for Pelotonia, a grassroots bike tour based in Columbus, Ohio with one goal: to end cancer. Full schedule: www.quiltbarnride.org
Noon	Ohio Brew Week Shop. Tickets to events, Ohio Brew Week information, maps, and souvenirs! Ohio Brew Week Beer Garden, Court Street.
2 p.m.	BOOGIE on the BRICKS. free community festival. Court Street area. Dance to great music and sample wonderful craft brews. VISIT the OBW CRAFT BREW BEER GARDEN, 3-7 p.m. Samples of craft brew from 3 -7 p.m., or until the craft brew runs out.
	Duke Junior and the Smokey Boots will be playing in the Cantina immediately following Boogie on the Bricks. Casa Cantina, 6 W. State St.
3 - 5 p.m.	Book Signing.The World of a Wayward Comic Book Artist: The Private Sketchbooks of Sandy Plunkett. Free hors’d’ouevres. Salaam Restaurant, 21 W. Washington St.
6 p.m.	Cornhole games. Courtside Pizza Sports Pub. 85 N. Court St.
10 p.m.	Live DJ. The Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St.
10 p.m.	OBW Music Showcase presents Lennon Orchestra. Jackie O’s Public House, 22 W. Union St.