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October 16: Oregon Distillers Guild Spirits Tasting 2010

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BoozeWith the Great American Distillers Festival still over a week away, what’s a tippler to do this weekend?

Here’s an idea: head out to Troutdale, McMenamins Edgefield to be exact, for the 2010 Oregon Distillers Guild Fall Tasting!

The tasting takes place at the hotel from 1 to 4pm, Saturday October 16 in the ballroom. $20 per person includes samples and appetizers, reservations are recommended (call the Edgefield at 503-669-8610, or email specialevents@mcmenamins.com), and of course 21 and over only!

Distilleries represented include:

September 17-19: Hall of Records Grand Opening, Sauerkraut, Pirates, and More!

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Friday-Sunday

Portland OktoberfestOktoberfest in Director Park

Portlander’s have another German beer festival option this year – Maletis Beverage is sponsoring a three day Portland Oktoberfest at Director Park

From noon until 9pm Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18, and noon until 7pm on Sunday, September 19 come downtown to enjoy German beer, music, and food cart food! Admission is $5, and this event is 21 and over only. [more]

Saturday

Hall of RecordsHall of Records Grand Opening!

The official Grand Opening party at Hall of Records (3342 SE Belmont) takes place Saturday, September 18 2010 from 2pm until Midnight!

The celebration features DJs all day, vinyl and gift certificate raffles, food samples, discounts, giveaways and more! [more]

Block Party at Ninth RowBlock Party at Ninth Row

Come on out Saturday, September 18 2010 to SE 9th Avenue between Madison and Taylor for the Block Party at Ninth Row!

Sponsored by the ART DEPARTMENT and the Central Eastside Industrial Council and local businesses, this free, all ages non-profit party takes place from 11am until dark. [more]

Stumptown Beard and MustacheStumptown Beard and Mustache Competition 2010

The First Annual Stumptown Beard & Mustache Competition takes place Saturday, September 18 at the Portland Pirate Festival.

Over $500 in cash and prizes are up for grabs. Contest categories include Full Beard, Mustache, Chops (or partial beard), and Freestyle. [more]

Scappoose Sauerkraut FestivalScappoose Sauerkraut Festival 2010

The 21st annual Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival takes place Saturday, September 18 2010 at Heritage Park in Scappoose!

From 10am until 6pm enjoy tons of entertainment, great food (not all cabbage related!), cabbage bowling, and a sauerkraut eating contest! [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Portland Pirate Festival 2010Portland Pirate Festival 2010

The Fifth Annual Portland Pirate Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19 2010 at Cathedral Park.

I have never made it to this event (for one thing I have no swashbuckling outfit), so all I can tell you is check out the website. There’s music, dance and performance, historical reenactments (with cannons!), stuff for kids, and of course there will be grub and grog! [more]

Retro Gaming Expo2010 Portland Retro Gaming Expo

The 2010 Portland Retro Gaming Expo takes place this Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19 at the Crowne Plaza (1441 NE 2nd).

Expo activities include video game tournaments, speakers, seminars, and a cosplay contest. [more]

For more, visit these other fine local resources: PDX Pipeline, Neighborhood Notes, Around The Sun, and Blogging Portland on the Cheap.

September 18: Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival 2010

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Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival 2010The 21st annual Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival takes place Saturday, September 18 2010 at Heritage Park in Scappoose!

From 10am until 6pm enjoy tons of entertainment, great food (not all cabbage related!), cabbage bowling, and a sauerkraut eating contest!

Some of the special sauerkraut related foodstuffs available at the fest include sauerkraut ice cream, cupcakes, and the famous Scappose Sandwich!

The sauerkraut eating contest takes place on the Gazebo Stage at 2:30pm, followed by the cabbage bowling tournament between Scappoose Police and Fire.

The full main stage entertainment schedule:

8:30 Matt Moquin 5K Fun Run & Walk
Registration at Scappoose High School
9:00 Matt Moquin 5K Fun Run & Walk
From Scappoose High School to the festival grounds
10:00 Opening Ceremony
10:30 Guy Live & Miz Mary
11:30 Open Kimono
12:30 Dianna’s Formal Affair Fashion Show
1:30 Oregon Performing Arts School (OPAS School of Dance)
2:30 Sauerkraut Eating Contest followed by the Cabbage Bowling Tourney
between Scappoose Police & Fire
3:00 Lyman Louis
4:00 Scappoose High School Expose
4:30 DeNada Band
6:00 Festival closes


Photo credits: Peace Candle by Cacophony, sauerkraut by Ellywa, both at Wikipedia Commons.

The Honeymoon is Over . . .

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Wedding Photo. . . literally, but not figuratively!

Heather and I returned from the wilds of Eastern Oregon last night. We had an amazing vacation, which my wife [will I ever get used to saying that?] has begun chronicling with an account of the first stop on our trip, in Salem, the Oregon State Fair!

That was just the first half-day of our trip, however, so stay tuned for lots more. We also visited old friends in Bend, had an almost double rainbow experience in the Painted Hills, found Big Lebowski fanatics in Prairie City, froze our tushes off at Wallowa Lake, drank delicious beer in Enterprise and Joseph, and completely unplugged and read books in the Imnaha River Canyon, to name a few memories from our epic honeymoon!

Blogging here shall recommence immediately. Thank you for your patience!

Dave Goes . . . on his Honeymoon!

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Wedding PhotoNote: The blog won’t be completely idle while I’m gone – I’ve written a few event posts that are scheduled to appear throughout the week.

Heather and I are hitting the road on another of our Oregon adventures. It’s our honeymoon!

We’ll be back next weekend with stories and posts and lots of photos.

During the week we’ll largely be off the grid, but keep an eye out for us on Twitter (@DaveKnowsPDX and @Mile73), which we’ll no doubt update if we find even the weakest signal out in the wilds!