Ohio Brew Week

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.
5:45 p.m.	7 Sauces Restaurant is featuring a brew-inspired dinner menu for the week of Ohio Brew Week! Here are some of the offerings: Raspberry wheat vinaigrette salad Beeriyaki beef tenderloin kabobs Chili and ale glazed shrimp Cherry beer bundt cake Black and tan fudgesicles 7 Sauces, 66 N. Court Street, opens at 5:45 p.m. each night.
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.	Hip-Hop Shop, Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St.
10 p.m.	Chris Monday solo acoustic set, 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.
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.
5:45 p.m.	7 Sauces Restaurant is featuring a brew-inspired dinner menu for the week of Ohio Brew Week! Here are some of the offerings: Raspberry wheat vinaigrette salad Beeriyaki beef tenderloin kabobs Chili and ale glazed shrimp Cherry beer bundt cake Black and tan fudgesicles 7 Sauces, 66 N. Court Street, opens at 5:45 p.m. each night.
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.	Sad Bastards, Chris Biester & Zach Fuller, 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.
5:45 p.m.	7 Sauces Restaurant is featuring a brew-inspired dinner menu for the week of Ohio Brew Week! Here are some of the offerings: Raspberry wheat vinaigrette salad Beeriyaki beef tenderloin kabobs Chili and ale glazed shrimp Cherry beer bundt cake Black and tan fudgesicles 7 Sauces, 66 N. Court Street, opens at 5:45 p.m. each night.
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 (of the Jazz Cream Assassins), 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.
5:45 p.m.	7 Sauces Restaurant is featuring a brew-inspired dinner menu for the week of Ohio Brew Week! Here are some of the offerings: Raspberry wheat vinaigrette salad Beeriyaki beef tenderloin kabobs Chili and ale glazed shrimp Cherry beer bundt cake Black and tan fudgesicles 7 Sauces, 66 N. Court Street, opens at 5:45 p.m. each night.
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 p.m.	Sing or Die! (Union Karaoke w/DJ Barticus), Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St.
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.	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.
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. "“Rare Beers 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. "Beer & the Railroads and the Midwest."
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.
5:45 p.m.	7 Sauces Restaurant is featuring a brew-inspired dinner menu for the week of Ohio Brew Week! Here are some of the offerings: Raspberry wheat vinaigrette salad Beeriyaki beef tenderloin kabobs Chili and ale glazed shrimp Cherry beer bundt cake Black and tan fudgesicles 7 Sauces, 66 N. Court Street, opens at 5:45 p.m. each night.
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, Kevin 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.	Five Foot Forward, 19 S Court Bar, 19 S. Court St.
Saturday, July 19
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.
1:30-10:30	Ohio Brew Week Booth Next to the Microbrew Tasting Area at Boogie on the Bricks. 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.
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
5:45 p.m.	7 Sauces Restaurant is featuring a brew-inspired dinner menu for the week of Ohio Brew Week! Here are some of the offerings: Raspberry wheat vinaigrette salad Beeriyaki beef tenderloin kabobs Chili and ale glazed shrimp Cherry beer bundt cake Black and tan fudgesicles 7 Sauces, 66 N. Court Street, opens at 5:45 p.m. each night.
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.	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. 7 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.