From 3:00PM to 11:00PM

Bend Brewfest Kicks Off Thursday to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon & Neighbor Impact Bend, Oregon- Bend Brewfest celebrates 10 years of bringing fine brews to the masses at the Les Schwab Amphitheater with 60 breweries pouring more than 140 delicious craft beers. This year’s festival will also feature an expanded selection of hard-to-find, limited-release “X-Tap” beers from participating breweries. Website: www.bendbrewfest.com Location: Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, Oregon Phone: 541-322-9383 Dates & Times: Thursday, August 15, 3-11p.m. Friday, August 16, 3-11p.m. Saturday, August 17, noon-11p.m. (children welcome each day until 7p.m.) Cost: Admission is free, and those who wish to taste the beers may purchase a collectible 2013 Bend Brewfest mug and beer tokens for $12. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit organizations: NeighborImpact, which helps families access skills for success, family services, financial assistance, food, housing, heat and energy assistance; and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon mentoring programs.