Apparently the Blacksmith didn't limit its beer tastings to Wednesdays in June (which is a good thing); tomorrow they have a Wit Beer tasting:

This is one of those beer styles that fits in perfectly on a warm summer day. Come sample 5 unique Wit Beers this Wednesday, July 9th.

• Pinkus Organic Hefe Weizen
  German Hefeweizen | Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
  5.1% ABV
• Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Dunkel
  Dunkelweizen | Munich, Germany
  5.5% ABV
• De Proefbrouwerij La Grande Blanche
  Belgian White (Witbier) | Lochristi, Belgium
  7.5% ABV
• Chimay Triple White
  Abbey Tripel | Baileux, Belgium
  8% ABV
• Schneider Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock
  Eisbock | Kelheim, Germany
  12% ABV

Join The Blacksmith’s own beer connoisseur’s study group in the Anvil Room this Wednesday, July 9th, from 5-7 PM. $10 per person.

Hard to believe, but it's the Bend Summer Fest already—this weekend, Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th. For me it's the best of the "seasonal festivals" and one I enjoy visiting each year.

It is of course held in Downtown Bend, and the following streets are closed: Wall Street between Franklin and Greenwood; Oregon and Minnesota Avenues from Bond westward.

There's artists booths, a kids area, food, beer and wine, and free music on four separate stages. Including—if you can believe it—the Cherry Poppin' Daddies on the Main Stage at 8:30 Saturday night. For free.

Times are 11-10 Saturday, 11-6 Sunday. Be there!