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Getting Feet on the Street

Aimed at an increase in downtown foot traffic, Redmond’s First Fridays are officially underway

Redmond’s very own First Fridays are officially underway, with many shops in the heart of downtown extending their hours and offering up fun treats and discounts for locals and visitors alike on the first Friday of each month, from June through December. Although the event is still new (Redmond is currently gearing up for its […]

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Beer: It’s Still Flowing

It’s been a tough year for some craft brewers, but breweries are still contributing to the economy

In the last year, Oregonians have lost a few heritage craft breweries. Portland’s BridgePort Brewing closed after 35 years. Both Portland Brewing and Widmer Brothers closed their brewpubs. In Central Oregon, RiverBend Brewing also closed its brewpub, and Smith Rock Brewing shuttered its doorsโ€”but these losses were offset by growth, and according to industry insiders, […]

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Redmond Booze Cruise

Redmond’s adult beverage scene is rapidly expanding. Our staff enlisted the help of a local party bus to check out the range of new options

Redmond, Ore.โ€”the city of roughly 30,000 people that sits 18 miles to the north of Bendโ€”has had a small collection of breweries for at least the past several years. Options have included Wild Ride Brewingโ€”a hub for brews as well as food carts, The Vault Taphouse, home to the cozy Kobold Brewing lineup of beers, […]

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