Chuckanut Presents High Flying Beer Garden for Skagit Skies

From Chuckanut:

On June 28^th, Chuckanut Brewery at the Port of Skagit Airport will create the High Flying Beer Garden to view all the activities taking place on the tarmac and in the air for the Skagit Skies Fly In. Enjoy the best viewing from Chuckanut’s lively beer garden free of charge. Chuckanut Brewery will have extended hours 10am-8pm to take in all the activities at the port’s air show.
 
The expanded Beer Garden at Chuckanut Brewery will include Food Outfitters Wood-Fire Pizza, an Alfa Romeo Classic Car Show and busking performances. The High Flying Beer Garden invites all ages to enjoy beers, sodas, food, entertainment and the activities taking place overhead. Enjoy Chuckanut’s world class beers in the beer garden as the Skagit Skies Show unfolds with parachuters, the Undaunted Formation Aerobatics, Smoke & Thunder Jet Car, Aerobatic Pilot Melissa Burns, Navy Legacy Flight & Growler Demo plus aircraft collections of historic planes and on the tarmac an activity area for kids.
 
Come early and stay all day at the Chuckanut Brewery High Flying Beer Garden, cheers! If you want to start early on Friday, June 27^th the Children’s Museum will host a Pre Flight Bite Fundraiser on the airport tarmac. Money raised during this special event 5-7pm will help fund the new aviation exhibit at the Skagit Children’s Museum. At the Pre-Flight Bite you can enjoy beer from the Port breweries and distillery (Chuckanut, Garden Path, Cardinal, Westland Distillery) as well as snacks and a chance to meet the airshow performers. Tickets and info are available at www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net/events/pre-flight-bites-fundraiser/.
 
Chuckanut Brewery brews award winning Lagers and Ales and has won Large Brewery of the Year at WA Beer Awards 2017, 2019 and 2021 and Small Brewery at the GABF 2011 and 2009. The production facility and Tap Room is in Skagit Valley at 11937 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington, WA and welcomes guests of all ages with indoor and outdoor seating! Check out additional information about Chuckanut at chuckanutbrewery.com.

About Chuckanut Brewery:

The Kempers and the Birth of Chuckanut Brewery

The story of Chuckanut Brewery is inextricably linked to the pioneering spirit of Mari and Will Kemper, two individuals who have indelibly shaped the landscape of American craft beer. Their journey began in the 1980s when they co-founded Thomas Kemper Brewery, a seminal force in the Northwest’s burgeoning craft beer scene. This venture marked the beginning of their lifelong passion for brewing and a testament to their entrepreneurial spirit. 

Following their time at Thomas Kemper, the Kempers embarked on a series of adventures that would further solidify their expertise in the industry. Will became a sought-after consultant, helping to establish breweries across the country and even internationally. This period of exploration and knowledge-gathering proved invaluable for the couple, exposing them to diverse brewing techniques and cultural influences.  

Their travels eventually brought them back to their roots in the Pacific Northwest. With a wealth of experience and a shared dream, Mari and Will founded Chuckanut Brewery in 2008. The brewery quickly gained recognition for its unwavering commitment to traditional European brewing methods, particularly lagers, a style often overlooked in the craft beer landscape. Through their dedication to quality and innovation, Chuckanut Brewery has become a cornerstone of the Washington brewing scene and a global ambassador for the art of lager making.

The Kemper’s journey is a testament to their enduring passion for beer, their entrepreneurial drive, and their unwavering belief in the power of craftsmanship. Chuckanut Brewery is not merely a business; it is a culmination of their lifelong pursuit of brewing excellence.  

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