This year, The Little Woody Festival is going deeper into the woods – celebrating not just barrel-aged perfection but all things tree-inspired!
From whiskey-soaked oak-aged stouts to tart, berry-infused sours, this festival is a toast to the forests, orchards and barrels that shape the finest brews.
PRICING
Purchase a tasting package to sample beer, cider, wine and more! Additional drink tokens can be purchased at the event for $1. Samples range from 2-6 tokens. Friday, Aug 29 5pm-9pm Saturday, Aug 30 Noon-9pm
21+ ONLY
Includes tasting glass and 6 tokens. In addition to your four Beer Run beer stops along the route – your Beer Run registration now includes free entry into The Little Woody festival. Sip your beer while listening to live music, play some games or stay and enjoy some barrel-aged brews. 21+ Only Event. $50 at the gate.
For the gnomies who are not drinking but still want to join the fun.
DD Entry The Gnomaste
Includes tasting glass and 5 tokens. $20 at the gate.
The Gnomie Homie
Includes tasting glass and 10 tokens. $25 at the gate.
VIP: The Big Woody
Includes tasting glass, 10 tokens and Little Woody T-shirt. All Big Woody ticket holders will get early access to the event on Friday night. Presentation by 503 Distilling inside the Deschutes Historical Museum starting at 4:15pm on Friday. ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE!
SATURDAY
AUGUST 30
11am Check in The Commons Café 12pm Start at The Commons Café Finish at The Little Woody Festival at Deschutes Historical Museum
what’s on tap
2 Towns
Barrel Aged Blackberry & Raspberry
Imperial Juicy Blackberries and tart raspberries are perfectly balanced by a rich, barrel-aged foundation.
Westward Whiskey Bad Apple
Time to sit in front of the fire and warm up both inside and out with a glass of this rich, delicious barrel aged teamwork in a glass. We took The Bad Apple and aged it in a selection of barrels we borrowed from our friends at Westward Whiskey™. The result is an even bolder version of one of our most flavorful flagships. After we are done with the barrels, we send them back to be used in an apple finished creation of their own. If you love this one, you’re sure to love Westward’s variation!
Ablis CBD
Strawberry Mojito
Our Strawberry Mojito CBD beverage is the kind of drink that’ll conjure tropical beach vibes. And while we admit we tend to enjoy this one floating along the Deschutes River or feet-up in our backyards, we still get vacation vibes with every minty-sweet sip. Results are in: Ablis Strawberry Mojito is the perfect midweek pick-me-up. (Alcohol not included)
Cranberry Blood Orange
Straight-up blood orange doesn’t quite cut it?
Well, we took it one step further. This Cranberry Blood Orange sparkling beverage is the perfect blend of bold and classic flavors (and our most popular infusion). If you like to chase sunsets up mountain summits or kayak by moonlight, this adventurous flavor is for you.
Boneyard Beer
Short Story
Blonde Ale
Neighbors with Attitude
Barrel-Aged Black Barleywine
Buoy Beer
West Coast Pilsner
Bright Crisp, with a hint of grapefruit
Deep Waters
Stout Aged in Pilot House Distillery’s Come Hell or High Water Whiskey
Cascade Lakes
This IPA
Sure, there’s a lot of ‘em, but This IPA is made with you in mind. Crafted for This moment, This IPA is the perfect balance of hop-forward juiciness and floral aromas. With a refreshing Pacific Northwest aroma, you’ll be wondering where This IPA has been all your life. Look no further, because This is now.
Badlands Imperial Brown Ale
We partnered with our friends at Badlands Artisan Distillery in La Pine, Oregon to create the non-typical beer. A bold, imperial brown ale aged in Double Barrel Rye casks. Audacious vanilla and graham cracker flavors are layered with hits of candied nuts and dark molasses while notes of coconut and lightly spiced honey dance on your tongue.
Brewed with Maple Syrup and Conditioned on Whiskey Soaked Maple Wood.
Bigfoot County Pale
NW Pale with Cascade and Citra Hops
Fort George Brewing
BA Coconut Cavatica
13-month Bourbon Barrel-Aged Version of Our Cavatica Stout with Toasted Coconut
2023 Matryoshka Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
12.2% ABV -Matryoshka begins with a decadent imperial stout aged for one year in whiskey and bourbon barrels. During this twelve month period of confinement, the powerful flavor of the barrel tempers the dessert-like sweetness of the base beer to produce a rich, smooth, flavorful stout that is neither too thick, nor too thin.
Spruce Budd - Sprice Tip Ale Brewed Only with locally picked spruce tips, pilsner malt, and water.
Legend Cider Co.
Smith Rock Strawberry Kiwi
Juicy, tangy, and rich in taste. This invigorating flavor makes this one of our family’s favorite recipes.
Cascade Cooler
6% ABV -Is that cider BLUE?? A nod to blue raspberry, this cider is an eye catching color and a delicious berry blend. Fantastic flavor and sure to turn heads. Catch this seasonal summer flavor while you can!
pFriem
Vinifera Saison
pFriem Vinifera Saison is a Rosé inspired barrel aged farmhouse ale with grenache grapes, brewed in collaboration with our friends at Le Doubblé Troubblé Wine Co. in White Salmon, WA.
Frambozen
Made by adding fresh raspberries to our Lambic-inspired ale, resulting in a deep fuchsia, pink foam-topped nectar, with perfumy aromas of fresh fruit, flavors of fresh jam, and a tart, prickly finish
Silver Moon Brewing
Stihl Crazy (After All These Years) Brewed for Collab Fest 2025 with our friends from Woods Boss in Denver, CO. Utilizing a fresh cut Ponderosa Pine Tree for a hot wort luge and a blend of Norwegian Farm House and French Saison yeast, it is fun, funky, earthy, citrusy and delicious!
Cross Joint Terpene
This West Coast IPA has an unopolagetically dank nose that gives way to a crisp refreshing IPA. With notes of stonefruit, citrus, pineapple and oranges from the hops combine with the tropical darkness from the Pineapple Express terpenes to make an unforgettable IPA.
Sunriver Brewing
Chocolate Ice Cream Stout
“Infused with the flavors of chocolate ice cream, gooey marshmallow swirls, caramel, and fudge finish.”
Vanilla Baltic Porter
This Wood Series project began life as a big, bold Baltic Porter. We carefully aged the brew for 12 months in the finest small batch 10-year Kentucky bourbon barrels. This strong, dark lager was then further conditioned on Madagascar vanilla beans for the ultimate infusion of smoothness. The finished beer displays complex notes of caramel, oak, spice, and honey. Barrel character hits with an herbaceous note and the vanilla rounds out the flavor profile of this decadent delight.
Three Creeks Brewing
Rye Whiskey Aged Frontier Justice
Imperial Coffee Stout
Chocolatey Imperial Stout with Sister’s Cold Brew aged in Rye.
McKay’s Reserve – Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged Scottish Ale
This very special batch of McKay’s Scottish Ale is brewed with two distinctive 2-Row base malts, four varieties of crystal malts and a touch of smoked malt, creating rich, caramel flavors with a hint of smoke. Lightly hopped, allowing the complexity of the malts to shine. To top it off we aged this batch in Crater Lake Distillery’s Estate Rye Whiskey oak barrels for 12 months, adding a warm, “boozy” finish, with hints of vanilla and oak.
UPP Liquids
Pinball Wizard
5.9 ABV - Oatmeal Stout
Wild Sky
9 ABV - Imperial Stout Aged in Heaven Hill Casks w/ raspberry
Wild Ride Brewery
Barrel Aged Laughing Face Imperial
Coconut Porter
Imperial coconut porter aged in bourbon barrels
Barrel-Aged Bee Sting
Rum Barrel-Aged Brown Ale
Wines
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Estate
Pinot Gris
The wine is blended from the best lots of Pinot Gris grown in our estate vineyards for an elevated style. Pinot Gris was first introduced to the Willamette Valley in the late 1960s by The Eyrie Vineyards Founder David Lett, whom we affectionately call “Papa Pinot.”
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Estate
Rose of Pinot Noir
Sourced from our sustainably-farmed Estate and Tualatin Estate Vineyards, the grapes were gently whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel to deliver expressive aromas and flavors with a crisp, dry finish.
Miraval Rosé
Boasting a luminous pale pink hue and an elegant bouquet of fresh fruit, currants, and roses with a hint of lemon zest. Its rich, balanced palate offers refreshing acidity and distinctive saline and limestone notes that linger in a long, refined finish.
Il Palagio Roxanne Rosso Toscano
Intense and fruity notes of ripe red fruits and sweet spices. Strong personality, harmonious structure and well-complexed tannins, with a long finish.
Whiskey
Whiskey Tent
Sun Goddess – Sauvignon Blanc
Straw-yellow with lively greenish tinges. The bouquet is intensely aromatic, with tropical and spicy notes of passion fruit, banana, and melon. On the palate it is particularly structured with a balance between an intense acidity and a velvety smoothness with a long finish.
Kylie Minogue: CÔTES DE PROVENCE
A stunningly pale rosy pink in colour, this wine bursts with expressive aromas of pink grapefruit, blood orange, and almond blossom. The palate is crisp, dry, and beautifully textured, with vibrant zesty fruits that lead to a long, silky mineral finish impression.
Vera Wang Party Prosecco
This Prosecco features a light body with a fresh, crisp, and citrusy flavor profile, accented by lots of peach and a clean finish. It offers a more casual and fresh alternative to champagne, making it versatile for any meal or casual sip.
Dreaming Tree – Cabernet
Big and bold, and a great representation of a classic California Cab, this wine is full of character and full of body. Rich flavors of blackberry and plum with a touch of toasty oak, this is a Cabernet you won’t want to keep you to yourself.
PRESENTED BY 503 DISTILLING
Journey through the bold world of distilled spirits, with tastings that promise a warm, spirited adventure. Check out the spirits our gnomes will be pouring at this year’s event!
Cocktails
Along with samples in the Whiskey Tent, we will be offering a Rhubarb Whiskey Smash cocktail, and a Mt. Hood Old Fashioned cocktail from 503 Distilling.
503 Distilling Single Barrel
Bourbon Whiskey 93.7 Proof
Barreled in 2019 and aged to perfection, this limited run of just 420 bottles features a mash of corn, rye, and notably Walla Wall Inter Wheat –delivering a softer, smoother, and more approachable profile than traditional high-corn bourbons. While winter heat is a common bourbon ingredient, 503 uses a high percentage than the typical 5% found in most bourbons. This bourbon is currently only available to purchase direct from the distillery, but VIP Tickets holders with can purchase a bottle to take home.
Crater Lake Rye 80 Proof
Just a straight-up, no-frills American whiskey. Forget the fancy trimmings, the collector’s hype, and the pretentious tasting notes; it’s not about toffee this or spicy that. This is your wind-down, sit-back-with-friends kind of whiskey. It does feature rich toffee notes and just the right amount of peppery spice that defines all great rye whiskies.
Viarae Prosecco
Viarae Prosecco is a sparkling white wine from Issa Rae, the celebrated creator of “Insecure”. It’s an any-occasion kind of vibe. More than just a fresh take on Italian wine, this bright, crisp, and lively blend represents the freedom to let loose and be authentic.
Hampton Water Rose
The wine is fresh and lively, with soft notes of strawberry, and citrus; a beautiful, long finish is a result of its careful and meticulous aging in new French Oak barrels.
Dreaming Tree – Chardonnay
Our Chardonnay embodies the classic California style. Rich yet elegant, with flavors of apple, lemon, and a touch of toasted almond. Enjoy out on the patio, by the fire, or any time at all.
Stoller Wine Group ’20 Stoller Estate Pinot Noir
100% of the grapes harvested from Dundee Hills, with bright red fruit notes, dried concentrated cherry, with undertones of tobacco.
Stoller Wine Group ’20 History Red Blend
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec sourced from the Columbia Valley, with notes of dried flowers, cassis and fig.
Oregon Spirit Distillers Wheat 90 Proof
Straight American Wheat Whiskey born from winter wheat grown in the heart of Oregon, and finished with touches of rye and malted barley, to create a balanced homage to our beautiful state’s most abundant crop. The aroma of light sweet mint reminds of jammy fruit, faint hay and vanilla.
Three Chord Strange Collaboration 99 Proof
Delightful blend of Kentucky Straight bourbon (aged between 3-6 yrs.), selected for full and smooth flavor and finished in Strange Family pinot noir casks. The result is a unique expression of bourbon — high-proof, medium body with a hint of pinot noir on the nose and finish. The taste is sweet with a light caramel, vanilla character and hints of clove and black fruit.
Three Chord
Blended Bourbon 81 Proof
features prominent notes of maple, caramel, and vanilla. The taste is complex grassy, slightly sweet with hints of spice that gives way to light citrus fruit and a mild charred oak before a refined and lingering, honeycomb finish.
Freeland Bourbon 90 Proof
Paying homage to the American South and to Meemaw Freeland, the namesake of Freeland Spirits. Soft caramel, vanilla and spice dance into the whiskey from charred American oak barrels. A final rest in Oregon’s Elk Cove Pinot Noir barrels adds an element of Pacific Northwest terroir.
Broken Top Mountain Whiskey 88 Proof
A unique blend of Bourbon whiskeys boasting a custom mash bill and cut by the Cascades. Featuring and aroma of oak and caramel with subtle hints of vanilla, allspice, and wheatgrass. Nutty notes hit the palate intertwined with leather and cedar cigar box undertones before a spirit-forward floral finish accented by dried fruits.
Black Butte Whiskey 94 Proof
Easy-drinking featuring up to 12-year-old bourbon from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. The resulting blend is smooth, versatile, and
This American single malt whiskey is a collaboration between two of the nation’s oldest craft brands –Crater Lake Spirits and Deschutes Brewery. Distilled from Deschutes’ celebrated Black Butte Porter, this single malt is a whiskey so amazing Sunset Magazine picked it as the best whiskey in America. It’s a sipper, not a shooter. An inspiration in a bottle.
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Live Entertainment
ABOUT OUR BENEFICIARY:
FRIDAY, AUG 29
Locals Only Comedy Show | 6:00PM-7:30PM
Cozy up in front of the Little Woody Stage for a night of laughter featuring Bend’s beloved local comedians. Bend Comedy Festival Pass Holders enjoy complimentary admission to the event; however, tasting packages will incur an additional fee.
Live Music: Lickety Split | 8:00PM-9:00PM
Gabrielle Monia and Jordan Lewis Lee of Lickety Split (Formerly known as The Bunkhouse Two) craft and perform original songs with a nod to the rich tapestry of American roots music—old-time, country blues, ragtime, jug band classics, and more.
SATURDAY, AUG 30
Costume Contest | 5pm
Join us for a gnome-tastic costume contest! We will have prizes and trophies for these categories: Best Dressed Gnome, Best Gnome Squad, Dynamic Duo, and The Spirit of the Little Woody (crowd favorite) Secret Comedy Show | 6:15pm–7:30pm
Join us under the trees for an evening of laughter at Little Woody! In partnership with the Bend Comedy Festival, this secret comedy show features a magical lineup of comics as seen on Don’t Tell Comedy, Hulu, Kill Tony, Comedy Central and more. Bend Comedy Festival Pass Holders receive free admission to the event tasting packages are an additional cost.
Live Music: Erin Cole Baker Band | 8pm-9pm With warm reverby Jazzmaster, her music expands into lush textures that complement her velvety vocals. This dynamic blend allows her sound to flow seamlessly from folk roots into dreamy, electric atmospheres, creating a rich auditory experience that resonateswith listeners.
Deschutes Historical Museum
The Little Woody is proud to donate a portion of its proceeds to the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Founded in 1975, the Deschutes Historical Museum preserves, promotes and celebrates the history of the beautiful region of Deschutes County. Encompassing Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Sisters, Terrebonne and Tumalo, the historical museum is an important institution for celebrating the past and protecting the future of Central Oregon. The museum and community center is dedicated to education, research and appreciation for the unique local history of Deschutes County, and to build a living legacy that grows with each new generation.
