Our premier fall event in downtown Parkersburg is the Downtown Throwdown BBQ & Brewfest. Our Brewfest highlights include beer, delicious food items from a variety of local food vendors, and great live entertainment. Advance tickets are $20 and $25 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased in person at The Blennerhassett Hotel and online at

Participating Restaurants - (click here to view the menu)

Tastings are from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

- The Blennerhassett Hotel

- The Cocktail Bar

-  DiPaulo’s

- Hangry’s

- Jimmy Avocado’s

- Pappy’s Lip Smackin BBQ

- The Little Stirr

- The West Virginia Polo Club

Participating Beer Truck Distributors - (click here to view the menu)

Tastings are from 6 to 9:45 p.m. Domestic and craft beer will be available.

- Mountain State Beverage

- Spriggs

- The Beverage Market

Entertainment

5:45 to 7:15 p.m. - Evie Schaffer

Evie, born and raised in the beautiful state of West Virginia, has quickly gained popularity in the tri-state area with her Appalachian Country/ Folk style performances. With her rhinestone guitar Evie has performed at various venues across West Virginia. Her performances are known for their intimate and authentic vibe, leaving listeners feeling moved and inspired.

When she's not performing, Evie spends her time writing music and creating different stories behind each one of her songs, making it a different style of music for her listeners. Evie's dedication to her craft and her unwavering passion for music have earned her a loyal fanbase in West Virginia and beyond. She continues to grow as an artist, constantly exploring new sounds and experimenting with her musical style.

7:30 to 10 p.m. - Taylor Sams Band

Taylor Sams is an accomplished local country music artist from Washington, WV. Taylor grew up singing in church, which is the reason behind his soulful vocals. He began his career by winning the local “Texaco Country Showdown” in 2011. In 2012, he joined Sydney Hutchko to form the duo “Blue Ridge Honey.“ The duo joined Josh Thompson’s tour, played at Jamboree in the Hills, and opened for Florida Georgia Line at Heinz Field. The duo also was successful in landing a sponsorship with Southern Curves Vodka out of Savannah, GA. In 2014, Taylor picked back up a solo career and has since opened for many of country music greats Travis Tritt, Joe Diffie, Marty Stuart, and Ronnie Dunn to name a few. Today, Taylor enjoys being with his wife and two daughters, while singing around the state for the great people of West Virginia!

Buy Ticket: https://downtown_throwdown_ticket_2024.eventbrite.com

Date: August 24, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Location:

Bicentennial Park - 201 3rd Street Parkersburg, WV 26101

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