Press
If you’re a journalist who is interested in finding out first-hand what brings 1,000 people to the high desert for the hottest night of the year, please contact Marie Melsheimer with Campbell Consulting Group, Inc. Don't forget to keep up with news, exclusive chef interviews, food and beer pairing tips, and more at the Sagebrush Classic Blog!
Media Coverage
"Needless to say, the food was amazing . . . What I really liked was the friendly, laid-back atmosphere, which was very, very Bend." – The Oregonian
“If you didn’t already know, this event brings together chefs from ALL OVER THE WORLD…in one place…at one time…all that great food at once. Ah.” – Portland Food and Drink.com
"In my experience, when Deschutes puts on a special event such as a beer release or a special dinner they throw out all of the stops so I am sure this event will be no exception to the rule." – Travel Oregon
“Central Oregon’s most upscale food event” – Oregon Restaurant Association
Press Releases
July 17, 2010: Iron Chef and James Beard Award Winner Roberto Donna and Other Celebrity Chefs Kick Off Sagebrush
March 24, 2010: Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush Classic Announces 2010 Celebrity Chefs
June 2, 2009: Sagebrush Classic Chefs Turn Up The Heat
April 3, 2009: Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush Classic Announces 2009 Celebrity Chefs
2009 Food and Beer Pairing Menu
August 1, 2008: Party of the Year Rates a Near-Perfect Finish
2008 Food and Beer Pairing Menu
Media Opportunities
Video and photos:
* Beautiful scenery during “magic hour” and nighttime.
* Up-close and personal access to celebrity chefs, all in one place, while they're relaxing "backstage."
* World-class chefs preparing food for guests on the spot -- just like a live cooking show!
Story Angles:
* Charity: How does Central Oregon’s largest fundraiser for children and families affect our community child-by-child, family-by-family?
* 22nd Anniversary of the Sagebrush Classic: A historical look at how this lavish event evolved from an inspired idea and the back alley behind the Deschutes Brewery pub.
* Beer for the gourmet: Sagebrush is the only gourmet food event in the country that pairs this level of chefs’ cuisine with beer, not wine.
* Cooking with beer: Recipes and tips from celebrity chefs.
* Recession-focus: How are fundraising events doing in these tough times?
* Woody comes home for the Hottest Night of the Year (Woody is Deschutes Brewery’s giant keg on wheels, with 9 taps on board, ready to serve on the go!)
Media Contacts
Marie Melsheimer, PR contact
Campbell Consulting Group, Inc.
541-815-3951
email
www.campbellconsulting.com
Judy Anderson, Executive Director, Sagebrush Classic
901 SW Simpson Avenue
Bend, OR 97702
800-601-8123 or 503-332-5000
email
For information about the Deschutes Children's Foundation, please contact:
Kim McNamer, Executive Director, Deschutes Children’s Foundation
541-388-3101
email
www.deschuteschildrensfoundation.org
The Sagebrush Classic is a golf tournament and culinary event in Bend, Oregon. The golf tournament began in 1990 and the inspiration for the feast was realized in 1994. The primary beneficiary of the event is the Deschutes Children's Foundation, which works to assist families and children in need within Central Oregon. The Foundation manages three centers, two in Bend and one in Redmond, Oregon. Expansion of services and additional centers in other Central Oregon communities are future projects for the Foundation.
