PREVIOUS RELEASES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Judy Anderson
Executive Director
Sagebrush Classic, Inc.
800-601-8123 / 503.332.5000
sagebrushclassic@comcast.net
June 3, 2005 - Bend, Oregon - Beautiful Bend,
Oregon is the location for this summer's hottest culinary and
golf event, the 16th annual Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush
Classic, set for July 15-16, 2005. This spectacular fundraiser
for the Deschutes Children's Foundation plays host to 16
celebrity chefs of national and international renown, as well
as a field of 52 foursomes competing in the amateur best ball
tournament. All events are held at the exclusive Broken Top
Golf Club.
The celebration begins on Friday, July 15, with the golf tournament featuring two shotgun starts and a treasure-trove of prizes. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Moorish, the Broken Top Golf Course is one of Oregon's finest.
The party continues on Saturday, July 16, with the piece-de-resistance, the renowned Sagebrush Classic Feast, where 1100 guests dine on a culinary extravaganza prepared by the visiting celebrity chefs. Chef offerings feature farm fresh produce, succulent meats, artisan cheeses, and exotic ingredients. An oyster bar is presented by Hog Island Oyster Farm.
Guests sip on handcrafted ales from Deschutes Brewery, Robert Mondavi wines, and dance to live music under the summer sky. This year's event features a rock and roll theme headlining The Kingsmen of "Louie Louie" fame.
The renowned roster of chefs includes:
| Jan Birnbaum & Jason McClure | Sazerac - Seattle, WA |
| Tillmann Hahn | Kempinski Grand Hotel - Germany |
| Grant Howe | Wildfire - Sidey, Australia |
| Daniel Humm | Campton Place - San Francisco, CA |
| Mark Kiffin | The Compound - Santa Fe, NM |
| Jackie Lau | Roy's of Waikoloa - Hawaii |
| Tamara Murphy | Brasa - Seattle, WA |
| Raita Noda | Ocean Room - Sydney, Australia |
| Charles Phan | The Slanted Door - San Francisco, CA |
| Thierry Rautureau | Rover's - Seattle, WA |
| Pascal Sauton | Carafe Bistro - Portland, OR |
| Cory Schreiber | Wildwood - Portland, OR |
| Greg Sonnier | Gabrielle - New Orleans, LA |
| Nigel Viet | Caravelle Hotel - Vietnam |
| Bill Wavrin | Miraval Resort & Spa - Catalina, AZ |
Information on the Sagebrush Classic can be found on the Web at
www.sagebrush.org.
For information on programs and charities benefiting through
the Deschutes Children's Foundation, their website is www.deschuteschildrensfoundation.org.
Last year's Sagebrush Classic netted nearly $200,000 that was distributed through the Deschutes Children's Foundation to three local high schools and 15-20 local nonprofit organizations providing services for children and families in Central Oregon.
Ticket Information
-
Corporate golf teams including corporate table of eight for
the Feast - $3,500
(very limited number still available) - Corporate table of 10 for the Feast - $2,500 - (limited number still available)
- Individual Feast tickets - $200
To Purchase Feast Tickets
Judy Anderson, Executive Director
800-601-8123 / 503-332-5000
sagebrushclassic@comcast.net
For Golf Registration
Moira Curley, Deschutes Brewery
541-385-8606
mcurley@deschutesbrewery.com
Other Information
For the savvy traveler, Bend is a destination point featuring swift-flowing rivers, serene lakes and some of the best fly fishing, white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and snow skiing in the country. Bend's burgeoning economy makes for great shopping and exceptional dining experiences.
Bend offers many local hotels, condominium stays, and other accommodations to choose from. More information is available at the Central Oregon Visitors' Association website.
Celebrity Chefs Line Up for the 2005 Sagebrush Classic
March 18, 2005 - Bend, Oregon - Celebrity chefs from across the nation and around the world are set to gather in Central Oregon for the sixteenth annual Sagebrush Classic on July 15-16, 2005. This spectacular culinary and golf event, presented by Deschutes Brewery and Broken Top Golf Club, is a fundraiser for the Deschutes Children's Foundation. "It's the Party of the Year," says Gary Fish, founder of Sagebrush Classic, Inc. and owner of Deschutes Brewery. "It's a wonderful reason to come to Bend and stay on to experience the high desert beauty and all it has to offer."
The celebration begins on Friday, July 15, with an amateur best-ball tournament featuring 52 four-person golf teams, two shotgun starts, and a treasure-trove of prizes. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Moorish, the Broken Top Golf Course is one of Oregon's most exclusive.
The party continues on Saturday, July 16, with the piece-de-resistance, the renowned Sagebrush Classic Feast, where eleven hundred guests dine on a culinary extravaganza prepared by visiting national and international chefs. Guests sip on handcrafted ales from Deschutes Brewery, Robert Mondavi wines, and dance to live music under the summer sky. This year's event features a rock and roll theme headlining The Kingsmen of "Louie Louie" fame.
Chef Jody Denton of Merenda Restaurant is one of three key local chefs overseeing the participation of visiting guest chefs. A celebrity chef in his own right, it was Denton's returning to the Sagebrush Classic year after year that led him to move to Bend and open Merenda. Joining him in hosting chef activities are Chef Gene Soto of Deschutes Brewery and Chef David Abell of Broken Top Club. All three chefs work on the event year-round.
First time chefs from Germany, Santa Fe, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Australia, and Vietnam will join returning chefs from Hawaii, New Orleans, Oregon and Washington. Chef offerings feature farm fresh produce, succulent meats, artisan cheeses, and exotic ingredients. An oyster bar is presented by Hog Island Oyster Farm.
The renowned roster includes the following chefs to date:
| Jan Birnbaum | Sazerac - Seattle, WA |
| Tillmann Hahn | Kempinski Grand Hotel - Germany |
| Grant Howe | Wildfire - Sidey, Australia |
| Daniel Humm | Campton Place - San Francisco, CA |
| Mark Kiffin | The Compound - Santa Fe, NM |
| Jackie Lau | Roy's of Waikoloa - Hawaii |
| Jason McClure | Sazerac - Seattle, WA |
| Tamara Murphy | Brasa - Seattle, WA |
| Raita Noda | Ocean Room - Sydney, Australia |
| Charles Phan | The Slanted Door - San Francisco, CA |
| Thierry Rautureau | Rover's - Seattle, WA |
| Pascal Sauton | Carafe Bistro - Portland, OR |
| Cory Schreiber | Wildwood - Portland, OR |
| Greg Sonnier | Gabrielle - New Orleans, LA |
| Ngo Hoang Viet | Caravelle Hotel - Vietnam |
| Bill Wavrin | Miraval Resort & Spa - Catalina, AZ |
Information on the Sagebrush Classic can be found on the Web at
www.sagebrush.org.
For information on programs and charities benefiting through
the Deschutes Children's Foundation, their website is www.deschuteschildrensfoundation.org.
Last year's Sagebrush Classic netted nearly $200,000 that was distributed through the Deschutes Children's Foundation to three local high schools and 15-20 local nonprofit organizations providing services for children and families in Central Oregon.
Ticket Information
- Corporate golf teams including corporate table of eight for the Feast - $3,500
- Weekend golf package for four including four tickets to the Feast - $2,500
- Individual Feast tickets - $200
- Corporate tables and golf teams are available March 1
- Individual golf teams are available April 1
- Individual Feast tickets are available May 15
To Purchase Feast Tickets
Judy Anderson, Executive Director
800-601-8123 / 503-332-5000
sagebrushclassic@comcast.net
For Golf Registration
Moira Curley, Deschutes Brewery
541-385-8606
mcurley@deschutesbrewery.com
Other Information
For the savvy traveler, Bend is a destination point featuring swift-flowing rivers, serene lakes and some of the best fly fishing, white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and snow skiing in the country. Bend's burgeoning economy makes for great shopping and exceptional dining experiences.
Bend offers many local hotels, condominium stays, and other accommodations to choose from. More information is available at the Central Oregon Visitors' Association website www.covisitors.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Judy Anderson
Executive Director
Sagebrush Classic, Inc.
800-601-8123 / 503.332.5000
sagebrushclassic@comcast.net
June 3, 2005 - Bend, Oregon - Beautiful Bend,
Oregon is the location for this summer's hottest culinary and
golf event, the 16th annual Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush
Classic, set for July 15-16, 2005. This spectacular fundraiser
for the Deschutes Children's Foundation plays host to 16
celebrity chefs of national and international renown, as well
as a field of 52 foursomes competing in the amateur best ball
tournament. All events are held at the exclusive Broken Top
Golf Club.
The celebration begins on Friday, July 15, with the golf tournament featuring two shotgun starts and a treasure-trove of prizes. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Moorish, the Broken Top Golf Course is one of Oregon's finest.
The party continues on Saturday, July 16, with the piece-de-resistance, the renowned Sagebrush Classic Feast, where 1100 guests dine on a culinary extravaganza prepared by the visiting celebrity chefs. Chef offerings feature farm fresh produce, succulent meats, artisan cheeses, and exotic ingredients. An oyster bar is presented by Hog Island Oyster Farm.
Guests sip on handcrafted ales from Deschutes Brewery, Robert Mondavi wines, and dance to live music under the summer sky. This year's event features a rock and roll theme headlining The Kingsmen of "Louie Louie" fame.
The renowned roster of chefs includes:
| Jan Birnbaum & Jason McClure | Sazerac - Seattle, WA |
| Tillmann Hahn | Kempinski Grand Hotel - Germany |
| Grant Howe | Wildfire - Sidey, Australia |
| Daniel Humm | Campton Place - San Francisco, CA |
| Mark Kiffin | The Compound - Santa Fe, NM |
| Jackie Lau | Roy's of Waikoloa - Hawaii |
| Tamara Murphy | Brasa - Seattle, WA |
| Raita Noda | Ocean Room - Sydney, Australia |
| Charles Phan | The Slanted Door - San Francisco, CA |
| Thierry Rautureau | Rover's - Seattle, WA |
| Pascal Sauton | Carafe Bistro - Portland, OR |
| Cory Schreiber | Wildwood - Portland, OR |
| Greg Sonnier | Gabrielle - New Orleans, LA |
| Nigel Viet | Caravelle Hotel - Vietnam |
| Bill Wavrin | Miraval Resort & Spa - Catalina, AZ |
Information on the Sagebrush Classic can be found on the Web at
www.sagebrush.org.
For information on programs and charities benefiting through
the Deschutes Children's Foundation, their website is www.deschuteschildrensfoundation.org.
Last year's Sagebrush Classic netted nearly $200,000 that was distributed through the Deschutes Children's Foundation to three local high schools and 15-20 local nonprofit organizations providing services for children and families in Central Oregon.
Ticket Information
-
Corporate golf teams including corporate table of eight for
the Feast - $3,500
(very limited number still available) - Corporate table of 10 for the Feast - $2,500 - (limited number still available)
- Individual Feast tickets - $200
To Purchase Feast Tickets
Judy Anderson, Executive Director
800-601-8123 / 503-332-5000
sagebrushclassic@comcast.net
For Golf Registration
Moira Curley, Deschutes Brewery
541-385-8606
mcurley@deschutesbrewery.com
Other Information
For the savvy traveler, Bend is a destination point featuring swift-flowing rivers, serene lakes and some of the best fly fishing, white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and snow skiing in the country. Bend's burgeoning economy makes for great shopping and exceptional dining experiences.
Bend offers many local hotels, condominium stays, and other accommodations to choose from. More information is available at the Central Oregon Visitors' Association website.
Celebrity Chefs Line Up for the 2005 Sagebrush Classic
March 18, 2005 - Bend, Oregon - Celebrity chefs from across the nation and around the world are set to gather in Central Oregon for the sixteenth annual Sagebrush Classic on July 15-16, 2005. This spectacular culinary and golf event, presented by Deschutes Brewery and Broken Top Golf Club, is a fundraiser for the Deschutes Children's Foundation. "It's the Party of the Year," says Gary Fish, founder of Sagebrush Classic, Inc. and owner of Deschutes Brewery. "It's a wonderful reason to come to Bend and stay on to experience the high desert beauty and all it has to offer."
The celebration begins on Friday, July 15, with an amateur best-ball tournament featuring 52 four-person golf teams, two shotgun starts, and a treasure-trove of prizes. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Moorish, the Broken Top Golf Course is one of Oregon's most exclusive.
The party continues on Saturday, July 16, with the piece-de-resistance, the renowned Sagebrush Classic Feast, where eleven hundred guests dine on a culinary extravaganza prepared by visiting national and international chefs. Guests sip on handcrafted ales from Deschutes Brewery, Robert Mondavi wines, and dance to live music under the summer sky. This year's event features a rock and roll theme headlining The Kingsmen of "Louie Louie" fame.
Chef Jody Denton of Merenda Restaurant is one of three key local chefs overseeing the participation of visiting guest chefs. A celebrity chef in his own right, it was Denton's returning to the Sagebrush Classic year after year that led him to move to Bend and open Merenda. Joining him in hosting chef activities are Chef Gene Soto of Deschutes Brewery and Chef David Abell of Broken Top Club. All three chefs work on the event year-round.
First time chefs from Germany, Santa Fe, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Australia, and Vietnam will join returning chefs from Hawaii, New Orleans, Oregon and Washington. Chef offerings feature farm fresh produce, succulent meats, artisan cheeses, and exotic ingredients. An oyster bar is presented by Hog Island Oyster Farm.
The renowned roster includes the following chefs to date:
| Jan Birnbaum | Sazerac - Seattle, WA |
| Tillmann Hahn | Kempinski Grand Hotel - Germany |
| Grant Howe | Wildfire - Sidey, Australia |
| Daniel Humm | Campton Place - San Francisco, CA |
| Mark Kiffin | The Compound - Santa Fe, NM |
| Jackie Lau | Roy's of Waikoloa - Hawaii |
| Jason McClure | Sazerac - Seattle, WA |
| Tamara Murphy | Brasa - Seattle, WA |
| Raita Noda | Ocean Room - Sydney, Australia |
| Charles Phan | The Slanted Door - San Francisco, CA |
| Thierry Rautureau | Rover's - Seattle, WA |
| Pascal Sauton | Carafe Bistro - Portland, OR |
| Cory Schreiber | Wildwood - Portland, OR |
| Greg Sonnier | Gabrielle - New Orleans, LA |
| Ngo Hoang Viet | Caravelle Hotel - Vietnam |
| Bill Wavrin | Miraval Resort & Spa - Catalina, AZ |
Information on the Sagebrush Classic can be found on the Web at
www.sagebrush.org.
For information on programs and charities benefiting through
the Deschutes Children's Foundation, their website is www.deschuteschildrensfoundation.org.
Last year's Sagebrush Classic netted nearly $200,000 that was distributed through the Deschutes Children's Foundation to three local high schools and 15-20 local nonprofit organizations providing services for children and families in Central Oregon.
Ticket Information
- Corporate golf teams including corporate table of eight for the Feast - $3,500
- Weekend golf package for four including four tickets to the Feast - $2,500
- Individual Feast tickets - $200
- Corporate tables and golf teams are available March 1
- Individual golf teams are available April 1
- Individual Feast tickets are available May 15
To Purchase Feast Tickets
Judy Anderson, Executive Director
800-601-8123 / 503-332-5000
sagebrushclassic@comcast.net
For Golf Registration
Moira Curley, Deschutes Brewery
541-385-8606
mcurley@deschutesbrewery.com
Other Information
For the savvy traveler, Bend is a destination point featuring swift-flowing rivers, serene lakes and some of the best fly fishing, white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and snow skiing in the country. Bend's burgeoning economy makes for great shopping and exceptional dining experiences.
Bend offers many local hotels, condominium stays, and other accommodations to choose from. More information is available at the Central Oregon Visitors' Association website www.covisitors.com.
The Sagebrush Classic is a golf tournament and feast 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.
