Festival Bike ‘n Brew scheduled July 15

From staff reports

The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s young professional group, Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), is hosting this year’s Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew on Saturday, July 15.

The event will include the beerfest, biking activities, outdoor games, live music and food trucks. There also will be a Biking Scavenger Hunt from 2 to 4 p.m.

Guests will ride their bicycles throughout Oil City to up to 10 points of interest along the trail. To enter for prizes, they will take a photo at each spot and submit it.

Maps and instructions for the Scavenger Hunt can be picked up at the chamber, 24 Seneca St. in Oil City at 2 p.m. on the day of the event or found online at ohfbikenbrew.org.

The beer portion of Bike ‘n Brew is from 4 to 7 p.m. at the chamber.

People can either participate through curbside pick up or VIP tickets.

Curbside pickup tickets are $40. Guests will pick up a package full of at least eight different craft beers from local breweries in a cooler tote bag, along with fun swag from both breweries and sponsors. Pick up the package anytime between 4 and 7 p.m.

VIP Tickets are $50. It includes the package listed above plus a tasting with Scierka’s Tavern at the chamber. Scierka’s will have craft beers to sample that are not available in our region. A raffle and other activities will also be included.

Ticket prices will increase by $5 after July 1.

Sponsorship and brewery participation opportunities are now available.

More information and tickets can be found at ohfbikenbrew.org or by contacting the chamber at (814) 676-8521 or flex@venangochamber.org.