2018 promises to be another amazing year for beer events at the Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Every Sly Fox event is incredibly unique and each contributes to the compelling culture that is Sly Fox—something you need to experience for yourself by attending the events and enjoying the traditions, the vibes, and, of course, the beer!
Their annual Bock Fest and Goat Race has been deemed “worthy of a beercation” by CraftBeer.com, they host the largest Kan Jam tournament in the world, with one of the region’s largest outdoor music festival. A permanent 9-hole disc golf course and an outdoor patio stage were recently added, while a wide open, grassy field neighboring the 30,000 square-foot brewery is the setting for many of the brewery’s imaginative annual events.
There’s something cool happening at the Sly Fox Brewery all the time, but here are the bigger, can’t-miss events you’ll want to get on your calendar:
April 21st, SRT Ale Release:
Right around Earth Day, every year, Sly Fox releases their sessionable, recreation-friendly SRT Ale. Named after the Schuylkill River Trail—Eastern Pennsylvania’s main artery for cycling, running, kayaking and canoeing—the SRT Ale release party is called the SRT Spree and features a free outdoor festival at a riverside park, local cleanups along the trail, kayak trips to the party and a serious 50k relay race on the trail. This year’s SRT Spree is happening on April 21st at St. Michael’s Park in Mont Clare, PA. For more information please visit, slyfoxbeer.com/srt-
May 6th, Bock Fest and Goat Race:
The following month, comes Sly Fox’s storied Bock Fest and Goat Race. Always celebrated on the first Sunday in May, 50+ competitive goats race for the honor of Sly Fox’s delicious Maibock being named for the winner and, of course, glory and bragging rights for the year! A German menu is offered to compliment what might be the largest offering of bock-style beers by any brewery in the United States at one time including: Slacker Bock, Hefeweizen Doppelbock, Instigator Doppelbock, an Eisbock and a Maibock.
This year the Bock Fest and Goat Race will go down on May 6th at the Pottstown brewery. More information is available on the event, including past winners and how to register your own racer, at slyfoxbeer.com/bockfest.
May 19th, Taps, Tunes And Trucks:
Later in May, the brewery starts to gear-up for their big spring concert with a full day of music featuring curated bands and food trucks. Taps, Tunes and Trucks is a springtime outdoor concert featuring at least four bands and six food trucks to compliment the brewery’s delicious brick-oven pizza and house-made barbecue offerings. This chill day kicks-off with the popular Fox Trot 5k, and it all happens at the Pottstown brewery on May 19th. Full details can be found at slyfoxbeer.com/taps-tunes-
September 29th, Can Jam Tournament
Fall at Sly Fox means the release of their beloved Oktoberfest Lager and Can Jam—one of the largest and most outstanding outdoor music festivals in the region. With a unique rotating lineup of curated musical acts invited to play each year, the outdoor show happens after the world’s largest Kan Jam tournament featuring more than 155 teams. As Sly Fox was a pioneer of craft beer in cans, this uniquely fun time started as a celebration of the can, and has evolved into a legit concert event with multiple acts.
The Kan Jam tournament is also pretty serious—with all participants competing to win their team’s weight in beer. A giant scale is brought out onto the stage and the winners step onto one side while the other is stacked with cases of beer until it balances out! The visual spectacle and aural treat is all free and it’s scheduled for September 29th at the brewery. More information at slyfoxbeer.com/canjam.
November 11th, Cyclcross:
At Sly Fox, the action doesn’t end when the weather starts to turn. The brewery raises a pint to the Belgian tradition of cyclocross racing paired with beer, by hosting off-road races. With a course that draws serious cyclists from around the region and an atmosphere that is a favorite among spectators—and anyone who loves a good, lively outdoor beer garden—Sly Fox Cyclocross is a not-to-miss event. Bundle-up and join the fun that includes hundreds of racers from beginners to pros on November 11th. To get all the details, or to sign up to race yourself, keep an eye on slyfoxbeer.com/sly-fox-
December 14th, Birthday Celebration
Every year, the Sly Fox Brewing Company celebrates their beginnings with a festive birthday celebration at the original Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery in Phoenixville, PA. Join the crew on December 14th for amazing themed flights, one-of-a-kind food specials and live music—all to celebrate a brewery as well regarded for their authentically creative events as they are for their fine portfolio of authentic beers!
