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Fall Line Stout & Ale Fest debuts Feb. 4

The late Jason Franz in 2014. He was the founder of Fall Line Sports and instrumental in the creation of the skate park in Silverton, which he helped lead to completion.      Jim Kinghorn
The late Jason Franz in 2014. He was the founder of Fall Line Sports and instrumental in the creation of the skate park in Silverton, which he helped lead to completion. Jim Kinghorn

The Fall Line Stout & Ale Fest is a new fundraising event in honor of Jason Franz who founded Silverton’s local bike and skate shop, known as Fall Line Sports. 

Jason’s unexpected death in 2019, left the Silverton community stunned. He was an active, contributing member of the coomunity and of the Silverton Chamber of Commerce. 

He gave back to the community in many way, including mentoring and encouraging youth through outdoor sports. The Stout & Ale Fest hopes to continue his legacy through the Jason Franz Grant Fund created between Silver Falls Brewery and the Silver Fox Foundation.

The Stout & Ale Fest debuts Saturday, Feb. 4 at the  Oregon Garden Pavilion. Pouring starts at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at:
www.silverfallsbrewery.com/stoutandalefest

Volunteers are needed to help, too. Roles include staffing ticket booths, pouring beer and helping with set-up and clean-up. If you can volunteer a few hours for a good cause, sign up at:
www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4bada62fa4fac43-fall#

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