Our premier fall event in downtown Parkersburg is the Downtown Throwdown BBQ & Brewfest. Our Brewfest highlights include beer, delicious food items from a variety of local food vendors, and great live entertainment. Advance tickets are $20 and $25 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased in person at The Blennerhassett Hotel and online at https://downtown_throwdown_ticket_2024.eventbrite.com.
Click here for a map of the event.
Participating Restaurants - (click here to view the menu)
Tastings are from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
- The Blennerhassett Hotel
- The Cocktail Bar
- DiPaulo’s
- Hangry’s
- Jimmy Avocado’s
- Pappy’s Lip Smackin BBQ
- The Little Stirr
- The West Virginia Polo Club
Participating Beer Truck Distributors - (click here to view the menu)
Tastings are from 6 to 9:45 p.m. Domestic and craft beer will be available.
- Mountain State Beverage
- Spriggs
- The Beverage Market
*A limited selection of wine will be sold by the glass at the concession stand.
Other Drinks
Bottles of water are being sold at the concession stand and at each of the beer trucks. Soda is also being sold at the concession stand.
Payment For Food & Drinks
Food vendors may accept cash and/or card. Beer trucks will only accept cash. ATMs are located near the event if needed. ATM locations are -
- The Blennerhassett Hotel lobby (320 Market Street)
- WesBanco Bank (415 Market Street)
- Huntington Bank (429 Market Street)
Disposable Cups
Participants will be given a recyclable PODA cup with your first drink. The cups are recyclable, so we ask that you properly dispose of these cups in the recycling cans around the event. Thank you in advance for helping to keep the area clean.
Entertainment
5:45 to 7:15 p.m. - Evie Schaffer
Evie, born and raised in the beautiful state of West Virginia, has quickly gained popularity in the tri-state area with her Appalachian Country/ Folk style performances. With her rhinestone guitar Evie has performed at various venues across West Virginia. Her performances are known for their intimate and authentic vibe, leaving listeners feeling moved and inspired.
When she's not performing, Evie spends her time writing music and creating different stories behind each one of her songs, making it a different style of music for her listeners. Evie's dedication to her craft and her unwavering passion for music have earned her a loyal fanbase in West Virginia and beyond. She continues to grow as an artist, constantly exploring new sounds and experimenting with her musical style.
7:30 to 10 p.m. – Taylor Sams Band
Taylor Sams is an accomplished local country music artist from Washington, WV. Taylor grew up singing in church, which is the reason behind his soulful vocals. He began his career by winning the local “Texaco Country Showdown” in 2011. In 2012, he joined Sydney Hutchko to form the duo “Blue Ridge Honey.“ The duo joined Josh Thompson’s tour, played at Jamboree in the Hills, and opened for Florida Georgia Line at Heinz Field. The duo also was successful in landing a sponsorship with Southern Curves Vodka out of Savannah, GA. In 2014, Taylor picked back up a solo career and has since opened for many of country music greats Travis Tritt, Joe Diffie, Marty Stuart, and Ronnie Dunn to name a few. Today, Taylor enjoys being with his wife and two daughters, while singing around the state for the great people of West Virginia!
Main Tent
At the Main Tent, you will find concessions, general information, a first aid kit, and lost and found.
Taxi Service
Parkersburg Yellow Taxi (304) 422-4000
Ohio Valley Cab Service (740) 374-8294
Lyft (Open the app, set your pick-up location, and request a ride!)
Uber (Open the app, set your pick-up location, and request a ride!)
Smoking & Vaping
Smoking and vaping is not permitted within the event, however, there is a designated smoking area near the event. The area is located in the alley behind The Blennerhassett Hotel. A sign will be posted.
Thank Yous
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for supporting the Downtown Throwdown.
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors