Barbecue Dinner and Whiskey Tasting at Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge, 1311 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, is hosting a Westward barbecue dinner over a fire pit with cowboy poetry, music, smoked foods and, of course, whiskey from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15.

The lodge, located on 175 acres in the Columbia River Gorge, is partnering with award-winning distillery Westward Whiskey for a western-style whiskey and barbecue event in the “Backyard” near the Forest Fire Pit.  The culinary team at Skamania will offer an array of smoked meats including flank steak, pork loin and pork belly, as well as sides like red beans, corn succotash and cornbread muffins with apple cobbler for dessert. The cuisine will be served buffet-style and pair with Westward’s whiskeys, including the Westward Whiskey cocktail created for the event. Oregon cowboy poet Tom Swearingen will regale the crowd with his tales and live music will be provided by Barefoot & Bonafide.

The cost is $55 for adults and $21 for kids. Whiskey shots are $10 each and cocktails are $15. Purchase tickets by calling 866-783-9340. Learn more at www.skamania.com.