The submission deadline for the New Belgium CLiPS Beer & Film Tour is fast approaching! Please submit your film by APRIL 15th in order to be eligible for inclusion in the tour.
More information here: http://www.newbelgium.com/clips/submit-your-film.aspx
Outdoor KnoxFest is a three-day urban adventure for people of all ages and skill levels to experience Knoxville from a bicycle seat, paddle board, canoe, trail, climbing wall and more. Teaming with the Dogwood Arts Festival, Outdoor KnoxFest will be Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21, 2013 and will benefit Legacy Parks Foundation. The Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center at Knoxville’s Volunteer Landing will be the hub for this year’s mix of outdoor recreational venues that encourages people of all ages and levels of experience to participate. From guided trail rides, runs, hikes and paddles, the festival showcases Knoxville’s outdoor amenities with a special spotlight on the Urban Wilderness, a 1,000-acre urban playground only minutes from downtown. The event is produced by Legacy Parks Foundation, a Knoxville-based non-profit actively working to make East Tennessee a recreational destination of the Southeast. For details and event schedule, please visit OutdoorKnoxville.com. Many of the events are free, however, registration is required for all events except Saturday’s Get Out & Play.
The Smoky Mountain Wheelmen Bike Club will host a ride through the scenic backroads of East Tennessee ride with the option of 20, 40, and 60 mile routes. The ride honors Harry Pickel who is fondly remembered for his friendly greetings to all that journeyed by his store, the H & H Service Mart on Thorngrove Pike, (circa 1895). All rides start at 9am from the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center. Pre-register by Thursday, April 18 for $25; day-of registration is $30. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
The Knoxville Track Club has charted a scenic and adventuresome course through Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness beginning at Ijams Nature Center. Runners and walkers can choose from a 4 or 8-mile loop.
Pre-register by Thursday, April 18 for $25; day-of registration is $30. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Enjoy coffee and bagels as the folks at Tennessee Valley Bikes demonstrate maintenance skills and tips for keeping your bikes in good working condition on the road or trail. Event is sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club and will start at 10 am at the Out- door Knoxville Adventure Center.
Clinic is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Experience the fun of a stand-up paddle boat, test your skills walking a slack line or try dozens of other outdoor activities for all ages. River Sports Outfitters, YMCA and the University of Tennessee’s Outdoor Program have teamed up to provide all the equipment nec- essary for hours of fun for everyone.
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Tackle a few of the basic fly fishing skills as the experts at 3 Rivers Angler share their techniques on casting fundamentals and choos- ing the right gear.
Clinic is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Explore the unusual rock formations, marble quarry, and quiet trails of Ijams Nature Center in the heart of Knoxville’s Urban Wilder- ness lead by an Ijams’ Naturalist.
Hike is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Beginner riders will follow an experienced member of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club to learn important bike handling skills for navigating the trails in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. Bring your own bike, or we can supply one, helmet, water and eye protection. Snacks provided.
Ride is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Discover the impressive trail system just across the river from the heart of downtown in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. Riders will learn how to safely commute to the trailhead at Meads Quarry and then break into 2 groups for a 7-14 mile trail ride before heading back. Bring bike, helmet, and water. Snacks provided.
Ride is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Learn the necessary skills and techniques of this competitive sport from members of the Knoxville Disc Golf Club.
Clinic is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Discover one of the best-preserved earthen forts from the Civil War era that rests on a knob just across the river from downtown! The exploration at Ft Dickerson Park will be lead by one of Ijams Nature Center naturalist.
Hike is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Tackle a few of the basic fly fishing skills as the experts at 3 Rivers Angler share their techniques on casting fundamentals and choos- ing the right gear.
Clinic is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Observe the beauty of the Dogwood Trails from the seat of a bicycle as you ride from the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center to the colorful gardens that frame Island Home Boulevard. Riders will enjoy river views and tranquil forests as they continue on the green- way to Ijams Nature Center before returning. This scenic 8-mile ride is for the whole family to enjoy.
Ride is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Take a sprint along the scenic Neyland Greenway located behind the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center. The Knoxville Track Club will host 2 events — the 1-mile Kids Fun Run course takes the younger sprinters out to the splash fountains at Volunteer Landing Park while the 5K participants continue on to Tyson Park before returning.
Runs are free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Delight in the beauty of Knoxville’s waterfront on a guided paddle that skirts the shoreline of the Tennessee River. The UT Outdoor Program and the City of Knoxville will be providing the boats and gear.
Paddle is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Learn how to keep your bike in good working condition, change a flat and make minor repairs on the road or trail from expert bike mechanics at Tennessee Valley Bikes. Wine and cheese will supplement the maintenance skills learned at this evening bike clinic. Event is sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club and will start at 6pm at Tennessee Valley Bikes.
Clinic is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Learn how to fix those on the trail mountain bike repairs. This course teaches you how to do crucial in the woods wrenching to get you back on two wheels and on with your ride. Bring your bike, gear and water. The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club will provide snack and breakdowns.
Clinic is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Beat the clock in this 3-hour Scavenger Hunt! Riders will race to designated checkpoints, snap a picture and scurry back to the start finish in the required time. Sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, the race will start at Meads Quarry.
Pre-register by Thursday, April 18 for $25; day-of registration is $30. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com.
New and experienced players can compete in the Singles Tournament that will be held on the newly designed 18-hole course at Morningside Park. Players may want to take the Saturday Disc Golf Clinic for some expert tips from experienced members of the Knoxville Disc Golf Club.
Pre-register by Thursday, April 18 at $25; day-of registration is $30. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Discover Knoxville’s newest singletrack trail on the forested slopes of Sharp’s Ridge Memorial Park, just north of downtown. Learn the safest route to the trails then join the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club on a ride through the woods before returning. Bring bike, helmet, and water. Snacks provided.
Ride is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Enjoy a guided walk with Ijams Nature Center through the boulder fields at Ross Marble Quarry. Hike is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Delight in the beauty of Knoxville’s waterfront on a guided paddle that skirts the shoreline of the Tennessee River. The UT Outdoor Program and the City of Knoxville will be providing the boats and gear.
Paddle is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
Spring is a wonderful time to be on a bicycle to behold the colorful displays of our native dogwood trees that line our boulevards and gardens. Leaving the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center, riders will ride through downtown and loop through historic neighbor- hoods in North Knoxville. This scenic 8-mile ride is fun for the whole family.
Ride is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com.
Experience the more challenging side of the Urban Wilderness with leaders from the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club as they tackle the more technical sections of the Urban Wilderness Trail system. Riders will break into 3 groups according to fitness and skill levels, — no one gets dropped. Route will be 10-20 miles and is designed for proficient trail riders. Bring bike, snacks and water.
Ride is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com
New Belgium Brewing’s Knoxville Clips of Faith Stop Raised $12,000 for AMBC
Ft. Collins, Colo. (October 17, 2012) – Clips of Faith, New Belgium Brewing’s traveling beer and film festival, raised about $12,000 at its last stop of the season in Knoxville October 12. About 1,000 people came out to Festival Lawn at World’s Fair Park to enjoy the films and raise funds for The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, which is dedicated to maintaining the trails and promoting sustainable trail access for off-road bicycles. This year’s proceeds will help build trails in and around Knoxville.
This was the last stop for the 2012 national tour, now in its third year. The tour traveled to 18 cities this year, showcasing amateur films while pouring beer from the hard-to-find Lips of Faith series, as well as a few popular New Belgium classics. Each stop along the tour featured an outdoor screening of the collected films, a tasting of New Belgium’s beers and food from local vendors.
WHERE: World’s Fair Park — Festival Lawn
WHEN: Friday, October 12th
ATTENDANCE: 1,000 film and beer enthusiasts, up about 450 attendees from last year
MONEY RAISED: $12,000, up more than $8,000 from last year
WASTE DIVERSION RATE: 95
PROCEEDS GOING TO: The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, www.ambcknox.org
Visit www.clipsoffaith.com to learn more about Clips of Faith and www.newbelgium.com for more information on New Belgium Brewing.
About New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing Company, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, began operations in a tiny Fort Collins basement in 1991. Today, the third largest craft brewer in the U.S., New Belgium produces nine year-round beers; Fat Tire Amber Ale, Sunshine Wheat, Ranger IPA, Belgo IPA, Shift Pale Lager, Blue Paddle Pilsner, 1554 Black Ale, Abbey and Trippel, as well as a host of seasonal releases. In addition to producing world-class beers, New Belgium takes pride in being a responsible corporate role model with progressive programs such as employee ownership, open book management and a commitment to environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.newbelgium.com.
In its third fabulous year, Clips of Faith is a beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show that’s coming to 18 cities coast-to-coast, including Knoxville! We took our love for beer and fans and put them together in this one-of-a-New-Belgium-kind event. You’ll get to try our most esoteric beer offerings – up to 16 varieties on tap! – and pair them with inspiring short films created by fans. And good news—100% of the proceeds from beer sales benefit the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club.
Fans of New Belgium’s Lips of Faith beers know these unique brews are not always easy to find. There will also be your favorite New Belgium classics and you can try them in 3oz samples, or a 12oz pour. Served up by our local beneficiary volunteers, there’s plenty of beer fun to be had with our other traveling tricks and contests. Plus, local vendors will be serving food. When the darkness engulfs us, the films start rolling and you get to cozy up on your blanket or chairs and enjoy the show.
We’ll eat and drink until it gets dark—which is when the films will start rolling-and we’ll cozy up on our blankets and chairs and enjoy the show.
Thanks to New Belgium Brewing for their continued support of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club!
For every $5 you donate here, your name will be entered once. The more you donate, the greater your chances of winning!
A three-day urban adventure packed with events and activities for the avid adventurer, weekend warrior, novice outdoor enthusiast and anyone who loves to Get out and play!
The event benefits Legacy Parks Foundation, a Knoxville-based non-profit working to expand and promote outdoor recreational venues and opportunities throughout East Tennessee.
In honor of Harry Pickel, famous for his friendly greetings to those that rode past his store on Thorngrove Pike, the Smoky Mountain Wheelmen Bicycle Club has designed a scenic 40- mile ride to highlight East Knox County. The route skirts the French Broad River as it winds past pastoral farmland and tranquil woods. Register at active.com or by mail.
The Urban Adventure Race offers a 6-8 hour challenging course for teams of three who will bike, run, paddle, swim, orienteer and face a few surprises as they maneuver a unique course in and around downtown Knoxville and the Knoxville Urban Wilderness. Pre-registration required. Race is limited to 250 participants. Register at active.com or by mail.
Former Olympian Missy Kane, along with one of our prominent local historians, will be leading a 3-mile hike on the trails at Fort Dickerson Park. Come discover this hidden gem in the heart of Knoxville. Register at the Covenant all center at 865-541-4500.
Knoxville’s waterfront will be the scene for a mix of outdoor activities! this is a great time to try out sport climbing on the climbing wall or see why everyone’s excited about stand-up paddleboards. There will be challenges for kids of all ages — come enjoy the outdoors!
Start Sunday morning with a 4-mile trail run lead by the Knoxville Track Club. Park at Ijams Nature Center and make your way down to the new trails at the Meads Quarry — a perfect start for the day’s adventures. Walkers are welcome. Register at active.com or by mail.
Test your mountain bike skills and endurance on the new Urban Wilderness South Loop trails. The 10+ mile singletrack loop designed by the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club starts at Meads Quarry. Register at active.com or by mail.
Enjoy a part road/part greenway ride to Ijams Nature Center and back. Mast General Store and the Smoky Mountain Wheelmen will lead a group of riders from downtown Market Square to Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness and back. The 12-mile ride will be at a social pace perfect for enjoying the scenery along the way. Register at the Covenant call center at 865-541-4500.
We’ve designed a commemorative gift for those that take the challenge of completing all 3 races — urban adventure race (Saturday), urban trail race (Sunday morning) and the TBRA Mountain Bike time trail (Sunday late morning). register for all three events, enjoy a discounted entry fee and make the most of your Outdoor Knoxfest experience!
Register here to win this KONA Hei Hei Deluxe! The bike will be given away at the end of the Clips of Faith event.