CRWA, SCRTA collaborate on Keg Race and Earth Day Celebration fundraiser
ROCKWOOD ― Travelers may look twice when they see kegs drifting down the Casselman River, but don't be alarmed. It is planned.
April 20 will mark the second time Rockwood will host a Keg Race and Earth Day Celebration. Trailhead Brewing Co. and Rockwood’s Music on Main are collaborating for this event that combines the thrill of racing with the sounds of live music. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Casselman River Watershed (CRWA) and Somerset County Recreation & Trails associations (SCRTA), and the keg race winner. Entries must be received by April 7 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
More: Rockwood's Keg Race and Earth Day Celebration combines thrill of racing with music
"The idea evolved from brainstorming sessions centered around increasing community involvement by providing fun and exciting activities," said organizer Bob Metzgar in an email. "All the while giving back to well-deserving groups and organizations."
More: Rockwood students put skills to use making chamber of commerce awards and more
The day is packed full of activities. The Keg Race kicks off at 4 p.m. from Trailhead Brewing Co., 402 Main St., Suite C, Rockwood. The Keg Race continues this year as part of Rockwood’s Music on Main. Uptown Rockwood will come alive with food trucks, live music, and Trailhead beer on tap from 12 to 3 p.m. The festivities extend into the evening.CRWA is also hosting a scenic kayak paddle from Garrett to Rockwood. Meet at the Trailhead Brewing Co. parking lot at 10 a.m. A shuttle will be provided. For more information or to register, call 814-279-4514.
The Gingerbread House Bed and Breakfast will be sponsoring various games and activities for children at Trailhead Brewing from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Also as part of the activities to honor Earth Day and be part of the commitment to sustainability, there will be a free electronics recycling station, managed by JVS Environmental, located at the Mill Shoppes parking lot from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to collect old electronics.
"The main groups involved in putting this together are Trailhead Brewing Co. friends and staff and the Rockwood Borough Community Action Group. We feel that this event gives a great opportunity for people to be involved in very fun and unique day," Metzgar said. "From the music, food, craft beer, kids activities and a cool keg race, this is truly an event to remember."
More: Maple Queen Scholarship Pageant set for April 6
Trailhead Brewing will provide the keg and participants can attend the keg paint party at Trailhead at 5 p.m. April 18, at Trailhead Brewing Co. Keg race participants will get a chance to decorate their keg to be displayed on race day for a chance to win the fan favorite prize. The voting booth will be in uptown Rockwood along with the Music on Main activities.
Trailhead Brewing Co. is a small craft beer brewery located just 1/10 of a mile from the entrance to the Great Allegheny Passageway biking and hiking trail.
More: Looking for future Somerset County Dairy Princess candidates
For more information, visit the event page on Facebook or check out the website at Trailhead Brewing Company Events. Contact Trailhead Brewing Co. by phone at 814-926-7923, or email at contact@drinktrailhead.com.
Madolin Edwards can be reached at medwards@dailyamerican.com.
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Kegs and music on tap in Rockwood April 20 at annual fundraiser
