For fans of all things fermented, there’s no such thing as too many beer festivals.

From beer and wine, to cider and mead, Eagle Crest Resort will be celebrating “all things fermented” during its second annual Oktobercrest event Saturday, Sept. 13.

In its second year, Oktobercrest will be held at the soccer fields just east of the main Eagle Crest Hotel. Activities will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Last year’s event attracted more than 1,000 people, according to Jack Newkirk, director of experiences for Eagle Crest Resort.

“We have doubled the length of the event from last year and are looking to grow the event even further with the addition of local breweries and national breweries and a 5K Octobercrest beer run,” he said.

Twelve different breweries will be on hand, including Redmond brewers Wild Ride and Cascade Lakes. Also from Redmond will be Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards.

The 5K run is something not to be missed. It will start at 11 a.m. in the soccer field and will run along the west bank of the Deschutes River. Participants can register the day of the run or online at www.eagle-crest.com/oktobercrest.php.

In true spirit of merriment and brew, at the end of the 5K, runners will be handed a full pint of beer before they try their best to navigate an obstacle course. If the glass has more than four ounces of beer at the end, the racer gets a prize, said Newkirk.

Race registration is $25 and includes a commemorative pint glass and five drink tokens. For beer drinkers, mugs will be available for $10 each. Guests can buy tasting tokens for $1 each.

Throughout the day the event will feature an assortment of free family friendly competitions open to most ages including log sawing, grain tossing, stein hoisting and free cycle pub rides.

What’s a beer festival without live music? Three bands are lined up to perform throughout the event. Kicking off the sounds are The Shed Shakers, a bluegrass band from Hood River, from 1-3 p.m. The Boxcar Stringband will perform folk rock from 4-6 p.m., and Broken Down Guitars will play an eclectic mix of rock, blues and Americana from 7-9 p.m.

“The most important component of this event is that it’s 100 percent a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity,” said Newkirk.

The goal is to raise $10,000 for both Redmond and Bend Habitat for Humanity. Almost 100 people have already signed up to volunteer for the event, said Newkirk.

Volunteers should visit www.eagle-crest.com/oktobercrest.php for more information.

For festival goers who find themselves a bit wobbly at the end of the night, the hotel is offering a discount package. Rates are $109 for the night, which includes two free beer mugs for the first two adults, and half-price mugs for each additional adult (ages 21 and older). Lodging can be reserved on the website or by calling 877-834-3613.

Cheers!