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Bacon & Brews

Join us at The Log Cabin in Holyoke on Sunday, April 19th from Noon to 3PM for a bacon and craft beer themed bash!

Come chow down on all kinds of bacon inspired bites prepared by The Log Cabin’s chefs and enjoy a cash bar with a selection of craft beers to please your palate like Swing Oil Beer Company!

Plus, live music from Yellow 9!

You must be 21 or over with positive ID to enter.

Bacon & Brews brought to you by Curry Honda of Chicopee, and Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements, with support from Nor’easter Organic Life Hydroponics and GG Inks April 19th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, from Rock 102, Springfield’s Classic Rock!

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