The Evergrey: How the heck did this event happen?

Barbara Jamison: They [Reuben’s Brews] reached out to us. We get inundated with requests for things like this — yoga and parties and picnics and corporate events. Reuben’s Brews was willing to work with us, make sure they had a safe area for [the goats]. We really appreciate them for doing that, and that’s why we keep doing it.

What beer pairs best with that delicious goat smell?

I don’t drink beer so I would say a pale ale? I’m guessing. And you might put a disclaimer in there that goats don’t smell. That’s one of the major myths. Only intact male goats in rut smell. Neutered male goats and female goats do not smell. Neither does their poop. It’s just little pellets. 💩

Let’s say a goat wants to taste my beer. What do I do?

They’re very curious, so they’re gonna want to drink it. But you don’t let your goat drink beer.

Goats seem like great pets. What’s the catch?

They’re very sensitive and intelligent and fun and friendly. And they’re social. We run into a lot of situations where people will go and get one — because they’re so popular right now — and put it in their backyard and wonder why it doesn’t work out. A happy Seattle goat has at least 1/8 of an acre to live in with at least one other goat, and things to climb on and a shelter big enough to stand in and move around in.

You’re giving folks 5 minutes with the goats. Is that enough time?

It’s never enough time. It isn’t. And we wish we could let them spend more time, but it gets so crowded that some people won’t get in. We ended up having to turn people away [last year].

So how do you bleat the crowds?

I don’t know! I guess get there early. They were lining up for blocks last year.

Want to know more about goat rescue? (Or just want to surround yourself with heart-melting baby goat pics?) Check out Puget Sound Rescue’s website, Facebook page, and irresistible Instagram. Got an idea for another wacky event to feature? Hit reply or email us at [email protected].

MONDAY, 7/16

🍺  Drink beers and pet bunnies (Ballard)
🎶  Bring the whole fam to a night of classical music (West Seattle)
🎈  Intro your little ones to a geologist rockstar (Shoreline)

TUESDAY, 7/17

💡  Get quizzed on natural disasters with KUOW (Columbia City)
🍺  Test your Belcher knowledge at “Bob’s Burgers” trivia (Capitol Hill)

WEDNESDAY, 7/18

💡  Learn about motherhood with author Angela Garbes (Seward Park)
👋  Get good at networking at this Evergrey partner event (Pioneer Square)

THURSDAY, 7/19

🍴  Nom on local eats at Magnuson Park (Sand Point)
🍺  Cuddle with baby goats while sipping a beer (Ballard)
🎈  Eat, dance, and shop at JamFest (International District)
👋  Give a mega toast to Seattle with the biz crowd (Central District)
🍿  Bring your kids (and tissues) to Coco under the stars (Green Lake)

FRIDAY, 7/20

🎟  Don vintage duds at a drag show (Belltown)
🎈  Watch traditional dances at a Pow Wow (Magnolia)
🎶  Rock out at the Capitol Hill Block Party — through July 22 (Capitol Hill)

SATURDAY, 7/21

🎈  Fly your rainbow flag at Pride on the beach (West Seattle)
🍿  Celebrate Jurassic Park’s 25th al fresco (South Lake Union)
🎨  Take a tour of the murals brightening up the track (SoDo)
👋  Connect with youth mentors over brunch (Capitol Hill)
🍴  Munch on all the things at Bite of Seattle (Queen Anne)
👋  Say hey to neighbors and welcome a new urban farm (Rainier Beach)

SUNDAY, 7/22

🚗  Gawk at hundreds of cool cars at Wekfest (SoDo)
🏞  Frolic through lavender fields — through July 22 (Sequim)
🎨  Check out art and music from non-binary artists (Ravenna)
🎈  Hop on carnival rides and eat funnel cakes at the fair (Enumclaw)

COMING UP

🏖  August 11: Join this beach bash for Sub Pop’s 30th Birthday (West Seattle)
🖋  August 17-19: See awesome ink at the Seattle Tattoo Expo (Queen Anne)
🎙  October 2-3 Swoon at Hamilton star Leslie Odom at the symphony (Downtown)

Going to one of these? Take us with you! Email a pic to [email protected] or tag #theevergrey on Instagram. See more upcoming events on our events page, and add your own events with an Evergrey membership. Is an event sold out? Hit reply to let us know and we’ll update the listing in tomorrow’s newsletter.

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Go vote for which park and street improvement projects you think the city should tackle this year. Deadline’s today!

We’ll see you tomorrow. – The Evergrey