The Oregon Brewers Festival is one of the nation's longest running
and best loved craft beer festivals. Situated on the west bank of the
Willamette River, with towering Mt. Hood as a backdrop, it is the ideal
venue for anyone who loves craft beer. With a laid back attitude and
scores of award-winning beers, the festival reflects the essence of the
city of Portland.
The Oregon Brewers Festival exists to provide an opportunity to
sample and learn about a variety of craft beer styles from across the
country. Eighty craft breweries from all parts of the nation offer
handcrafted brews to 78,000 beer lovers during the four-day event.
The festival's focus is craft beer, but there's more than
sampling involved. The event features live music all four days,
beer-related vendors, beer memorabilia displays, beer writers and
publishers, homebrewing demonstrations, and an assortment of foods from a
variety of regions. The Crater Lake Root Beer Garden offers
complimentary handcrafted root beer for minors and designated drivers.
Minors are always welcome at the festival when accompanied by a parent.
The Oregon Brewers Festival strongly encourages responsible
drinking, and urges patrons to take advantage of the MAX Light Rail
line, located just one block west of the festival on SW Oak Street. Go
by bus, train or taxi, just don't drink and drive. The festival also
offers free, on-site bicycle parking.
The Oregon Brewers Dinner, a ticketed event, is held on July 27;
the Oregon Brewers Brunch & Parade, the official kick off to the
festival, occurs the morning of July 28.
Venue
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon
Main entrance at S.W. Oak Street and Naito Parkway
Dates
July 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2011 — "Always the last full weekend in July"
Times
Thurs through Sat, taps are open from Noon to 9 p.m.
Sun, taps are open from Noon to 7 p.m.
Token & mug sales cease one-half hour prior to the taps closing
Admission
Admission into the festival grounds is free. In order to consume beer at
the OBF, you must purchase a 2011 souvenir mug (mugs from previous
years will not be filled) for $6 - this is in lieu of an admission
charge. You will purchase your beer with wooden tokens. Tokens cost $1
apiece. Patrons pay four tokens for a full mug of beer, or one token
for a taste.
Contact Information
www.oregonbrewfest.com or 503.778.5917