The annual Oregon Brewers Festival takes place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland as a part of Rose Festival CityFair. As one of the nation's enduring craft beer festivals, the Oregon Brewers Festival is a distinguished destination for craft beer enthusiasts. Each year, an impressive 50,000 fans embark on a pilgrimage to Beervana, eager to partake in the festival's offerings and immerse themselves in the vibrant craft beer culture it embodies.
Schedule of the Festival
The event will take place on three consecutive weekends: May 24th to 27th, May 31st to June 2nd, and June 7th to 9th. It will run from 4 pm to 10 pm, specifically on Fridays. On weekends, it will be open from 12 pm to 10 pm.
Events & Activities at the Brewfest
Oregon Brewers Festival presents over 80 first-release premium Oregon craft beers and ciders every year. The festival features over 100 products from almost 100 breweries located in 34 cities throughout the state. They range from established breweries like Allegory or Zoiglhaus to newbies in the brewing industry. The festival also has a root beer garden with alcohol-free beverages for drivers and minors. There is also live music and plenty of entertainment.
Rose Festival City Fair
The Portland Rose Festival and the Oregon Brewers Festival are teaming up, integrating the Oregon Brewers Festival into the Rose Festival City Fair. In addition to enjoying a wide selection of beers, visitors are encouraged to partake in fair activities at the same location, including thrilling carnival rides, delectable fair foods, engaging interactive exhibits, and continuous entertainment. Portland Rose Festival also features various floral parades across Portland.
Tickets
CityFair admission will grant access to the Oregon Brewers Festival activities. The 2024 CityFair offers a 1-Day Admission Ticket for ages seven and up at a General Admission price of $11.99. Alternatively, guests can opt for the CityFair Season Pass Ticket, offering General Admission for $25.
History of the Festival
Founded in 1988, the Oregon Brewers Festival emerged as a pioneering platform to introduce the public to microbrews during the nascent stages of the craft brewing industry. Since then, this industry has thrived, boasting over 9,000 craft breweries nationwide, with hundreds situated within Oregon alone. Renowned as one of the premier beer festivals in the United States, the Oregon Brewers Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors annually, both domestic and international, affirming its status as a beacon of the craft brewing movement. The festival attracts about 85,000 attendees every year.
