If there’s one place where hops and culture meet in perfect harmony, it’s Oregon. Whether you’re sipping an IPA riverside in Portland or enjoying a stout by the coast, this state knows how to pour a party. Here are the top 20 beer events across Oregon in 2025 that no craft lover should miss.
1. Oregon Brewers Festival – Portland
Date: July 4–6, 2025
Location: Waterfront Park, Portland, OR
One of the country’s longest-running and most iconic beer festivals. Enjoy dozens of craft taps, food vendors, riverfront views, and summer vibes.
2. Portland Craft Beer Festival – Portland
Date: July 4–6, 2025
Location: Elizabeth Caruthers Park, Portland, OR
A celebration of local pride—every beer, cider, and cocktail featured is brewed within Portland’s city limits.
3. Organic Beer Fest – Portland
Date: June 25–27, 2025
Location: Overlook Park, Portland, OR
The greenest beer festival around. Sustainable brews, biodegradable cups, and a focus on organic ingredients.
4. Oregon Otter Beer Festival – Portland
Date: April 12, 2025
Location: OMSI, Portland, OR
Support sea otter conservation while enjoying craft beer, wine, sake, auctions, and live music. Bonus points for themed brews.
5. Bend Brews & Beyond – Bend
Date: May 24–25, 2025
Location: Drake Park, Bend, OR
A creative twist on the beer fest format with workshops, tastings, N/A options, and quirky competitions like the “Drinking Pants Pageant.”
6. Bend Brewfest – Bend
Date: August (TBD), 2025
Location: Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, OR
Central Oregon’s largest beer event. Over 200 craft beverages, 40,000+ attendees, and a killer backdrop along the Deschutes River.
7. Portland International Beerfest – Portland
Date: Late June 2025 (TBD)
Location: North Park Blocks or Holladay Park, Portland, OR
Discover rare and exotic international beers, paired with food carts and live music. All proceeds benefit animal charities.
8. Viking Beer Fest – Hillsboro
Date: Aug 22–23, 2025
Location: Nordic Northwest, Hillsboro, OR
Nordic beer, live axe throwing, beard contests, Viking food, and stein-holding competitions.
9. Oregon Brews & BBQ – McMinnville
Date: June 13–15, 2025
Location: Yamhill County Fairgrounds, McMinnville, OR
Father’s Day weekend just got tastier. 50+ beers and BBQ all for a good cause—veteran support.
10. Festival of Dark Arts – Astoria
Date: February 2025 (TBD)
Location: Fort George Brewery, Astoria, OR
One of the most anticipated stout festivals in the country, set in a coastal historic brewery. Heavy pours and gothic vibes.
11. Septembeerfest – Corvallis
Date: September 7, 2025
Location: Avery Park, Corvallis, OR
A laid-back and dog-friendly community event packed with live music, local brewers, and outdoor games.
12. BlockTober Fest – Corvallis
Date: Fall 2025 (TBD)
Location: Downtown Corvallis
Block 15 Brewing’s signature German beer festival under a big tent. Classic steins, bratwurst, and football on the big screen.
13. Hillsdale Brewfest – Portland
Date: February 2025 (TBD)
Location: McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery, Portland, OR
Sample beer from all McMenamins locations in a showdown known as the “Battle for the Belt.”
14. Oregon Beer Awards – Portland
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: Revolution Hall, Portland, OR
It’s the Oscars of Oregon beer. Celebrate the state’s best breweries with red carpet flair and tap takeovers around town.
15. Pouring at the Coast – Newport
Date: Summer 2025 (TBD)
Location: Multiple venues, Newport, OR
Rotating brewery tastings along the coast paired with seafood and ocean breezes.
16. Captain Cider & Mead Trail Events – Statewide
Date: Year-round
Location: Across Oregon
Passport programs and pop-up events spotlighting cideries, meaderies, and the occasional beer collab.
17. Waterfront Blues Festival Beer Garden – Portland
Date: July 4 Weekend
Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR
Enjoy Oregon craft beer while grooving to top-tier blues acts by the river.
18. Cathedral Park Jazz Festival Beer Garden – Portland
Date: July 18–20, 2025
Location: Cathedral Park, Portland, OR
A riverside celebration beneath the St. Johns Bridge featuring local brews and live jazz.
19. World Naked Bike Ride Afterparty Beer Bash – Portland
Date: July 26, 2025
Location: TBD, Portland, OR
Only in Portland. A quirky beer celebration following the infamous city-wide naked ride. Expect body paint, dance beats, and rare keg pours.
20. Project Pabst – Portland
Date: July 26–27, 2025
Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR
Music meets beer in this festival sponsored by Pabst. Expect national headliners and local beer tents.
🍻 Final Thoughts
From coast to Cascades, Oregon’s beer festivals bring together some of the best brews and vibes anywhere in the country. Keep an eye on Brewery-Search.com for updates, ticket links, and insider guides to plan your ultimate beercation in the Pacific Northwest.
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