Old Mill District
Bend, OR
12:00 PM
In addition to the ice carving exhibitions, fireworks, Mojo Music Eruption in the Festival Center, children’s activities at Snowflake Village, the ever popular U.S. Cellular snowboard and ski rail jam and ice skating, Bend WinterFest will feature an expanded Winter Wine Walk, winter light show, a larger WinterFest Marketplace, and the exciting cross country ski sprint races. Sponsored in part by Deschutes Brewing, visit here for more information.
Green Dragon
928 SE 9th Ave Portland , OR
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join all the Lompoc brewers: Dave “Chowdah” Fleming, Bryan Kielty, Zach Beckwith, Sam Orlansky and Jerry Fechter for a meet the brewers session.
EastBurn
1800 E. Burnside Portland , OR
6:30 PM
5 courses of great food and 5 courses of Full Sail’s finest Ales while brewer John Harris answers all of your questions. Menu available online.
Cost is 35.00 for the dinner and beer, with all proceeds going to RideOn. Space is limited! Tickets can be purchased at the EastBurn, or online through their paypal account.
Old Mill District
Bend, OR
12:00 PM
In addition to the ice carving exhibitions, fireworks, Mojo Music Eruption in the Festival Center, children’s activities at Snowflake Village, the ever popular U.S. Cellular snowboard and ski rail jam and ice skating, Bend WinterFest will feature an expanded Winter Wine Walk, winter light show, a larger WinterFest Marketplace, and the exciting cross country ski sprint races. Sponsored in part by Deschutes Brewing, visit here for more information.
Wheeler Pavilion
796 W 13th Ave Eugene, OR
5:00 PM
KLCC 89.7 FM is again hosting their Microbrew Festival in Eugene, which is sponsored by Market of Choice. Enjoy microbrews from the West Coast and beyond. Admission is $10 and includes a tasting glass. Additional tastes are $1. Click here for more information.
Oktoberfest Biergarten
500 S Wilco Hwy Mt. Angel, OR
6:00 PM
Oktoberfest and the Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce are teaming together for the last blast of winter – Wurstfest, a celebration of the mighty German (wurst) sausage. Area sausage makers will be presenting for sale the best of their wurst – bratwurst, bockwurst, famous Oktoberfest sausage and many more garnished with sauerkraut, grilled onions and the Benedictine Sisters award winning Monastery Mustards.
World famous Spaten Biers from Munich – Premium Helles, Optimator, Helles Bock, Franziskaner Hefeweizen, along with the ever popular Bud Light will be available, along with a wide array of East Valley Wines, non-alcoholic drinks and potions, and for those cold winter days, Bavarian Glühwein. Select cheeses, sausage pizza, baked goods, Extreme Chocolates and elephant ears for the kids round out the food offerings.
Non-stop music at Wurstfest features Mount Angel’s own Z Musikmaskers Family Band, The Greg Meier Bavarian Quartet, the Happy Swiss Yodeling Band, a father-son accordion duo and more.
Included in the $10.00 admission fee is a half liter, Spaten souvenir Bavarian beer mug, easily worth the price of admission. Dust off your lederhosen, starch up your Bavarian Dirndl and join the happy folk of Mount Angel for two fun-filled days of celebration in honor of the Wurst!!
Visit here for more information.
New Old Lompoc and 5th Quadrant
1616 NW 23rd, 3901 N. Williams Portland , OR
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Zwickelmania is a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers. Fifth Quadrant will have a few special beers available in the brewery, two brewers on hand for tours and questions, plus fresh zwickel pulls off the bright tanks. Sidebar will also be open with six taps pouring and special food available. Over at the New Old Lompoc on NW 23rd, there will be some special beers in the brewery and in the pub. Two brewers will be available for tours, zwickel tastes, special food and all around general fun. The New Old Lompoc is one of the smallest breweries in town.
Raccoon Lodge and Brewpub
7424 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Portland , OR
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
At Cascade Brewing at the Raccoon Lodge, you’ll have the unique opportunity to taste beers straight from the zwickel and the barrel – Brewmaster Ron plans on having up to three Northwest Sour Reds on hand – as well as sample some of their award-winning bottled beers. Best of all, Ron will be on hand to talk with sour beer lovers.
Old Mill District
Bend, OR
12:00 PM
In addition to the ice carving exhibitions, fireworks, Mojo Music Eruption in the Festival Center, children’s activities at Snowflake Village, the ever popular U.S. Cellular snowboard and ski rail jam and ice skating, Bend WinterFest will feature an expanded Winter Wine Walk, winter light show, a larger WinterFest Marketplace, and the exciting cross country ski sprint races. Sponsored in part by Deschutes Brewing, visit here for more information.
Oktoberfest Biergarten
500 S Wilco Hwy Mt. Angel, OR
12:00 PM
Oktoberfest and the Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce are teaming together for the last blast of winter – Wurstfest, a celebration of the mighty German (wurst) sausage. Area sausage makers will be presenting for sale the best of their wurst – bratwurst, bockwurst, famous Oktoberfest sausage and many more garnished with sauerkraut, grilled onions and the Benedictine Sisters award winning Monastery Mustards.
World famous Spaten Biers from Munich – Premium Helles, Optimator, Helles Bock, Franziskaner Hefeweizen, along with the ever popular Bud Light will be available, along with a wide array of East Valley Wines, non-alcoholic drinks and potions, and for those cold winter days, Bavarian Glühwein. Select cheeses, sausage pizza, baked goods, Extreme Chocolates and elephant ears for the kids round out the food offerings.
Non-stop music at Wurstfest features Mount Angel’s own Z Musikmaskers Family Band, The Greg Meier Bavarian Quartet, the Happy Swiss Yodeling Band, a father-son accordion duo and more.
Included in the $10.00 admission fee is a half liter, Spaten souvenir Bavarian beer mug, easily worth the price of admission. Dust off your lederhosen, starch up your Bavarian Dirndl and join the happy folk of Mount Angel for two fun-filled days of celebration in honor of the Wurst!!
Visit here for more information.
Saraveza Bottle Shop & Pasty Tavern
1004 N Killingsworth St Portland , OR
12:00 PM
Showcasing some never before experienced drafts of chocolate and fruit beers, as well as some of Oregon’s best hoppy brews, My Beery Valentine expresses the love and passion for dynamic brews. This is also a benefit for Mercy Corps’ Haiti Relief Efforts. Local organic chocolates from Equal Exchange, as well as handmade treats, will be available to pair with the beers.
Beers featured:
Upright Four Play: a tempting tart cherry wheat Saison aged in Pinot Noir casks.
Cascade Raspberry/Noyeau blend: a confluence of barrel-aged rarities matured in brandy liqueur casks employing hand-pitted apricot kernels.
Block-15 Love Potion No. 9: a chocolate raspberry oatmeal stout conditioned with fresh roasted cocoa nibs and locally grown Oregon raspberries.
New Old Lompoc Bourbon Barrel fermented Cherry Stout: a big and bold one-off beer meshing deep, roasted chocolaty malts with sweet cherries.
Vertigo Razz Wheat: an unfiltered American wheat ale eschews syrup for over twelve pounds of real raspberries per barrel — yielding a beer with a delightful blend of light, refreshing flavors.
Other specialty beers will be present from Oregon craft breweries such as Double Mountain, Fort George, Widmer Bros, Oakshire, and more…
Admission is free, proceeds benefit Mercy Corps Haitian relief efforts.
Multiple Locations
, OR
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zwickelmania, hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), is a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers.
Zwickelmania takes its name from the zwickel, or sample port, which is mounted on the outside of the fermentation or conditioning tanks and allows brewers to take samples for quality assurance and control. Similarly, Zwickelmania offers a unique opportunity to taste beers where they were produced while interacting with the brewers who created them.
Zwickelmania will take place at breweries and brewpubs across the state on February 13th, from 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. Some breweries will open additional hours and visitors are encouraged to contact individual locations for exact times. Admission to all Zwickelmania events is free, with some breweries offering complimentary sample tastings. Close-toed shoes will be required for any visitors entering brewing facilities.
Participating OBG members include:
BridgePort Brewing Co.
Cascade Brewing Racoon Lodge and Brewpub
Deschutes Brewery
Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom
Full Sail Brewing Co.
Hopworks Urban Brewery
Laurelwood Public House and Brewery
McMenamins Crystal Brewery
Ninkasi Brewing Co.
Pelican Pub and Brewery
Pyramid Breweries Mac Tarnahans Taproom
Rock Bottom Brewery
Rogue Ales
Roots Organic Brewing Co.
Widmer Brothers Brewing Co.
For a complete list of Oregon breweries participating in Zwicklemania please visit here for more information
Wheeler Pavilion
796 W 13th Ave Eugene, OR
5:00 PM
KLCC 89.7 FM is again hosting their Microbrew Festival in Eugene, which is sponsored by Market of Choice. Enjoy microbrews from the West Coast and beyond. Admission is $10 and includes a tasting glass. Additional tastes are $1. Click here for more information.
Old Mill District
Bend, OR
12:00 PM
In addition to the ice carving exhibitions, fireworks, Mojo Music Eruption in the Festival Center, children’s activities at Snowflake Village, the ever popular U.S. Cellular snowboard and ski rail jam and ice skating, Bend WinterFest will feature an expanded Winter Wine Walk, winter light show, a larger WinterFest Marketplace, and the exciting cross country ski sprint races. Sponsored in part by Deschutes Brewing, visit here for more information.
Oktoberfest Biergarten
500 S Wilco Hwy Mt. Angel, OR
12:00 PM
Oktoberfest and the Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce are teaming together for the last blast of winter – Wurstfest, a celebration of the mighty German (wurst) sausage. Area sausage makers will be presenting for sale the best of their wurst – bratwurst, bockwurst, famous Oktoberfest sausage and many more garnished with sauerkraut, grilled onions and the Benedictine Sisters award winning Monastery Mustards.
World famous Spaten Biers from Munich – Premium Helles, Optimator, Helles Bock, Franziskaner Hefeweizen, along with the ever popular Bud Light will be available, along with a wide array of East Valley Wines, non-alcoholic drinks and potions, and for those cold winter days, Bavarian Glühwein. Select cheeses, sausage pizza, baked goods, Extreme Chocolates and elephant ears for the kids round out the food offerings.
Non-stop music at Wurstfest features Mount Angel’s own Z Musikmaskers Family Band, The Greg Meier Bavarian Quartet, the Happy Swiss Yodeling Band, a father-son accordion duo and more.
Included in the $10.00 admission fee is a half liter, Spaten souvenir Bavarian beer mug, easily worth the price of admission. Dust off your lederhosen, starch up your Bavarian Dirndl and join the happy folk of Mount Angel for two fun-filled days of celebration in honor of the Wurst!!
Visit here for more information.
Saraveza Bottle Shop & Pasty Tavern
1004 N Killingsworth St Portland , OR
12:00 PM
Showcasing some never-before-experienced drafts of chocolate and fruit beers, as well as some of Oregon’s best hoppy brews, Brewpublic.com and Saraveza present “My Beery Valentine,” a benefit for Mercy Corps’ Haiti Relief Efforts. Local organic chocolates from Equal Exchange, as well as handmade treats, will be available to pair with the beers.
Beers featured:
Upright Four Play: a tempting tart cherry wheat Saison aged in Pinot Noir casks.
Cascade Raspberry/Noyeau blend: a confluence of barrel-aged rarities matured in brandy liqueur casks employing hand-pitted apricot kernels.
Block-15 Love Potion No. 9: a chocolate raspberry oatmeal stout conditioned with fresh roasted cocoa nibs and locally grown Oregon raspberries.
New Old Lompoc Bourbon Barrel fermented Cherry Stout: a big and bold one-off beer meshing deep, roasted chocolaty malts with sweet cherries.
Vertigo Razz Wheat: an unfiltered American wheat ale eschews syrup for over twelve pounds of real raspberries per barrel — yielding a beer with a delightful blend of light, refreshing flavors.
Other specialty beers will be present from Oregon craft breweries such as Double Mountain, Fort George, Widmer Bros, Oakshire, and more…
Admission is free, proceeds benefit Mercy Corps Haitian relief efforts.
Lompoc Sidebar
3901 N. Williams St. Portland , OR
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Blackout Party will feature all dark/black beers, including Bourbon Barrel LSD, Munich 69 Baltic Porter, Black Tiger Cascadian Dark, Black Dawn Imperial Coffee Stout, the yet to be named Dry Stout, plus some lighter beers. Wear black!
Hillsdale Brewery & Public House
1505 SW Sunset Blvd. Portland, OR
11:00 AM
A day-long event featuring twenty beers from McMenamins’ breweries are sent into battle, their brewers vying for bragging rights, the notorious championship belt and a berth in the annual Oregon Brewers Festival.
Order “trays” of beer, arranged from lightest to darkest – each of the two trays offers ten 4-ounce samples and costs $8.75. It’s YOUR duty to decide who deserves the coveted title. With seventeen ales from Oregon and three from Washington, these beers cover the spectrum of brew styles – from hefeweizen to oatmeal stout, barleywine to smoked amber ale and beyond. Each taster casts one ballot that lists his or her top three choices.
Fort George Brewery
1483 Duane St. Astoria, OR
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Looking for something fun, unique and tasty for your best gal pal this Valentine’s Day? How about a romantic trip to the coast and a special beer-tasting journey just for her?
Lisa Morrison, aka the Beer Goddess, is hosting one of her popular women-only beer classes at Fort George Brewery & Public House on Feb. 20. It’s called Hoppy Housewives. You don’t have to be a housewife to attend, but you do have to be a woman! The two-hour afternoon class takes ladies on an entertaining and educational tour of several beer styles, as Lisa shares tips on pairing beer with food, cooking with beer—participants even get a take-home recipe book—and great stories about beer’s HERstory (instead of history). Light fare in the form of finger food and tapas will be provided so students don’t get hungry!
Tickets $30. Call Fort George Brewery, 503.325.7468
503.325.7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com
Bethany's Table
15325 NW Central Dr. Portland , OR
6:30 PM
Enjoy a five course meal paired with Southern Oregon Brewing Beers. Meal to include: Appetizers paired with SOB Gold Digger NW Lager, a warm salad served with Nice Rack IPA vinaigrette, a mezza course paired with Woodshed Red and a meat course paired with SOB special limited Imperial Red and dessert paired with Pin-Up Porter. Come meet Tom Hammond brewery owner/founder. For tickets call 503-614-0267
Lompoc Sidebar
3901 N. Williams St. Portland , OR
7:30 PM
BAM: Beer and Movie Fest, is a two-week film festival in Portland featuring 30+ films at four theater pubs, seasonal beer releases on tap at the theaters and special free events at bars around town. Lompoc is showing “Monty Python Python and the Holy Grail.” Costumes are encouraged – the best Monty Python costume wins a $50 Lompoc certificate! Visit here for more BAM information.
The Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR
12:00 PM
The Concordia Ale House Beer Brawl is a battle royale between three beer-brewing biggies. Oregon, Washington, and California bring their best craft beers and throw their favorite four into the judging ring in the categories of Pale, Imperial IPA, Stout and Brewer’s Choice.
Bring your friends, pull up a barstool and begin your blind-tastings. Be sure to cast your vote for the best beers these states have to offer. Don’t rush your taste buds either because this event lasts all weekend long.
The competition is quickly growing in popularity due to its success over the last two years, so get there early and stay as long as you need to. Tasters are $12 a tray; $25 wiith a commemorative t-shirt. Visit here for more information.
503.287.3929
Dublin Pub
6821 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Portland , OR
7:00 PM
In honor of the fest, Southern Oregon Brewing will host a double feature of “Boondock Saints” and “Beerfest.” Woodshed and Nice Rack IPA will be on tap, $3.25 pint/$11.00 pitcher specials, with sampling and prizes!
The Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR
11:00 AM
The Concordia Ale House Beer Brawl is a battle royale between three beer-brewing biggies. Oregon, Washington, and California bring their best craft beers and throw their favorite four into the judging ring in the categories of Pale, Imperial IPA, Stout and Brewer’s Choice.
Bring your friends, pull up a barstool and begin your blind-tastings. Be sure to cast your vote for the best beers these states have to offer. Don’t rush your taste buds either because this event lasts all weekend long.
The competition is quickly growing in popularity due to its success over the last two years, so get there early and stay as long as you need to. Tasters are $12 a tray; $25 wiith a commemorative t-shirt. Visit here for more information.
503.287.3929
Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR
11:00 AM
The Concordia Ale House Beer Brawl is a battle royale between three beer-brewing biggies. Oregon, Washington, and California bring their best craft beers and throw their favorite four into the judging ring in the categories of Pale, Imperial IPA, Stout and Brewer’s Choice.
Bring your friends, pull up a barstool and begin your blind-tastings. Be sure to cast your vote for the best beers these states have to offer. Don’t rush your taste buds either because this event lasts all weekend long.
The competition is quickly growing in popularity due to its success over the last two years, so get there early and stay as long as you need to. Tasters are $12 a tray; $25 wiith a commemorative t-shirt. Visit here for more information.
503.287.3929
Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR
11:00 AM
The Concordia Ale House Beer Brawl is a battle royale between three beer-brewing biggies. Oregon, Washington, and California bring their best craft beers and throw their favorite four into the judging ring in the categories of Pale, Imperial IPA, Stout and Brewer’s Choice.
Bring your friends, pull up a barstool and begin your blind-tastings. Be sure to cast your vote for the best beers these states have to offer. Don’t rush your taste buds either because this event lasts all weekend long.
The competition is quickly growing in popularity due to its success over the last two years, so get there early and stay as long as you need to. Tasters are $12 a tray; $25 wiith a commemorative t-shirt. Visit here for more information.
503.287.3929
Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR
11:00 AM
The Concordia Ale House Beer Brawl is a battle royale between three beer-brewing biggies. Oregon, Washington, and California bring their best craft beers and throw their favorite four into the judging ring in the categories of Pale, Imperial IPA, Stout and Brewer’s Choice.
Bring your friends, pull up a barstool and begin your blind-tastings. Be sure to cast your vote for the best beers these states have to offer. Don’t rush your taste buds either because this event lasts all weekend long.
The competition is quickly growing in popularity due to its success over the last two years, so get there early and stay as long as you need to. Tasters are $12 a tray; $25 wiith a commemorative t-shirt. Visit here for more information.
503.287.3929
Lompoc Sidebar
3901 N. Williams St. Portland , OR
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Teri Fahrendorf, Brewmaster, Road Brewer, and founder of Pink Boots Society. A professional brewer since 1988, Teri was only the second woman brewmaster at a craft brewery in the US, and the first in both California and Oregon. She turns 50 this year, and in honor of the milestone, Lompoc is throwing her a party, releasing two different Bitter style beers to mark the occasion.
Lompoc 5th Quadrant
3901 N. Williams St. Portland , OR
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Seafoodpalooza will kick off on Friday with a good old-fashioned shrimp boil. Seafood lovers are invited to roll up their sleeves and enjoy piles of steaming, delicious shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes, corn and more. It’s an all-you-can-eat affair for $12, with special beers on tap and Cajun music for entertainment.
Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR
11:00 AM
The Concordia Ale House Beer Brawl is a battle royale between three beer-brewing biggies. Oregon, Washington, and California bring their best craft beers and throw their favorite four into the judging ring in the categories of Pale, Imperial IPA, Stout and Brewer’s Choice.
Bring your friends, pull up a barstool and begin your blind-tastings. Be sure to cast your vote for the best beers these states have to offer. Don’t rush your taste buds either because this event lasts all weekend long.
The competition is quickly growing in popularity due to its success over the last two years, so get there early and stay as long as you need to. Tasters are $12 a tray; $25 wiith a commemorative t-shirt. Visit here for more information.
503.287.3929
5th Quadrant
3901-B N Williams Ave. Portland, OR
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A dozen local brewpubs and restaurants will vie for the coveted Chowder Cup at the fourth annual Chowder Challenge, a blind tasting competition. Samples of chowder from a dozen area brewpubs and restaurants are served in non-labeled, two-ounce cups. After tasting all entries, attendees vote for their favorite.
The chowder receiving the most votes will be named the People’s Choice Winner and will take home the coveted Chowder Cup.
The festivities also feature a beer garden, live music, a root beer garden, Joe the Balloon Guy from 1 to 3 pm, and food for purchase. Minors are welcome at the family friendly event.
Participating restaurants include EastBurn, EaT: An Oyster Bar, Fifth Quadrant, Green Dragon, Hopworks Urban Brewery, McMenamins, New Old Lompoc, Rogue, Salty’s, Saraveza and SuperDog. Admission is free. Attendees ages 12 and over must purchase sample trays for $10 to participate in the tasting. The event is a fundraiser for Locks of Love.
For more information, click here.
Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR
11:00 AM
The Concordia Ale House Beer Brawl is a battle royale between three beer-brewing biggies. Oregon, Washington, and California bring their best craft beers and throw their favorite four into the judging ring in the categories of Pale, Imperial IPA, Stout and Brewer’s Choice.
Bring your friends, pull up a barstool and begin your blind-tastings. Be sure to cast your vote for the best beers these states have to offer. Don’t rush your taste buds either because this event lasts all weekend long.
The competition is quickly growing in popularity due to its success over the last two years, so get there early and stay as long as you need to. Tasters are $12 a tray; $25 wiith a commemorative t-shirt. Visit here for more information.
503.287.3929
Seaside Elks Lodge
325 Ave. A Seaside, OR
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Seaside Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Oregon Brewers Guild will present “Beach Bite & Brew,” a craft beer tasting event at the Seaside Elks Lodge on March 6.
The tasting features two sessions. The first is a VIP event limited to 50 people from noon-4pm and showcases four Seaside Chefs who will compete in a “People’s Choice Cooking with Beer Contest.”
General admission is open from 5-9pm for tasting and the opportunity to purchase a variety of local food specialties. Entertainment is presented at both sessions.
Admission to the VIP Taste is $35.00 and includes both sessions. The cost is $20 for the evening taste. Both admissions include a souvenir glass. For more information and reservations for the VIP Taste, email Seaside Chamber: events@seasidechamber.com, or call 503-738-6391.
503-738-6391
Restaurant Beck
Depoe Bay, OR
6:00 PM
Justin Wills, chef and owner of Restaurant Beck, and Ben Love of HUB have designed a five course dinner paired with Hopworks beers. Justin is one of the premier chefs in Oregon, and is the ultimate food geek. His dishes are always a unique, balanced combination of flavor, aroma, texture and presentation.
Restaurant Beck is located at the Whale Cove Inn, on Whale Cove, just south of Depoe Bay, and has spectacular views of the grounds and gardens, as well as the Pacific. There are accommodations available at the Whale Cove Inn as well as a number of hotels in Depoe Bay (3 minutes away), and Newport or Lincoln City (20 minutes away).
Reservations can be made by email (info@restaurantbeck.com) or at 541-765-3220.
541-765-3220
Restaurant Beck
2345 U.S. 101 Depoe Bay, OR
6:00 PM
Justin Wills, chef and owner of Restaurant Beck, and Ben Love of Hopworks have designed a mind-blowing five course dinner paired with Hopworks beers. Justin is one of the premier chefs in Oregon. The five course meal with beer pairings is $72 (+gratuity).
Restaurant Beck is located at the Whale Cove Inn, on Whale Cove, just south of Depoe Bay, and has spectacular views of the grounds and gardens, as well as the Pacific. There are accommodations available at the Whale Cove Inn as well as a number of hotels in Depoe Bay (3 minutes away), and Newport or Lincoln City (20 minutes away).
Reservations can be made by email or at 541-765-3220.
Prospect Hotel
391 Mill Creek Drive Prospect, OR
6:00 PM
Are you looking for a gastronomic getaway? Join Southern Oregon Brewing for an evening of amazing food, hand-crafted beers and good company. If you’ve never been to the Historic Prospect Hotel, make the 45 minute journey from Medford. It’s worth it! The menu and details will be announced soon.
Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room
Bend, OR
6:00 PM
Tickets are $65 per person. To make reservations, call Winter at 541-312-6946. More info TBA.
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd Portland, OR
12:00 PM
There is plenty to do at the Spring Beer & Wine Fest. Sample artisan brewers, vintners, distillers, listen to live music from Northwest artists, and peruse the booths of arts and craft vendors. Don’t miss local celebrity chefs’ tutorials on how to cook with featured spirits! Free admission from noon-2pm; after 2pm, cost is $5. Visit here for more information.
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd Portland, OR
12:00 PM
There is plenty to do at the Spring Beer & Wine Fest. Sample artisan brewers, vintners, distillers, listen to live music from Northwest artists, and peruse the booths of arts and craft vendors. Don’t miss local celebrity chefs’ tutorials on how to cook with featured spirits! Free admission from noon-2pm; after 2pm, cost is $5. Visit here for more information.
Three Rivers Casino and Hotel Events Center
5647 Hwy 126 Florence, OR
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Epicurean treats await guests with an estimated 25-30 vendors from coastal restaurants, breweries and wineries offering their specialties for sampling. Enjoy the best food and drink of the Oregon Coast while listening to music and visiting with other guests.
Your ticket covers all the above and the entire ticket price of $50 benefits Florence Food Share, an organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in West Lane County. Tickets are available through Three Rivers Casino and Hotel, phone (541) 997-7529. For other ticket outlets call Bob MacDuffee at (541) 997-9599.
(541) 997-7529
Rogue Public House
Pier 39 Astoria, OR
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association, the 2nd annual Smokin’ on the Columbia BBQ Competition and Chili Cook-Off features award-winning teams competing for prize money and selling grub. Admission is free to the public, all ages welcome. For more details visit here.
Rogue Public House
Pier 39 Astoria, OR
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association, the 2nd annual Smokin’ on the Columbia BBQ Competition and Chili Cook-Off features award-winning teams competing for prize money and selling grub. Admission is free to the public, all ages welcome. For more details visit here.
Rogue Public House
Pier 39 Astoria, OR
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association, the 2nd annual Smokin’ on the Columbia BBQ Competition and Chili Cook-Off features award-winning teams competing for prize money and selling grub. Admission is free to the public, all ages welcome. For more details visit here.
Rogue Ales Brewery
Newport, OR
12:00 PM
The 4th Annual Brewers Memorial Ale Fest benefits the Oregon Humane Societies and other dog charities. Last year 3,200 people and 471 of their best friends attended the festival, which was created in memory of Rogue Brewmaster John Maier’s faithful companion Brewer, who passed away on May 20, 2006.
Brewer grew up in the brewery and eventually rose to the rank of chairman of Rogue Ales. The dog-friendly festival is held inside the Rogue Ales Brewery and includes 30+ microbreweries, live music, doggy musical chairs, dog wash, dog dancing and celebrity dog look-alikes (Rin-Tin-Tin, Lassie, Benjy, and of course, Brewer). For more details visit here.
Rogue Ales Brewery
Newport, OR
12:00 PM
The 4th Annual Brewers Memorial Ale Fest benefits the Oregon Humane Societies and other dog charities. Last year 3,200 people and 471 of their best friends attended the festival, which was created in memory of Rogue Brewmaster John Maier’s faithful companion Brewer, who passed away on May 20, 2006.
Brewer grew up in the brewery and eventually rose to the rank of chairman of Rogue Ales. The dog-friendly festival is held inside the Rogue Ales Brewery and includes 30+ microbreweries, live music, doggy musical chairs, dog wash, dog dancing and celebrity dog look-alikes (Rin-Tin-Tin, Lassie, Benjy, and of course, Brewer). For more details visit here.
Rogue Ales Brewery
Newport, OR
12:00 PM
The 4th Annual Brewers Memorial Ale Fest benefits the Oregon Humane Societies and other dog charities. Last year 3,200 people and 471 of their best friends attended the festival, which was created in memory of Rogue Brewmaster John Maier’s faithful companion Brewer, who passed away on May 20, 2006.
Brewer grew up in the brewery and eventually rose to the rank of chairman of Rogue Ales. The dog-friendly festival is held inside the Rogue Ales Brewery and includes 30+ microbreweries, live music, doggy musical chairs, dog wash, dog dancing and celebrity dog look-alikes (Rin-Tin-Tin, Lassie, Benjy, and of course, Brewer). For more details visit here.
Rogue Public House
NW 14th and Flanders Portland , OR
12:00 PM
The 16th Annual Bones and Brew Festival will be a celebration of the American Backyard BBQ and will include BBQ vendors, a BBQ contest, KOBE Bleu Ball eating contest, dog vendors, 30+ Oregon craft beers, dog washes, and kids interactive areas and live music. For more details visit here.
Rogue Public House
NW 14th and Flanders Portland , OR
12:00 PM
The 16th Annual Bones and Brew Festival will be a celebration of the American Backyard BBQ and will include BBQ vendors, a BBQ contest, KOBE Bleu Ball eating contest, dog vendors, 30+ Oregon craft beers, dog washes, and kids interactive areas and live music. For more details visit here.
Green Dragon
928 SE 9th Ave Portland , OR
12:00 PM
The event will feature 30+ independent Oregon-based breweries that brew no-more-than 1,000 barrels per year, providing festival goers with exciting, hard-to-find beers. Each brewer will bring 2 different styles of beer with them to pour during the Mini Beer Fest. Attendees will be able to take their favorite beers home with them in bottles, growlers and kegs to-go. If the beer is not enough to keep cool, tours of the Green Dragon’s 1,040 square foot, glow-in-the-dark cooler will be held hourly. Other activities include a Dog Wash, Washers Tournament, Free Pinball and Free Shuffleboard. Mini Beer Fest is 100% dog-friendly and owners are encouraged to bring their companions with them.
Green Dragon
928 SE 9th Ave Portland , OR
12:00 PM
The event will feature 30+ independent Oregon-based breweries that brew no-more-than 1,000 barrels per year, providing festival goers with exciting, hard-to-find beers. Each brewer will bring 2 different styles of beer with them to pour during the Mini Beer Fest. Attendees will be able to take their favorite beers home with them in bottles, growlers and kegs to-go. If the beer is not enough to keep cool, tours of the Green Dragon’s 1,040 square foot, glow-in-the-dark cooler will be held hourly. Other activities include a Dog Wash, Washers Tournament, Free Pinball and Free Shuffleboard. Mini Beer Fest is 100% dog-friendly and owners are encouraged to bring their companions with them.
Pike Brewing Company-Museum Room
1415 1st Avenue (Between Pike and Union) Seattle, WA
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
You’re invited to Pike’s 2nd Annual Chocofest, a romantic evening of chocolate, beer, wine, mead and spirits. This year more than two dozen different chocolates will be sampled along with more than 20 different beers, wines, mead and spirits.
For questions or reservations, contact Michael at mstclair@pikebrewing.com or phone (206) 812-6613.
(206) 812-6613
Elephant & Castle
1415 5th Ave Seattle, WA
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy beers from Maritime Brewing and raffle prizes.
Museum Room at The Pike Pub
1415 1st Avenue Seattle, WA
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pike’s Chocofest, billed as “foreplay before the big day” is a romantic and educational way to discover the wide variety of chocolate treats from here and around the world. This year more than two dozen different chocolates will be sampled along with more than 20 different beers, wines, mead and spirits. $25.00 per person, R.S.V.P. to Michael St. Clair.
Boundary Bay Brewery
1107 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA
5:00 PM
Join Boundary Bay for a special dinner menu, tableside music and decadent desserts. Visit here for more information.
R+E Cycles
5627 University Way NE Seattle, WA
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Come for great pizza, coffee, bicycles and beer, and a chance to converse one-on-one with some of Seattle’s cycling gurus. Admission is free, raffle tickets are just $15 each and it’s all for a great cause!
Prizes you could win:
$1,599 Rodriguez Navigator
$800 Shiftless Frame and Fork Set
Any one of R+E’s OX Platinum frames, worth $1,200 to $1,500
A 6-month subscription to the Caffe Vita coffee and chocolate of the month club,
A signed copy of Willie Weir’s newest book, “Travels With Willie”, and a signed copy of Bill Thornes’ newest book, “Biking Puget Sound”
The proceeds from the raffle will go to benefit Food Lifeline.
Pike Brewing Company will be there from noon-6pm on Saturday. All of the beer will be $4 per pint, and will benefit Food Lifeline.
Meet at Olympia Farmer's Market
Olympia , WA
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Visit Fish Brewing in Olympia , Taylor Shellfish Farms in Shelton, and Grove Street Brewery in Shelton. Visit website for more details, http://nwepicurean.com/tours/.
http://nwepicurean.com/tours/, 360-915-8245
Backcountry Essentials
214 West Holly Street Bellingham, WA
5:00 PM
Show off your culinary skills by creating and showcasing a recipe that includes beer as one of the ingredients. All entries will be tasted and judged accordingly and prizes will be awarded to the winners (but, really, we are all winners aren’t we?).
(360) 543-5678, www.backcountryessentials.net
Brouwer's Cafe
400 North 35th St. Seattle, WA
11:00 AM
Choose from more than 50 draft beers including a bulk of offerings from the Northwest. Samples run from $2 for a 3oz glass to $6 for a 12oz glass. Stop by and appreciate these sweet, fruity, and well-aged celebratory ales but be sure to designate a driver because barleywine can range anywhere between 8 to 12 percent ABV. For more information, visit here.
(206) 267-BIER
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th Street Seattle, WA
12:00 PM
Choose from more than 50 draft beers including a bulk of offerings from the Northwest. Samples run from $2 for a 3oz glass to $6 for a 12oz glass. Stop by and appreciate these sweet, fruity, and well-aged celebratory ales but be sure to designate a driver because barleywine can range anywhere between 8 to 12 percent ABV. For more information, visit here.
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th Street Seattle, WA
12:00 PM
Choose from more than 50 draft beers including a bulk of offerings from the Northwest. Samples run from $2 for a 3oz glass to $6 for a 12oz glass. Stop by and appreciate these sweet, fruity, and well-aged celebratory ales but be sure to designate a driver because barleywine can range anywhere between 8 to 12 percent ABV. For more information, visit here.
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th Street Seattle, WA
12:00 PM
Choose from more than 50 draft beers including a bulk of offerings from the Northwest. Samples run from $2 for a 3oz glass to $6 for a 12oz glass. Stop by and appreciate these sweet, fruity, and well-aged celebratory ales but be sure to designate a driver because barleywine can range anywhere between 8 to 12 percent ABV. For more information, visit here.
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th Street Seattle, WA
12:00 PM
Choose from more than 50 draft beers including a bulk of offerings from the Northwest. Samples run from $2 for a 3oz glass to $6 for a 12oz glass. Stop by and appreciate these sweet, fruity, and well-aged celebratory ales but be sure to designate a driver because barleywine can range anywhere between 8 to 12 percent ABV. For more information, visit here.
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th Street Seattle, WA
12:00 PM
Choose from more than 50 draft beers including a bulk of offerings from the Northwest. Samples run from $2 for a 3oz glass to $6 for a 12oz glass. Stop by and appreciate these sweet, fruity, and well-aged celebratory ales but be sure to designate a driver because barleywine can range anywhere between 8 to 12 percent ABV. For more information, visit here.
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th Street Seattle, WA
12:00 PM
Choose from more than 50 draft beers including a bulk of offerings from the Northwest. Samples run from $2 for a 3oz glass to $6 for a 12oz glass. Stop by and appreciate these sweet, fruity, and well-aged celebratory ales but be sure to designate a driver because barleywine can range anywhere between 8 to 12 percent ABV. For more information, visit here.
Seattle Center Fisher Pavillion
305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA
12:00 PM
The Cask Festival features over 60 one-of-a-kind handcrafted cask-conditioned beers from the state’s most innovative breweries. Tickets are available for the two sessions. Click here.
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th Street Seattle, WA
12:00 PM
Choose from more than 50 draft beers including a bulk of offerings from the Northwest. Samples run from $2 for a 3oz glass to $6 for a 12oz glass. Stop by and appreciate these sweet, fruity, and well-aged celebratory ales but be sure to designate a driver because barleywine can range anywhere between 8 to 12 percent ABV. For more information, visit here.
Issaquah Brew House
35 West Sunset Way Issaquah, WA
12:00 PM
Frogs & Dogs is an outdoor, dog-friendly festival that celebrates our four-legged companions as well as the dog and frog-themed beers made in their honor. Activities include a free dog-wash, doggie musical chairs, doggie look-alike contest, a frogger video game tournament and a leap frog competition. For more details visit here.
Issaquah Brew House
35 West Sunset Way Issaquah, WA
12:00 PM
Frogs & Dogs is an outdoor, dog-friendly festival that celebrates our four-legged companions as well as the dog and frog-themed beers made in their honor. Activities include a free dog-wash, doggie musical chairs, doggie look-alike contest, a frogger video game tournament and a leap frog competition. For more details visit here.
NW Epicurean
Olympia/Tacoma, AL
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Visit Seven Seas in Gig Harbor, Harmon Brewery in Tacoma, and Engine House #9 Brewery in Tacoma. Check website for more details, http://nwepicurean.com/tours/.
http://nwepicurean.com/tours/, 360-915-8245