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'''Oregon Brewers Festival''' (OBF) is a four-day [[craft beer|craft]] [[beer festival]] held annually from 1988 to 2019 and 2022 at the [[Tom McCall Waterfront Park]] in [[downtown Portland]], [[Oregon]], except in 2020-21 when the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and
'''Oregon Brewers Festival''' (OBF) is a four-day [[craft beer|craft]] [[beer festival]] held annually from 1988 to 2019 and 2022 at the [[Tom McCall Waterfront Park]] in [[downtown Portland]], [[Oregon]], except in 2020-21 when the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and
2023 when low attendance and hot weather from last year caused it to be cancelled.<ref name="obffaq">{{cite web | title= FAQ | url= http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/index2.php?p=faq | publisher= Oregon Brewers Festival | accessdate= 2011-10-14 | archive-date= 2011-10-28 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111028050643/http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/index2.php?p=faq | url-status= live }}</ref> OBF has become the most popular outdoor beer festival in North America, based on attendance.<ref name="cnn2014"/> Each brewery brings one beer.<ref name="obffaq" /><ref name="oreg2008">{{cite news|last=Perry|first=Douglas|date=July 24, 2008|title=Brewers Fest FAQ: What you need to know|publisher=[[The Oregonian]]|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2008/07/brewers_fest_faq_what_you_need.html|accessdate=2011-10-14|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115224/http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2008/07/brewers_fest_faq_what_you_need.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The attendance peaked in 2014, then it has been declining since.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Has Portland's Beer Festival Scene Been Tapped Out?|url=https://newschoolbeer.com/nsb/2018/07/portlands-beer-festival-scene-tapped.html|access-date=2021-02-27|website=New School Beer + Cider|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-02-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221153839/https://newschoolbeer.com/nsb/2018/07/portlands-beer-festival-scene-tapped.html|url-status=live}}</ref> There is a [[Root Beer]] Garden for those who are under 21 or loathe alcohol.
2023 when low attendance and hot weather from last year caused it to be cancelled.<ref name="obffaq">{{cite web | title= FAQ | url= http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/index2.php?p=faq | publisher= Oregon Brewers Festival | accessdate= 2011-10-14 | archive-date= 2011-10-28 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111028050643/http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/index2.php?p=faq | url-status= live }}</ref> OBF has become the most popular outdoor beer festival in North America, based on attendance.<ref name="cnn2014"/> Each brewery brings one beer.<ref name="obffaq" /><ref name="oreg2008">{{cite news|last=Perry|first=Douglas|date=July 24, 2008|title=Brewers Fest FAQ: What you need to know|publisher=[[The Oregonian]]|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2008/07/brewers_fest_faq_what_you_need.html|accessdate=2011-10-14|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115224/http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2008/07/brewers_fest_faq_what_you_need.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The attendance peaked in 2014, however it has been declining since.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Has Portland's Beer Festival Scene Been Tapped Out?|url=https://newschoolbeer.com/nsb/2018/07/portlands-beer-festival-scene-tapped.html|access-date=2021-02-27|website=New School Beer + Cider|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-02-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221153839/https://newschoolbeer.com/nsb/2018/07/portlands-beer-festival-scene-tapped.html|url-status=live}}</ref> There is a [[Root Beer]] Garden for those who are under 21 or loathe alcohol.


==History==
==History==
{{Expand section|date=October 2011}}{{clear|right}}Founder of Portland Brewing Co, Art Larrance,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-27 |title=Beer Birthday: Art Larrance - Brookston Beer Bulletin |url=https://brookstonbeerbulletin.com/beer-birthday-art-larrance/ |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=brookstonbeerbulletin.com |language=en-US}}</ref> launched the Oregon Brewers Festival in July 1988, after visiting Oktoberfest in Munich and wanting to create a similar atmosphere and experience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://oregonbrewfest.com/about-2/ |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Oregon Brewers Festival |language=en-US}}</ref>
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After two years with tasting glasses made of glass, for 2015, OBF switched to a [[polycarbonate]] tasting glass; the change was in response to safety concerns raised by the [[Portland Police Bureau|Portland Police]].<ref name="polycarbonate" />
After two years with tasting glasses made of glass, for 2015, OBF switched to a [[polycarbonate]] tasting glass; the change was in response to safety concerns raised by the [[Portland Police Bureau|Portland Police]].<ref name="polycarbonate" />


In 2018, OBF changed back to a four-day festival, moving the opening to Thursday. That same year, the festival added two hard ciders to the lineup, and four wines –– 2 red and 2 white –– for the first time in the festival's history.
In 2018, OBF changed back to a four-day festival, moving the opening to Thursday. That same year, the festival added two hard ciders to the lineup, and four wines –– 2 red and 2 white –– for the first time in the festival's history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meunier |first=Andre |date=2018-07-27 |title=Oregon Brewers Festival 2018 hits Waterfront Park on Thursday |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/life-and-culture/erry-2018/07/64451925058374/oregon-brewers-festival-2018-h.html |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=oregonlive |language=en}}</ref>


In 2020 & 2021, this festival went on hiatus caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]; although it resumed in 2022, it was cancelled in 2023 and could resume in 2024.
In 2020 and 2021, the festival went on hiatus caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]];<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Another dry summer in Portland: Oregon Brewers Festival canceled with no clear return |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2023/01/13/portland-oregon-brewers-festival-canceled-2023/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=opb |language=en}}</ref> although it resumed in 2022, it was cancelled in 2023.<ref name=":0" />


==Related events==
==Related events==
In recent years OBF has anchored a month of beer-related festivals in Portland, including the North American Organic Brewers Festival, the [[Portland International Beerfest]], and the Great American Distillers Festival.<ref name="ww2008">{{cite news | title= Brew Fest breaks attendance record | date= June 25, 2008 | url= http://www.wweek.com/portland/print-article-9167-print.html | first= Joseph | last= Watts | publisher= [[Willamette Week]] | accessdate= 2011-10-14 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In recent years OBF has anchored a month of beer-related festivals in Portland, including the North American Organic Brewers Festival, the [[Portland International Beerfest]], and the Great American Distillers Festival.<ref name="ww2008">{{cite news | title= Brew Fest breaks attendance record | date= June 25, 2008 | url= http://www.wweek.com/portland/print-article-9167-print.html | archive-url= https://archive.today/20130210042527/http://www.wweek.com/portland/print-article-9167-print.html | url-status= dead | archive-date= February 10, 2013 | first= Joseph | last= Watts | publisher= [[Willamette Week]] | accessdate= 2011-10-14 }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 21:36, 29 July 2024

Oregon Brewers Festival
The festival in 2007
BeginsThursday before last full weekend in July[1]
EndsLast Sunday in July
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon
Years active1988–2019, 2022, 2024-
Participants85,000 (2014)[2]

Oregon Brewers Festival (OBF) is a four-day craft beer festival held annually from 1988 to 2019 and 2022 at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, Oregon, except in 2020-21 when the COVID-19 pandemic and 2023 when low attendance and hot weather from last year caused it to be cancelled.[1] OBF has become the most popular outdoor beer festival in North America, based on attendance.[3] Each brewery brings one beer.[1][4] The attendance peaked in 2014, however it has been declining since.[5] There is a Root Beer Garden for those who are under 21 or loathe alcohol.

History

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Founder of Portland Brewing Co, Art Larrance,[6] launched the Oregon Brewers Festival in July 1988, after visiting Oktoberfest in Munich and wanting to create a similar atmosphere and experience.[7]

Year Sample
size[8]
1991 6 oz
1994 6 oz
1996 5 oz
1997 6 oz
2001 5 oz
2002 4 oz
2003 6 oz
2005 4 oz
2007 4 oz
2010 4 oz
2012 4 oz
2013 3 oz
2014[9] 3 oz

Live music was introduced in 2001.[10]

In 2005, OBF expanded from a three-day schedule (Friday to Sunday) to four, adding Thursday.[11]

The 2011 Oregon Brewers Festival featured 85 craft beers from 14 states; it attracted 80,000 people over four days.[12] Nearly 2,000 volunteers worked at the festival, selling tokens and pouring beer, among other tasks.[12]

In 2013, OBF added a fifth day, moving the opening to Wednesday; they also replaced the annual plastic mug, which had been used since the festival's beginning, with a tasting glass, which for 2013 costs $7.[11] For 2014, there are 88 beers available, in 30 styles; that does not include the more than 100 available separately in OBF's Specialty Tent.[13]

After two years with tasting glasses made of glass, for 2015, OBF switched to a polycarbonate tasting glass; the change was in response to safety concerns raised by the Portland Police.[2]

In 2018, OBF changed back to a four-day festival, moving the opening to Thursday. That same year, the festival added two hard ciders to the lineup, and four wines –– 2 red and 2 white –– for the first time in the festival's history.[14]

In 2020 and 2021, the festival went on hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic;[15] although it resumed in 2022, it was cancelled in 2023.[15]

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In recent years OBF has anchored a month of beer-related festivals in Portland, including the North American Organic Brewers Festival, the Portland International Beerfest, and the Great American Distillers Festival.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "FAQ". Oregon Brewers Festival. Archived from the original on 2011-10-28. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
  2. ^ a b Hale, Jamie (April 17, 2015). "Oregon Brewers Festival will stop using glass after Portland police cite safety concerns". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2015-07-08.
  3. ^ Foyston, John (July 23, 2014). "Beer begins flowing at 'America's Oktoberfest'". CNN. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-07-08.
  4. ^ Perry, Douglas (July 24, 2008). "Brewers Fest FAQ: What you need to know". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
  5. ^ "Has Portland's Beer Festival Scene Been Tapped Out?". New School Beer + Cider. Archived from the original on 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  6. ^ "Beer Birthday: Art Larrance - Brookston Beer Bulletin". brookstonbeerbulletin.com. 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  7. ^ "About". Oregon Brewers Festival. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  8. ^ Dunlop, Pete (July 21, 2013). "What's Up with OBF Pour Sizes, Anyway?". BeervanaBuzz.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-19. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
  9. ^ Cheney, Cathy (July 14, 2014). "Oregon Brewers Festival fans: It's that time again". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2014-07-20. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
  10. ^ Miller, Trisha; Schrag, John (July 11, 2001). "Beer Wars". News Buzz. Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
  11. ^ a b Foyston, John (February 5, 2013). "Wednesday is the new Thursday: Oregon Brewers Festival will grow to five days this year". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  12. ^ a b Culverwell, Wendy (August 2, 2011). "Brew Fest breaks attendance record". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
  13. ^ Harrison, Lacey. "Hopped Up Eugene – The Oregon Brewers Festival". EugeneDailyNews.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-17. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
  14. ^ Meunier, Andre (2018-07-27). "Oregon Brewers Festival 2018 hits Waterfront Park on Thursday". oregonlive. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  15. ^ a b "Another dry summer in Portland: Oregon Brewers Festival canceled with no clear return". opb. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  16. ^ Watts, Joseph (June 25, 2008). "Brew Fest breaks attendance record". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on February 10, 2013. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
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