Events Calendar

FESTIVALS & ATTRACTIONS

2008 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival - Waterfront Blues Festival
The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is the largest blues festival on the West Coast and the second largest blues festival in the nation.

The festival not only brings the best blues artists to Portland, it benefits Oregon Food Bank’s work to eliminate hunger and its root causes … because no one should be hungry

EVENT DAY(S): 07/03/08 - 07/06/08 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.waterfrontbluesfest.com PHONE: 503-973-FEST ADMISSION/TICKETS: $10 plus two cans of food

Ancient Trees: Walking in the Footsteps of Dinosaurs - World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
What were trees like when dinosaurs roamed? Which ones did the dinosaurs eat? Follow the giant footsteps through this intriguing look back in time as we explore 25 living specimen trees that represent ancient plant groups and the herbivores that ate them.

EVENT DAY(S): 05/17/08 - 08/02/08 LOCATION: World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-5pm PHONE: 503-228-1367 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.00 adults, $7.00 seniors (62+), $5.00 children 3-18.

Dinosaur Revolution - Portland Children's Museum
Kids and adults get to “Be a Dinosaur” as they journey through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and later discover evidence of dinosaur doings in the present-time as Junior Paleontologists!
The winding passageways of the dinosaur-themed maze set the stage and begin a journey through a dramatic Patagonian mountainscape. The journey begins through each experience gallery featuring vivid murals and hands-on, body-in interactives including:

EVENT DAY(S): 05/23/08 - 09/01/08 LOCATION: Portland Children's Museum 4015 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 9am-5pm PHONE: (503) 223-6500 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7.00 1-54; $6.00 55 and over

Dinosaurs! - Oregon Zoo
This is going to be big.
May 2008 is when tooth and tale come alive at the Oregon Zoo.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of prehistory, from the safety of the present. Explore an ancient rainforest and come face to face with gigantic moving dinosaurs. Dig for fossils, find dinosaur egg nests, and track a T. Rex, all while making your own dinosaur discoveries along the way.

EVENT DAY(S): 05/24/08 - 09/02/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 9am-6pm PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission $4.00 plus zoo admission. General admission is $9.75 (12-64), seniors $8.25 (65+), children $6.75 (3-11)

Dinosaurs: China’s Ancient Giants - OMSI
Travel back in time 200 million years and witness China’s most spectacular ancient inhabitants in the largest collection of authentic Chinese fossils ever toured. China’s Ancient Giants features twenty complete dinosaur skeletons (both casts and fossils), interactive touch screens, activity carts, a “dig pit” where kids of all ages can become paleontologists for a day, and a 67 foot long adult Mamenchisaurus, the longest-necked dinosaur ever!

EVENT DAY(S): 02/02/08 - 09/01/08 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 9:30am-5:30pm PHONE: 503-797-4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adults $11; Youth 3-13 & Senior 63+ $9; under three years of age are free.

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Hopworks Urban Brewery Intergalactic Washoe Tournament - Hopworks Urban Brewery
Play the game that’s sweeping up and down the west coast beer scene - WASHOES! The game is a cross between horseshoes and skeeball and played with 1 inch washers. Teams of 2 will compete for the title of “Intergalactic Washoe Champions”.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/06/08 LOCATION: Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SW Powell Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 12pm PHONE: 503-232-4677 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hopworksbeer.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Pyramid's Beer & King Crab Dinner Special - Pyramid's MacTarnahan's Tap Room
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in July the MacTarnahan's Taproom will be celebrating Oregon Craft Beer month by pairing select hand crafted beer with succulent King Crab.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/04/08 - 07/27/08 LOCATION: Pyramid's MacTarnahan Tap Room 2730 NW 31st Ave Portland, OR 97210 Map It!

HOURS: 4pm PHONE: 503.226.7623 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.pyramidbrew.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Rogue's Annual 4th of July Garage Sale - Rogue Ales
Garage Sale featuring great deals on Rogue ales, wearables, and other merchandise.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/04/08 - 07/07/08 LOCATION: Rogue Distillery and Public House 1339 N.W. Flanders Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 11am PHONE: 503-222-5910 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Saturday Market - Portland Saturday Market
Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts and crafts market in continuous operation in the United States. It is held every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve at SW Ankeny + Naito Parkway. The Market has over 350 vendors. All items sold at the Saturday Market are required to be handmade by the person selling it, and a product review committee of members juries each new item against a high standard of quality.

EVENT DAY(S): 03/01/08 - 12/24/08 LOCATION: Under the Burnside Bridge Historic Old Town between SW Front Ave & SW 1st Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Saturday 10-5 p.m. and Sunday 11-4:30 p.m. PHONE: (503) 222-6072 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Tanabata - Japanese Garden
Known as the Star Festival, Tanabata is traditionally celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year, when the two stars Vega and Altair—which are usually separated from each other by the Milky Way—come together. Guests to the Garden's Tanabata Festival take part in the tradition of writing one's wishes and hanging them on a tree with the hope that they will come true.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/06/08 LOCATION: Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. Portland, OR 97201 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-4pm PHONE: 503-223-1321 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8 Adults;$6.25 Seniors 62+,college students;$5.25 6-17yrs

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Lompoc Brewing's Secret Beer Vault with Geraldo Brewvera - Lompoc Brewing
Expert Beer Hunter Geraldo Brewvera has discovered a secret beer cooler at the Hedge House. Geraldo plans to open the vault and expose all its secrets and contents to the public for consumption.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/08/08 LOCATION: Lompoc Brewing 3412 SE Division Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 4-6pm PHONE: 503-235-2215 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.newoldlompoc.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Meet the Brewer and the Beer - Full Sail Brewer's Share Series - Full Sail Brewing Company
Come celebrate Oregon Craft Beer Month and kick off our latest Brewer's Share series beer with Full Sail brewer Greg Lizama.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/08/08 LOCATION: Full Sail at Riverplace 0307 SW Montgomery Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 5-7pm PHONE: 503-222-5343 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.fullsailbrewing.com

Portland Farmer's Market Downtown 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/30/08 - 10/29/08 LOCATION: Shemanski Park S.W. Park Blocks between Salmon and Main Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am-2pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Terra Cotta Portland - Architectural Heritage Center
Portland’s architectural riches include a grand collection of more than 40 buildings clad in glazed terra cotta. They range from the 1907 Wells Fargo Building at SW Sixth & Oak (Portland’s first “skyscraper” and first terra cotta building) to the last – the Charles F. Berg Building at SW Broadway near Morrison.

Many of these buildings stand throughout the retail heart of downtown Portland, from Oak to Yamhill Streets, and SW Fourth to SW Tenth Avenues, a virtual “terra cotta district” deserving of expert maintenance and preservation.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/11/08 - 09/05/08 LOCATION: Architectural Heritage Center 701 S.E. Grand Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am-4:30pm PHONE: 503 231-7264 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $5

Portland Farmer's Market at Eastbank 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 05/15/08 - 09/25/08 LOCATION: EastBank Farmer's Market SE 20th & SE Salmon Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 3:30-7:30pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmer's Market at Ecotrust 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/05/08 - 09/25/08 LOCATION: Ecotrust Building 720 N.W. Ninth Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 3:30-7:30pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

2008 Portland International Piano Festival - Portland Piano
Portland Piano International is dedicated to presenting the finest pianists in the world in recital settings and outreach activities for the purpose of enriching and educating our community.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 - 07/20/08 LOCATION: World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: www.portlandpiano.org PHONE: 503.224.5058 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandpiano.org

Hood River Cherry Days - Hood River Fruit Loop
Hood River Cherry Days celebrates the harvest of over 4000 tons of cherries—truly an adventure for your taste buds! Fruit Loop farms offer a dozen varieties of fresh picked cherries, cherry wine, cherry jam, cherry pies, and desserts and special activities for the entire family. U-pick available.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 - 07/13/08 LOCATION: Hood River Fruit Loop 35 mile scenic loop between Hood River and Mt. Hood www.hoodriverfruitloop.com for locations Around Hood River, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PHONE: 541-386-7697 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission to most Fruit Loop farms and attractions is free

Lavender DAZE - Hood River Lavender Farm
Live music, 20 Arts & Craft vendors, Games and Activities for kids.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 - 07/13/08 LOCATION: Hood River Lavender Farm 3801 Straight Hill Rd Hood River, OR Map It!

HOURS: Sat 10-5 Sun 11-5 PHONE: 1-888-lav-farm ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; 7th Annual McMenmins Roadhouse Brewfest - McMenamins
All ages welcome (21 and over to sample ales), Featuring Eight McMenamins ales, live music by The Old Elbows, food specials, balloon guy and more! Try eight different McMenamins ales and talk to the brewers who brewed ‘em!

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 LOCATION: McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse 4045 N.W. Cornelius Pass Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 Map It!

HOURS: 11am – 10pm; music at 4pm PHONE: 503-640-6174 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Bridgeport Brewpub Hosts Brewing Professor Charlie Bamforth - BridgePort BrewPub
Come and be a part of the excitement as Brewing Professor and writer Charlie Bamforth signs his new book "Grape vs. Grain". It's time to learn from one of the greats, boys and girls!

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 LOCATION: BridgePort BrewPub 1313 NW Marshall St Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: 1-4pm PHONE: 503-241-7179 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Where It All Began Beer Fest - Produce Row Cafe
Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Produce Row Cafe. $5 at entry gets you a cup and 4 tickets, 12oz cup, 3oz per ticket. 14 Oregon Beers outside and 21 retailers inside. Cash only outside. $10 minimum purchase inside for all cards. Several speciality beers will be brewed by Oregon Brewers for this event.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 - 07/13/08 LOCATION: Produce Row Cafe 204 SE Oak Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Saturday Noon to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm PHONE: 503-232-8355 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $5 at entry gets you a cup and 4 tickets

Portland Farmer's Market at Portland State 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/05/08 - 12/20/08 LOCATION: South Park Blocks S.W. Harrison and Montgomery Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8:30am-2pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

STAND Festival - KEEN Footwear
You bike to work. Take MAX to the game. And recycle everything you can get your hands on. After all, you are a Portlander. Every day, we take a STAND on sustainability.
Join KEEN to celebrate and be inspired by the little and big ways that people like you are taking a STAND for sustainability.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 12-4 pm PHONE: 503-542-5506 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Event is free

The Night Ride - The Night Ride
This mostly flat, 15-mile street ride takes you past hootin' and hollerin' night life and fire jugglers, through a disco party rest stop and along spectacular cityscape views to an all-you-can-eat midnight doughnut finish line feast.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 LOCATION: Union Station 800 NW Sixth Ave Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: 8pm-1am PHONE: 503/459.4508 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $30 advance $40 day of ride

Craft PDX: A Block Party - Museum of Contemporary Craft
Sunday, July 13, Museum of Contemporary Craft presents its biggest event of the year, Craft PDX: A Block Party, a free outdoor festival attended by more than 8,000 attendees last summer. This marks the festival's second annual celebration and honors the Museum's first year in its Pearl District location.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/13/08 LOCATION: North Park Blocks N.W. 8th and Burnside Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 11am-6pm PHONE: (971) 255-5514 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Crafty Wonderland - Crafty Wonderland
Forget everything you think of when you hear the phrase “arts and crafts” and get on over to Crafty Wonderland, Portland’s ultra-hip handmade extravaganza.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/13/08 LOCATION: Doug Fir Lounge 830 E. Burnside Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. PHONE: 503.231.9663 Email ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Hopworks Urban Brewery Hosts Pimped Out Bike In Event - Hopworks Urban Brewery
Show off your hottest ride! Tall bikes, short bikes, cruisers, choppers, road bikes, mountain bikes, kids bikes, recumbents. Just like a classic car cruise in.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/13/08 LOCATION: Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SW Powell Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 12pm - close PHONE: 503-232-HOPS (4677) ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Rogue's Bloody Mary Pajama Brunch - Rogue Ales
Bloody Mary Pajama Brunch. Wear your PJ’s to breakfast, build your own Bloody Mary, and try the Chocolate Stout pancakes.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/13/08 LOCATION: Rogue Distillery and Public House 1339 N.W. Flanders Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am PHONE: 503-222-5910 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.rogue.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Lucky Lab Warms up to Winter Ales in July - Lucky Lab
Think its warm enough? Not quite yet, come in and enjoy the winter ales that remind us of the holiday season's warmth, just in case July wasn't keeping you toasty enough.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/14/08 - 07/28/08 LOCATION: Lucky Labrador Brew Pub 915 S.E. Hawthorne Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 5pm PHONE: 503-236-3555 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.luckylab.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Puckerfest - Belmont Station
Specials on tap and in the bottle throughout the week. Unofficially named the "Puckerfest," several sour beers, including a year-old Berliner Weiss from Portland's BJ's Brewpub, will also be pouring at the adjoining biercafé.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/14/08 - 07/20/08 LOCATION: Belmont Station 4500 SE Stark Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 3pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday Noon to 12am, Sunday Noon to 9pm PHONE: 503-232-8538 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.belmont-station.com

Street Festival Oregon Jewish Museum - Oregon Jewish Museum
Join us in a celebration of Israel’s 60th
and our exhibit “To Return to the Land…”
Photographs of the early years of Israel by Paul Goldman.

Israeli Food,Children’s Games

EVENT DAY(S): 07/16/08 LOCATION: Oregon Jewish Museum 310 N.W. Davis Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: 5-9pm PHONE: 503/226-3600 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission to event is free!!

2008 Gorge Games - Gorge Games
The Gorge Games is the premier action sports event in the Columbia River Gorge. Gorge Games features 10 action sports including (windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, skateboarding, riverboarding, mountain biking, running, kiteboarding and adventure racing) along with outstanding live entertainment and festival.

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Portland International Beer Festival - Portland International Beer Festival
PIB IS AN OVER THE TOP BEER FESTIVAL celebrating the world’s most legendary brewing styles and the nations that made them famous. Come taste over 130 world-class beers from more than 15 countries

EVENT DAY(S): 07/18/08 - 07/20/08 LOCATION: North Portland Parks Arbor Lodge, Peninsula, Unthank, and Overlook Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Fri 4-10pm Sat Noon-10pm Sun Noon-7pm PHONE: www.seattlebeerfest. ADMISSION/TICKETS: Purchase 10 Beer Tickets for $20, with an official glass. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 for a 4oz. pour.

Portland Highland Games 2008 - Portland Highland Games Association
The purpose of the Portland Highland Games Association is to foster and preserve traditional Scottish Highland culture. This is done through the annual presentation of the Portland Highland Games that includes contests in piping, drumming, dancing, and other events.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/18/08 - 07/19/08 LOCATION: Mt. Hood Community College NE 257th Gresham, OR Map It!

HOURS: Call or refer to website www.phga.org PHONE: 503.293.8501 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Call or refer to website

Yoshida's Sand in the City - Yoshida's Sand in the City 2008
On Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., more than 450 tons of sand will be sculpted into giant sculptures by local companies and organizations. The sculptures will then be on display throughout the weekend. In addition, there will be live music, kids crafts and a giant sandbox for the kids. This is a family friendly event which draws in upwards of 70,000 visitors every year.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/18/08 - 07/20/08 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 10am - 7pm Fri/Sat. 10am - 4pm Sunday PHONE: 503.736.3200 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free admission/suggested donation

German American Fair - German American Society
Fun for the whole family - Live Music - typical German Food and Beer Garden - Kids entertainment - Bounce House - Storytelling - German Puppet Show - Everyone is invited to join the fun.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/19/08 LOCATION: German House 7901 SE Division Street Portland, OR 97206 Map It!

HOURS: 10am – 6pm PHONE: 503.775.1585 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub's Beer and Sausage Fest - Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub
Featuring a variety of grilled sausage and live music.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/19/08 LOCATION: Racoon Lodge & Brewpub 7424 SW Beaverton/Hillsdale Hwy Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 1 to 10pm PHONE: 503-296-0110 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.raclodge.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Hopworks Urban Brewery's Homebrew Demo - Hopworks Urban Brewery
Finally you can learn how to brew at home like the great brewmasters. Get information and watch a homebrew demonstration in the brewery parking lot at Hopworks.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/20/08 LOCATION: Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SW Powell Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 2 to 6pm PHONE: 503-232-4677 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hopworksbeer.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; New Old Lompoc's Festivus in July - New Old Lompoc
Festivous Celebration with Portland Brewers and an Aluminum FesivouvsPole. A spin off of the classic Seinfeld Holiday episode focusing on the brewing industry. The airing of the grievances and the Feats of Strength will be the focal point while sipping traditional Christmas ales.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/22/08 LOCATION: New Old Lompoc 1616 NW 23rd Ave Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 5-6pm PHONE: 503-225-1855 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.newoldlompoc.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Rogue Hosts Fred Eckhardt’s 17th Annual Beer and Cheese Tasting - Rogue Ales
Join Fred Eckhardt, the dean of American Beer Writers for a unique tasting of 10 microbrewes with 10 gourmet cheeses.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/22/08 LOCATION: Rogue Distillery and Public House 1339 N.W. Flanders Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Seating begins at 5pm, tasting begins at 6pm PHONE: 503-222-5910 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Ticket prices: $25 for Rogue Nation Members, $30 for advance ticket orders, and $35 at the door

Summer Wine Stroll - Wildlife Safari
Warm Summer Breeze, pleasant music, exotic animals & tempting tastings are on the agenda for the Summer Wine Stroll at Wildlife Safari. The Wildlife Safari invites you to come relax and enjoy. On Tuesday Evening, July 22nd, from 6:00 pm thru 8:30 pm, the Wildlife Safari will be having our Summer Wine Stroll. Walk thru our enchanting Village as you taste local wines provided by Douglas County wineries and exceptional appetizers, prepared by Creative Catering.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/22/08 LOCATION: Wildlife Safari 1790 Safari Rd Winston, OR 97496-0231 Map It!

HOURS: 6pm-8:30pm PHONE: 541-679-6761 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is $15.00 per adult for advance reservations, $20.00 per adult at the door.

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Oregon Brewers Festival Presents the Oregon Brewers Guild Brewers Dinner - Oregon Brewers Festival
Some of the biggest names in craft brewing attend this informal BBQ as a prelude to the Oregon Brewers Festival. The ticket price of $50 ($40 for SNOBs) includes dinner, a souvenir pint glass, and six half-pints of Oregon beers that are not featured at the festival.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/23/08 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 6-8:30pm PHONE: 503-288-2739 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $50 ($40 for SNOBs)

21st Annual Oregon Brewers Festival - Oregon Brewers Guild
Celebrating its 21st year in 2008, the Oregon Brewers Festival is regarded as one of the finest craft beer festivals in the world. Seventy-three breweries offer handcrafted brews to more than 60,000 beer lovers during the four-day event

EVENT DAY(S): 07/24/08 - 07/27/08 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Thursday through Sat, taps open Noon to 9pm Sun, taps open Noon to 7pm PHONE: 503.778.5917 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free for entry to the festival. A one-time purchase 2008 souvenir mug costs $5 and is required for consuming beer.Tokens cost $1 apiece. Patrons pay four tokens for a full mug, or 1 token for a taste

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Widmer Brother's Brewing Co. Presents Oregon Brewers Brunch and Parade - Widmer Brother's Brewing Co.
A traditional brunch starts at 9 a.m.
At 11 a.m., nearly 300 brewers and beer lovers will set out for an old-fashioned
parade, accompanied by marching band music. The parade will wind its way for
approximately one mile through Portland sidewalks to the opening ceremonies and
the tapping of the inaugural keg of the 21st annual Oregon Brewers Festival.
Mayor Tom will be leading the Oregon Brewers Parade.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/24/08 LOCATION: PGE Park 1844 SW Morrison Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 9am to noon PHONE: 503-778-5917 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets $20

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Homebrewing Demo - Oregon Brew Crew
Watch attentively as handcrafted beer is made by the Oregon Brew Crew. Isn't it time you learned some of the tricks of the trade from the masters?

EVENT DAY(S): 07/25/08 - 07/26/08 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Friday and Saturday Noon to 6pm PHONE: 503-288-2739 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonbrewcrew.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; McMenamins' Third Annual Sasquatch Brew Am Golf Tournament - McMenamins
Pair up with celebrity brewers for a round of golf at one of the coolest courses in the area. $75 fee includes golf, picnic lunch, prizes, games, goodies, and a golf shirt. Proceeds benefit the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation to support its brewing scholarship program.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/25/08 LOCATION: McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey St. Troutdale, OR 97060 Map It!

HOURS: 8am to 1pm PHONE: www.sasquatchbrewfes ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission $75

Second Annual Maritime Heritage Festival - Downtown Marketing Initiative
From Friday to Sunday, the 2008 festival will showcase beautiful vintage pleasure craft, naval ships, working boats, kayaks, eco-friendly watercraft, waterskiing show and demonstrations. Portland is an outstanding venue with beautiful waters and a stunning skyline. At the same time, it is a great opportunity to view rarely seen relics that may have never participated in an event such as the Maritime Heritage Festival.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/25/08 - 07/27/08 LOCATION: Riverplace Marina 315 S.W. Montgomery Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: downtownportland.org PHONE: 503-222-0181 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Bend Brewing Comes to the Belmont Station - Belmont Station
Come and meet the 2008 World Beer Cup Small Brewmaster of the Year, Tonya Cornett as she brings some rare treats over the mountain a rare appearance at the Belmont Station.