1. Portland International BeerFest
<b>What:</b> Come compare our local brews to ones made across the globe (ok, lots of them are German, but still). This festival benefits Pet Cross, a local non-profit that comes to the aid of all kinds of animals in need. <p>
<b>When:</b> 2010 dates: 7/16 - 7/18 <p>
<b>Where:</b> Pearl District, North Park Blocks
2. Spring Beer & Wine Festival
What: A festival of the gourmet variety. Libations of all kinds: wine, beer, and the hard stuff, plus an array cheeses and other fare to sample. Seminars, live entertainment, and craft vendors, too!When:2010 dates: 4/2 - 4/3
Where: Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd
3. Oregon Brewers Festival
<b>What</b>A celebration of American Craft Beer, local and otherwise. Plenty of food and live entertainment, too! <p>
<b>When</b> 2010 dates: July 22 - 25. The festival is always the last full weekend in July. <p>
<b>Where</b> Tom McCall Waterfront Park
4. Portland Holiday Ale Festival
<b>What</b> What, an outdoor beer festival in the middle of winter? Sure, put it under a heated tent in Pioneer Square, warm 'em up with some hearty, cold-weather brews and we're good to go! <p>
<b>When</b> 2010 dates: Not yet announced, but the festival usually happens toward the beginning of December.<p>
<b>Where</b> Pioneer Courthouse Square
5. Portland Beer and Movie Festival
<b>What</b> Since we're the city with all the theater pubs and craft beer, this is a no-brainer festival. What a fantastic combo! The festival tours around to different theaters and brewpubs, where viewers can sample suds and take in a flick. <p>
<b>When</b> 2010 dates: 2/4 - 2/27 <p>
<b>Where</b> Various theaters and pubs, including the Bagdad Theater and the Lompoc. <br>
