A Packed Halloween Events Weekend in Oregon
It’s the last deathly gasp or late summer and early falls transition from fresh hop and oktoberfest beers to pumpkins and winter spiced, malty, and strong beers! Oregon breweries are pulling out all the stops for Halloween weekend, the traditional period when many people flip their switch from outdoor activities into holiday planning. It’s all pumpkin spice and egg nog lattes from here on out.
Belmont Station Halloween Party with DJ Ad Nauseum
Friday, October 28th 6-8pm
From 6pm-8pm DJ Ad Nauseam will be spinning creepy cuts of goth, industrial and post-punk from 6-8pm at Belmont Station’s annual Halloween bash. Along with killer tunes, you can grab a Monstrous burger at Monster Smash and wash it all down with the usual great selection of drafts and a couple Halloween friendly labels/beers including: Block 15 The Story Of The Ghost - Hauntingly Pale Double IPA, Wayfinder Terrifica - Italian Style Horror Pils, Stormbreaker Pumpkin Pedaler - Pumpkin Beer, and Oakshire Hellshire XI - Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout.
Pink Boots Society at Neighbors Taproom
Saturday, October 29th 4-8pm
Portland's Pink Boots Society chapter members and hosted at woman-owned and operated Neighbors Taproom (Tia Williamson is the boss over there). The event (Witches: the Original Brewers) will help raise funds for educational scholarships and advancement opportunities for Portland's women in beer. We'll also be joined by OSU beer historian Tiah Edmunson-Morton for a fun talk (~5 p.m.) on "Female Brewing and Witchcraft: it's complicated."
Saturday - Sunday October 29th & 30th
Vancouver, Washington's newest brewery Vice Beer soft opened back in August to much fanfare, but some final things to get done and kinks to work out. This weekend they celebrate their fully armed and operational Grand Opening with special guests, Rosetan & DJ SlimKid3 of The Pharcyde, in a jam-packed Halloween weekend party. Vice Beer is co-founded by New School contributor Michael Perozzo, with a flair for 80’s and 90’s cultural touchstones and very modern day American beers.
Saturday Oct 29th 11am - 4pm
As part of the Bauman’s Farm Harvest Festivals final weekend the on-site acclaimed cidery is throwing a cider festival with special guests: 19 Acres Cider, Salt Creek Cider, Bandon Rain, Portland Cider Co,, Reverend Nat’s Cider, Bull Run Cider, Seven Seeds Cider, Stone Circle Cider, Runcible Cider, Crush Cider, Peak Light Cider, Idol Cider, Queen Orchard Cider, Swift Cider, Raw Cider, and Roeder Apfelwein.
Tickets are available online and at the door, and include a commemorative tasting glass and 5 drink tickets for 2oz pours. Additional drink tickets will be available at the door. Grab a last minute pumpkin and go on a hayride while you’re there!
Valley Public House 2 Year Anniversary Halloween Party w/ Sunriver Brewing
Saturday, October 29th
Happy Valley, Oregon’s beer hall, food hall, and steakhouse whiskey bar Valley Public House will celebrate their 2nd anniversary / Halloween party with a Sunriver Brewing Co. tap takeover and an official anniversary collaboration beer which comes with a commemorative glass (one per customer.)
Killer Pumpkin Fest at Rogue Ales Eastside
Saturday, October 29 from 12-11pm
Rogue Ales is bringing back one of their most popular events to their Rogue Eastside Pub (formerly Green Dragon) in southeast Portland. Killer Pumpkin Fest is a celebration of all things Halloween, but mostly pumpkins related. There will be a haunted experience, costume contests, axe throwing, special versions of the signature Dead Guy ale, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plenty of food and treats, prizes and swag, and most popular of all - pumpkin smashing.
The party takes over the streets around the Eastside Pub with their neighbors REI & Yeti, and once again the event will benefit our longtime partners UKANDU. This event is free for all ages (or a suggested donation of $5 that goes straight to UKANDU.
Ruse Brewing x Grasslands Barbecue
Friday - Sunday October 28-30th
Grasslands Barbecue out of Hood River, Oregon is back in Portland for their 2nd annual Halloween pop-up at Ruse Brewing all this weekend Friday - Sunday. Not only will their be world-class bbq and beer, but a full schedule of live music on Saturdayand a brand new Ruse Brewing + Grasslands collaboration beer called Lost Embers on draft and in limited 16oz cans.
Lost Embers is a variation on last years collaboration with Grasslands Barbecue. This year they hybridized a dark lager with a West coast IPA. It’s kind of a trip when you look at this beer before tasting it. The dark brown, almost black appearance makes you expect something big, roasty and sweet. But since we mash stained the beer with Midnight wheat for color it’s quite dry and just a tiny bit on the roasty side. The DDH of Citra and Nelson plays super well with the dry ester profile of the lager yeast.
Friday 10/28-3pm: Grasslands limited menu and Lost Embers beer release
Saturday 10/29 1pm until sellout: Grasslands full menu, The Record Pub selling vinyl in Ruse lobby 1-6pm, Live Music: Moongate 1-2:30pm, Steve Miller Lite 3-4:15
Sunday 10/30 1pm until sellout: Grasslands full menu
Vollmond halloween party and Working Hands Beer 1st Anniversary
Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 11:30 am - 10 pm
Hood River, Oregon’s newest brewery Working Hands Fermentation is throwing their 1 year anniversary party for Halloween at their taproom at 1021 12th Street. The outdoor beer garden will feature live music all day, along with food from Deb’s Kitchen. Beer and cider will be flowing at an outdoor beer truck and at our indoor bar. Throughout the day there will be costume contests for adults and dogs, along with an official Stein Hoist, a beer belly fun run, and so much more.
Event Schedule:
11:30 am: .5K Beer Belly Run prizes include a spot in the 2022 Summer Mug Club
12:30-3 pm: Chasing Ebenezer band
3 pm: Dog Costume Contest (donations benefiting Hood River Adopt-a-Dog)
4-6:30 pm: Arthur Buezos band
6:45 pm: Stein Hoist (21+)
7:30-10 pm: The Fearsome Foursome band
8:30 pm: Human Costume Contest
Vollmond is a Märzen German style lager traditionally served at the Munich Oktoberfest. "We will tap the kegs on this limited edition beer at the party. The Vollmond beer is a märzen that spent four months lagering. I'm really excited to celebrate fall with this special beer," said Kasey McCullough, Head Brewer, Owner, Working Hands Fermentation.
Admission is free. Beer garden and indoor taproom are minor-friendly. Event is pet-friendly. Follow Working Hands on social media for the latest news (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
Halloween Bash with Live Music at Montavilla Brew Works
Saturday, Oct 29th 6-10pm
This year's Halloween bash promises to be a good time full of beer, giveaways and music! Join MBW on Saturday, Oct 29th (6pm-close) as they release some dark seasonal beers and award rad prizes for best costumes. Also, don't miss it as the staff Michael, Nick and Max return to the brew house stage for an evening of live music!
Halloween Hellorium at Fort George Brewery
October 31st 7pm-9pm
On the scariest night in the spookiest town on the coast, the most haunting (and fun) place to be is the Halloween Hellorium at Fort George Brewery and Public House. They’ll be gathering on the block for a night of live music from SUNBATHE (Portland, OR) and special guests, costumes, and… you guessed it, beer! Prizes awarded to the best costumes of the night. All ages welcome!