In the future every community will have a beer fest, stepping up to fill the beer festival hole in the Gresham, Sandy and Boring, Oregon, communities is the inaugural Boring Beer Fest. This new annual event was created to showcase regional brewers and cidermaker of many sizes in the underserved community that many say lives up to its name of Boring. Festival organizers have teamed up with the local Boring Brewing Co. to put together and host this eclectic mix of breweries on August 24-26th, 2018.More from a press release:Inspired by the Mt. Hood “Fruit Loop,” as well as the Clackamas County “Tap Trail,” breweries from these areas were the first be invited and represent the bulk of the breweries and cideries being featured. The addition of the “City Slickers” tent will bring some excellent selections from Portland.The event will be set up in several unique spaces on the Boring Brewing and Winery property, so festival attendees can walk the grounds and enjoy separate areas. There will be live music in the manicured back yard, a water oasis to beat the heat, a covered country patio and several other setups - all with exciting beer options. Regional food as well as vendors and summer yard games will be found throughout the grounds. Boring Brewing has created a flagship beer for the event that will be available as a 16oz option, so music lovers can enjoy a pint in the live music area. Sunday will be family day with special entertainment for the kids!We are proud to be raising money for two 501(c)(3) non-profits organizations: The Kyla McCullough Gift Fund http://kmgf.org/welcome.php and the Boring Oregon Foundation http://www.boringoregonfoundation.orgIndividual participation cost is $20 for a keepsake logo glass and 10 beer tickets.  1 ticket will yield one 4oz pour, with the exception of the Boring Brewing pints that will be available for 4 tickets. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at $1.00 each.There are advance ticket packages available through www.boringbeerfest.com that will get attendees more for their money: $20 for inaugural keepsake glass, and 15 tickets! Also, on our website is the most up to date list of participating breweries and information, as well as volunteer sign up for those wishing to trade their time for free beer!August 24th - 26th 2018Friday, August 24th 12pm – 8pm Saturday, August 25th 12pm – 8pmFAMILY DAY - Sunday, August 26th 12pm – 6pmBoring Brewing and Winery29300 SE Haley Rd, Boring, OR 97009