Oregon Beer Festival is a five - day annual event started in 1988 in Portland . More than 200 beer enthusiasts from all around world gather at this year 's OBF . `` I wanted to create that atmosphere . '' The OBF is a free and family - friendly beer party with more than 80 different craft beers .
Oregon Beer Festival is a five - day annual event started in 1988 in Portland . More than 200 beer enthusiasts from all around world gather at this year 's OBF . The OBF is a free and family - friendly beer party with more than 80 different craft beers .