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Give cheers for beers underneath the Holiday Ale Festival\'s clear tent. Give cheers for beers underneath the Holiday Ale Festival\'s clear tent.
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Give cheers for beers underneath the Holiday Ale Festival’s clear tent.
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Portland’s Holiday Ale Festival

This celebration of winter suds is set beneath downtown Portland’s majestic holiday tree.

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Updated Dec. 10, 2019 1 min read Downtown

John Patrick Pullen

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This is a recurring event and we’re showing the details from its most recent past occurrence. We’ll update this page with future event info as soon as we get it. Please check back!
When
Dec. 4–8, 2019
Times vary
Cost: $40–$100
Where
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

It’s the most wonderful time for a beer!
It’s the hop-happiest season of all!
There’s a buzz in the air of  Pioneer Courthouse Square
when mugs flow with ales …

Uncork a beer-inspired carol of your own during downtown Portland’s annual Holiday Ale Festival. This annual celebration of winter suds is set beneath the region’s largest decorated Christmas tree. Revelers can sample from more than 50 featured beers, each designed to keep drinkers warm on cold winter nights.

The Holiday Ale Festival, set beneath the region’s largest decorated holiday tree, returns every year with more than 50 big, bold beers designed to keep revelers warm on cold winter nights.

The Holiday Ale Festival also includes delicious, holiday-themed foods, live music and a Sunday brunch with exclusive beers. Wear some Santa pants, because you’re going to need a bigger waistline. As a bonus — and on the off chance that the strong beers aren’t enough to keep you warm — the festival’s clear-top tent and gas heaters ought to do the trick.

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