When is the NAOBF held?
The NAOBF is always held the last weekend in June.
Where is the NAOBF held?
The NAOBF is held at Portland’s beautiful Overlook Park at the intersection of N Fremont St and Interstate Ave in North Portland.
How do I get to Overlook Park?
Festival attendees are encouraged to use the MAX, walk,
or bike to the event to reduce the carbon-impact of the event. There
is No Parking is provided for this event. Show your validated Tri-met ticket, or three cans of (preferably Organic) food, for a dollar off
your biodegradable cornstarch Tasting Mug.
MAX - Yellow Line (Portland’s Light Rail System):
The Interstate MAX/Yellow Line "Overlook Park" Station
is directly across from Overlook Park and is the second stop from the Rose
Quarter transit mall, heading North. Use the Tri-Met
website for directions from your door to Overlook
Park (1301 N. Fremont
St. Portland, OR 97227).
• • • If You Must Drive • • •
Please Drink Responsibly and bring a Designated Driver. Also
please be aware that there is No Parking provided for this event, making
responsible transportation choices the easiest way to reach the event.
Northbound from Interstate 5:
• Take Exit 303 (Swan Island) and proceed over viaduct to first light.
• Turn left and proceed .3 miles on Interstate Avenue.
• As you search for a parking spot please be respectful of the
parks neighbors.
Southbound from Interstate 5:
• Take Exit 303 (Swan Island).
• At first stop sign (Alberta Street) turn right.
• At first light (Interstate Avenue) turn left and proceed .5 miles.
• As you search for a parking spot please be respectful of the
parks neighbors.
Where can I find parking?
There is No Parking is provided for this event. See above!
Overlook Park is big - where is the main entrance?
The Main entrance is on the South side of the park
Is there a line to get in?
Possibly, depending on the time of day. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) requires us to check the identification of all who enter the festival to ensure they are of proper drinking age. So if you want the entry line to move quickly, you can help. Have your ID ready, and make sure it is one of three acceptable types in the state of Oregon.
What is appropriate identification to get in?
No matter what your age, please be prepared to show proper identification in order to gain access to the festival. Valid ID includes an Oregon Identification card, any state driver's license or ID card with photo, a passport, or a United States military identification card with photo. We are unable to accept any foreign driver's license (with the exception of Canada). Note that the identification cannot be expired at the time of the festival.
Can I bring my child?
YES! If you are a parent and want to bring your child to the festival with you, this is allowed and encouraged. Children aged 20 and under will only be admitted with parents. Guardians - including boyfriends, girlfriends, cousins, etc. are not acceptable.
Can I bring my pet?
Animals are not allowed on the festival site with the exception of ADA animals. This restriction is due to Oregon State Health Department regulations in regards to the on-site food booths.
Can I bring my own tasting cup?
There are no other cups allowed at the festival. If you wish to sample beer, you must purchase the official tasting cup on sight.
How do the tasting cups and tokens work?
In order to consume beer at the NAOBF, you must have a current year's tasting cup. These compostable cornstarch cups cost $6 and are good throughout the event weekend, so if you’re going to return, be sure and bring your cup with you.
Once you have purchased your tasting cup, it will cost you tokens to get it filled. Beer servers do not accept cash. Tokens cost $1 apiece and it takes four tokens to fill your cup, or one token for a taste.
Tokens are non-refundable, but may be used at future festivals. There is only one token/cup sales booth in the festival, located just inside the south (main) entrance.
Does the NAOBF accept credit cards or checks?
The festival is cash only.
Is there an ATM on site?
Yes, they are located near the token sales area.
What time do taps close?
Taps close at 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. That means no more beer is poured after those times. You can hang out for a little while after that, but security will do a sweep about one-half hour after the taps close asking you to leave.
Will any of the beers run out?
We may run out of a beer on one of the days and depending on stock and what hour the festival is at, we will not put another keg on until the next day. We order accordingly for the festival.
Is there any food on site? Can I pay with tokens?
There are on-site food vendors offering a number of organic options. These restaurants do accept cash but DO NOT accept tokens.
Is smoking allowed?
Overlook Park is public property and the NAOBF does not have the authority to require no-smoking on the festival grounds. We do request that smoking is kept outside of the main tents. If you must smoke, please do not litter: use the butt cans located throughout the festival grounds.
How can I book a hotel room?
http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/index-lodging.html
I have a food cart, can I be at the festival?/p>
We are full and are not accepting any more applications for food vendors for the 2010 event.
Are you accepting craft/commercial vendors?
We are full and are not accepting any more applications for onsite vendors for the 2010 event.
I’m a musician, how can I play the event?
We have already established the music lineup for the 2010 event. If you wish to be considered for a future event, please contact our stage coordinator, Jim Kvortek at jim at naobf.org or jimrootsmusic at gmail.com.
Don’t see the answer to your question here? Email info@naobf.org
