Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Bend Brews & Beyond in Bend! Think you've got what it takes? Step up and prove it.
Bring the thunder! Our decibel meter doesn't lie. Let out your most earth-shaking belch and see if you can claim the crown.
It's not about power — it's about endurance. How long can you keep it going? The clock is ticking.
Take home the Burp Fest trophy and eternal bragging rights.
Your legendary performance featured across all Burp Fest socials.
Exclusive festival merchandise only winners receive.
How to enter: Show up at the Burp Fest booth at Bend Brews & Beyond and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
Bend Brews & Beyond is Bend's biggest craft drinks festival, held at the scenic Drake Park along the Deschutes River in downtown Bend. The second annual edition takes place Saturday, May 23, 2026, from noon to 9 PM, featuring 50+ Oregon breweries and cideries plus over a dozen non-alcoholic beverage makers. Every locally-owned Central Oregon craft producer is invited, making it a comprehensive showcase of the region's brewing prowess.
Advance tickets are $35 for alcohol passes and $25 for non-alcohol passes, both including admission, a souvenir mug, and 5 drink tokens. Gate prices (if available) are $45 and $35 respectively. New for 2026 is a dedicated Hempgarden for hemp-derived CBD and Delta 9 infused beverages, plus the Bend Bands & Brewers Bash — bands collaborating with breweries to create beers "that taste like their music sounds." The popular "Meet the Makers" session runs from 3-5 PM, and the Brewers Decathlon competition returns.
The festival is 21+ only, benefits the Oregon Brewers Guild, and caps attendance at 5,000 for a comfortable experience.
Bend Brews & Beyond debuted in 2025 as the evolution of Bend's craft beer festival scene, organized by Grand Craft Bend — the venture founded in 2015 as Brian Yaeger Presents. Yaeger, an established beer writer and event producer, recognized that Bend's extraordinary concentration of craft breweries deserved a signature festival to match. With over a dozen breweries within city limits and dozens more across Central Oregon, the raw ingredients for a great festival were already in place.
Drake Park, with its riverside setting and downtown Bend location, provided the ideal backdrop. The inaugural 2025 festival quickly established itself as the region's premier drinks event, earning a capacity crowd of 5,000 attendees. For 2026, the festival is expanding its scope with new additions like the Hempgarden and Bands & Brewers Bash, while maintaining the core focus on Oregon-made craft beverages.
The festival's commitment to inclusivity — welcoming non-alcoholic beverage makers alongside traditional breweries — reflects the evolving craft drinks landscape, while the "Meet the Makers" session ensures attendees can connect directly with the people behind their favorite brews.
Founded
2025
Organizer
Grand Craft Bend
Breweries
50+
Attendance
5,000 (capacity)
Tier
Major Regional
May 23, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: May 24, 2025
1 day
Drake Park
777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701
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Bend, Oregon
50+ breweries
Find our booth at Bend Brews & Beyond and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Bend Brews & Beyond 2026 takes place May 23, 2026 at Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701.
Bend Brews & Beyond is held at Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701.
General admission tickets to Bend Brews & Beyond are $35 online / $45 at gate (alcohol) | $25 online / $35 at gate (non-alcohol). Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Bend Brews & Beyond with our legendary burping contest. Compete in the Loudest Burp Championship and the Longest Burp Championship for trophies, social media fame, and exclusive merch.
Burp Fest is the world's premier competitive burping organization. We bring our burping contests to beer festivals across America, giving attendees the chance to compete for glory, trophies, and social media fame.
Just show up at the Burp Fest booth at Bend Brews & Beyond! You can also sign up on our website to get notified about contest times and details.
We're always looking for new beer festivals to bring the burping contest to. Get in touch!
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