Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Portland Holiday Brew Fest in Portland! 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 Portland Holiday Brew Fest and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
The Portland Holiday Brew Fest brings winter cheer to the heart of downtown Portland at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The 2026 edition runs Friday, December 4 (5:30 PM - 10 PM) and Saturday, December 5 (12 PM - 10 PM), with taps closing at 9:30 PM each night. Held beneath the city's iconic 75-foot Christmas tree, the festival features 30+ holiday and winter beers and ciders from Pacific Northwest breweries and cideries, all served under covered, heated tents.
The fest combines seasonal craft beverages with vinyl DJs spinning holiday tunes and cozy winter food options. It's designed as an immersive winter experience — sipping a warming stout under twinkling lights with Portland's Christmas tree towering overhead. Ticket details for 2026 are forthcoming; previous editions have featured tickets ranging from approximately $16 to $37. Volunteer opportunities are also available for those wanting free entry.
The festival serves as Portland's premier holiday beer event, filling the void left by the long-running Portland Holiday Ale Fest that went dormant during the pandemic.
The Portland Holiday Brew Fest was born in 2023 when True West Presents, a Pacific Northwest concert promoter, stepped in to fill a gap in Portland's beer calendar. The beloved Portland Holiday Ale Fest had been dormant since the pandemic began, and the city's beer community was missing its signature winter celebration. True West, known for producing events that blend music and community, saw an opportunity to create something fresh while honoring the tradition.
Pioneer Courthouse Square — Portland's "living room" — provided the perfect setting. The square's annual Christmas tree lighting already draws thousands downtown each holiday season, and adding a craft beer festival beneath the tree created a natural pairing. The covered, heated tents ensure comfort even in Portland's December rain, while vinyl DJs add a hip, cozy atmosphere distinct from typical beer festivals.
In just a few years, the Portland Holiday Brew Fest has established itself as an essential holiday tradition, bringing together the Pacific Northwest's best winter brewers in one of Portland's most iconic public spaces.
Founded
2023
Organizer
True West Presents
Breweries
30+
Tier
Major Regional
December 4-5, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: December 5-6, 2025
2 days
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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Portland, Oregon
30+ breweries
Find our booth at Portland Holiday Brew Fest and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Portland Holiday Brew Fest 2026 takes place December 4-5, 2026 at Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204.
Portland Holiday Brew Fest is held at Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204.
General admission tickets to Portland Holiday Brew Fest are $35. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Portland Holiday Brew Fest 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 Portland Holiday Brew Fest! 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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