Oregon Otter Beer Festival

A Celebration of Ocean Conservation and Craft Brews!

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Oregon Otter Beer Festival
Saturday April 13, 2024 | 7:00pm-10:30pm
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, Portland, OR
Ages 21+ Only

Presented by: Elakha Alliance, Oregon Zoo, DLX Family Foundation

Get ready to make a splash on April 13th! The Elakha Alliance is throwing their biggest otter-ly amazing fundraiser of the year – all in aid of bringing our adorable flippered friends back to Oregon! The Elakha Alliance is a non-profit created by tribal and conservation leaders working to restore Oregon’s sea otter population, and in the process, create a more robust and resilient marine ecosystem. In addition to enjoying flavorful craft beers, this fundraising event contributes to building community awareness regarding the significance of revitalizing our valuable nearshore marine ecosystems. This is achieved through informative talks held throughout the evening and an engaging Elakha trivia contest.

Nine local Oregon breweries have embraced the Elakha’s beer challenge, taking on the task of crafting a ‘sea otter-themed’ beer utilizing Maris Otter Malt. Each brewery is dedicated to contributing a portion of their otter beer sales to our cause! Indulge in the experience by sipping, sampling, and casting your vote for your favorite otter-inspired brew, while a panel of fantastic judges will determine the ultimate otter-beer titles. This year, attendees can also enjoy a specialty otter-themed cocktail sample from Straightaway Cocktails as a delightful bonus pour. Throughout the entire evening, guests can relish in delicious gourmet pizzas, appetizers, and desserts. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes as the Wild Hogs in the Woods band serenades us with toe-tapping tunes. And for an added thrill, participate in the Door Prize Raffle, Premium Raffle, and Elakha Trivia Raffle for a chance to win local artwork, gift packages, and outdoor adventures from PNW businesses! Please note that OMSI Parking lots are now paid parking (only $2 after 5pm though), so we suggest downloading the Parking Kitty App ahead of time. 

Savor unique brews crafted by top Oregon breweries, each with a commitment to environmental stewardship.

7 Devils Brewery: Elakha Ale
Block 15 Brewing: Dulse Stout
Breakside Brewery: Rye Curious
Crux Fermentation Project: This, That and the Otter
Deschutes Brewery: Otterbahn
Fort George Brewery: Tide Land Stout
Great Notion: Otter Milk
Leikam Brewing:
As Long As We Got Each Otter
Sunriver Brewing Co:
One Way or an Otter

Ticket Price Includes:

  • Oregon Otter Beer samples from 9 breweries (3 oz from each brewery)
  • Bonus specialty cocktail sample from Straightaway Cocktails
  • Customized collectable Otter Beer Festival 2024 glass taster cup
  • Delicious gourmet pizzas (GF, vegan, vegetarian options), appetizers, and dessert available all evening long
  • Live musical performances from Wild Hog in the Woods (dancing encouraged)
  • Photo-booth to make memories
  • Water & soda
  • Happiness that you’re helping support ocean conservation!

Feeling Lucky? You Could Walk Away a Winner!

Ensure you seize the chance to participate in our exceptional Door Prize Raffle, Premium Raffle, and Elakha Trivia Raffle during the Oregon Otter Beer Festival! Gratitude to the generous local businesses and artists for their donations, contributing to the success of these raffles. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Elakha Alliance and their efforts to reintroduce sea otters to Oregon’s rocky reefs.

The Raffles will close at 8:45pm and winners will be announced onstage at 9pm – you must be present to win.
Cash or credit card will be accepted for raffle tickets.

If you’re interested in donating a raffle prize, email Info@ElakhaAlliance.org.

Door Prize Raffle
Items Values <$100

Tickets: 1 for $5 | 3 for $10 | 7 for $25
Tickets will be pulled in an open lottery system for all prizes.

Premium Raffle
Items Valued $100+

Tickets: 1 for $20 | 6 for $100
You can choose which prize you want your tickets to go towards by placing them in individual jars.

Elakha Trivia Raffle
Hood River Prize Package

Explore the realms of how the Elakha Alliance came to be, sea otter biology, kelp forests ecology, and fun facts about the Oregon coast by participating in our new Elakha Trivia Raffle Contest! Engage with informative posters and interactive stations located at sponsor tables to acquire accurate answers for your trivia cards. When you’ve filled out your entire card, simply submit it at the Elakha Table to be entered to win a specialty Hood River Prize Package (valued $200).

2024 OTTER SPONSORS ($3,500)
2024 KELP SPONSORS ($1,500)
2024 URCHIN SPONSORS ($500)