Welcome to Craft Bear Fest Escape to the Oregon Coast for a weekend where great beer, incredible food, live entertainment, and authentic community come together. Craft Bear Fest is more than a festival; it's a celebration of bears, cubs, otters, wolves, admirers, and friends in one of the Pacific Northwest's most charming coastal towns.
Craft Bear Fest Weekend Passes
Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating craft beer, local food, live entertainment, and the bear community on the beautiful Oregon Coast.
Whether you're joining us for one event or the entire weekend, there's a ticket option that's perfect for you.
The ultimate Craft Bear Fest experience! In addition to everything included with the Weekend Pass, VIP Passport holders receive exclusive festival perks, including a VIP welcome gift, priority check-in, exclusive raffle entries, and other special surprises throughout the weekend. It's the perfect way to support the festival while enjoying an elevated experience and taking home a few exclusive keepsakes. Note: The pass includes one tasting on Saturday, but you can buy an additional tasting if desired.
Make the most of your Craft Bear Fest experience with full access to the entire weekend! The Weekend Pass includes admission to all official Friday, Saturday, and Sunday events, including Friday's Welcome Party, one of Saturday's featured tasting experiences, and Sunday's catered Bear Brunch with one complimentary mimosa. It's the best value for guests who don't want to miss a moment of the fun while saving compared to purchasing individual day passes. Note: The pass includes one tasting on Saturday, but you can buy an additional tasting if desired.
Forget everything you know about karaoke—RAVEOKÉ is karaoke reimagined. It's part concert, part dance party, and all-out fun. Sing your favorite anthems on a high-energy stage while DJs keep the music pumping between performances, creating a nightclub atmosphere where the party never stops.
For Craft Bear Fest, we're turning up the heat with Tanks & Fur Night! Show off your favorite tank top, celebrate your natural fur, and compete for Best Tank, Best Fur, and Best Beard. Whether you're grabbing the mic, dancing with friends, or cheering on the crowd, RAVEOKÉ is the perfect way to kick off an unforgettable weekend of bears, music, and community.
Our signature festival day! Enjoy curated craft beer and beverage experiences, delicious local food, beach adventures, live entertainment, and an unforgettable evening dance party. This pass includes a beach shuttle pass, admission to one of our featured Saturday tasting experiences, and entry to the Saturday Night Flannel & Fur Dance Party
As the sun goes down, the party turns up! Join us for the official Craft Bear Fest Dance Party featuring great music, high-energy vibes, and a packed dance floor full of bears, cubs, otters, wolves, admirers, and friends. Come dance the night away, reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate an unforgettable weekend on the Oregon Coast.
Experience one of the Pacific Northwest's most celebrated craft breweries with an afternoon of exceptional craft beer, locally inspired cuisine, and live music. Your ticket includes admission to our exclusive Craft Bear Fest event at Fort George Brewery, featuring a curated craft beer flight thoughtfully paired with chef-crafted small bites designed to complement each pour. Relax to the sounds of live local musicians while mingling with fellow bears, admirers, and friends in one of Astoria's most iconic gathering places. Whether you're a dedicated craft beer enthusiast or simply looking to discover new favorites, this unique pairing experience is the perfect way to kick off your Saturday at Craft Bear Fest with great flavors, great music, and even better company. Ticket includes wine tasting and paired food selections.
Sip, savor, and discover some new favorites during our Craft Bear Fest Wine & Food Tasting at Gaetano's Market & Deli. Enjoy a curated tasting of wines paired with delicious bites selected to complement each pour, all in the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of one of Astoria's favorite specialty markets. Ticket includes wine tasting and paired food selections.
Wrap up the weekend with our signature Bear Brunch featuring a delicious catered brunch, one complimentary mimosa or mocktail, fabulous drag entertainment, and our legendary Sunday Bear Bust. It's the perfect way to celebrate new friendships before heading home.
Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the festivities.
❋ A Supportive Space
Spend the weekend exploring Astoria's renowned craft breweries, wineries, and local flavors while making new friends and reconnecting with old ones. From Friday's Welcome Party and RAVEOKÉ: Bear Edition to Saturday's signature tasting experiences, beach adventures, and dance party, every event is designed to showcase the best of Astoria and the welcoming spirit of the bear community.
On Sunday, gather for our signature Bear Brunch featuring a delicious catered meal, a complimentary mimosa, fabulous drag entertainment, and our legendary Bear Bust before heading home with unforgettable memories and new friendships.
Whether you're a longtime member of the bear community or attending your first event, Craft Bear Fest offers a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Come discover why Astoria is quickly becoming one of the Pacific Northwest's favorite destinations for queer travel, craft beverages, and unforgettable experiences.
Raise a glass, make new friends, and celebrate the best of the Oregon Coast at Craft Bear Fest!
Craft Bear Fest Event Descriptions
Friday, September 18thFriday Welcome Passport Pickup
Friday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Xanadu Astoria
Your Craft Bear Fest adventure starts here! Stop by Xanadu Astoria to pick up your event passport, festival credentials, and VIP items (if applicable). Meet fellow attendees, get the inside scoop on the weekend's activities, and kick off an unforgettable weekend on the Oregon Coast.Bear Happy Hour
Friday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Xanadu Astoria
Ease into the weekend with our official Bear Happy Hour! Grab a craft cocktail, local beer, or mocktail while reconnecting with old friends and meeting bears, cubs, otters, wolves, admirers, and newcomers from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. It's the perfect way to start the festivities.RAVEOKÉ: Bear Edition – Tanks & Fur Night
Friday | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Xanadu Astoria (Ticketed Event)
Our opening night party is all about confidence, community, and having fun! Throw on your favorite tank top, show off your fur, and grab the mic for a high-energy night of karaoke, dancing, and unforgettable performances. Don't miss our friendly contests for Best Tank, Best Fur, and Best Beard as we celebrate everything that makes the bear community amazing.
Craft Bear Fest Event Descriptions
Saturday, September 19thBeach Adventure & Outdoor Excursions
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Experience the natural beauty of the Oregon Coast with a morning of adventure. Join us for a beach party at Fort Stevens State Park, explore the historic grounds of Fort Clatsop, or hike the scenic Kwis Kwis Trail through old-growth forest. Whether you're looking to relax on the sand or get your steps in, there's an outdoor adventure for everyone. A shuttle will be provided by Sundial Travel, leaving Xanadu at 10 am and returning at 2 pm for the beach trip only. The shuttle will require a $1 or larger donation to board. The donation goes to the Lower Columbia Q Center. Bear Spa Day
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Various Locations
Prefer a slower pace? Treat yourself to a morning of relaxation with spa experiences offered by our local wellness partners. Whether it's a massage, sauna, facial, or simply taking time to unwind, Spa Day is the perfect way to recharge before Saturday's festivities. Make sure to check out QueerAstoria.com for recommendations, or find and book your massage before you arrive to guarantee your spot.Craft Beer & Mocktail Tasting
Saturday | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Fort George Brewery (Ticketed Event)
Discover why Astoria is a destination for craft beverages during our signature tasting experience at Fort George Brewery. Your ticket includes a curated craft beer or premium mocktail flight paired with delicious chef-crafted bites, all designed to complement each tasting. Enjoy live local bands, mingle with fellow festival-goers, and celebrate the best of the Pacific Northwest's craft beverage scene in one of Astoria's most iconic venues.Wine and Food Tasting at Gaetano's
Saturday | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Gaetano's Market & Deli (Ticketed Event)
Take a stroll downtown and enjoy an afternoon of exceptional wines in the heart of Astoria. Festival Passport holders can present their passport to receive a featured wine tasting accompanied by delicious nibbles while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere of Brut Wine Bar and Gaetano's.Karaoke at Xanadu
Saturday | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Xanadu Astoria
Warm up your vocal cords before the dance party! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love cheering on your friends, Saturday Night Karaoke is a relaxed and entertaining way to keep the energy going before the late-night festivities.PNW Lumbersnack Dance Party – Flannels & Fur Night
Saturday | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Xanadu Astoria (Ticketed Event)
Slip into your favorite flannel, lace up your boots, and embrace your inner Lumbersnack! Our signature Saturday night dance party celebrates the rugged charm of the Pacific Northwest with an evening of great music, sexy vibes, and an energetic dance floor. Whether you're showing off your flannel, your fur, or both, this is the weekend's can't-miss party.
Craft Bear Fest Event Descriptions
Day ThreeDrag Brunch
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Xanadu Astoria
Wrap up the weekend with a delicious catered brunch, one complimentary mimosa, and fabulous drag entertainment. Laugh, cheer, sing along, and toast the friendships you've made during a brunch that's become a Xanadu favorite.Bear Bust Closing Party
Sunday | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Xanadu Astoria
One last chance to celebrate! Join us for our legendary Sunday Bear Bust as we close out Craft Bear Fest with music, drinks, laughter, and plenty of hugs goodbye. Share stories from the weekend, make plans for next year, and send everyone home with memories that will last long after the festival ends.