FAQ

Our traveling town will be taking over a large indoor outdoor area on 100 SE Alder in Portland OR.

WhiskeyTown is open Friday 4pm – 10pm on Friday, May 13^th, 12pm-10pm Saturday, May 14^th, and 12pm-5pm Sunday, May 15^th.

As long as you have a ticket in hand that has not been scanned you will be able to enter the event from the moment it opens until the time the event ends, however, there is no re-entry for single day ticket holders only re-entry for 3-day ticket holders.

Each year a different beneficiary is selected and in 2016 we are excited to announce our partnership with Children’s Cancer Association! More information about this amazing organization can be found at http://www.joyrx.org

Yes, whiskey lists and set times will be posted on this web site and on social media sites prior to the festival and will also be in the festival guide that is passed out upon entry. We will send an email to everyone who signed up for updates once the lineup is posted, so be sure to sign up. (LINE UP SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

Yes, an online version, as well as a printable version, will be released on this site before the festival. The WhiskeyTown mobile app will include an interactive map. The festival guide that will be passed out upon entry will also contain the map.

The Portland International Airport (PDX) is 12 miles from the festival and the public transportation can take you directly from PDX to WhiskeyTown.

Only three day passes have re-entry privileges! Single day ticket holders, if you leave the festival, you may not re-enter, a new ticket must be purchased. Wristbands are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be replaced. Security will check ID upon entry.

Yes, volunteer spots are available and registration can be completed here.

Yes, there will be ATMs both inside and outside the venue grounds. ATM locations will be clearly marked on the festival guide and the map found on this website.

This year, limited parking is available onsite for a minimal fee at the festival! Street parking is also available.

Yes, the festival is ADA accessible and the site is on level pavement this year! The event is located close to accessible public transportation (one block from bus stop) and an accessible route is available from the public transportation stop to the event. There is accessible drop available at the entrance of the festival and there are ADA restrooms available in multiple locations.

Pre-sale single day tickets will be $30 or door tickets will be $35 and each day includes 4 tasting tokens. Three day weekend passes can be purchased for $50 and include 8 tasting tokens. Tickets get access to all whiskey samples, live music, restaurants, entertainment, vendor booths, prohibition lounge and cigar lounge. Additional tokens may be purchased at event for $2 each. Tokens can be used for drinks, food and cigars.

Whiskey tastings will cost one “toonie” per sample. Entry Admission fee will include three toonies. Additional toonies can be purchased at the door and at the banks inside the festival which are marked on the festival guide and map found on this website.

Yes. There is a possibility that a variety of whiskies will run out toward the end of the evening. Some whiskies appeal to the sampling appetites of many, and therefore sell faster and some are offered in a very limited selection – so there is a good chance that the popular or rare libations will run out. Fortunately, we will have over 200 different labels to try in case one of your favorites run dry.

All alcohol serving will cease promptly at 9:45pm on Friday and Saturday and at 5:00pm on Sunday. Security will do a sweep at 10:15pm on Friday and Saturday and at 5:15pm on Sunday to ask all patrons to leave the premises. All things must come to an end, but we look forward to seeing you next year! Toonies can be used next year too!

Commemorative Glencairn tasting glasses are available at the token banks and at the merchandise booth for $10.

Token sales stop 15 minutes before closing of the festival. Liquor tastings and sales end promptly at 9:45PM on Friday and Saturday and at 5:00PM on Sunday.

Token banks and bars will accept credit cards but no checks.

There are 10 on-site restaurant booths offering a variety of great food. These establishments accept tokens only – they do not accept cash, checks, or credit cards.

Yes! WhiskeyTown is more than just a whiskey tasting event – it is truly an experience for everyone. Our Prohibition Lounge will not only offer a variety of live music throughout the day but will feature cigars, comedic acts, and much, much more. Ten onsite restaurant vendors will offer a variety of food options, vendor booths will feature eclectic art and merchandise, and our Whiskey Academy will feature a plethora of educational opportunities.

Yes. We will be selling bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. There is absolutely no smoking in the main tents with the exception of the Cigar Lounge. Please be courteous to your fellow attendees.

Sealed water bottles or empty water bottles will be permitted and we will have free water if you bring your own bottle or purchase a WhiskeyTown commemorative bottle. There will also be bottled water sold inside the venue. Please remember to keep hydrated!

No, you may not bring in your own food but you definitely can bring sealed or empty water bottle into the venue.

Yes, you may bring your small non-professional still camera (no removable lenses).

Dogs are allowed on the festival site! Please just clean up after your pet!

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.

This event is strictly 21 and older. Security will not allow anyone under the age of 21 into the venue.

This event is strictly 21 and older so no children will be allowed. Security will not allow anyone under the age of 21 into the venue.

This event is strictly 21 and older so designated drivers must also be 21 or over to enter the venue. Security will not allow anyone under the age of 21 into the festival.

Please bring your expired ID AND your temporary DMV documentation that proves your ID is being renewed.

To pick up your ticket from will call please bring the receipt, a photo copy of the front of the credit card used to purchase the ticket and a photo copy of the ID that belongs to the credit card holder. You may black out the first 8 digits on the credit card if you would like.

Please bring the receipt, a photo ID and your bank statement with the ticket purchase on it or the last 4 digits of the card you used.

There is always a chance that the event will sell out in which case no more tickets will be sold. We recommend purchasing early so that you can rest assured you will be able to attend.

If the festival does not sell out in advance, tickets will be available at the box office onsite for $35 on the event day. We encourage everyone to purchase tickets in advance so that you don’t risk missing out on the fun. We are not responsible for fraudulent tickets.

Yes, they will go up in price level as allotted ticket amounts are sold and ticket price will be more at the door.