Great beer festivals of the West

North American Organic Brewers Festival
June 27-29, Portland, Ore. NAOBF.org

"A celebration of organically brewed beer, with more than 50 beers from breweries in the Cascadia region (the world's organic brewing capital) as well as organic pioneers from other industries," said said Maryanne Nasiatka and Paul Ruschmann of Beerfestivals.org. "The festival is powered by biodiesel, composts food waste and uses biodegradable tasting cups."