Mayor Tom Potter gets first taste at the Oregon Brewers Festival

Mayor Tom Potter gets first taste at the Oregon Brewers Festival

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Story Published: Jul 24, 2008 at 2:33 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 10:40 PM PST

By KATU Web Staff

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PORTLAND, Ore. - Being the mayor sure has its perks sometimes, like getting the first pour at this year's Oregon Brewers Festival.

Following a parade that wound through downtown Portland to kick off the event, Mayor Tom Potter got the first taste.

The 21st Annual Oregon Brewers Festival is expected to draw about 60,000 people to Tom McCall Waterfront Park this weekend.

Click here for event details. 

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