The Bite of Oregon: visitor information

From coast to Cascades to canyons, the Bite of Oregon is a stunning celebration of Oregon, its food, its people and its extraordinary quality of life. Come join the fun at the best summer party on the Portland waterfront!

Where:
Tom McCall Waterfront park

When:
FRI, Aug 8, 2008 – 11am-11pm • SAT, Aug 9, 2008 – 11am-11pm
SUN, Aug 10, 2008 – 10am-8pm

Admission and Special Promotions

Regular Admission:
Adults–$7.00 at the gate • Children–12 and under FREE
Same day reentry allowed with approved hand stamp

Special Admission Promotions:
There are several great ways to enjoy the Bite and save this year!

• TGIF – All Adults $5 before 5pm. Good on Friday only.

• Purchase a Bite Super Saver Pass – Allows multiple day access.
Adults - $12.00 at the gate. Limited quantities on sale at the gates Friday & Saturday only, not valid with any other offer.

• Oregon International Air Show Tickets allow free entry – Show your air show ticket at the Bite Gates on Saturday August 11 or Sunday August 12 and receive FREE admission to the Bite. www.oregonairshow.com

• Bite Gate Discount Admission Coupons – While supplies last at:
» Burgerville locations beginning July 30, 2007. www.burgerville.com
» Jiffy Lube locations in Portland, Salem and Vancouver beginning July 23, 2007. www.jiffylubeoregon.com
» Regal Cinemas locations in the Portland Metro area www.regalcinemas.com
» All 2007 Bite of Oregon Wineries and Restaurants

Where to stay:
We recommend the Hotel Fifty Downtown, the Portland Inn City Center, or the Portland Marriott Downtown. The Four Points by Sheraton is directly across the street from the festival on SW Naito Parkway. The Portland Inn City Center is about 10 blocks from the festival on the downtown transit mall. The Portland Marriott Downtown is about 5 blocks south of the festival on SW Naito Parkway.

For visitor information and hotel reservations, see Portland Oregon Visitors Association
(1-877-678-5263)

Rain or shine:
Check the weather at OregonLive.com

Driving to the Bite of Oregon:
The festival takes place in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, just to the south of the Morrison Bridge on the west side of the Willamette River.

Heading south on I-5 into Portland: Take the Morrison Street exit. You will see The Bite in Waterfront Park to your left as you cross the Morrison Bridge. Look for parking as you enter downtown.
Heading north on I-5 into Portland: Exit at Naito Parkway (formerly Front Avenue). Go straight ahead to the festival.
Heading east on highway 26 into Portland: Get into the center lane before you get to the tunnel. Stay in that lane, which becomes SW Market. Stay on Market until your reach Naito Parkway (formerly Front Avenue).

Parking and Transportation:
Street parking fills quickly. Best bet and best deal is Smart Park:

S.W. Fourth and Yamhill
S.W. Third and Alder
S.W. First and Jefferson

Best Method –
Take a TriMet bus, ride MAX light rail or hop on a Portland Street Car and avoid the parking hassle.

Need More Information?

Visit the Portland Oregon Visitors Association or call 1-877-678-5263

OregonLive.com Visitor’s Guide

Links:
• Portland Oregon Visitors Association
• Tri-Met
• The State of Oregon
• Travel Oregon
• Dine Out for Greatness benefiting Special Olympics Oregon
• Governor’s Gold Awards benefiting Special Olympics Oregon
• Trail Blazers Street Jam benefiting Special Olympics Oregon
• Special Olympics Oregon