Welcome to Oregon Distilled 2025! 
We are thrilled to have you for this year’s event. Here is all the info you need to prepare for Oregon Distilled.


WHEN:
February 15, 2025 | 4pm-9pm | 
VIP entry at 4pm, General entry at 5pm

WHERE:
The Redd on Salmon Street
831 SE Salmon Street | Portland, OR 97214

LOAD IN / SET UP
1:00 pm: Vendor Load-In begins. 

There is a parking lot at The Redd. If it is full when you arrive, there are several pay-to-park lots in the area (closest is SE 7th & Madison) or street parking in the neighborhood.

Check-in is inside the main door as you enter from the Redd’s parking lot on the west side.
Your business will be assigned a provided table with linens where you can create a display of your offerings. The table dimensions are: 72” x 30”.  Signs can be attached to the front of the table or on a stand behind your table. Do not adhere anything to the walls. Let us know ahead of time if you need access to electricity. Please have all vehicles out of the loading zone and into permanent parking spots by 3 pm. You will need to be fully set up and ready to serve by 3:45 pm.

EVENT INFO

Distillers - Attendees will stop at your table for a complimentary sample, learn about your spirits and distillery, and have the opportunity to place an order for bottles. Sample pours must be served in .5oz plastic tasting cups - you must provide your own sample cups and trash can.

You may sell cocktails that do not exceed a total of 2 fl oz (with a max of .5 fl oz distilled spirits in them). You may charge a cost for the cocktails. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase full size cocktails at the main event bar. 

When a bottle order is placed, the guest may take it with them from the table or pick it up at bottle will-call on their way out. If doing will-call pick-up, attach a ticket to the bottle with a rubber band (tickets and rubber bands provided) and give them the matching stub. We will have event staff continuously passing by tables to collect your bottles for will-call. A Special Event Distillery (SED) license is required to sell bottles. See below for SED details.

Chefs - Disposable plates and napkins are provided. The on-site kitchen will not be available for food prep unless prior arrangements have been made. Please be prepared to serve with a catering set-up, serving small bites to attendees as they visit your table. The back kitchen may be used for handwashing. We welcome you to bring menus, information about your restaurant, and gift cards for purchase.

General details:

  • Load-in begins at 12 pm

  • Access to the kitchen ends at 4pm

  • Stipend is $1,250 for 600 small plates, the stipend includes food cost.

  • Induction stoves are okay, no grease or oil frying

  • Power is available

  • We recommended bringing a catering setup

  • Chefs can also sell products, certificates, or sauces/products at the event

  • Chefs will receive a general form for marketing assets

Provided by us:

  • 6ft tables with black linen

  • Plates, napkins, and forks

Vendors - If you are selling vermouth or wine-containing products, you will need a Special Event Winery (SEW) license to sell bottles. See below for SEW details.



SPECIAL EVENT DISTILLERY & WINERY LICENSE
In order to sell bottles of your alcoholic products, an SED or SEW is required through the OLCC. We anticipate 500-600 attendees to the event, so a Operational Plan will need to be filled out with your application.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Click here to see our Certificate of Insurance requirement letter for all vendors - we must receive your COI before the event.

SED INSTRUCTIONS:

You’ll need to submit an OLCC Government Recommendation Form for your SED to the City of Portland on their Civic Portal.

And then submit your SED on the OLCC CAMP platform. Please don’t wait to get your license because we will want to collect it ahead of the event.

Further info about SED licenses can be found here: 

https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/LIC/pages/special_event_distillery.aspx

2025 Vendor Information

FAQ

Is there trash and recycling on-site?

  • There is a trash dumpster on the North side of the parking lot. Recycling and glass must be taken with you.

Can I serve cocktails at my distillery table?

  • You may serve .5 fl oz distilled spirit samples or cocktails that do not exceed a total of 2 fl oz (with a max of .5 fl oz distilled spirits in them). You may charge a cost for the cocktails. Samples should be free. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase full size cocktails at the main event bar. 

Is the event all ages?

  • Attendees must be 21+ with proper identification. Every guest will be ID’d at entry.

What should I do if I notice a VIP (Very Intoxicated Person)?

  • Thank you for looking out! Please tell event staff or security personnel - we will discontinue their drinking privileges for the evening and record it in our logbook.



For any additional questions: kelli@truewestpresents.com

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