The Luna Foundation will host WhiskeyFest NorthWest for its second year on May 9 and 10 at NW 11th Avenue and NW Overton Street. The whiskey drinking begins on Friday from 4 - 9 PM and Saturday, from 12 - 9 PM. Supporting a local nonprofit and riding a mechanical bull are just two reasons to attend. We’ve listed more below:

Samples of over 120 whiskeys and scotches

Educational seminars with expert Stewart Ramsey

Merchant vendors

Cocktail competitions

Craft beer

VIP speakeasy

Prohibition Cigar Lounge

Two stages of live performances by Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Poor Old Shine, the Stone Foxes, Roberta Donnay, Jacob Miller & the Bridge City Crooners, Vaudeville entertainment, plus more.

Food stuffs will be provided by Andy Ricker’s Whiskey Soda Lounge/Pok Pok, Vitali Paley’s Imperial/Penny Dinner, Pacific Seafood, Smokehouse 21, Solstice Pizza and Brix Tavern. Cocktails created by Raven & Rose, Imperial, and Swank & Swine will also be available for purchase.

Event Date: 05/09,05/10
Event Time: 4 - 9 PM
Location: Block 15
Price: $25/day or $40/2-day pass
Type: Festival,Spirits,Whiskey
Website: http://www.whiskeyfestnw.com