Unwind is a Friday evening cocktail event at Ankeny Plaza. Spiritsfest is a daytime weekend event at Waterfront Park. Both have food vendors.
Crawfish Festival
August 5 - 7, 2016
Tualatin Crawfish Festival has a cook-off, eating contests, Saturday parade & run & dog show, weekend beer & wine, a kids’ zone, and stage shows.
Air Show
August 5 - 7, 2016
Wear sunscreen at the Oregon International Air Show, featuring airplanes up close and in the air, aerobatics, skydivers, a kids’ zone, beer garden, fireworks Fri., Blue Angels Sat. & Sun., 5K Sun. at Hillsboro Airport.
Family friendly Bones and Brew includes barbecue, music, contests, dog-supply vendors, and 30 microbrews outside Rogue Distillery & Public House.
Blues, Jazz & Funk
August 6, 2016
Soulful Giving Blanket Concert features live music, gourmet food, Oregon wine & beer, and vendors on 15 acres of meadows & forest near the Sandy River for age 21+.
Distillers Festival
August 6-7, 2016 (2 to 10 p.m.)
Great American Spirits Festival features tastings from small craft distillers, a mixology contest, and special events at World Trade Center.
Japanese Festival
August 6, 2016
Obonfest commemorates ancestors with Obon dance, lanterns, children’s booths, Japanese food, beer, and sake at Oregon Buddhist Temple. Free entry.
Fremont Fest
August 6, 2016
Fremont Fest includes a 10 a.m. parade of bikes & pets & marching band, entertainment, a beer garden, a kids’ zone, and vendors on NE Fremont Street.
Bite of Oregon
August 12 - 14, 2016
Taste the best of Oregon food, beer, and wine at the Bite of Oregon, which includes entertainment and a cooking competition at Tom McCall Waterfront Park south of Morrison Bridge. Friday is least crowded.
Vancouver Brewfest
August 12 - 14, 2016
Vancouver Brewfest has locally brewed beer, wine, cider, food, live music, and craft vendors at Esther Short Park. Requires age 21 ID. Repeats in March.
Garlic Festival
August 12 - 14, 2016
Elephant Garlic Festival features garlic-flavored foods, arts and crafts, and live music in North Plains. Free.
Alberta Street Fair
August 13, 2016
Alberta Street Fair focuses on local products, artists, crafts, and foods. It has a beer garden, three stages of entertainment, and children’s activities. Donation.
Seaport Celebration
August 13, 2016
Seaport Celebration opens the fence at marine Terminal 4 so you can see the working waterfront, watch demos of big equipment, hear live music, buy food from vendors, visit a kids’ zone, and take a $10 jet-boat tour at 11040 N. Lombard St. Adults need ID. Free.
Adult Soapbox Derby
August 20, 2016
Watch adults in bizarre gravity-powered vehicles race downhill at Mt. Tabor City Park to win awards at the annual PDX Adult Soap Box Derby.
Italian Festival
August 25 - 27, 2016
Festa Italiana offers live music, pizza tossing, grape stomping, Italian food, a wine and beer garden, and vendors in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free entry.
Oregon State Fair
August 26 - Sept. 5, 2016
See farm animals and craft displays, try fair food and fine wine, take carnival rides, and be entertained at the Oregon State Fair in Salem.
MusicfestNW
August 27 - 28, 2016
MusicfestNW is a large music festival with 22 performances and food vendors at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Dahlia Festival
August 27 - Sept. 5, 2016
View 400 floral arrangements of dahlias indoors, 40 acres of dahlias outdoors, and dahlia growing and arranging demos at the Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias in Canby. See schedule. Free.
Hawthorne Street Fair
August 28, 2016
Hawthorne Street Fair has vendors, family activities, beer gardens, and live music on the sidewalks of SE Hawthorne Blvd., mostly from 31st to 41st. Free.
CityFair has carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, and fireworks on May 27 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No pets. Open May 27-30, June 2-5 & 9-12.
Buy samples of wine, beer, and food; hear live music; and see vendors at Canby Wine, Food & Brew.
Festival of Flowers
June 3 - 14, 2016
See a giant design made from 20,000 flowers during Festival of Flowers in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.
Starlight Parade & Run
June 4, 2016
Join 325,000 spectators at the 8:30 p.m. Starlight Parade, or wear a costume and run past them in the Starlight Run 5K that begins at Lincoln High School track.
Hear 108 bells ring at noon to open the Portland Buddhist Festival, which has workshops, speakers, singing, dance, and a kids’ area at Colonel Summers Park. Free.
See Modern Homes
June 4, 2016 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
multiple locations
Portland Modern Home Tour is a drive-yourself visit to eight houses in the greater Portland area, including a houseboat. Tickets are $35 in advance.
Barbecue, Beer & Berries
June 4 - 19, 2016 (weekends)
Enjoy strawberries, craft beer and wine, live music, hayrides, and farm animals at Berries, Brews & BBQs at French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul.
Children’s Parade
June 8, 2016 (1 p.m.)
The Junior Parade has 32 bands, mascots like Fred Bear, kids in animal costumes, and decorated bicycles at NE Sandy and 52nd in the Hollywood District. Free.
Flower Show
June 9 - 10, 2016
The Portland Rose Society’s Spring Rose Show at the Lloyd Center Ice Rink is billed as America’s largest and longest-running rose show.
Tour Military Ships
June 9 - 12, 2016 (ships start arriving June 8)
Tour military vessels at Tom McCall Waterfront Park during Fleet Week. Free.
Vegan Beer and Food Festival features more than 50 breweries plus food vendors, a vegan marketplace, and live music at Zidell Yards for age 21+.
Scandinavian Festival
June 11, 2016
Celebrate summer solstice with games, traditional dancing, Scandinavian crafts, food, a beer garden, and a Maypole raising at Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Oaks Park.
Car Show
June 11, 2016
See 500 hot rods, classics, collector & custom cars, a burnout contest, vendors, a kids’ zone, and a beer garden with live music at Cruisin’ Sherwood.
Sandcastles At The Beach
June 11, 2016 (some events June 10 & 12)
See dozens of elaborate creations on the Pacific coast at the Sandcastle Contest in Cannon Beach. Free.
Dragon Boat Races
June 11 - 12, 2016
Watch 80 teams compete in a series of races on the Willamette River at Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race at Tom McCall Waterfront Park south of Hawthorne Bridge. Free.
Beer & Food Pairings
June 16, 2016 (7 p.m.)
Enjoy courses of small plates paired with beer from local breweries at Brewer’s Tasting Dinner at the Oregon Garden in Silverton.
Indian PowWow
June 17 - 19, 2016
7 miles north
City of Roses Delta Park Powwow & Encampment features competition dancing, drumming, a silent auction, a fun run/walk, art and craft vendors, food booths, and games at Delta Park East. Free.
Marathon & Beer Festival
June 17 - 19, 2016
Vancouver USA Marathon has a health and fitness expo Friday & Saturday; a 5K and kids’ run Saturday; a marathon & half marathon Sunday, and a Summer Brewfest all three days in Esther Short Park.
Berry Festival
June 17 - 19, 2016
The Strawberry Festival at Lee Farms features food (pies, shortcake, milkshakes), farm animals, and kids’ activities that require a wristband (bounce pillow, hay maze, hayride, slide, barrel wagon ride).
Beer In The Garden
June 17 - 19, 2016
Try beer from 60 breweries, enjoy good food, and hear live music on Father’s Day weekend at Or
Astoria Music Festival
June 17 - July 3, 2016
Hear a wide range of classical music that includes Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and chamber music at Astoria Music Festivalin historic Astoria. David Bowie is memorialized in a symphony this year.
Pride Festival & Parade
June 18 - 19, 2016 (12 to 6 p.m.)
Portland Pride Festival includes food vendors and exhibitors both days at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The Sunday Portland Pride Parade begins 11 a.m. at NW Park Avenue & W. Burnside Street. Free.
Renaissance Fair
June 18 - 19, 2016
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, peasants, and artisans at the Oregon Renaissance Faire in Canby.
Father’s Day Cruise
June 19, 2016
Board a Portland Spirit river cruise for brunch, dinner, or just views in Portland or Cascade Locks in the gorge.
Father’s Day Restaurants
June 19, 2016
Portland area
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Father’s Day.
Try 140 samples of sake, plum wine, and beer paired with food at Sake Fest PDX at Hilton Portland & Executive Tower.
Sun Festival
June 23 - 26, 2016
SunFest Summer Solstice Festival celebrates the longest day of the year with workshops, drumming, rituals, and dancing around the fire near Vernonia.
Bach Music Festival
June 23 - July 10, 2016
Eugene & Portland
Oregon Bach Festival celebrates the music and legacy of classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
Festival in the Gorge
June 24 - 25, 2016 (begins Fri. 6 p.m.)
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival features locally made beer and wine, live music, and great scenery in Stevenson, WA for age 21+.
International Beer Festival
June 24 - 26, 2016
Enjoy 150 world-class beers, including the rare and exotic, as you stroll around the park listening to music at the Portland International Beerfest at Holladay Park at Lloyd Center. Free parking.
Multi-Cultural Festival
June 24 - 26, 2016
Good in the Hood Festival has live entertainment, multi-cultural food, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine garden at Lillis Albina Park. A Saturday parade begins at King School Park at 11 a.m. and ends at the festival. Free.
Lake Oswego Arts Festival
June 24 - 26, 2016
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is a juried craft fair with 110 booths, a music stage, food court, and wine & beer pavilion in Lake Oswego. Donation. Parking
Hot-Air Balloon Festival
June 24 - 26, 2016
The Festival of Balloons has balloon launches at 5:45 a.m., glowing balloons Fri. & Sat. at dusk, a craft show, carnival, vendors, food, soccer tournament, beer garden, and a Sunday car show at Cook Park in Tigard.
Wine & Jazz Festival
June 25, 2016 (4 to 9 p.m.)
Meet local winemakers, sample their wine, and listen to jazz while you stroll the gardens during Deepwood Wine & Jazz Fest at Deepwood Estate in Salem.
International Festival
June 25 - 26, 2016
Billed as Oregon’s largest multicultural event, World Beat Festivalhas 81 performers on nine stages, and international foods and crafts in Salem. Donation.
Windsurfing Festival
June 25 - 26, 2016
Check out gear, see demos and races, play games, hear live music and eat at Beach Bash in Hood River.
Kite Festival
June 25 - 26, 2016
Both days of the Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival include a kite-making workshop, kids’ parade, and professional shows at the beach. Repeats Oct. Free.
Chamber Music
June 25 - July 31, 2016
Portland locations
Hear world-renowned artists at the Summer Festival of Chamber Music Northwest. Repeats in Jan.
People In The Street
June 26, 2016 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Walk, bike or roller-skate on 9.5 miles of streets when most cars are banned for North Portland Sunday Parkways. Nearby parks offer activities & music. Free.
Portland Craft Beer Festival features beer from 44 Portland breweries, plus cider, wine, and cheese with food carts nearby at Fields Neighborhood Park.
Astoria Music Festival
July 1 - 3, 2016 (begins June 17)
Hear a wide range of classical music that includes Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and chamber music at Astoria Music Festivalin historic Astoria.
Blues Festival
July 1 - 4, 2016
Waterfront Blues Festival features 50 performers on four stages, plus fireworks on July 4th at 10:10 p.m., at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
St. Paul Rodeo
July 1 - 4, 2016
Watch fearless cowboys and cowgirls ride bucking broncos, rope and wrestle steers, and even ride bulls at the St. Paul Rodeo, which includes a barbecue, carnival, art show, and nightly fireworks.
Bach Music Festival
July 1 - 10, 2016 (begins June 23)
Eugene & Portland
Oregon Bach Festival celebrates the music and legacy of classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
Chamber Music
July 1 - 31, 2016 (begins June 25)
Portland locations
Hear world-renowned artists at the Summer Festival of Chamber Music Northwest. Repeats in Jan.
Lavender Festival
July 2 - 3, 2016
Lavender Daze Festival, has music, crafts, plant sales, and local wine at Hood River Farms. No pets. Free.
The Fireworks Over the Lake celebration seems to start early in the day as there is an air of anticipation that fills the Detroit community. People fill the day with boating, hiking, sunning, socializing and getting ready for an exciting evening. The show generally begins around 10:00 pm after sunset.
Hear local musicians play funky soul to old-school country Wednesdays at Music on Main Street next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Free.
Car Race And Show
July 7 - 10, 2016
Watch racers zip around the track in restored classic cars including Trans Ams at Portland Vintage Racing Festival at Portland International Raceway.
Movies in the Park
July 7 - Sept. 10, 2016
Portland parks
Movies in the Park begin with entertainment at 6:30 followed by movies at dusk. Bring coats. Free.
Bead Fair
July 8 - 10, 2016
Shop from 70 exhibitors of bead-making supplies and millions of exotic beads from around the world at Bead Faire at the Oregon Convention Center.
Alternative Music Festival
July 8 - 10, 2016
Oregon Country Fair fills woods and meadows west of Eugene with sweet music, magicians, jesters, hippies, art, and food and craft vendors in Veneta. No pets.
French Festival
July 9, 2016
The Bastille Festival features French food, music, street performers, art projects, an outdoor market, and free admission to the Portland Art Museum.
Mississippi Street Fair
July 9, 2016
Mississippi Street Fair offers 200 local vendors and craft booths, six stages of entertainment, a kids’ corner, food carts, and a beer/wine garden on N. Mississippi Ave. from Fremont to Skidmore. Free.
Hood River Car Show
July 9, 2016
Traffic Jam is a classic and vintage car show that includes admission to the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in Hood River.
Lavender Weekend
July 9 - 10, 2016
Oregon locations
Enjoy the beauty and aroma of lavender fields, and attend special events at farms and nurseries around the state during Oregon Lavender Farm Tour.
Float Down The River
July 10, 2016
Jump in the Willamette River with a lifejacket and an inner tube for The Big Float downstream to a beach party with a music barge, food carts, and beer garden.
Run Through Wine Country
July 10, 2016
Run the Fueled by Fine Wine Half-Marathon on vineyard trails through the beautiful Dundee Hills, and then taste wines at the post-race party.
Pirate & Gypsy Festival
July 14 - 18, 2016
Calling all pirates and gypsies to SeaDog Nights and Gypsy Carnival to dance, play, compete, entertain, shop, and party at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon.
Movies On A Rooftop
July 14 - Aug. 25, 2016
See films on a rooftop at Top Down: Rooftop Cinema Thursdays at the Hotel deLuxe, with local bands, cocktails, beer, and barbecue. No pets. Cash only.
Berry Festival
July 15 - 16, 2016 (dinner July 14)
Oregon Berry Festival [sound] features berry vendors, berry products, music, cooking demonstrations, and kids’ crafts at Ecotrust parking lot. Free. The $135 Gala Berry Dinner is Thursday in Hillsboro.
Scottish Highland Games
July 15 - 16, 2016
Hear Scottish pipes and drums, see athletic games, taste whisky, and join Scottish Highland dancing at Portland Highland Games at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham. No smoking or pets.
Robin Hood Festival
July 15 - 16, 2016
The Robin Hood Festival has medieval re-enactments, a knighting ceremony, Maid Marian and Robin Hood, archery, castle building, 100 craft and food vendors, a beer and wine garden, a kids’ area, and a Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Parade Sat. at 10 a.m. Free.
Jazz Festival
July 15 - 17, 2016
Hear local and international jazz and blues heroes in a beautiful setting under the historic St. Johns Bridge at the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. Free.
Gresham Arts Festival
July 16, 2016
Gresham Arts Festival (formerly Gresham Art Walk) has 150 artists, entertainment, music, and children’s activities in Gresham. Free.
Antique And Collectibles Show
July 16 - 17, 2016
Billed as America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Show, 1400 vendors sell furniture, glassware, movie memorabilia, estate jewelry, paintings, and toys at Portland Expo Center. Repeats in March and Oct.
Elegant Car Show
July 17, 2016
Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance has more than 300 antique, classic, sport, race, and collector cars to browse plus live music, beer, wine, and fine food on the beautiful Pacific University campus.
Division/Clinton Street Fair holds a wacky parade starting at 10:45 a.m., and it has arts & crafts booths, live music, food, sidewalk sales, and children’s events. Free.
Oregon City Festival
July 23, 2016
The First City Celebration has an art fair, food carts, vendors, live music, a beer & wine garden, a 5K trail game, a kids’ zone, and a heritage village. Free.
People In The Street
July 24, 2016 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Walk, bike, or roller-skate on 8 miles of streets when most cars are banned for Northeast Portland Sunday Parkways. Nearby parks have activities & music. Free.
Bach Festival
July 27 - 29, 2016
Abbey Bach Festival features singing monks, a choir or organ presentation, a catered picnic outdoors, and an evening indoor concert at beautiful Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict
Oregon Brewers Festival
July 27 - 31, 2016
Try 90 different craft beers, eat pub food, hear live music, and learn about home brewing at Oregon Brewers Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Children accompanied by a parent are welcome and will enjoy the root beer garden. No pets.
Hawaiian Festival
July 28 - 30, 2016
Portland and Vancouver
Three Days of Aloha offers workshops, hula dancing, a 5K run/walk, and a free Hawaiian festival in Esther Short Park. Events vary by day.
County Fair
July 28 - 31, 2016
Washington County Fair offers carnival rides, farm animals, a kid village, food booths, motorsport shows, and stage entertainment in Hillsboro. Free.
Sports-Car Races
July 29 - 31, 2016
Watch sports-cars race on a two-mile course at Portland Rose Festival Rose Cup Races. The highlight is the annual Rose Cup on Sunday at Portland International Raceway.
Pinot Noir Celebration
July 29 - 31, 2016
The International Pinot Noir Celebration attracts world-renowned winemakers, chefs, epicures, and wine lovers to Linfield College in McMinnville to taste Pinot noir, savor fine food, and tour a vineyard.
Japanese Festival
July 2016 (undated)
Enjoy live Japanese music, dance, traditional games for children, and authentic food at Natsu Matsuri outside the Uwajimaya store in Beaverton. Free.
AUGUST
Movies On A Rooftop
August 1 - 25, 2016 (begins July 14)
See films on a rooftop at Top Down: Rooftop Cinema Thursdays at the Hotel deLuxe, with local bands, cocktails, beer, and barbecue. No pets. Cash only.
Tualatin Crawfish Festival has a cook-off, eating contests, Saturday parade & run & dog show, weekend beer & wine, a kids’ zone, and stage shows.
Air Show
August 5 - 7, 2016
Wear sunscreen at the Oregon International Air Show, featuring airplanes up close and in the air, aerobatics, skydivers, a kids’ zone, beer garden, fireworks Fri., Blue Angels Sat. & Sun, 5K Sun. at Hillsboro Airport.
Indie Roots Music Festival
August 5 - 7, 2016
Pickathon offers a large lineup of diverse music (indie/roots, garage rock, folk, alternative country, bluegrass) on Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley. It also promotes ecology and recycling. No pets.
Dancing In The Moonlight
August 5 - 14, 2016 (roughly 8:30 p.m.)
See an illuminated outdoor performance “full of traditional and invented aerial apparatus, athletic and technical dance movement, and acrobatics” at Art in the Dark at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn.
Portland area churches offer singing and music, vendors, food, and family activities at International Praise Festival, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.
Beer, BBQ, and Bowser
August 6, 2016
Family friendly Bones and Brew includes barbecue, music, contests, dog-supply vendors, and 30 microbrews outside Rogue Distillery & Public House.
Japanese Festival
August 6, 2016
Obonfest commemorates ancestors with Obon dance, lanterns, children’s booths, Japanese food, beer, and sake at Oregon Buddhist Temple. Free entry.
Fremont Fest
August 6, 2016
Fremont Fest includes a 10 a.m. parade of bikes & pets & marching band, entertainment, a beer garden, a kids’ zone, and vendors on NE Fremont Street.
Blues, Jazz & Funk
August 6, 2016
Soulful Giving Blanket Concert features live music, gourmet food, Oregon wine & beer, and vendors on 15 acres of meadows & forest near the Sandy River for age 21+.
Bite of Oregon
August 12 - 14, 2016
Taste the best of Oregon food, beer, and wine at the Bite of Oregon, which includes entertainment and a cooking competition at Tom McCall Waterfront Park south of Morrison Bridge. Friday is least crowded.
Vancouver Brewfest
August 12 - 14, 2016
Vancouver Brewfest has locally brewed beer, wine, cider, food, live music, and craft vendors at Esther Short Park. Requires age 21 ID. Repeats in March.
Garlic Festival
August 12 - 14, 2016
Elephant Garlic Festival features garlic-flavored foods, arts and crafts, and live music in North Plains. Free.
Alberta Street Fair focuses on local products, artists, crafts, and foods. It has a beer garden, three stages of entertainment, and children’s activities. Donation.
Giant Music Concert
August 13, 2016
Hear 90 bands play alternative rock, pop-punk, hip-hop, electronica, and hardcore all day at Warped Tour outdoors at Portland Expo Center.
Seaport Celebration
August 13, 2016
Seaport Celebration opens the fence at marine Terminal 4 so you can see the working waterfront, watch demos of big equipment, hear live music, buy food from vendors, visit a kids’ zone, and take a $10 jet-boat tour at 11040 N. Lombard St. Adults need ID. Free.
Bike Or Walk The Bridges
August 14, 2016
Portland locations
Bridge Pedal is a 6-mile walk or 3 to 37 mile ride with stunning views from Portland bridges. Register early, and bring a helmet.
India Festival
August 14, 2016
Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of India at India Festival, with performances, food, and vendors at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free entry.
Banks Bar-B-Que and Tractor Pull includes tractor & truck pulls, BBQ sandwiches, a beer garden, parade, and a combine demolition derby in Banks. No pets.
Hillsboro Farm Dinner
August 19, 2016
The $75 Farm Fresh dinner features locally grown food, wine, and live music at Oregon Heritage Farm in Hillsboro.
Tasting In Salem
August 19, 2016 (4 to 9 p.m.)
Pairings offers fine food, wine, micro-brews, spirits, and music in the gardens of the Salem fairgrounds.
Adult Soapbox Derby
August 20, 2016
Watch adults in bizarre gravity-powered vehicles race downhill at Mt. Tabor City Park to win awards at the annual PDX Adult Soap Box Derby.
People In The Street
August 21, 2016 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Walk, bike, or roller-skate on 7 miles of streets when most cars are banned for Southeast Portland Sunday Parkways. Nearby parks offer activities and music. Free.
Art Among Roses
August 21, 2016 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
See works by 20 local artists on display at Art in the Rose Gardenat Peninsula City Park. Free.
Wine Tasting
August 21, 2016
Taste 35 Northwest wines paired with sweet and savory bites at Vine & Dine in Multnomah Village.
Italian Festival
August 25 - 27, 2016
Festa Italiana offers live music, pizza tossing, grape stomping, Italian food, a wine and beer garden, and vendors in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free entry.
Organic Beer Festival
August 25 - 28, 2016
Enjoy organic beers and ciders from around the world at the North American Organic Brewers Festival, which includes live music and a children’s area at Overlook Park. Free entry.
Relay to the Pacific Ocean
August 26 - 27, 2016
Hood to Coast Relay is a 197-mile relay of 12,000 runners from Mt. Hood’s Timberline Lodge. Portland To Coast Walk Relay is a 132-mile relay of 5,000 walkers from Portland. Both end at an ocean party.
Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
August 26 - 28, 2016
Drink wine, listen to jazz, and shop from arts and crafts booths at Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival [sound] at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA.
Farm Food Festival
August 26 - 28, 2016
Enjoy meals, tours, and classes that feature local farms, chefs, and wineries during the highly acclaimed Bounty of Yamhill County.
Oregon State Fair
August 26 - Sept. 5, 2016
See farm animals and craft displays, try fair food and fine wine, take carnival rides, and be entertained at the Oregon State Fair in Salem.
MusicfestNW
August 27 - 28, 2016
MusicfestNW is a large music festival with 22 performances and food vendors at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Dahlia Festival
August 27 - Sept. 5, 2016
View 400 floral arrangements of dahlias indoors, 40 acres of dahlias outdoors, and dahlia growing and arranging demos at the Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias in Canby. See schedule. Free.
Hawthorne Street Fair
August 28, 2016
Hawthorne Street Fair has vendors, family activities, beer gardens, and live music on the sidewalks of SE Hawthorne Blvd., mostly from 31st to 41st. Free.
Shop from vendors, meet local designers, visit the beer garden, and hear live music when PDX Fashion Expo comes to Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.
Spirits Festival
August 2016 (undated)
Downtown Portland
Unwind is a Friday evening cocktail event at Ankeny Plaza. Its ticket also gets you into Spiritsfest on Saturday at Waterfront Park. Both have food vendors.
Movies Under The Bridge
August 2016 (undated)
Bring a car, blanket, or chair for films at Drive-In at Zidell Yardsunder Ross Island Bridge. Food vendors.
Arab Festival
August 2016 (undated)
Enjoy Arabic music, dance, poetry, food, art and crafts at the Arab Festival at Alpenrose Dairy. Free.
Rodeo Party
August 2016 (undated)
The Barn Bash has a Western theme with rodeo entertainment, live music, dancing, BBQ, casino, and auction in Aurora for cowboys and cowgirls age 21+.
Forest Music Festival
August 2016 (undated)
Festival of the Forest offers live music, food and art vendors, and a beer and wine garden for only $5 per car near Mount Hood.
Movies in the Park begin with entertainment at 6:30 followed by movies at dusk. Bring coats. Free.
Top Down Rooftop Cinema
August 27, 2015 (8 p.m.)
Top Down: Rooftop Cinema Thursdays at the Hotel deLuxe, and it includes local bands, cocktails, beer, and barbecue. Cash only.
Italian festival
August 27 - 29, 2015
Festa Italiana offers live music, pizza tossing, grape stomping, Italian food, a wine and beer garden, and vendors in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free entry.
Movies under the bridge
August 27 - 31, 2016 (7 p.m.)
Bring a car, blanket, or chair for films at Drive-In at Zidell Yards under Ross Island Bridge. Food vendors.
Festival of the Forest offers live music, food and art vendors, and a beer and wine garden for only $5 per car near Mount Hood.
Dahlia Festival
Aug. 29 - 31 and Sept. 5 - 7, 2015
View 400 floral arrangements of dahlias indoors, 40 acres of dahlias outdoors, and dahlia growing and arranging demos at the Dahlia Festival in Canby. Free.
The Croods Raiders of the Lost Art The Avengers The Lorax Hotel Transylvania Les Miserables Ferris Bueller's Day Off 101 Dalmations The Princess Bride ParaNorman Goonies Shrek E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Sabrina Casablanca
Click Here for Big Screen on the Green's parks, dates and showtimes.
Join Portland Art Museum/NW Film Center for balmy evenings and beguiling views atop the parking rooftop at the Hotel deLuxe, SW 15th at Yamhill. Festivities begin at 8 p.m. with music and refreshments. Gracie’s Restaurant will offer easy-to-juggle meals, snacks, and cocktails, and additional beverages will be available from TAZO Tea, MacTarnahan’s Brewing, and Viso. The screenings start when the sun goes down, around 9 p.m. Bring your own portable chair, pillow, or blanket, but please no pets or outside food or drink.
Evergreen's newest attraction Wings & Waves Waterpark, is a nonprofit educational Waterpark that includes four waterslides, a wave pool and a children’s museum dedicated to teaching visitors about the power of water. Click Here for more detailed information.
Perhaps best known for it's centerpiece, the original Spruce Goose, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum is home to over 200 aircraft and exhibits. Whatever your interest, Evergreen Aviation has you covered with military aircraft, helicopters, commercial and private aircraft, and an entire building dedicated to space flight. Everygreen also has an extensive firearms collection, a fascinating array of historical artifacts, and a comprehensive archive that could keep you busy for weeks.
Step into the largest IMAX theater in the Northwest for a full-throttle cinematic experience. At a towering six stories tall and seven stories wide, Evergreen Aviation's IMAX theater provides a viewing experience you won’t forget. Check their show times for the latest information on tickets, movies and schedules.
Portland Parks and Recreation is offering a Free For All at a park near you. This season's line-up includes such movie greats as: The King's Speech, True Grit, The Social Network, How to Train Your Dragon, and classics such as: Roman Holiday, North By Northwest, Goonies, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more.
Click Here for a full schedule of showings FREE at a Portland Park near you!