Portland Events

Annual Events

Address: 407 NW 16th Ave, Urban Wineworks and Chown Garage, Portland, OR 97209 Dates: May 2 - May 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Relish the flavor and savor the aroma of some of the best wines produced by the area's smallest, independent wineries during this cutting edge festival. The event also features delectable foods prepared by some of the state's best chefs. Over 20 wineries ply their best craft wines to attendees, who also receive a...

Address: Various locales, Portland, OR 97209 Category: Fair / Festival - Garden / Flower Dates: May 28 - June 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Portland lives up to its "City of Roses" moniker, and it's been doing so for over 100 years. In tribute to the beautiful flowers the city is known for, events are held throughout the area, including three parades, a hot-air balloon race and a waterfront carnival. Military ships also dock downtown and open to the...

Address: State St, Lake Oswego, OR Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: June 26 - June 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Located just 10 miles outside Portland, the town of Lake Oswego invites you to attend its annual Festival of the Arts. The event features fine art, a juried show, crafts and performing arts. Food vendors and live bands make it a fun event for the entire family.

Address: NE 257th, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR Dates: July 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

It's kilts and bagpipes aplenty at this fun July event held at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham. Lively competitions are held in piping, drumming, dancing and traditional Scottish sporting events. Food vendors and various Scottish cultural events add to the appeal.

Address: SW Naito Pkwy, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR 97204 Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: August 7 - August 9, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

In August, lots of great Portland restaurants set up booths in the park, tempting visitors with their house specialties. Over the course of the weekend, you can sample a multitude of international cuisines, including bites from Greece, Africa, Asia, Italy and Mexico. There's also plenty of vegetarian fare available,...

Address: 3355 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro Airport, Portland, OR 97124 Dates: August 28 - August 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

About 65,000 people flock to the nearby Hillsboro Airport (about 18 miles outside of Portland) to attend this annual airshow. The show features all sorts of high-flying fun, from sky dancers and skywriting demonstrations to military jet flybys and parachute performances. Food vendors and fireworks round out the fun....

Address: North Park Blocks, NW 8th Ave & Burnside, Portland, OR 97228 Category: Fair / Festival - Art Dates: September 5 - September 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Soak in the ambiance of the trendy Pearl District when you visit Art in the Pearl. It's a yearly juried arts event attended by approximately 50,000 visitors. Held during Labor Day weekend, the event features artwork, theater, music and educational activities for people of all ages. Food vendors add to the appeal of...

Address: Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland, OR Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: December 9 - December 20, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Going strong for over 50 years, this annual Christmas event features ships of all sizes bedecked with sparkling holiday lights. Each night for two weeks, boat owners proudly cruise the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, providing holiday cheer to shore side onlookers. Currently about 60 boats participate in the event.

Address: 1219 SW Park Ave, NW Film Center, Portland, OR 97205 Category: Fair / Festival - Film / Video Dates: February 11 - February 27, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

For two weeks in February, the city hosts a film festival that presents cinematic offerings from the world over. Generally, the event presents close to 100 films from almost 30 countries, providing patrons a chance to see how the film making process is approached in other cultures. In past years, selections from Cuba,...