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OREGON RENNAISANCE FAIRE
June 7–29
Take part in the vibrant celebration of Renaissance Era Scotland in the enchanted Vale of Dunrose. From the thunderous clash of knights in thrilling jousts to the melodic strains of minstrels and the tantalizing aromas of legendary food purveyors, every moment is a feast for the senses. Wander through a bustling marketplace filled with artisan crafts, marvel at captivating performances across seven stages and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Renaissance era. With activities, shows, and festivities for explorers of all ages, the Oregon Renaissance Faire is your gateway to adventure, ma
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ROSE FESTIVAL GRAND FLORAL FLOAT SHOWCASE
June 7–8
Take a closer look at this year’s Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade floats at the Grand Floral Float Showcase presented by OMSI on Southwest Naito Parkway, adjacent to CityFair. These unique floats are meticulously decorated with natural materials like seeds and coconut flakes in addition to live flowers.
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GEEKCRAFT EXPO
June 7–8
GeekCraft Expo is a curated craft market specializing in handmade, “geek”-themed crafts of all kinds; clothing, accessories, toys, home decoration, furniture, art . . . if it’s geeky and made by hand, it can be found at a GeekCraft Expo. Cosplay is highly encouraged.
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ROSE FESTIVAL FLEET WEEK
June 4–8
Since 1907, visiting ships have made their way to Portland's waterfront. The City of Roses is known to be a favorite port of call for military (and non-military) visitors, as Portland's citizens thank them and make them feel welcome. The Portland Rose Festival is extremely fortunate to be one of a few U.S. Ports of Call for a courtesy visit from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy. Their arrival commemorates a relationship with the Navy that has lasted more than 100 years and over 80 years of visiting Portland during the Rose Festival. It is a significant commitment by the Navy to make Rose Festival Fleet Week one of the premier Fleet Week events in the country.
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PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL
May 23–June 22
Every year for more than a century, the City of Roses has celebrated excellence with the Portland Rose Festival Declared Portland’s official festival in 2010, the celebration includes more than 60 events, including parades, fleet week ships, carnival rides, art shows, fun runs and more, starting in late May and ending in mid-June.
The schedule is eventful and full of good times; just make sure you take a moment or to to smell the roses.
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ROSE FESTIVAL CITYFAIR
May 23–June 8
Considered the "hub" of the annual Portland Rose Festival, At Rose Festival CityFair, you'll find your favorite fair features — carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment — all nestled between the urban energy of the city and the natural beauty of the Willamette River.
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SPRING ROSE SHOW
June 5–6
The Portland Rose Society Annual Spring Rose Show is the nation's largest and longest-running rose show. This yearly show's exquisite beauty and fragrances emanate from more than 4,000 blooms. Entry is open to anyone, and all entrants are encouraged. Rose growers from across the Pacific Northwest participate, and some 6,000 spectators from across the country are expected to visit this year’s Spring Rose Show. Sparkling trophies go to those entrants who grow the most beautiful roses.
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PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL DRAGON BOAT RACE
June 7–8
Held on the Willamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge, the races feature exciting four-team heats held every nine minutes. More than 80 different teams — local, national and international — compete in boats graciously provided through the Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association.
This race involves around 45 teams, Women’s, Mixed, and High School, racing in the incredibly special traditional-style Dragon Boats from Taiwan. Each race has four teams compete by sprinting 500m down the Willamette River ending at the bowl in the South Hawthorne Waterfront Park, where their flag catcher reaches out from the dragon’s head to capture their flag. Saturday’s heats define the playoff bracket; Sunday is when they compete for their medals. The opening ceremony is Saturday, 8 a.m. June 10. Races run from 8:30 a.m. to around 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The awards ceremony takes place around 3:30 on Sunday. Enjoy Race weekend. There will be vendors and many exciting races for all to enjoy on the waterfront.
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RIVERDANCE 30
June 6–8
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.
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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
May 30–June 15
Meet Abby and Martha Brewster, two sweet little old ladies who open their home to lonely old men. They entertain their gentlemen callers and quietly serve them elderberry wine laced with poison. Their nephew, Mortimer, stumbles upon the truth and tries to keep the peace as the situation unravels.
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DELTA PARK POWWOW AND ENCAMPMENT
June 13–15
All are welcome and invited to the Annual Delta Park Powwow and Encampment at East Delta Park in Portland, Oregon. The event is a free and family-friendly celebration of Native American culture.
The Delta Park Powwow and Encampment is an annual Portland tradition that draws Native American, and non-native participants and spectators from across the Pacific Northwest to enjoy intertribal dancing, cultural exhibitions, arts and craft vendors, fry bread and other delicious food.
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ZOOBREW
June 6–7
ZooBrew, presented by Alaska Airlines, returns. Featuring more than 50 breweries and cideries, along with food carts, lawn games, live music and keeper chats.
ZooBrew is a 21+ event.
Gather friends or bring a date and come together for wildlife.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
June 1–29
What’s in a name? For some people — everything. A new, exciting spin on an old classic, this adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s satire sparkles with wit and whimsy. To become the gentlemen they believe they’re meant to be, Jack and Algernon must live double lives. Country mice and city mice collide in this comedy that will woo you from the very start.
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ALBERT LEE
June 10
Albert Lee has played with everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Eric Clapton to Emmylou Harris. He was a member of The Crickets in the post-Buddy Holly era and forged an impressive solo career along the way. Albert is out on the road this summer with a new album, “Lay It Down,” recorded at the legendary Konk Studios in London.
From Mark Knopfler’s blistering Setting Me Up to Jimmy Webb’s soaring piano ballad Too Young To Die, to The Everly Brothers’ storming hit The Price Of Love, Albert’s latest album sees his triumphant return to the studio, recording live, as one of the greatest guitarists ever. Don’t miss the man known as “Mr. Telecaster,” one of the legendary guitarists of rock and roll, rockabilly and country music.
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JURASSIC WORLD BY BRICKMAN
Mar. 15–Sep. 31
Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, through 6 million LEGO bricks.
It features large-scale LEGO brick dinosaurs, props, scenes, and activities, as well as the newest Jurassic World by Brickman® dinosaur, made from over 100 thousand LEGO bricks, the Baryonyx. Walk through the iconic Jurassic World gates and relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.
Get hands-on with LEGO brick paleontology, mystery mosaics, island-building, hybrid dinosaur creations, and much more. There will be 2.5 million LEGO bricks for you to show off your own building skills.
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Discover “random acts of findness” in Lincoln City, with —Finders Keepers. Over 3,000 glass treasures are hidden along the town’s seven miles of sandy beach, made by local artisans. If you find a float, it’s all yours. Let your treasure hunt begin. Discover glass treasures every day of the year from Roads End on the north to Siletz Bay on the south.
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COFFEE CAMP: ROASTING, CUPPING AND BREWING|
June 13
Are you curious about how great coffee is made, tasted, and brewed? This hands-on adventure is your chance to step into the roastery, cup like a pro, and dial in your own brew alongside local experts. Hosted at Portland’s Buckman Coffee Factory, this three-hour hands-on experience, exclusive to Coffee Fest Portland, is perfect for beginners and curious coffee drinkers looking to build a deeper understanding of how roasted coffee is made and tasted. You’ll explore how different brewing variables affect flavor by tasting coffee brewed with various manual methods, practice palate development through side-by-side coffee tastings (known as triangulation), try your hand at pulling espresso shots, and see how different roast levels shape the final cup.
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Mar. 1–Dec. 20
Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, the Portland Saturday Market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974, earning it the “Oregon Heritage Tradition” title in 2024. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to one million visitors during its annual season.
On any given weekend from the beginning of March to the day before Christmas, shoppers can wend their way through the rows of tents of this large outdoor market featuring local makers, artisans, and chefs. A full sensory experience, the sights, and sounds will have shoppers and on-lookers tapping their heels to bluegrass pickers and jazz trios with weekly sets of local musicians performing for market-goers and passersby in Tom McCall Waterfront Park
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FARMERS MARKET AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Year-Round
The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University will be open every Saturday, year-round. April through October hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through March hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Market at PSU is located in Downtown Portland in the South Park Blocks between SW College & Montgomery Streets.
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HOLLYWOOD FARMER'S MARKET
Year-Round
Year-round on Saturdays, the Hollywood Farmers Markets hosts 50+ vendors, bringing you the best of the region’s agricultural bounty.
In addition to amazingly fresh, local food, you’ll find live music, children’s activities, and fun events throughout the season.
- April through September, every Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM,
- October and November, every Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM,, and
- December through March: 9 AM to 1PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
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ST. JOHN'S BAZAAR AND PARADE
May 10
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely crafted celebration that kicks off Portland's summer street fair season. Held annually on the second Saturday in May, the Bizarre brings music, crafts, and food to the crowds who traditionally attended the St. Johns Parade. After the parade, a portion of the business district in St. Johns is closed to traffic and filled with over 135 juried craft vendors, several stages for music, great food, and tons of games and activities.
It’s a fantastic community event with something for everyone.
The event is free.
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PORTLAND INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE
Ongoing
Portland Indigenous Marketplace will host the Indigenous Marketplace. Over 30 vendors, food, art exhibits, and more will be present. A marketplace specifically for Indigenous/Black vendors, all the artists/entrepreneurs featured on Indigenous Marketplace have Indigenous/Black ancestry. Vendors sell their hand made and original. |
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