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Portland’s Best Summer Events, From Soapbox Derbies to Canine Fashion Shows

Portland’s Best Summer Events, From Soapbox Derbies to Canine Fashion Shows

Published 2 years, 11 months ago
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Summer’s nearly here, and so too is the stress of trying to fit in every warm-weather activity you dreamed about all winter. Over the next few weeks, our Summer Entertainment Guide will bring you recommendations for how to spend these sunny days. Today we’re kicking it off with our city’s event guru, Portland actor, and creator Michele Venlee. She’s helping us comb through all the upcoming summer festivals to figure out which are worth the crowd.


Parks events:

Portland Parks’ Summer Free For All

East Portland Summer Arts Festival

Tiger Tiger

Comedy In The Park


Bigger festivals:

Waterfront Blues Festival

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

Mississippi Street Fair

Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade

PDX Adult Soapbox Derby


Food events:

Pride Vegan Night Market

Cider Summit

Portland Beer and Cheese Festival

Portland Craft Beer Festival

Jade International Night Market


Events this weekend:

Juneteenth Cookout at The Redd on Salmon

Juneteenth at Lillis-Albina Park

Haute Dog Fashion Show

Delta Park Powwow and Encampment


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