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EXPLORE PORTLAND | | | | | | | Portland Indie Wine Festival407 NW 16th Ave
Portland,
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97209
| | | | | Description: 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 commemorative crystal wine glass and a tasting book.
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Portland,
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97209
503-227-2681 | | | | | Description: In June, 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 public for tours. Residents are so eager to claim spaces for the parade that they frequently chain lawn chairs to parking meters to mark a spot. Others simply duct-tape or chalk their name and a border around the area they stake out. On the morning of the parade, folks arrive early, and you'll see people on the sidewalk making pancakes and coffee on camp stoves. "Prelude" and "Encore" events lengthen the span of the festival dates. A city tradition.
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| Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego | | | | | Description: 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.
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| Portland Highland Scottish GamesNE 257th
Gresham,
OR
503-293-8501 | | | | | Description: 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.
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| SW Naito Pkwy
Portland,
OR
97204
| | | | | Description: 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, along with tasty American standards. Bands representing a variety of musical genres regale festival-goers with tunes, and there are games, giveaways, comic performances and kids shows, as well. There's even a wine garden with selections from more than two dozen Oregon vintners. Even better, the entire event is for a good cause: the Oregon Special Olympics.
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| Oregon International Air Show3355 NE Cornell Rd
Portland,
OR
97124
| | | | | Description: 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 sort 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. Much money has been donated back to community projects from proceeds of previous events.
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| North Park Blocks
Portland,
OR
97228
503-722-9017 | | | | | Description: 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 this three-day cultural event.
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| | | | | | Description: 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.
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| International Film Festival1219 SW Park Ave
Portland,
OR
97205
503-221-1156 | | | | | Description: 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, Hong Kong, China and Yugoslavia have been offered, presenting everything from drama and documentary to comedy and satire.
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| | | | | | Description: Held at venues scattered throughout the city, this annual festival draws top jazz performers from across the nation. You'll enjoy the contemporary jazz musicians that perform ticketed events in concert settings as well as the jam sessions of local musicians in smaller, free performances. Lectures, films and other exhibits round out this much-anticipated yearly event.
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