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ROSE FESTIVAL DRAGON BOAT RACES
The Rose Festival is proud to host the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, an event that has been bringing an exciting Chinese tradition to Portland for more than two decades, beginning in 1989.
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.
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ROSE FESTIVAL FLEET WEEK
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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BLOOM TOUR
The Bloom Tour is part walking tour and part floral show focusing on supporting some of Portland’s unique shops, restaurants and hotels. Participating retailers are also hosting a wide range of Bloom Tour Specials, so follow the tour map and explore them all. Each of these businesses have been paired with a local floralist and artist and they have designed and created a one-of-a-kind large-scale floral art piece to welcome visitors to the city. This is a can't-miss opportunity to explore the city, capture some truly amazing photos and show your support for the Downtown, Old Town, and Central City communities.
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PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL
Every year for more than a century, the City of Roses has celebrated the city’s excellence with the Portland Rose Festival. Declared Portland’s official festival in 2010, the celebration includes more than 60 events, including parades, carnival rides, art shows, fun runs and more, starting in late May and ending in mid-June. The festival’s website has a full list of events and activities.
Portland is known as the City of Roses because the weather is ideal for growing roses, and it has several public gardens to prove it. Whatever you do during the Rose Festival, take time to smell the roses.
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ROSE FESTIVAL CITYFAIR
Considered the "hub" of the annual Portland Rose Festival, CityFair fills Waterfront Park with carnival rides, concerts, food and fireworks for multiple weekends during the festival.
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ROSE FESTIVAL GRAND FLORAL PARADE PARADE
A cherished highlight of the Portland Rose Festival, this popular procession is more than just a spectacular floral-filled parade — it’s a beloved annual tradition. For more than 115 years, Portland families, visitors and community groups have been making memories at the Grand Floral Parade. A colorful reflection of local, regional and international communities, the parade draws hundreds of thousands of cheering viewers of every age along a route that winds through Portland's city streets.
Each year the parade features the traditional large all-floral floats loved by all, as well as the popular mini-floats that help make the Grand Floral Parade so unique. With bands, equestrian units, marching groups, drill teams, vintage vehicles, dancers, llamas, flags, and so much more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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DEAD GUY MUSIC FEST
Get ready for the Dead Guy Music Festival at the Rogue Eastside Pub. Together, in partnership with Portland Radio Project, Rogue is bringing you three days of diverse musical experiences where you can enjoy non-stop entertainment from a lineup of 21 talented acts over three days. Plus, indulge in merch areas and a local vendor marketplace, best enjoyed with an ice-cold Dead Guy. There will be plenty of beer, along with drink specials and mocktails. Event is open to all ages with ticket proceeds benefiting Portland Radio Project.
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PEDALPALOOZA BIKE FESTIVAL
Whether you’re a cycling fanatic, an occasional cruiser or just a lover of fun events, Pedalpalooza has something for you. Held all over Portland, this bike- and fun-focused festival celebrates summer’s arrival with over 100 rides throughout town.
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THEATER IN THE GROVE PRESENTS: WAIT UNTIL DARK
Theatre in the Grove presents the electrifying new rendition of the classic thriller Wait Until Dark. It is 1944 New York. Susan Hendrix, a recently blinded young woman, faces off against some dangerous con men searching for a seemingly innocuous item of interest hiding somewhere in her basement Greenwich Village apartment.
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THE QUEENS FEAT: RETURN OF THE MONARCH
The Queen’s Feast is an interactive dining experience where guests can feel a part of a traditional Renaissance feast! Throughout the dinner, courses will be presented theatrically and accompanied by a traditional madrigal song performed by a quartet of singers. Queen Elizabeth I and her court will also be announced with great flourish, as well as special guests like William Shakespeare and his King’s men! The Queen, of course, wants entertainment with her meal, so Master Shakespeare will present scenes from his latest work. A harpist will strum away beautiful music of the time, and other exciting acts will take place for the pleasure of the court.
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SPRING ROSE SHOW
The Portland Rose Society Annual Spring Rose Show is the largest and longest-running rose show in the nation. The exquisite beauty and fragrances of this yearly show 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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OREGON COASTAL EXCURSION
Join us for a 1.5-hour excursion along the scenic Tillamook Bay and the Oregon Coast between Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach. You can board at either Rockaway Beach or Garibaldi. Pulled by one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives, this excursion offers a relaxed ride along the Oregon Coast and a step back in time.
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PORTLAND vs NORTH CAROLINA- JUNE 8th
Watch the Thorns play at Providence Park. Established in 2012, the team began to play in 2013 and placed third in its inaugural season and, in the playoffs, won the first NWSL championship.
The club won the NWSL Shield in 2016 and a second NWSL Championship in 2017. 2020, they won the Community Shield with the best record in the 2020 NWSL Fall Series. In 2021, the Thorns won the NWSL Challenge Cup, the Women's International Champions Cup, and the NWSL Shield.[4] They followed up in 2022 by winning the NWSL championship.
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LENTS INTERNATIONAL FARMERS MARKET
The Lents International Farmers Market (LIFM) is the only one in Portland with an intentional international focus. LIFM provides fresh, affordable and culturally appropriate produce to the diverse community of Lents neighbors. Founded in 2006 by a community of volunteers and then run by Zenger Farm, it is an important sales outlet for immigrant and new farmers and small food-business owners. The market features culturally specific products, including Northwest-grown traditional Mexican produce and Asian greens.
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CREO CHOCOLATE SUMMER POP-UP SERIES
Join Creo Chocolate and their local craft producer guests for their Summer Pop-Up Series. Come taste single-origin chocolate from Portland’s best-kept secret at their new shop on NW 23rd. You can sample their guests' artisanal offerings, including wines, spirits, beers, soda syrups, and more. Check out the guest schedule below. Alcohol samples are for those over 21 only, but anyone is welcome to sample chocolate.
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CURIOUS COMEDY SHOWDOWN - UNPLUGGEED
The Hunger Games of Comedy. Six players enter the stage. Only one will survive. Curious Comedy Showdown pits Portland’s finest comedians against one another in competitive improv comedy cage matches that will make you laugh until you cry. Armed with only razor-sharp wit and your suggestions, the players must create fast-paced and hilarious scenes on the spot to win audience votes — round after round — in hopes of living to see another day. Finally, you decide which player is left standing. If you like Whose Line Is It Anyway, you’ll love this show.
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OPEN AIR TRAIN RIDES
Join the Oregon Rail Heritage Center for a 45-minute ride in open-air rail cars along the Willamette River in the heart of Portland. This is excellent for viewing wildlife, paddleboarders and Oaks Park rides. Open-air cars are pulled by a diesel locomotive and depart from the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. |
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7 WONDERS OF OREGON; SMITH ROCK
If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you. There are several thousand climbs in the park. More than a thousand are bolted routes. We also offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Along your trip through the canyon, you might see golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer, river otter and beaver.
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THIS WEEKS HIKE: FOREST PARK
At 5,100 acres (2,064 ha), Forest Park boasts more than 80 miles (129 km) of paths and is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. On any given day, you’ll find trail runners, dog walkers, families and outdoor enthusiasts enjoying every inch of Forest Park. With clearly marked trails and paths in every direction, you can explore this urban oasis from any of its 40 access points.
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HIKE - MULTNOMAH FALLS TRAIL
Experience this 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Bridal Veil, Oregon. Generally considered a moderately challengi...ng route, it takes an average of 1 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
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. 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. |
