May 3 - 5, Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta:
Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is the largest multicultural festival in the state of Oregon and is held at beautiful Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, Oregon.  Come celebrate  as you enjoy top entertainment. Groups include Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara, direct from the city of Guadalajara, as well as Oregon’s very own Ballet Folklórico Mexico en La Piel.
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Saturday, May 4, The Great Inflatable Race:
​The Great Inflatable Race is a fun run with inflatable obstacles spread throughout the running course. You and your friends will feel like kids again as you jump, dive and bounce on our custom-designed inflatables. Get fit, support a good cause (Lily's Pad Rescue) and create epic memories that will last you a lifetime!
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May 4 - 5, Spring Garden Fair:
The Spring Garden Fair has been held the weekend before Mother’s Day since 1984.  This event began as a small fuchsia sale – it has grown to a two day event with over 100 vendors participating each year.  And with favorites like 10 Minute University™, Free pH Soil Testing and Ask an O.S.U. Master Gardener, it’s well worth the drive out to Canby for our two day event!
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Sunday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon:
This event will be held at Kliever Memorial Armory.  The courses are super flat and run along the mighty Columbia River with awesome mountain views along the way!  Stick around after for an amazing post race party with beer, cider, great food, live music and more!​
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Saturday, May 11, St. Johns Bizarre:
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely-crafted celebration that kicks off the summer street fair season in Portland. Held annually on the second Saturday in May, the Bizarre brings music, crafts, and food to the crowds attending the St Johns Parade, now in its 57th year. After the parade, the entire six block area of the business district in the St. Johns is closed to traffic, and filled with over 125 juried craft vendors, several stages for music, great food, and tons of games and activities. It’s an amazing community event with something for everyone. 
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Sunday, May 12, Mother's Day Cruise:
Pamper that special woman in your life! Show her how much you appreciate all she does, treat her to a relaxing day on the river. Choose from Brunch or Dinner Cruises on the Portland Spirit or Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Make it a day she will never forget.​
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Saturday, May 18, Sip of Spring:
Sip of Spring is a Fest on a Farm that celebrates the bloom of Spring beers and ciders. This event is held at the historic Rossi Farms in NE Portland, just a short distance from downtown, in a picturesque barn on a working farm in the city limits. Sip of Spring is the ideal venue to gather with friends and sample spring beers and ciders while enjoying the fresh air and the verdant view.
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Saturday, May 18, Living History Day at Camp Withycombs:
One-day-only preview of the Quartermaster Storehouse & Artillery Horse Barn, inspect military vehicles from WW1 through modern equipment, see authentic military uniforms, arms & equipment, and connect with military history experts and collectors.  This is a free event.
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Saturday, May 18, Warrior Dash:
​Show what you're made of by overcoming mud, fire, ropes, and barricades to complete the 5K  Warrior Dash for a medal and T-shirt at Pat’s Acres in Canby, all while raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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May 18 - 19, Mt. Tabor Art Walk:
Now in its fourteenth year, the Mt Tabor Art Walk is a Portland, Oregon tradition. This is a great opportunity to see quality visual art and meet artists in their studios and homes. Diverse media are represented including photography, painting, ceramics, sculpture, prints, metal arts, photography, glass, jewelry, book arts, and mosaics.
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May 22 - June 4, Festival of Flowers:
Festival of Flowers is one of Portland’s most innovative festivals that has been held in our City’s Living Room for over 30 years. Each year, the Square’s non-profit management organization collaborates with local designers and regional growers to create a one-of-a-kind large-scale design of vibrant color utilizing over 20,000 flowers and plants.
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May 24 - Jun 9 (Select Dates), Rose Festival CityFair:
The CityFair has fireworks on opening night (May 24), carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, music concerts and more at Tom McCall Waterfront Park!
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Monday, May 27, Beaverton Memorial Day Observance:
One of the best Memorial Day events in Oregon, if not the West Coast with speakers, patriotic music, fly-overs, cannon salutes, musket salutes. All services, all veterans and their families and members of the community at large, welcomed.​
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May 31 - June 2, Oregon Trail Rally:
Oregon Trail is the only 3 day rally event in the Championship that takes place in urban Portland, OR and through the Mt. Hood farmlands outside the city. 
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Two Auto Parts Swap Meets:
April 4 - 6, Portland International Raceway Auto Swap Meet: 
This is the big one! 5 miles of booths filling every available space inside the road course at Portland International Raceway!  For More Information, Click Here!
April 5 - 7, Portland Swap Meet:
The Portland Swap Meet is the largest auto parts swap meet on the west coast with approximately 3,500 vendor stalls and over 50,000 shoppers each April at the Portland Expo Center!  For More Information, Click Here!

Friday, April 12, OMSI After Dark: Pig & Swig:
Enjoy craft bourbon and delicious bites from local artisans.  Shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning about robots, tornados, or fossils. Talk to a brewer about the science behind beer, or sample products from local artisans.  All that and more with OMSI After Dark, a night at the museum for the 21-and-over crowd filled with food, drink, and science fun!
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April 12 - 14, Portland House & Outdoor Living Show:
This comprehensive and expansive home show brings together homeowners and the area's top remodeling and building experts. Every aspect of the home can be explored, from the smallest design detail to the largest house addition. Professionals will be on hand to share their valuable knowledge to bring your ideas to life or inspire you with new ones.
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Saturday, April 13, Old House Revival Tour:
This self-guided tour gives you the opportunity to see inside several Portland area houses, each providing ideas and information on how you can restore spaces lost to previous remodels, create new spaces that are sensitive to the architecture of the home, or preserve original building materials.  No matter what style or era of house you prefer, the Old House Revival Tour offers something for everyone. Homes on the tour are representative of many of the most common eras and architectural styles found in the Portland area.
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Saturday, April 13, Code Orange Egg Drop:
Pre-registration is required for this unique egg hunt where a full-size helicopter will drop thousands of eggs onto the open field area of Brentwood Park, in a safe area, away from all children and adults.  After the eggs are dropped, the kids, in age-appropriate zones, will be allowed to gather them up and redeem them for candy at our Candy Stations.
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Sunday, April 14, Bridge to Brews:
Run or walk the Bridge to Brews 8K/10K over the Fremont Bridge and to a post-race party at Waterfront Park with beer tasting and live music.  2019 Will be the last year that Bridge to Brews will go over the Fremont Bridge!  Don't miss your last opportunity to ever run over this amazing bridge!
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Saturday, April 20, Bunny Hop Through the Pearl:
Join the fun in the Pearl to celebrate Spring with fun activities, treats and a hug and picture with the Easter Bunny. Smiles, laughter and some sweet treats will bring a burst of energy to the streets throughout the day as the Easter Bunny goes out and about taking photos and giving out candy and hugs.
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Saturday, April 20, Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest:
The Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest gives seasoned and novice cider drinkers alike the chance to sample cider from Hood River County’s very own cider makers, as well as a variety of additional Northwest cideries.  More than twenty-five cideries will be participating, with more than 50 ciders on tap.  

​The daylong event also features a lineup of local music, and a kid’s activity area – guaranteeing a great time for the whole family. Spring showers aren’t a problem, as the tasting area takes place in a covered hall.
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April 20 - 21, Hortlandia Plant & Garden Art Sale:
The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon sponsors this event that is one of the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Vendors from far and wide come to Portland to offer the latest plant introductions as well as the time-tested (and hardiness-tested!) plants. Complementing the plant vendors are specialty garden art vendors bringing one-of-a-kind pieces made from metal, wood, glass, ceramic, fabric, and stone. Each work of art is handcrafted by the vendor.
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April 26 - 28, Astoria Warrenton Seafood Festival:
​You are invited to join the 37th annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival to enjoy great coastal cuisine, arts and crafts, wine tasting and more! ​
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April 27 - 28, Orchid Show and Sale:
See thousands of blooming orchids on display and for sale at the Oregon Orchid Show & Sale, billed as the largest orchid show in the Pacific Northwest, at Aquinas Hall.
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Sunday, April 28, Pour Oregon:
At Pour Oregon, you'll discover over 50 small, artisanal winemakers. They're producing high-quality, affordable wines that hail from each of Oregon's 19 wine regions.  You'll meet these innovative winemakers in person, hear their stories, and taste their extraordinary wines.
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Thursday, January 3, Portland Art Museum Free Admission:
The Museum offers free museum admission on the first Thursday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m, including this evening!
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Sunday, January 6, $2 Days at Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI):
Explore the museum and all permanent exhibits for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of every month! Submarine Tours, Theater and Planetarium shows are also reduced to $5 per person, or less with applicable discounts.
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Friday & Saturday Nights (Ongoing), ComedySportz:
A ComedySportz® match features two teams of professional players competing for laughs and points, with a referee keeping things moving and calling fouls. An average of seven to twelve games are played during a match, drawn from a repertoire of over a hundred improv games.
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January 9 - 13, Portland Boat Show:
This show is BIG! With more than 40 of the area’s top boat dealers and over 100 brands, the Portland Boat Show is the largest boat show in Oregon with BIG selection, BIG show-only deals and the BIGGEST and brightest brands in the business…all in one convenient location — the Portland Expo Center!
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January 10 - 13, "My Life Journey: An Evening with C.S. Lewis":
Seated in his living room and in front of a warm fire he recalls the people and events that inspired his thought and shaped his life; of his friendship with JRR Tolkien; why he nearly abandoned the Narnia Chronicles; how he came to embrace Christianity and of the American woman who turned his life upside down. Described by critics as ‘Extraordinary!’ ‘A Must See!’ ‘A Master Class!’, David Payne’s AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS has proved to be an enthralling theatrical experience, one which has led many thousands to discover, or rediscover, the continuing impact of a man who died over 50 years ago and whose collected works made him one of the literary giants of the 20th Century.
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January 16 - 20, Rose City Classic Dog Show:
The Rose City Classic Series of Dog Shows is one of the largest and most popular dog events in the United States. It spans 5 days, starting with Individual Breeds and Group (all Terrier breeds, e.g.) Specialty Shows  on Wednesday, followed by 4 days of all-breed dog shows representing more than 185 individual breeds. It features top notch performance and companion events such as agility, obedience, Rally®, Canine Good Citizen and even the new AKC event, Trick Dogs.
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January 18 - February 16, Reel Music 36:
Featuring a kaleidoscopic selection of genres, movements, labels, bands, and solo artists, our 36th Reel Music film festival features the latest in music film—from intimate portraits to career-spanning celebrations—alongside archival films ripe for re-discovery. Whether your passion is jazz, blues, folk, rock, electronic, world, classical—or anything between—we hope you find something to discover and inspire in this eclectic mix of films that celebrate great artists, sound, and image, and connect music and culture.
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Saturday, January 19, Pro Bull Riders Velocity Tour:
As the fourth stop on the RVT tour, the Portland Classic will give fans a front row seat for exhilarating 8-second rides, and spectacular wrecks throughout the night as top young-gun bull riders face off against the rankest bucking bulls in the business. Riders like Edgar Durazo, from all over the world including Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand, will be competing head-to-head to win the event buckle as the 2019 season begins.
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Wednesday, January 23, OMSI After Dark: Medieval Science:
How does jousting work? Are moats really a good defense? Find out as modern scientists explore medieval sciences.  Shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning about robots, tornados, or fossils. Talk to a brewer about the science behind beer, or sample products from local artisans.  All that and more with OMSI After Dark, a night at the museum for the 21-and-over crowd filled with food, drink, and science fun!
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Sunday, January 27, Japanese/American New Year Celebration: 
Mochitsuki is Portland’s annual Japanese New Year celebration and has been a premier event in the local community since 1996. Mochitsuki Portland is a community volunteer-run non-profit event. The goal of Mochitsuki is to celebrate tradition by sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture.
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December 1 - 16, The Holiday Express:
Join Santa Claus and his elves for a magical ride behind Portland’s famous steam locomotives. Vintage rail cars transport you through wilderness in the heart of the city. Round-trip rides run from Oaks Park Station through Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge to the Springwater Trail gateway on the Oregon Pacific Railroad.
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December 1 - 26,  Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway:
Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the “Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi”, the 26th annual Safeway Winter Wonderland powered by Advantis Credit Union, will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner.
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December 1 - 31, Christmas in the Garden:
​Enjoy an immersive holiday event based on a traditional European-style Christmas Market, where you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of the season. Stroll through the forest and our one million lights, while sipping a warm, spicy gluhwein. Explore our Market vendors and find the perfect Christmas gift. Enjoy music from choirs and cozy up to a wood-burning fire pit. Those more adventurous will enjoy ice skating or snowless tubing,while the rest of the crew watches from the comfort of our fully-covered, heated tents.
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December 1 - January 5, ZooLights:
It wouldn’t be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, the Oregon Zoo’s annual winter festival.  As you walk around the zoo, you’ll see a dazzling display of more than million and a half lights, and experience your zoo in a whole new light. In addition to visiting elephants, penguins and other animals, you can ride the popular lighted train.
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Saturday, December 1, Harlem Globetrotters:
The Original Harlem Globetrotters are on the road for their action packed tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans (subject to availability).
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December 1 - 2, Holiday Ale Festival:
Imagine 50+ big, bold craft beers at one winter event. 'Tis the holiday season and beer lovers rejoice. We offer this humble gift... the gift of great beer... to the beer lovers of Portland and beyond. Come start your own holiday tradition.
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December 1 - 2, Portland's Singing Christmas Tree:
Katie Harman (2002 Miss America) will be joining the show this year and is very excited to be returning to the Keller Stage!  With a 300 voice choir and 26 new songs audiences will enjoy the the music and costumes from the Victorian Era. Santa Claus will join his elves at the North Pole as they sing and celebrate getting ready for Christmas. 
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December 1 - 2, 34th Annual ScanFair Market:
Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of a Nordic Christmas during the holiday season! An event reminiscent of Christmas markets in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Reykjavik, and Stockholm, there are vendors, food, entertainment, games, and more.  
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Friday, December 7, Starry Nights and Holiday Lights:
The holidays are a chance to spend time with family and friends to celebrate many things including community. The Starry Nights and Holiday Lights event is a perennial favorite for Tualatin residents to kick-off the holiday season.  On the first Friday in December bring your family and friends down to the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin. Slip into the holiday spirit and watch the tree lighting ceremony while marveling at the holiday lights around the lake.
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Friday, December 7, Duniway Home Tour:
Ring in the holiday season with a cherished Eastmoreland tradition that supports Duniway Elementary School. The tour offers a sneak peek into seven stunning neighborhood homes decked out for the holidays, along with neighborhood trolley rides and live music.  Running in conjunction with the tour is the Holiday Boutique, featuring the wares of many local artists and merchants.
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December 8 - 9, Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art & Craft Market:
Mark your calendars because on Saturday and Sunday, December 8th + 9th Crafty Wonderland will fill a 60,000 sq. ft. hall at the Oregon Convention Center with over 250 of the best and brightest handmade vendors from the NW and beyond!
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December 8 - 26, The Nutcracker Ballet:
Oregon Ballet Theatre’s annual performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ® has brought joy to the holidays for 15 years. Join Marie and her charming Prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes, to a magical land of sweets ruled by the Sugarplum Fairy – all to Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score!
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Sunday, December 9, Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K:
Get in the holiday spirit and bookend your race season with Portland’s favorite winter Half Marathon, 5K, and new 10K in December! All races now start and finish at the beautiful LEED Platinum-certified Daimler Trucks North America campus on Swan Island and feature carolers and cookies along the course! 
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December 14 - 16, Do Jump & 3 Leg Torso:
Holiday Cirque Show
DO JUMP, 3 Leg Torso and friends team up for a holiday celebration full of musical, acrobatic and theatrical glory. Come be swept away by the timeless impassioned music of 3 Leg Torso, and the whimsical heart stopping beauty of DO JUMP.
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December 15 - 31, Lights on Peacock Lane:
Each house in this quaint southeast neighborhood has been decorating for Christmas for decades. Mostly Tudors, the houses are adorned with not only beautiful sparkling lights, but also nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees and stunningly life-like replicas of Santa and Frosty.
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Friday, December 21, Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert:
For many in the Northwest, it wouldn’t be the holidays without the harps, dulcimers, and energetic Celtic sounds of acclaimed family ensemble Magical Strings. The tradition continues this year, as Magical Strings announces its 40th triumphant year of annual Celtic Yuletide Concerts taking place throughout the Pacific Northwest in December 2018.
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December 27 - 31, Whale Watching:
Whales in Oregon!  People come from all over the world to learn about the gray whales that travel along the Oregon coast each year. Whales are visible from Oregon's shores all year long although some months are better than others.  In the Winter we watch nearly 20,000 gray whales from mid-December through mid-January as they travel south to the warm lagoons of Baja Mexico.
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Monday, December 31, New Year's Eve Party with Funktown PDX:
Join the party in Edgefield's Blackberry Hall for this seven-piece showstopper of a funk band, playing favorites from the '60s to current.  Live Music also includes The Junebugs at the Loading Dock.
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November 2 - 4, SkiFever & Snowboard Show:
Come and see exciting entertainment, talk to vacation ski resorts sales directors and managers, and shop through Portland’s best major winter sports retailers all under one roof!  View ski films, the JIB wall show, and slackline contest, enjoy bear, wine or cocktails, or sell/swap your old gear!
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Saturday, November 3rd, 84th Annual Verboort Sausage Dinner:
If you love tradition, then you will love our 84th annual Sausage and Sauerkraut Community Dinner. Come join the fun with handmade sausage, sauerkraut and applesauce made solely by hundreds of community volunteers and generations of families that have been in Verboort for over 150 years.  Bulk sausage and a beer garden are also available!
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November 9 - 11, 29th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival:
This festival is one of the largest holiday celebrations in the Northwest, drawing thousands of attendees annually who happily complete their holiday shopping early. With hundreds & hundreds of exhibitors the festival will provide shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. Featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, wood, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor, and much more makes this a gift buyer’s delight.
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November 9 - 11, Orycon 40:
Oregon's Premier Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention! Meet sci-fi and fantasy authors and artists, and attend panels, workshops, dances, games, and vendor exhibits at OryCon!
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Saturday, November 10, Northwest Food & Wine Festival:
In its 13th year, the legendary Northwest Food and Wine Festival returns as the definitive wine festival in Portland with a targeted half-day wine and food celebration. The festival brings the highest quality regional wines, spirits, beers, foods and prominent chefs and restaurants. It’s designed to present a rich and rewarding experience for wine lovers, gourmet food enthusiasts and industry experts. For all involved, it offers a great opportunity for direct conversation.
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Saturday, November 10, Lough Legacy Veterans Parade:
Honor veterans from all branches of service at The Lough Legacy Veterans Parade! The Lough Legacy Veterans Parade has been a Vancouver tradition for 32 years. Each year approximately 2,500 people from 120 groups march to honor our community’s veterans, including 45 scout troops,  200 vehicles, and 60+ animals. This year, the parade begins at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street. It will head west along Evergreen Blvd, past Officers Row and Providence Academy into downtown Vancouver.
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Monday, November 12, Portland Veterans Day Parade:
Portland’s only Veterans Day parade was established in 1974. Vernon E. Ross, proprietor of Ross Hollywood Funeral Chapel, founded the parade to honor all veterans, past and present, living and deceased. The parade would not be possible without our volunteers and generous sponsorships.
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Friday, November 16, Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival:
Join us for the 17th annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival hosted by Alliance Française de Portland. Gather at Headwaters to experience an incredible lineup of Beaujolais Nouveau wine from France and Oregon, and an evening of lavish food by Executive Chef Tim Eckard and James Beard award-winning Chef Vitaly Paley. 
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November 19 - December 31, A Very Portland Christmas:
Walk through Pittock Mansion during A Very Portland Christmas, when it’s decorated for the holidays by professional designers and volunteers, and musicians play holiday music in the music room.
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Thursday, November 22, Turkey Trot at the Zoo:
The most popular ORRC race, the Columbia Bank / ORRC Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 4-mile, untimed outing between the Oregon Zoo and the International Rose Gardens. Participants finish inside the zoo, much to the delight of two-legged and four-legged mammals alike. The Turkey Trot also features fun kids’ events – the Tot Trot and Diaper Dash.
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November 23 - December 30, Christmas Festival of Lights:
Presenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world.  The festival features more than 170 indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest school, church and civic choirs. Offering a family-oriented blend of traditional celebration and serene reflection, the festival theme reflects the special season of hope that Christmas offers to many thousands of families from around the Pacific Northwest.
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November 28 - December 2, Holiday Ale Festival:
Imagine 50+ big, bold craft beers at one winter event. 'Tis the holiday season and beer lovers rejoice. We offer this humble gift... the gift of great beer... to the beer lovers of Portland and beyond. Come start your own holiday tradition.
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November 29 - December 8, White Album Christmas:
White Album Xmas has become a tradition - a way to keep Portland weird during the holiday season. The Nowhere Band - a full 15-piece Beatles orchestra plays the White Album in its entirety, while the jugglers, aerialists, clowns and acrobats of the Portland Circus Allstars present feats of remarkable strength, focus and dexterity. Guaranteed to blow your mind - every time.
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October 1 - 31, Spirit of Halloweentown:
The Spirit of Halloweentown descends on St Helens each October. Join them for this long celebration of the season. Fantastic Photo Ops with actors form the movie, Haunted Mansions, Severed Head Tractor Rides, Gothic Gatherings, Bonfires and Scary Things Galore Are In Store For You!  
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October 1 - 30, Halloween Fantasy Trail:
Take a Halloween walk through a lighted, wooded, "Fantasy Trail", decorated with spooky sights and sounds. Walk through a 40 foot castle with Halloween scenes. Also, walk through a tunnel, maze, crooked house, suspension bridge and more.  Pumpkins and refreshments are available!
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October 2 - 30, Haunted Pub Tour:
Uncover Portland’s haunted dark side on this spine-tingling walking tour – all while sampling 6 local beers. Lively with restaurants and nightlife today, 100 years ago the Historic Old Town District was home to many of Portland’s less savory establishments – opium dens, brothels and underground speakeasy’s. This tour includes an exclusive 20-minute visit into one of Portland’s original Shanghai Tunnels. Please note you will encounter dirt/mud floors and a dark, enclosed space during this brief underground experience. This eerie tunnel system has been featured on the TV show “Ghost Adventures” and is known as one of Portland’s most haunted places.
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October 5 - 7, Portland Greek Festival:
The Portland Greek Festival is celebrated as the largest Greek Festival on the west coast with more than 15,000 people attending. Each year the festival organization increases food and pastry preparation to meet the ever-growing popularity of the Festival. This cultural experience features Greek food, music, dance and shopping. The Agora - the Greek marketplace features imported merchandise, clothing, jewelry, icons, flokati rugs and cookbooks. Among the fabulous food, exclusive cooking demonstrations, and exciting entertainment, visitors have the opportunity to also learn about our vibrant Greek community by visiting the Hellenic-American Cultural Center Museum (HACCM) located on the 2nd floor of the church hall.
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Saturday, October 6th, Lake Oswego Wine Walk:
Start your afternoon of wine tasting at 2pm by checking in at the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce office, and enjoy your day of wine tasting, snacks, music, and art in local shops!
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October 6 - 7, Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival:
The Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival is held on the beach, in the center of Lincoln City, at the D-River Wayside from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend festival will include kite flying demonstrations by experts, free kids kite making, running of the bols, and some of the most colorful “big” kites in the world!
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October 11 -13, Circa:
Returning to White Bird for a second time, Circa is at the forefront of the new wave of contemporary Australian circus. They are known worldwide for pushing the boundaries of the art form, blurring the lines between movement, dance, theatre, and circus. In their newest work HUMANS, 10 acrobats take us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human. They show incredible strength and integrity as they connect each moment seamlessly in a thrilling heart-stopping performance.
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October 12 - 14, Hood River Harvest Festival:
Celebrate Hood River’s harvest season at the 36th annual Hood River Valley Harvest Fest. This old-fashioned fall festival brings together more than 120 vendors offering local produce and food products, plus arts and crafts, wine, cider and beer tastings. Held along the scenic Hood River waterfront, this is the Columbia River Gorge’s biggest celebration of the region’s incredible fall bounty.
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Saturday, October 20th, West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta:
If you’ve never been to the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta odds are you’ve never seen anyone sit inside a giant pumpkin let alone race one across a lake dressed as a superhero or the tooth fairy. Over the last 14 years the award-winning West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta has become Oregon's most anticipated Fall event. Admission to the festival is free as are most of the activities. Food and souvenirs will be available for purchase.
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Saturday, October 20th, Barn Dance at the Oregon Garden:
Enjoy live music, line-dancing lessons, and a pig-roast dinner with a cold beer at the Oregon Garden!  Extend the fun by staying the night and enjoying the beauty of the garden the next day!  This is a 21+ event.
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October 20-21 & 27-28, Howloween at the Zoo:
The zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this Halloween tradition, where costumed trick-or-treaters learn about wildlife in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the zoo. Scavenger hunts and activities are themed to teach kids about animals around the world, and their habitats and adaptations.

On the weekend of October 20 and 21, join U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service experts to learn about the "Monster Invaders" of the water world (a.k.a. aquatic invasive species) and their impact on our regional wildlife.

On the weekend of October 27 and 28, join U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service experts as we celebrate Bat Week.
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Saturday, October 21st, Run Like Hell Half Marathon and 5/10K:
Thousands of runners will hit the streets of Portland dressed up in their favorite costume!  Stick around after for the super-fun post-race party with costume contest, live music, great food, tasty beer or cider and more!  Run Like Hell is a USATF certified event and has great race support, with aid stations every 2 miles, roaming bike medics, pacers to help you meet your goals and great volunteers.  This race is not to be missed!  This year’s theme is Willy Wonka!
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October 26 - 28, America's Largest Antique & Collectible Show:
Attending an Antique & Collectible Show can be an emotional and fun-filled journey into the past. Seeing items from your past provoke wonderful memories such as the toys your mother threw away, your grandmother's cookie jar, garden antiques, board games and memorabilia. Pricing for many of the treasures you find a the show are modest and there is nothing like coming home and unwrapping your newly found discoveries. For many, it's a second chance at owning an item that you may have thought you'd never see again in your lifetime.  Some items you'll find at the show include pop collectibles, vintage clothing, glassware, silverware, antique radios, movie memorabilia, collectible toys, porcelain dolls, Star Wars collectibles, and much more! 
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September 1 - 3, Art in the Pearl:
Over one hundred artists show and sell work ranging from fine wooden furniture to beautiful paintings to photography, glass, clay, metal, jewelry, and much more!​  Their Singer/Songwriter Stage presents a variety of original music, and their Education Pavilion features hands-on art activities for children and adults!
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Sunday, September 2, Tour de Lab:
Dress like a dog or bring a stuffed pooch to the Tour de Lab, which features a 15-mile "Puppy" route or a 42-mile "Big Dog" route, urban bike ride that begins and ends at Lucky Labrador on SE Hawthorne, and stops at other pubs along the way.
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Friday, September 7, American Indian Day:
The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board presents the 2018 American Indian Day Celebration. This event features vendors, educational booths, food, entertainment and more!
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September 7 - 9, Rose City Comic Con:
Fans of comic books, games, sci-fi, and pop culture can meet artists, celebrities, and publishers at Rose City Comic Con in the Oregon Convention Center.
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September 7 - 9, Oregon Brews and BBQ's:
Oregon Brews and BBQ is all about Great Food, Great Regional Brews, & A Whole Lot of FUN!!  This is a fundraising event for St. James Catholic School & GhanaHope Foundation. Located in the heart of McMinnville this event features 50+ taps serving craft beer from 35+ breweries for your enjoyment throughout the weekend, delicious barbecue and other food delights, as well as live music.
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Saturday, September 8, Portland Picnic:
It's your new favorite wine festival: hand-selected wines from around the world with no pretense and no admission fee. Just wine, beer, food, live music and fun activities for the whole family. Come on over to Westmoreland Park, lay down your blanket and soak it all in.
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Saturday, September 8, Care to Dance?:
Come out to have fun and raise funds at the 3rd annual street dance for our community based not-for-profit hospice, Care Partners! They have a great new location (The Amphitheater at the Beaverton Round) but the same fantastic entertainment team--we are sure it's going to be our best year yet! There will be many food and drink vendors on site, so the whole family can enjoy a fun night out of food, music, and dancing!
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Saturday, September 8, Oregon Fall Half Marathon:
An Oregon Fall event - the Fall Half Marathon and the Fall Quarter Marathon and 5k are set in the heart of the Willamette Valley - the richest farm area in Oregon. An up and down at the start and finish, and the rest of the course would be called 'flat'. A great race at a great location - St. Josef's Winery welcomes you and your personal cheering crowd to the Oregon Fall Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon and 5k.
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Saturday, September 8, Carlton Crush Harvest Festival:
This full-day celebration features a Team Grape Stomp Competition, Kids' Watermelon Eating Contest & Kids' Grape Stomp Competition, lots of live music, and an Artists' Market, with many unique craft merchants. Enjoy terrific Festival food from a variety of providers, and (of course!) sample a large selection of fine wines and craft beers from wineries and breweries throughout the area.  
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September 13 - 16, Mount Angel Oktoberfest:
The Northwest's oldest and best loved Folk Festival - celebrates the fruits of the harvest, and the goodness of Creation! There is something for everyone at the Mount Angel Oktoberfest: Free Kindergarten with children’s activities, World Class entertainment, non-profit food booths serving the best Bavarian and local treats, traditional Webertanz performed by local school children, performances by Folk Dancers,  Arts/crafts, Cruz-n Car show, Wiener dog races, 5/10K Fun Run and Half Marathon, and much more!
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Saturday, September 15, Historic Oregon City Cruise:
Watch the hands of time turn back and take in the nostalgia of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and more, as Main Street fills bumper-to-bumper with classic cars, trucks and motorcycles of all types, makes and models.
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Saturday, September 15, Willamette Living History Tour:
Your guides will lead you through the homes and lives of the first citizens who made up the Town of Willamette, as you hear sounds, see the sights, and breathe in the smells of one of the first suburban towns from the early 20th century. You will be transported into Willamette’s historic neighborhood, then will continue on a guided walking tour, where you will encounter live scenes of everyday life and meet many of the Willamette’s leaders. You will enter the homes of some of town’s residents, hear music from the period, then finish your tour by joining us for complementary light snacks, beverages & music.
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Saturday, September 15, Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival:
Anyone can take part in the fun, no matter what their artistic skills might be. It is great to see the creative drawings taking shape throughout the day and to stroll the downtown blocks after the event to see the wonderful artwork. There will be ongoing entertainment all day long, suitable for all ages. Bring your imagination along with your knee pads, rulers, blending brushes, etc. and enjoy the day alongside your fellow artists.
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September 21 - 23, Oktoberfest at Oak Park:
Portland's premier fall festival features authentic German food and beer, local wines, live oompah bands, polka dancing, wiener dog races, cooking demonstrations, Kinderplatz children's activities, and much, much more! Oktoberfest is even more fun when you add the thrill of the Oaks Park's rides, mini golf, and roller skating rink!  
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Saturday, September 22, Museum Day Live:
Get a free ticket for two people to visit on of 16 Oregon museums!
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September 28 - 30, The Oregon International Air Show:
Wear sunscreen for the Oregon International Air Show, featuring airplanes up close and in the air, aerobatics, skydivers, a kids’ zone, a beer garden, and Friday fireworks at Hillsboro Airport.
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Saturday, September 29, Wild Kratts Live!:
Get ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen, at the Tortuga HQ. Which creature powers will they activate and what new and amazing ‘WOW!’ facts will you learn? Experience, live-on-stage, the electrifying excitement and the inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts a family favorite time and time again!
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July 27 - 29, August 1, The 48 Hour Film Project:
Filmmakers from all over the Portland, OR area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2019 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2019 Short Film Corner. 
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August 3 - 4, Tualatin Crawfish Festival:
The Tualatin Crawfish Festival offers a wide variety of food, entertainment and activities. There’s something for all ages! Join the fun at Tualatin Community Park for great live music, kids Watermelon & adult Crawfish Eating Contest, the CrawKID Zone, local vendors, and of course, more crawfish! 
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Saturday, August 4, Sunset on the Spring Water Run: 
As the sun begins to set over the beautiful Portland skyline, get ready to run in a fast and flat half marathon or 10k through Sellwood and along the Springwater Corridor.  The race starts and finishes at beautiful Sellwood Riverfront Park.  Before the run, throw around the frisbee, jump in the river for a swim, or just relax in the sun.
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August 4 - 5, The Great Oregon Steam-Up:
The Great Oregon Steam-Up is the largest event at Powerland Heritage Park during the year and it involves all of the museums and many other participants. One of the unique aspects of the event is that most of the equipment is operating. Learn about the early machinery that made Oregon develop and grow. Hear about innovators and manufacturers of times past. Machines on display include farm tractors and implements, early engines, crawlers, fire apparatus, vintage trucks and cars, logging gear, an early Oregon flour mill, and an authentic steam sawmill. Rides include an historic trolley and a miniature railroad.
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Sunday, August 5, Lents Street Fair:
Now in its Fourth year, the Lents Street Fair is a fun, free, family-friendly summer celebration of community with the Lents International Farmers Market, Live Music, a Beer Garden, the Belmont goats, Lents history display, Community Booths, Face-painting, and fun activities like a chicken beauty contest!
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August 10 - 12, Elephant Garlic Festival:
This family friendly festival in North Plains includes a fun run, parade, craft vendors, a beer and wine garden, and much more!
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Saturday, August 11, NW Fossil Fest:
Join the fun at the Rice Museum in Hillsboro, Oregon and see The Evolution of Horses! NARG is sponsoring a free event for families to learn about fossils, fossil collecting, preparation, identification, and display. There will be informative displays, demonstrations, and educational activities for children.
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August 16 - 19, Willamette Country Music Festival:
Check it out!  Four days with some of the biggest names in country music in the open air in Brownsville, OR!
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August 17 - 19, Portland Renovation & Landscaping Show:
The 2018 Portland Renovation & Landscaping Show is coming to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the Rose Quarter! Exhibitors will showcase everything for the home, including the latest in cabinetry, counter-tops, flooring, sun-rooms, additions, basement finishing, waterproofing, landscaping, and energy efficient windows, as well as exterior products!
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Saturday, August 18, Oregon Bigfoot Festival:
The second annual Bigfoot Festival will be held at the beautiful Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale, Oregon.  The  festival promises Bigfoot exhibits, special presentations, guest speakers, food carts, vendor and carnival-style games.
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Saturday, August 18, Forest Grove UnCorked:
Get “Uncorked” in Forest Grove. Celebrate in the streets of Forest Grove for the downtown annual “Uncorked” event. This event features Oregon's abundance of fine wineries,  micro-brew beer, spirits, skillfully crafted food, fine arts, and local music talent.  Stroll Main Street to see what’s what, hear the live music (dance in the street if you like), enjoy all there is to taste, and participate in a raffle for a chance to win a half wine barrel full of wine-related wares!100% of the raffle proceeds are donated to charity.
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Sunday, August 19, Outer NE Portland Sunday Parkways:
Portland Sunday Parkways  promotes healthy active living through a series of free events opening the city's largest public space - its streets - to walk, bike, roll and discover active transportation. Portland Sunday Parkways    fosters civic pride, stimulates economic development, and represents the community, business and government investments in Portland's vitality, livability and diversity. 
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August 24 - 26, Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival:
The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival features internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel & pop musicians, northwest wines, fine art, food, exhibits, fun & sun!
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August 24 - September 3, Oregon State Fair:
​See farm animals and craft displays, eat fair food, drink local beer and wine, take carnival rides, and be entertained at the Oregon State Fair in Salem.
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August 25 - 27, Annual Dahlia Festival:
A must see for the dahlia lover, or if you just love flowers. View over 400 floral arrangements of dahlias, over 15,000 cut dahlia blooms on display, in our three indoor display rooms. This is the largest display put on by one grower anywhere in the United States!
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