June 2018 Events - Portland, Oregon

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Sat, June 2, Starlight Parade & Run:
The Starlight Parade continues a longtime festival tradition from the early 1900s, when illuminated floats built on electric trolley cars made their way through the city on trolley tracks. Today, participants light up the night with approximately 100 illuminated entries along a 2.25-mile route. The parade draws more than 325,000 spectators to downtown Portland, and is also broadcast live from 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. on FOX 12.  

With more than 5,000 runners projected for this year’s event, the Starlight Run is not only the largest Fun Run in Oregon, but also the most entertaining – with participants vying not only to break the tape, but to claim prizes (and bragging rights) for best individual and group costumes.

For more information on the Parade Click Here or the Run Click Here.

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Sat, June 2, Portland Modern Home Tour:
​Join the Modern Architecture + Design Society for their Modern Homes Tour Series in Portland, OR! The self-guided tours offer a remarkable look at amazing architecture, and a chance to learn from the creative minds who designed them. The all-day events are set at your own pace and provide a space to share with like-minded design lovers.   
​For more information Click Here.

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June 2-3, Youth Rodeo by NWYRA: 
​The youth rodeo will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd and 3rd, 2018 at the St. Paul Rodeo Arena. It's free to the public. Cowboys and cowgirls, some as young as two or three years old, compete in nearly a dozen events divided into three divisions (rough stock, roping events, gaming events) where they can test their skills with others at the same age level at barrel racing, goat tying, pole bending, break away roping, bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull (calf) riding, tie-down roping, and team roping (heading and heeling). ​ For more information Click Here.

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June 6-10, Fleet Week:
​Since the very beginning of the Rose Festival, visiting ships and other fleet-related elements (like submarines) have been making their way to Portland’s waterfront. The City of Portland is known to be a favorite port of call for military (and non-military) visitors — and citizens enjoy making these visitors welcome! One of the purposes of Fleet Week has always been to celebrate and thank the active and reserve military personnel and all veterans. 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.
For more information Click Here.

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June 7-8, Spring Rose Show: ​
Each year, the Lloyd Center hosts the Annual Spring Rose Show, 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. 
For more information Click Here.

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June 7-17, Portland Beer Week:
AN 11-DAY CELEBRATION OF BEER IN THE WORLD'S GREATEST BEER CITY: Portland Beer Week will kick off on June 7 with its biggest party yet as it teams up with Oregon Zoo for an event that will showcase at least 20 craft beer and cider makers near the concert lawn, local food carts, live entertainment, ax throwing, activities, photo ops, crafts and inspirational animal sightings, all happening in the beautiful setting of the zoo.
​For more information Click Here:

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Sat, June 9, Cruisin' Sherwood:
​Cruisin' has something for everyone, so bring kids and the grand parents and YOUR ride to one of the Northwest's best and most unique car shows with over 500 great hot rods, classics, collector cars and customs, all proudly glowing in the sun of Sherwood's classic Old Town!
For more information Click Here.
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Sat, June 9, Cannon Beach Sand Castle Contest:
See dozens of elaborate creations and enjoy live music on the Pacific coast at the Sandcastle Contest in Cannon Beach. Free.
For more information Click Here.
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June 9-10, Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race:
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.
​For more information Click Here.

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Oregon Renaissance Fair:
June 9-10, Celtic Celebration: Highland Fling
June 16-17, Valiant of the Vale: Honor your Hero
We invite you to experience the Vale of Dunrose, Scotland at the Oregon Renaissance Faire — an imaginative and interactive adventure modeled after elements from the the Renaissance era, led by the beloved Queen of Scots, Mary Stewart. Patrons can experience village folk celebrating a visit from their Queen and her royal court with the sights, sounds, smells, era-appropriate music, demonstrations, a variety of entertainers, and the arts, crafts, wares, and lifestyles of the Renaissance era in Scotland.
​For more information Click Here.

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Sat, June 16, Grateful Dad Half Marathon:
Grab good ole dad, pops, poppa, padre, dadio, old man or whatever you like to call him and join us for this fun-filled event that celebrates dad on Father’s Day weekend!   The Grateful Dad is a Half Marathon 10K and 5K for the entire family that runs along the beautiful Columbia River with sweet views of the cascade range.  Stick around after for a Grateful family breakfast, a groovy beer garden and some sweet tunes to fill the air!
For more information Click Here.

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Sat, June 16, Taste of Tigard Food Festival:
The Taste of Tigard Food Festival is an opportunity to sample some of the culinary innovations and tasty treats made by businesses here in Tigard. This event recognizes Tigard based food and beverage entrepreneurs who are cooking up something interesting, exciting and innovating here in Tigard.  This festival is free and open to the public. Vendors will have samples ranging between $0-3, festival food items and specialty dishes for sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
​For more information Click Here.

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June 22-24, Festival of Balloons:
​The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, but it’s MORE than balloons! The Festival is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. Join us in the pre-dawn hours as approximately 20 hot air balloons launch into the morning sky (weather permitting). Spend the afternoon shopping at the craft and vendor booths, eating great food from local food vendors, and enjoying thrilling Funtastic carnival rides and games. Don’t miss the Festival of Cars on Sunday. Of course, it wouldn’t be the Festival of Balloons without the ever impressive Night Glow!
​For more information Click Here. 

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June 23-24, Clackamas County Lavender Festival:
A community festival to support, enjoy, and provide education on sustainable agriculture in Clackamas County.  Enjoy a morning demonstration of lavender distillation, food, beer, and wine, u-pick lavender and wreath making, lavender ice cream and much more!
For more information Click Here.

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Sun, June 24, Portland Rose Festival Milk Carton Boat Race:
A classic Rose Festival event and family friendly community tradition dating back to 1973, the Milk Carton Boat Race is a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Children and adults race and show off their handmade, human powered boats that float only by means of recycled milk cartons and jugs. Creatively constructed watercraft will compete in nine categories, with one earning a place in history upon the coveted Best in Show milk can trophy.
​For more information Click Here.

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Wed, June 27, OMSI After Dark: Ciderfest:
Drink up as we toast the history, tradition and science that goes into crafting cider. 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.
​For more information Click Here.

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Sat, June 30, Washington County K-9 Trials:
Join us for the 2018 Washington County K-9 Trials on Saturday, June 30 from 11am-1pm at Hare Field in Hillsboro. Oregon's premier police K-9 competition is free to the public with food and beverages available for purchase. Bring the whole family but please leave pets at home. Be sure to stay after the competition to get your photo taken with your favorite K-9 team!
​For more information Click Here.

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If you make it out to any of these events, let us know.  We'd love to hear about it!