September 2019 Events - Portland, OR

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August 31 - September 2, Art in the Pearl
Art In The Pearl is a wonderful community event. 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!
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September 6 - 8, Oregon Brews & BBQs
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 & Ghana Hope Foundation.  Located in the heart of McMinnville they have over 18,000 square feet of tent space, 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 7, Care to Dance?
Come out to have fun and raise funds at our 4th annual street dance for our community based not-for-profit hospice, Care Partners! We're out at the Beaverton Round once again with the same fantastic entertainment team--we are sure it's going to be our best year yet!
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Saturday, September 7, 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 7, Carlton Crush
​Now celebrating its eighth year, 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 12 - 15, Mount Angel Oktoberfest
There is no more appropriate setting for an American version of the "Old World" Oktoberfest than in Mount Angel, Oregon. The small community was settled by German pioneers in the 1800’s and readily reminds one of the lush Bavarian Countryside. Oregon's oldest and best-loved Oktoberfest began in 1966 as a traditional harvest festival to celebrate the bounty of the earth and the goodness of creation.
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September 13 - 15, Rose City Comic Con
Portland’s premier pop-culture event, Rose City Comic Con is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone!  While the primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and everything in between. 
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Saturday, September 14, 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.  Thousands of auto enthusiasts and spectators fill the streets of downtown. Relish in classic tunes from the past, food and drink specials from downtown restaurants and vendors, incredible raffle prizes, an awards ceremony, and more!
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September 20 - 22, Oaks Park Oktoberfest
Mark your calendars for everyone's favorite fall, family festival featuring authentic German food and beer, live polka music and dancing, wiener dog races, Kinderplatz children's area, local craft vendors, and much more!
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September 20 - 22, Oregon International Air Show
​The Oregon International Air Show has been the State of Oregon’s largest aviation event since 1988. This outstanding community event is one of the largest charitable events in Oregon and draws an average of 65,000 people each year. This year, McMinnville Municipal Airport will be the site of the show!
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Saturday, September 21, Museum Day
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. 
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Saturday, September 21, Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art
Since 1991 the Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival has grown to be one of the most anticipated and fun events in Washington County. 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.
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Saturday, September 21, Cider Squeeze
Bring your apples, press theirs, or buy cider. Vendors, food, craftsmen and musicians all day. Fun for the whole family.  Live music, folk dancing, kids games, tours of the houses, store open for historic books, toys, games and souvenirs, 1860’s barn with corn-grinding and cross-cut saw, build a log cabin, use the laundry scrub board and wringer, check out our wagon shed, and visit our vendors. 
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Friday, September 27, American Indian Day Celebration
This annual celebration is a traditional showcase and celebration of the rich cultures of Native American - American Indian and Alaska Native communities throughout the Northwest and beyond.  The intent yearly is to raise the level of awareness concerning the challenges that American Indian - Alaska Native people face in this country and to celebrate the gift of life with our community.
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If you make it out to any of these events, or other events in the area this month, let us know.  
​We'd love to hear about it!