• May 24 - June 09, 2024 (TBC)
• Portland, Ore. in Portland, OR

For approximately 2 weeks between May and June, Portland is in full bloom with its annual Rose Festival. Highlights include three separate parades, fireworks displays, races and, of course, a rose show. Around since the early 1900s, the festival puts a spotlight on volunteerism and environmentalism.

• July 4-7, 2024
• McCall Waterfront Park Portland, OR 97201 in Portland, OR

Giving back to the community is the motivation behind this event which has been going strong since 1988. This five-day event brings the best of blues musicians together for crowd pleasing performances with the Willamette River as a backdrop. Blues cruises and after-hour parties round out the events. Monetary proceeds and food donations collected at the event benefit local charitable organizations.

• Saturdays, 8:30 am – 2 pm, April – October
• Portland, OR

The campus of Portland State University is the site for this wonderful farmer's market held every Saturday from March till December. Now totaling almost 50 vendors each time the market is in session, the array of fresh fruits, vegetables and meats available for purchase cannot be beat.