Featured image: A view of the Willamette River from the downtown Portland Waterfront with the blue glass spires of the Oregon Convention Center in the background (photo by Cheryl Landes) Saturday, July 13, marks the ninth year of a gigantic celebration of the Willamette River. It's called The Big Float. Grab your inner tube or … Continue reading Fall in love with the Willamette River at The Big Float in Portland

Featured image by Cheryl Landes On the second weekend in July, the distinctive, pleasant aroma of lavender fills the air inside the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon, during the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival. It's the only event I'm aware of where you can find food, beverages, and other products made from lavender alongside a … Continue reading Celebrate lavender and art this weekend in Newberg, OR

Featured image credit: Rose Cup Races Watch some of the best racing from the Pirelli GT4 America and TC America series, along with top amateur drivers at the 59th annual Rose Cup Races Friday-Sunday, July 12-14, at the Portland International Raceway. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. each day, and the action starts at 8:30. … Continue reading Rose Cup Races this weekend at Portland International Raceway

Featured image: Lavender bouquets from the Selah Ridge Lavender Farm near Selah, Washington (photo credit: Selah Ridge Lavender Farm) Photos below by Cheryl Landes The Lavender Harvest Days at Selah Ridge Lavender Farm is a feast for all senses. The pleasant, relaxing aroma of lavender fills the air. Walk through the rows of lavender in … Continue reading Treat your senses to the Lavender Harvest Days in Selah, WA

City Hall Plaza in Boston is not the usual place to pick up delicious pizza, but this weekend, July 13-14, is an exception. That's when you'll find 30 pizzerias, live entertainment, games and more at the annual Boston Pizza Festival. Meet the artisans and savor their work. They're coming from Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts; New … Continue reading Savor 30 varieties of pie at the Boston Pizza Festival

Featured image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay It seems there's a festival for everything. In Central Maine, there's one that honors the brown egg industry the second week of July. The celebration runs for an entire week, with the bulk of the festivities on the weekend. But even during the early days of the festival, there's … Continue reading Central Maine Egg Festival has a week’s roster of eggceptional activities

Featured image by marimele from Pixabay A bead-lover's paradise arrives at the Oregon Convention Center Friday-Sunday, July 12-14. Learn about the history of beads. Watch artisans make jewelry from beads and learn how to make your own. Browse and buy beads from around the world. Stock up on tools, supplies, and boxes. Hours are noon-6 … Continue reading Bead Faire comes to Oregon Convention Center this weekend

Harefest, "The Mother of All Tribute Festivals", returns to Canby for its ninth year on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, at Pat's Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. Rock out to the music of 22 popular tribute bands, ranging from Aerosmith to Whitesnake, on three stages. View the full band schedule. Ticket prices vary, depending … Continue reading Love tribute bands? You’ll love Harefest in Canby, OR

On Saturday, July 13, join more than 30 talented musicians and hundreds of food and craft vendors as they support teenagers entering the workforce at the Mississippi Street Fair in Portland, Oregon. The Mississippi Street Fair runs from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Live entertainment continues throughout the day on five stages. Grandfather's Rib-Off, a … Continue reading Portland’s Mississippi Street Fair supports teenagers entering the workforce

Fort Steilacoom Park comes alive with activities for the entire family on Saturday, July 13, at SummerFEST. Enjoy food from more than 30 vendors and live entertainment on two stages throughout the day. A large gyro from Hummus Hummus, one of the food vendors at the 2019 Lakewood SummerFEST (photo by Cheryl Landes) Other activities … Continue reading Extreme trampoline, classic car contest, balloon glow, music, and more at Lakewood’s SummerFEST