Image by Paolo Chieselli from Pixabay Feast Portland is hosting the Summer of Feast, three events featuring tasty meals from local chefs and other fun activities. Feast Flicks, July 29-August 1, 7 p.m. (sold out) Treat yourself to a dinner and movie at Feast Flicks at The Lot at Zidell Yards on the banks of … Continue reading Feast Portland hosting three tasty summer events in 2021
Image by Kriss Chen from Pixabay The Washington County Fair is back after a year's pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy the carnival rides, tasty food, and entertainment ranging from live music to ventroquilists. The fair started today, July 23, and ends on Sunday, August 1. The fair is located at the Westside Commons, … Continue reading Washington County Fair July 23-August 1 in Hillsboro, Oregon
Image by kendallpools from Pixabay So many of us miss the pod of food trucks that once called an area on Alder Street in downtown Portland home before they were displaced two years ago with the construction of a new Ritz Carlton hotel. Now, 21 of the 50 original carts are back in a new … Continue reading The Cart Blocks’ grand opening tomorrow in Portland
Sunflowers at Lee Farms in Tualatin, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Wander through sunflower fields in full bloom and take a scenic hayride to a sunflower maze during the annual Lee Farms Sunflower Festival Tuesday, August 6, through Thursday, August 29, in Tualatin, Oregon. Introduce yourself to the farm animals and listen to live music … Continue reading 2021 Lee Farms Sunflower Festival August 6-29 in Tualatin, Oregon
Photo by Cheryl Landes Learn hula dance and how to make Hawaiian crafts. Take a cultural workshop. Relax outdoors to live music from award-winning artists, shop vendor booths, and sip a drink or two in the beer garden. It's the 19th annual Four Days of Aloha celebration in Vancouver, Washington, Thursday-Sunday, July 22-25. This year, … Continue reading Four Days of Aloha July 22-25 in Vancouver, Washington
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Washougal Police Department and City of Washougal are hosting an ice cream social on Tuesday, August 3, 6-8 p.m., at Hathaway Park at their first National Night Out event. The event includes giveaways, safety demonstrations, and a selfie station. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign to make neighborhoods … Continue reading Ice cream social August 3 in Washougal
Image by cattalin from Pixabay Enjoy fresh salmon at the beach on Sunday, July 25, in Steilacoom, Washington. This salmon bake will be held from noon until 4 p.m. at Sunnyside Beach Park, 2509 Chambers Creek Road. Tickets are available at the park on the day of the event starting at 11:45 a.m. This event … Continue reading Salmon bake July 25 in Steilacoom, Washington
Photo by Cheryl Landes Looking for fresh, locally-grown produce and items from local artisans? Check out the Salmon Creek Farmers' Market in its new location. The market is located at Kaiser Permanente at 14406 NE 20th Avenue in Vancouver, Washington. Plenty of parking is available here. Hours are Tuesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through October 5. … Continue reading Salmon Creek Farmers’ Market in new location
Fireworks over the Columbia River at Rainier Days in the Park in Rainier, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Rainier Days in the Park is a three-day festival with a parade, carnival, food and craft vendors, and live music. The 2021 event runs Friday-Sunday, July 9-11, at Rainier City Park in Rainier, Oregon. The fun starts … Continue reading Rainier Days in the Park July 9-11
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay I just learned about this event tonight. The Harvest Fest Music Series is the first music series the Topaz Farm has hosted on Sauvie Island, Oregon. Four shows have sold out already, but tickets are available for the other three scheduled shows in the series: Thursday, July 29—Mama Bird … Continue reading Tickets selling fast for the first Topaz Farm Harvest Fest Music Series on Sauvie Island
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