Photo by Cheryl Landes Every year on the last Friday and Saturday in August, hot air balloonists from around the world gather at Timber-Linn Park in Albany, Oregon, to fly around the area. Artists also come to show and sell their work, along with food vendors. Musicians are here as well, performing live for hundreds … Continue reading 2021 Northwest Art & Air Festival cancels in Albany, Oregon
Image by Ray Shrewsberry from Pixabay Enjoy carnival rides and games, delicious fair food, live music, browsing the exhibits, and a daily rodeo at the Clackamas County Fair. The 2021 fair starts Tuesday, August 21, and ends Saturday, August 21. Admission to the rodeo costs extra, but you can buy a combination ticket that includes … Continue reading 2021 Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo August 17-21
Earlier this year, officials weren't sure whether an in-person Oregon State Fair could be held in Salem in 2021 because of the COVID pandemic. But now, there's good news: It's on! The 2021 fair starts Friday, August 27, and ends Monday, September 6 (Labor Day). Tickets are now on sale online for fair entry and … Continue reading The 2021 Oregon State Fair is on for late August-early September
The Dala horse at the Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) On the second weekend in August, Junction City celebrates its Scandinavian heritage in Oregon's southern Willamette Valley with four days packed with mouth-watering traditional foods, performances by international dance troupes, storytelling, and craft demonstrations. And there are plenty of opportunities … Continue reading The 2021 Scandinavian Festival in Junction City through August 15
If you're looking for treasures for your furry buddies or yourself, stop by Animal Aid's garage sale on Saturday, August 14, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Most items for sale are name-your-own-price. Proceeds from this annual Odds & Ends Garage Sale for Furry Friends go toward Animal Aid's programs. The garage sale is at … Continue reading 2021 Odds & Ends Garage Sale August 14 in Portland
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay More than 100 artists from the U.S. and Canada will be at the 2021 Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday-Monday, September 4-6, in Portland. Browse original art, talk to the artists, watch demonstrations, and enjoy live music. Art Fair Source Book has named Art in the … Continue reading 2021 Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Labor Day weekend in Portland
Tilikum Crossing in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Enjoy riding your bicycle in two car-free zones on Sunday, August 8: The upper decks of the Marquam and Fremont bridges in Portland. Also cycle more of Portland's bridges during the 25th annual Providence Bridge Pedal. There are different rides to choose from, depending on your … Continue reading Providence Bridge Pedal August 8 in Portland
Photo by Cheryl Landes Come to Pioneer Courthouse Square on Saturday, August 7, to enjoy music and art, along with delicious Asian food, at the Chinese Festival. It starts at noon and ends at 7 p.m. The event is free. Pioneer Courthouse Square is located at 701 SW 6th Avenue in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Humpty Dumpty at the Enchanted Forest near Salem, Oregon (photo credit: Enchanted Forest) Enchanted Forest is 50 years old, and it's celebrating its anniversary on Sunday, August 8, at Western Town in the park. The celebration kicks off at 12:45 p.m. with founder Robert Tofte and his family. Special question and answer sessions are scheduled … Continue reading Enchanted Forest celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 8
Grapevines at Aurora Colony Vineyards in Aurora, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) If you're a foodie, here's a new tasty treat for you: a new food trail in the Willamette Valley. This new guide for the Mid-Willamette Valley Food Trail marks the third trail that has been created to experience the farms, restaurants, breweries, wineries, … Continue reading There’s a new food trail in the Willamette Valley
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