PORTLAND:
ROSE FESTIVAL FLEET WEEK
Since 1907, visiting ships have made their way to Portland’s waterfront for the Rose Festival Fleet Week. The City of Roses is known to be a favorite port of call for military (and non-military) visitors, as Portland’s citizens thank them and make them feel welcome. The Portland Rose Festival is extremely fortunate to be one of a few U.S. Ports of Call for a courtesy visit from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy.
SPRING ROSE SHOW
The Portland Rose Society Annual Spring Rose Show is the largest and longest-running rose show in the nation. The exquisite beauty and fragrances of this yearly show emanate from more than 4,000 blooms.
ROSE FESTIVAL DRAGON BOAT RACES
The Rose Festival is proud to host the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, an event that has been bringing an exciting Chinese tradition to Portland for more than two decades, beginning in 1989. Held on the Willamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge, the races feature exciting four-team heats held every nine minutes. More than 80 different teams — local, national and international — compete in boats graciously provided through the Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association.
ROSE FESTIVAL GRAND FLORAL PARADE
For more than 115 years, Portland families, visitors and community groups have been making memories at the Grand Floral Parade. A colorful reflection of local, regional and international communities, the parade draws hundreds of thousands of cheering viewers of every age along a route that winds through Portland’s city streets.
VANCOUVER:
KID’S NIGHT OUT
Send your kids to the studio for Kid’s Night Out, an evening of art and fun, while you take some time to yourself and enjoy downtown Vancouver! We will have pizza, juice and dessert, followed by tote bag painting, keychain and pom pom making, slime, and other fun and games!
VANCOUVER FARMER’S MARKET
Now open Year Round! The Vancouver Farmer’s Market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction and home to more than 100 vendors. You’ll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden.
THE COAST:
RIDE THE DIRT WAVE
Ride the Dirt Wave was created to showcase mountain bike trails systems on the Oregon Coast. The 2023 event was a huge success and the 2024 event promises to be even better. Each location has active bike clubs and trail builders that have been working hard to build these awesome trails.
LINCOLN CITY SUNDAY MARKET
Your favorite farmers and crafters are returning to the Lincoln City Cultural Center! Join us every Sunday at the Lincoln City Sunday Market to get your fresh produce, grab a bite to eat, and shop for one-of-a-kind treasures!
CENTRAL OREGON:
BEND HANDMADE MARKET
We are SO excited to be debuting our Bend Handmade Market in Downtown Bend this June! You’ll find 100 makers and artists selling handmade goods. For those of you who have never been to an Urban Craft Uprising show, our events feature handcrafted goods including jewelry, housewares, clothing, toys, art, bath & body products, paper goods, fiber arts, candles, and so much more!
OREGON GIN FESTIVAL
Presenting the inaugural Oregon Gin Festival! Join us for an exquisite experience showcasing over 12 Oregon gin distilleries, offering tastings of their unique products. For a creative cocktail experience, swing by the mixing station and indulge in some mixers to elevate your newfound favorite gin. The festivities don’t stop there – Enjoy culinary delights from our food cart, explore local vendors, and listen to live music and a DJ. Cheers to a memorable evening of gin and good vibes!
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FERRARI
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LUCA
In a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, two young boys experience an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface. (Disney+)
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