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Zack’s Shack Hot Dog Eating Contest (26-August-2012)

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Zach's ShackThe 9th annual Zach’s Shack Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the shack (46th and SE Hawthorne).

The entrance fee is a mere $5, and includes all the hot dogs and buns you can eat in 10 minutes – but remember, regurgitation is grounds for disqualification. No puking! Spectators get in free. Shit goes down at 4 p.m.

Read the tale of last year’s thrilling competition – are you man or woman enough?

The contest this year takes place the same day as the Southeast Sunday Parkways and Hawthorne Street Fair – make a day of it!

Powell’s Block Party (25-August-2012)

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Powell's Block PartyPowell’s Books, Portland’s pride and joy and the largest independent bookstore in the world, opened 41 years ago this year on West Burnside.

Through the end of the year Powell’s is celebrating with special author events, sweepstakes, and this Saturday, August 25, 2012 – a Block Party to kick things off!

We’re taking the celebration to the street. Music, authors, food, games, beer… It’ll be fun for all ages! Join us from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Couch St. between 10th and 12th avenues — right next to the downtown store. You won’t want to miss this prime summer event.

According to the Yelp event entry, special guests include Chuck Palahniuk, Chelsea Cain, and Lidia Yuknavitch; and two stages will feature live music.

42nd Avenue Street Fair (26-August-2012)

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42nd Ave Street Fair 2012The third annual 42nd Avenue Street Fair takes place Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Northeast 42nd and Alberta Court.

Join the fun from noon until 5 p.m. The fair features:

  • Live music – featuring Jelani & The Secret Five and others
  • Kids’ activities – including an ice cream walk every half hour between 1pm and 4:30pm, hula hooping, spinning wheel prizes and more
  • Vendor booths – local businesses, organizations and local art and craft vendors
  • Classic Car and Motorcycle Cruise-in for a Cure – registration is $10 and starts at noon. Proceeds will benefit the Komen Foundation
  • Beer Garden

And it all kicks off with a parade at noon, starting at NE 42nd and NE Killingsworth. Prizes will be awarded to best bike decorations and costumes, for kids and pets.

Visit the website and Facebook page for more details.