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Portland Weekend Amusements & Events (July 13-15, 2012)

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Oh my goodness, summer is here! [Wondering why this post is so sparse? Here’s why!]

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And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

Bastille Day Festival (14-July-2012)

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Bastille DayThe 10th Annual Bastille Day Festival takes place Saturday, July 14, 2012, from noon until 6 p.m. at Director Park. Admission is free.

(There’s also a second part of the festival on Sunday, July 15, at the Vineyard at WillaKenzie Estate in Yamhill – admission to the second day is $30.)

The Fête de la Bastille commemorates the storming of the Bastille Prison on le quatorze juillet, 1789. The Portland celebration features the 8th Annual Portland Waiter Race, musical acts, French food and wine and a themed market, a Jardin of Wine and Beer, and more!.

If you make it to this festival, I recommend the Jardin of Wine and Beer. The trick though, is that this fest takes place the same day as the Mississippi Avenue Street Fair. Fortunately, with the move to Director Park (previously the fest has been held at Jamison Park in the Pearl), you’re only two blocks from the Yellow Line Max and the 4-Fessenden Bus, both of which will take you quite close to Mississippi Ave.

Mississippi Ave Street Fair 2012

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Mississippi Avenue Street Fair 2012The 11th annual Mississippi Avenue Street Fair takes place Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Mississippi Avenue from Skidmore to Fremont.

The annual Mississippi Ave. Street Fair is a community-building event that celebrates the neighbors, businesses and organizations that make their home in the Mississippi Avenue neighborhood. The event honors history and tradition while embracing diversity and sustainability.

The event is brought to you by the Historic Mississippi Ave Business Association (HMBA) & the Boise Neighborhood Association (BNA). A portion of the proceeds goes to Boise-Eliot Elementary and the Boise Business Youth Unity Project.

There’s a Craft Beer Garden, food carts, and other great restaurants.

Five stages feature dozens of bands throughout the day.

And of course over 100 local vendors will be on hand offering their wares, causes, and notions.

Read my posts about previous Mississippi street fairs to see how much fun it is: Mississippi Avenue Street Fair 2010, 2009, and 2008.

Visit the Mississippi Ave website for the press release, fact sheet, entertainment schedule, and more, and see you on July 14th, 2012 on Mississippi!

Portland Weekend Amusements & Events (July 6-8, 2012)

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Relax this weekend – recover from the 4th of July. [Wondering why this post is so sparse? Here’s why!]

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

Portland Weekend Amusements & Events (July 29-July 1, 2012)

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Beer, bikes, music, movies, a Slavic Festival, and more on this Canada Day weekend!

All Weekend

NAOBFNorth American Organic Brewers Festival

The 2012 North American Organic Brewer Festival takes place Friday through Sunday, June 29, 30 and July 1 at North Portland’s beautiful Overlook Park.

One of my two favorite Portland beer festivals, celebrates its 8th year with over 60 organic beers and ciders, live music, organic foods, vendors, and even activities for the kids. The beer selection looks fantastic! [more]

Friday-Saturday

Pedalpalooza 2012Pedalpalooza 2012

“Pedalpalooza is 3+ weeks of bikey fun. With 272 different events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.”

Runs June 7-30. [more]

Movies in ParksPortland Movies in the Park

Portland Parks and Recreation has released the 2012 summer schedule of Movies in the Park. From June 29 through September 18 sprawl out at one of Portland’s fine municipal parks several times a week for an evening of free entertainment.

Friday 6/29: The Adventures of Tintin @ Knott Park

Saturday 6/30: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial @ King School Park [more]

Saturday

Slavic FestivalPortland Slavic Festival

The 2012 Portland Slavic Festival takes place Saturday, June 30 at Oaks Amusement Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The largest Slavic festival in the Northwest features art shows, dance groups, singers, choirs of children and adults, sports, and lots more. Vendors will be offering Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, and Armenian food. [more]

St Johns NoFest 2012St Johns NoFest

The st johns nofest is a free music and arts festival with over 90 performances this year. the event begins at noon in the historic town square, and continues across multiple venues late into the night. every conceivable and perceivable music genre is represented, as well as installations, micro film fests, and a spoken word/comedy showcase. growing into its 5th year, the SJNF is evolving and expanding. [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.