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Bones And Brews (August 6-7, 2011)

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Bones and BrewsThe 17th annual Bones and Brews fest takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 6 (noon until 9pm) and 7 (noon until 5pm) on the street in front of the Buckman Botanical Brewery (SE 9th and Belmont and between SE 8th and 10th on Yamhill).

A benefit for the Oregon Zoo, last year’s event drew over 4,000 beer and barbecue fans and raised over $10,000!

More than 30 beers will be available to accompany the BBQ from various vendors. And don’t miss the Kobe Bleu Ball eating contest and Chicken Wing Eating Contest!

There’s also a charity dog wash and live music. Kids and dogs are welcome. Admission is only a $3 suggested donation. Visit the event website for more details.

Division/Clinton Street Fair and Parade (23-July-2011)

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2012 Street Fair info here!

Division Clinton Street Fair 2011The 19th annual Division/Clinton Street Fair takes place this Saturday, July 23, 2011 on SE Division and Clinton Streets between 20th and 50th.

The parade, featuring co-Grand Marshals Mayor Sam Adam and entertainer Storm Large, kicks things off at 10:45am at SE 50th and Division. The parade finishes at SE 26th and Clinton.

Clinton street will be closed between 25th and 26th all day (until 10pm) to make room for face painting, crafts, live music, and the Hopworks Beer Garden (all ages, a fundraiser for the Cascade Aids Project).

Listen to more live music at multiple locations, including the 50th and Division Food Court, the Landmark Saloon (4847 SE Division), and OHSU’s Family Clinic parking lot at 30th and Division.

Of course vendors will be offering their wares at various stops, notably the parking lot on the north side of Division at 33rd.

And don’t miss famous Hammy’s Pizza (2114 SE Clinton) pizza eating contest!

For more details visit the Division Clinton Business Association website and download the map and schedule (pdf).

Mississippi Street Fair (9-July-2011)

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Mississippi Street Fair 2011The 10th annual Mississippi Avenue Street Fair takes place Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 10am until 9pm – on North Mississippi Avenue, of course, between Skidmore and Fremont.

This is still my favorite Portland street fair. Only five blocks from Skidmore to Fremont, you’re guaranteed to run into your friends amongst the 30,000 or so other festival goers.

“Grandfather” Leonard Smith’s BBQ Rib-Off contest is unique to the festival, and is back again this year. And there’s a Craft Beer Garden, food carts, and other great restaurants. Moloko will be celebrating 5 years with a special street fair anniversary party.

Five stages feature 36 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 9th, 2011 on Mississippi!

Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Lebowski, Timbers, Train Day, Saison Fest, & more! (May 6-8, 2011)

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All Weekend

Cinco de Mayo 2011Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

Celebrate the Mexican army’s 1862 defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla: It’s the 27th annual Portland Cinco de Mayo festival!

This year’s festival also features Lucha Libre bouts on Saturday and Sunday, . . . And per tradition there will be a fireworks demonstration at 10pm on Friday. [more]

Tulip FestTulip Fest 2011

Tulip Fest 2011 at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn kicks off Friday, March 25 and runs through Sunday, May 1 May 8!

On weekdays it’s 40 acres of blooming tulips (and daffodils), a cafe, country store, farm equipment on display, Dutch sausages, and a gift shop. And on weekends you get all that, plus pony rides, . . . beer and wine and . . . [more]

Friday

Portland TimbersPortland Timbers vs. Philadelphia Union

The Portland Timbers (3-3-1) aim to respond positively to Tuesday’s first home loss when they defend home field tonight against the Philadelphia Union (4-1-1).

The Timbers, currently sixth in the West standings, are still undefeated at home in league play, and in fact have not given up a single point at Jeld-Wen Field. Their most impressive win came last Saturday against Real Salt Lake, one of the top teams in the league. [more]

Cinco de Lebowski 2011Cort and Fatboy present Cinco De Lebowski VI

Join Cort and Fatboy this Friday, May 6, 2011 for a special screening of The Big Lebowski: it’s el Cinco De Lebowski VI!

The doors of the Bagdad (3702 SE Hawthorne) open at 9pm (7:30pm for VIP ticket holders!). Here Come Dots perform live, and the film begins at 11pm. Non-VIP admission is only $3, and you have to be 21 or over. [more]

Saturday

National Train Day 2011National Train Day

National Train Day 2011 takes place this Saturday, May 7th from 10am to 4pm – the Portland event is at Union Station (800 NW 6th) . . .

The star attraction again this year is the 110 foot long, 10 foot wide, and 16 foot tall SP 4449. One of three locomotives owned by the city of Portland, the 4449 weighs 433 tons and can reach speeds over 100 mph with its 5,500 horsepower engine. [more]

Saison Fest 2011Saison Festival

Cascade Brewing presents this year’s Saison Festival on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Cascade Brewing Barrel House (939 SE Belmont) from noon until 10pm. . . .

Featuring live music by Black Lodge and Left Coast Country, this beer fest is free to enter! [more]

Pine State BiscuitsPine State Biscuits Birthday Blowout

Join the Pine State Fellas at the NE location (2204 NE Alberta) for the Pine State Biscuit Biscuit Birthday Blowout on Saturday, May 7, 2011 starting at 2pm. [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, and PDX Pipeline!

Pine State Biscuits Birthday Blowout (7-May-2011)

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Pine State BiscuitsJoin the Pine State Fellas at the NE location (2204 NE Alberta) for the Pine State Biscuit Biscuit Birthday Blowout on Saturday, May 7, 2011 starting at 2pm.

Live music will be provided by the Wheeler City Ramblers, Honey Wars, and Dolorean; Hopworks and Fort George will be pouring from the guest taps and cocktails will feature House Spirits spirits. And you won’t want to miss the biscuit eating contest! Wind down the evening on the patio where Wet Hot American Summer and Cannonball Run will be shown.

$25 covers your food and drink and entertainment. 20% of proceeds will be split 50/50 between Sisters of the Road and Mercy Corps!