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Churn-A-Ment: Ice Cream Competition (8-July-2011)

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Churn-A-MentDairy Farmers of Oregon presents the first annual Churn-A-Ment (pdf) on Friday, July 8, 2011 at Pioneer Courthouse Square. From 11am until 2pm witness celebrity chefs creating ice cream the old fashioned way, and enjoy free ice cream!

An all-star group of local chefs will compete to see who will be the first to freeze their ice cream using old fashioned ice cream churns. The chefs and their team of three assistants will take turns cranking the churns relay style. The chefs will also compete to see whose ice cream recipe best captures “the flavor of summer in Oregon.”

The celebrity chef lineup includes Matt Christianson of Urban Farmer; Dustin Clark of Wildwood; Jenn Louis of Lincoln, Sunshine Tavern & Culinary Artistry; Kim & Tyler Malek of Salt & Straw; Naomi Pomeroy of Beast, and Andina‘s Megan Vargas.

Free ice cream samples will be provided by Umpqua Dairy and Julie’s Ice Cream. Tillamook Creamery will be on hand too with coupons.

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!

Weekend Amusements (June 24-26, 2011)

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The first official (i.e. post solstice) summer weekend is good one – if you like beer, books, bikes, or music (if you don’t, what the hell are you doing in Portland?).

Friday-Sunday

NAOBFNorth American Organic Brewers Festival

The 2011 North American Organic Brewer Festival takes place Friday through Sunday, June 24-26 at Overlook Park (N Fremont and Interstate).

My favorite Portland beer festival celebrates its 7th year with 50 organic beers and ciders, live music, organic foods, vendors, and even activities for the kids. [more]

Good in the NeighborhoodGood in the Neighborhood

The Good-in-the-NeighborHood is a multicultural music and food festival held annually in N/NE Portland.

The festival features the best entertainment in the NW, a variety of cultural food vendors, an Information Village, a KidSpace arts & craft area, and an Ethnic Marketplace. [more]

Friday-Saturday

Rose City Used Book FairRose City Used Book Fair

The 2011 Rose City Used Book Fair takes place Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25 at The Friendship Masonic Center (5626 NE Alameda). The fair runs from 2 to 8pm Friday, and 10am to 5pm Saturday. Admission is only $2, or $1 with a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank. [more]

Saturday

Scandinavian Midsummer FestivalScandinavian Midsummer Festival

The 83rd annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival takes place on June 25, 2011 at Portland’s Oaks Park.

“Scandinavians have a long tradition of celebrating the Summer Solstice with bonfires or raising of the Maypole (Majstång). Here in Portland that tradition has been celebrated for 83 continuous years at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.” [more]

Sunday

Sunday ParkwaysNorth Portland Sunday Parkways

The 2011 North Portland Sunday Parkways takes place June 26.

The second (of five) Sunday Parkways this year, this is the 4th annual North Portland event – the very first Sunday Parkways in 2008 traced a North Portland route. [more]

Oregon CrusadersOregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps Concert

The Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps 2011 debut performance takes place Sunday, June 26, at Director Park in downtown Portland.

The Oregon Crusaders are Oregon’s only drum and bugle corps. They’ve got a long, trophy strewn, history, and are starting up their 2011 season. [more]

Movies in ParksMovies in the Park: Despicable Me at Peninsula Park

The first 2011 installment of Portland Parks and Recreation movies in the park takes place Sunday, June 26 at Peninsula Park. The film is Despicable Me.

Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30pm and movies begin as soon as it’s dark. [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.

Rose City Used Book Fair (June 24-45, 2011)

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Rose City Book FairThe 2011 Rose City Used Book Fair takes place Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25 at The Friendship Masonic Center (5626 NE Alameda). The fair runs from 2 to 8pm Friday, and 10am to 5pm Saturday. Admission is only $2, or $1 with a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank.

This unpretentious book fair is sponsored by the Portland Area Used Booksellers’ Association, and features thousands of books from independent booksellers from Portland and beyond. Over thirty exhibitors will be displaying and selling used books, bargain books, collectible books, prints, and ephemera. In addition experts will be on hand for appraisals, several seminars are scheduled, and there will be door prizes.

Visit the fair website for more details, including a map and list of exhibitors.

Weekend Amusements (June 3-5, 2011)

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A pair of beer festivals, amongst other amusements this weekend – not bad, summer must be close!

Friday

Zoo Brew 2011Zoo Brew

The fifth annual Zoo Brew takes place Friday, June 3, 2011 from 5pm until 10pm at the Oregon Zoo.

Entertainment at the fest, performing on the the zoo’s main stage, provided by DJ Angry Little Man, Keegan Smith and the Fam, and the Rolling Tones. [more]

Superman 2Cort and Fatboy’s Midnight Movie: Superman II

The June 2011 edition of Cort and Fatboy’s Midnight Movie takes place this Friday, and it’s super: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.

“On June 3rd, the Cort and Fatboy Midnight Movie will unleash upon the Bagdad the full fury of Terence Stamp’s General Zod in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.” [more]

Saturday

State Park Day 2011Oregon State Parks Day

Oregon State Parks Day 2011 is Saturday, June 4. Enjoy free park day-use parking, and free camping (for Saturday night, regular campsites only).

Several parks within a couple hours of Portland are hosting special events [more]

Amnesia Single Hop Fest 2011Amnesia Single Hop Fest

The first annual Amnesia Single Hop Fest takes place Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Amnesia Brewing (832 N Mississippi).

The New School explains: “On Saturday June 4th Amnesia Brewing will host a mini beer fest dedicated to one hop beers. These are beers made with just one variety of hop throughout the brewing process from bittering to finishing.” [more]

Rose FestivalStarlight Parade

With the wide variety of entries, we will have something for every Portlander. From traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, to glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and hand-built entries, you’ll see the best of Portland’s diverse community groups and entries from the surrounding Northwest region. Keep an eye out for the final entry of the parade — it’ll certainly be worth the wait! [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!