February

Portland International Film Festival
503-221-1156

The Portland International Film Festival features nearly 100 films from more than 30 countries. Both new and established directors are featured.

Portland Jazz Festival
503-228-5299

The Portland Jazz Festival is a 10-day event that features more than 50 jazz performances and related special events. Local and nationally known jazz artists perform.

March

Spring Beer & Wine Festival
503-238-3770

The Spring Beer & Wine Festival allows guests to educate their taste buds by sampling and comparing a variety of hand-crafted wine, beer, cider, mead and distilled spirits. Responsible drinking is encouraged.

May

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
503-232-7550

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta features music, dance, art and more. Local bands and entertainers perform on three stages, and artisans demonstrate and sell handcrafted artwork.

June

Portland Rose Festival
503-227-2681

The Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade features all-floral floats, marching bands, equestrian units and more. The 4.3-mile parade route begins around Memorial Coliseum and ends in downtown Portland. The Grand Floral Parade is the second largest all-floral parade in North America and the largest, single-day spectator event in Oregon.

July

Waterfront Blues Festival
503-973-3378

The Waterfront Blues Festival is a four-day event that features the top names in blues music, as well as workshops, food vendors and more.

Oregon Brewers Festival
503-778-5917

The Oregon Brewers Festival features handcrafted beers from more than 70 craft breweries across the nation. The event also features industry exhibits, vendors, food and live entertainment.

August

Homowo Festival of African Arts
503-288-3025

The Homowo Festival of African Arts is a two-day event that features African music and dance performances, food vendors, arts and crafts, storytelling and more.