Jen from Thrifty NW Mom, Karrie from Happy Money Saver and I have teamed up to bring you the most comprehensive list of summer festivals and fairs in the Pacific Northwest. In this post, I have listed festivals and fairs in Western Oregon and SW Washington.
Head to Thrifty NW Mom for a list of Puget Sound events and Happy Money Saver for a list of Eastern Washington and Central and Eastern Oregon events.
PORTLAND METRO
May & June
- Rose Festival, May 19-June 16, Portland
- Berry Jam Festival, June 15-16, NW Portland
- Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, June 15, SE Portland
- Tigard Festival of Balloons, June 21-23, Tigard
July
- Molalla Buckeroo, June 29-July 6, Molalla
- St. Paul Rodeo, July 2-6, St. Paul
- Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-7, Downtown Portland
- Rainier Days in the Park, July 10-14, Rainier
- Oregon Berry Festival, July 12-13, Portland
- Oregon Lavender Festival, July 13-14, tons of locations
- Mississippi Ave Street Fair, July 13, North Portland
- Sandy Mountain Festival, July 13-14, Sandy
- Bastille Festival, July 13, Portland
- Columbia County Fair & Rodeo, July 17-23, St. Helens
- Northwest String Summit, July 18-21, North Plains
- West Linn Old Time Fair, July 19-21, West Linn
- Robin Hood Festival, July 19-20, Sherwood
- Portland International Beerfest, July 19-21, Portland (Pearl District)
- Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, July 19-21, Portland (St. John’s)
- Portland Highland Games, July 20, Gresham
- Celebrate Hillsboro, July 20, Hillsboro
- Hood River County Fair, July 24-27, Hood River
- Newberg Old Fashioned Festival, July 25-28, Newberg
- Oregon Brew Fest, July 24-28, Downtown Portland
- Washington County Fair, July 25-28, Hillsboro
- Estacada Summer Celebration, July 26-27, Estacada
- Oregon International Air Show, July 26-28, Hillsboro
- Damascus Day in the Park, July 27, Damascus
August
- Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo, July 31-August 3, McMinnville
- Clatskanie Bluegrass Festival, August 2-4, Clatskanie
- Pickathon, August 2-4, Pendarvis Farm
- The Bite of Oregon, August 9-11, Downtown Portland
- Tualatin Crawfish Festival, August 9-10, Tualatin
- Alberta Street Fair, August 10, NE Portland
- Multnomah Days, August 10, SW Portland
- Elephant Garlic Festival, August 16-18, North Plains
- Clackamas County Fair, August 13-18, Canby
- PDX Adult Soapbox Derby, August 17, SE Portland
- Seaport Celebration, August 17, Port of Portland
September
- Musicfest NW, September 3-8, Portland
- Oregon Brews & BBQs, September 6-8, McMinnville
- Belmont Street Fair, September 14, SE Portland
- Sauerkraut Festival, September 21, Scappoose
- Polish Festival, September 21-22, North Portland
SW WASHINGTON
- Planter’s Days, June 13-16, Woodland
- Go Fourth Celebration, July 2-4, Longview
- SandSations Sandcastle Festival, July 10-14, Long Beach
- Castle Rock Fair, July 19-21
- Kalama County Fair, July 18-20, Kalama
- Battle Ground Harvest Days, July 19-21, Battle Ground
- Bald Eagle Days Festival, July 20-21, Cathlamet
- Cowlitz County Fair, July 25-28, Longview
- Ho’ike & Hawaiian Festival, July 25-27, Vancouver
- Clark County Fair, August 2-11, Ridgefield
- Southwest Washington Fair, August 13-18, Chehalis
- Skamania County Fair & Timber Carnival, August 14-18, Stevenson
- Washington State International Kite Festival, August 19-25, Long Beach
- Vancouver Sausage Fest, September 6-8, Vancouver
OREGON COAST
- Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival, June 22-23, Lincoln City
- Clamboree, June 29, Coos Bay
- Siletz Bay Music Festival, July 12-22, Lincoln City
- Coos County Fair, July 23-27, Myrtle Point
- Clatsop County Fair, July 30-August 3, Astoria
- Vernonia Friendship Jamboree & Logging Show, August 2-4 Vernonia
- Tillamook County Fair, August 7-10, Tillamook
- Bandon Cranberry Festival, September 13-15, Bandon
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
- World Beat Festival, June 29-30, Salem
- Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, July 11-14, Philomath
- Marion County Fair, July 11-14, Salem
- Oregon Country Fair, July 12-14, Veneta
- Canterbury Renaissance Faire, July 20-21, 27-28, Silverton
- Bohemia Mining Days, July 19-22, Cottage Grove
- Linn County Fair, July 18-21, Albany
- da Vinci Days, July 19-21, Corvallis
- Lane County Fair, July 24-28, Eugene
- Dallas Summerfest, July 25-28, Dallas
- Great Oregon Steam-Up, July 27-28, August 3-4, Brooks
- Benton County Fair & Rodeo, July 31-August 3, Corvallis
- Homer Davenport Community Festival, August 2-4, Silverton
- Oregon Festival of American Music, August 6-11, Eugene
- Polk County Fair, August 8-11, Rickreall
- Scandinavian Festival, August 8-11, Junction City
- Oregon State Fair, August 23-September 2, Salem
- Northwest Art & Air Festival, August 23-25, Albany
- Corn Festival, August 24, Aumsville
- Sublimity Harvest Festival, September 6-8, Stayton
- Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, September 12-15, Mt. Angel
- Corvallis Fall Festival, September 28-25, Corvallis
SOUTHERN OREGON
- Children’s Festival, July 13-15, Jacksonville
- Jackson County Fair, July 16-21, Central Point
- Southern Oregon Kite Festival, July 20-21, Brookings
- Douglas County Fair, August 7-10, Roseburg
- Klamath County Fair & The PRCA Rodeo, August 8-11, Kalamath Falls
- Josephine County Fair, August 14-17, Grants Pass
- Sutherlin Blackberry Festival, August 17-18, Sutherlin
Looking for more Pacific Northwest fun? Check out these resources:
The Ultimate Guide to Portland Family Fun — A gigantic list of affordable, family-friendly activities, events, and attractions in Portland
Summer Reading Programs for kids — A comprehensive list of summer reading programs in Oregon and Washington
Staycation 2013: Portland — Tons of ways to enjoy Portland this summer
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