June is the start of festival season in Portland and we have some good ones to kick things off! Portland’s biggest party is also this month with the kickoff of the City fair and Rose parade! We have all the events happening at the rose festival listed at the bottom of the page!
First Thursday
Stroll through the art galleries in the pearl for an evening of art, music, and wine! Parking is difficult so public transit is recommended
The Pearl District
Free
June 6th, 5pm – 10pm
Portland Beer Week
Every June, PDX Beer Week features limited-edition brews, a lineup of events, and beer specials at bars and brewpubs citywide, overflowing with so much hop fever that the “week” spills into ten full days of thirst-quenching fun.
Various Locations
Prices vary – more info coming soon
June 1st
Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas, a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and planning for the future.
Albina Park
June 15th
Festival of Balloons
The Festival of Balloons in Tigard (a suburb 30 minutes southwest of downtown Portland by car) brings more than a dozen brightly colored, colossal hot-air balloons to the sky every June.
Cook Park, Tigard
$15 – TICKETS
June 21st – 23rd
Festival of the Arts
For more than 50 years, the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts has proudly presented unique art exhibits including more than 600 local, national, and international artists. Visitors can also experience live music on two stages, performances, kids’ activities, artist demos, and a variety of food. It’s free to the public (donations encouraged) and attracts thousands of festival-goers each year.
Lakewood Center for the Arts, Lake Oswego
FREE
June 21st – 23rd
Rose Festival Events
- Celebration of Oregon Brewers Festival – May 24-27, May 31-June 2, June 7-9
- City Fair, carnival and entertainment – May 24-27, May 31-June 2, June 7-9
- Opening Night and Fireworks – May 24th
- Rose Fest Wine Walk – May 30th
- Starlight Run – June 1st
- Starlight Parade – June 1st
- Fleet Week – June 5th – June 9th
- Junior Parade – June 6th
- Grand Floral Showcase – June 8th- June 9th
- Dragon Boat Race – June 8th
- Rose Garden Contest – June 18th
- Milk Carton Boat Race – June 23rd
We hope to see you at some of these awesome events!
Looking for something else to do? Check out our best of lists!