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    Had such a great time here! The food was fresh and full of flavor, and the staff made us feel really welcome. The vibe was fun and perfect for hanging out. Highly recommend!

    It's pretty packed!
    Frances L.

    Great family friendly festival! Tons of entertainment from live matches of boxing and wrestling to loteria games, there is something for everyone. The carnival rides and games are a bit pricey $5 a$10 a ride depending on the ticket package purchased. The food was phenomenal everything cooked right there for you with most vendors having display plates set out to help with decision making. The dance pavilion was my favorite lots of different bands and folkloric dancing. A great event to learn some history of Mexican culture. Will make it a habit to return each year.

    Shanez S.

    Thanks for Sarah for hooking us up with tickets! After about 10 years or so since our last visit, we were so excited to check out the festivities at Cinco de Mayo. The food was outstanding! I especially loved my vegetarian burrito from Juanita's. The quality ingredients and homemade tortillas were amazing. I also had the best churro of my life at Don Bigotes. Unfortunately, the crowds made it too overwhelming to enjoy. You are literally packed in, with people completely surrounding you everywhere you went. You couldn't even walk at a normal pace, it was just inching behind the people in front of you. While I'm thrilled the event was a success in terms of popularity, I'd suggest having it go for two weekends in a row to help with crowd control. I also wonder if there was a capacity limit at all. It certainly didn't feel like it.

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    John H.

    Shout out to Sarah and Yelp for tickets to the event this year! Based on old reviews, it's a bit more expensive now at $20 a person. The line was not short and it took about 15-20 minutes to get in. It turns out there is another entrance by the rides, which alcohol is not allowed or sold here. A lot of options for food! We took a lap and tried a few spots - I wish I remembered the names. Music was fun and traditional, along with wrestling and boxing in places. Shopping mostly near the stage side of Tom McCall. It can be really dusty and crowded! Lines can block paths, stopping everything - it's honestly chaos. You have to buy tickets to play games and ride rides, which has a long line. Ride lines even longer. We skipped it sadly. Nice to see so many people and families attend.

    Brianna H.

    This event was incredible! The music was amazing, there were a ton of food options available, and plenty of vendors to explore. I loved seeing the mariachi band and dancers! They even had some fair rides! I will be going back next year

    Lots of food booths!
    Nancy H.

    I was visiting Portland for a week to see my daughter who lives there, so I checked the Portland Yelp events page prior to my visit and I RSVP'ed to get free admission tickets to this event. And the awesome PDX CM Sarah gave me some tickets! Yeah! That was so nice of her! (Admission for 2 adults would've been $24). The festival was held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We decided to go on the last day, on Sunday, as it was May 5th (the actual Cinco de Mayo). Unfortunately, it was POURING rain. There was a decent turnout despite the weather, but for sure there'd have been way more people if the weather had been nicer. There were some carnival rides. Again, if the weather were nice, I'm sure kids and teens and young adults would've LOVED these rides. As is, there still were some brave souls on these attractions, even in the pouring rain. (I call this area of the waterfront, with all the rides, the "vomitorium". No way could I go on these rides! But I digress....). There were tons of booths for food (mostly Mexican fare, naturally). Prices seemed high but, hey, isn't that usually the case at carnivals? They sure smelled good (especially the churros). They had some carnival games with the usual stuffed animal prizes. And I saw a few booths selling knickknacks and tchotchkes (various souvenir stuff and, surprisingly, not much that was Cinco de Mayo-related). There was a huge tent with a stage but there were no performers playing when we were there. (The line-up of entertainment for all three days of the festival seemed impressive!). And there was a large tent to do crafts with and for the kiddies (lots of crayons for coloring, stickers and peel-on "tattoos", etc). One unfortunate result of all the rain was the ground turned to mud. Literally. Those of us who weren't in rainboots got our shoes and the bottom third of our jeans covered in mud. It would've been ideal if they could've put down a ground covering/tarp "carpets" in the more heavily trafficked walking aisles between the booths. There ever were some mud "puddles" that you HAD to walk through as there was no way around them. It was really messy. All in all, it was okay, but the weather really put a damper on things.

    Booth with goodies
    Penny S.

    This is a fun annual event in Portland. I had never gone before. We went on opening day. We got lucky that the rain held off till we got back to our car! We got to try some tasty food. I had a need empanada and a cookie with caramel in the middle from an Argentinian booth, and a pupusa with cheese from another. My husband enjoyed a huge burrito bowl, and a couple different drinks-mango and Jamaica. There were lots and lots of people, even with the threat of rain. They had live music and a full carnival midway! The security was good-we saw police and they also checked people at the entrances, so we felt safe.

    Olivia O.

    The waterfront Cinco De Mayo festival could not have been better. This review is mostly for the food, but man those chicken tamales were killer and cheap. I also ate some elotes locos, some beef tacos, and some random German sausage to boot (I know, not Mexican, but hey, I welcome the German vendors who wanna support a fiesta). Drank me some wine slushy, finished up my feasting with a delicious cube of fudge. Only drawback: $8 entry, most places were cash only. But hey, the $8 wasn't too bad since most of the fair food at Cinco de Mayo was relatively inexpensive and good quality. The chicken tamales were generous and they were only $2 a piece. Friday is definitely the best day to go, for future reference, since you can get in for free until 3pm, and if you happen to stay (or leave and come back, you get stamped) until sunset, you'll get a spectacular firework show, o como se dice en Español, espectáculo de fuegos artificiales. There was live mariachi bands, dancers, dance lessons, a Miss Cinco De Mayo contest, a ferris wheel I was too afraid to try out, and a bunch of vendors and rides. People were coming out of the woodwork to earn that Mexican dollar, and you know what, they put on a pretty good show and it was a fabulous event.

    Free butterfly farm to check out...
    Willem V.

    My siblings loved the rides and the entertainment. We bought food around 1045pm, but when we finally got it, the park security said the park is closed and that we had to leave. It was a full plate of Mexican food, so eating it while walking was really hard and irritating. They should have closed the food stands at 1030, so they wouldn't have problems with people who want to sit and enjoy their food.

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    The food was good I had fun ! Love the boxing as well!! Staff was helpful! There is a lot of food choices. They also had loteria!

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    so fun to get out great for the kids just make sure you bring your bank and sunscreen

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    It's a pretty fun festival. It is a little pricey but there are many cool vendors and it's pretty lively. The music and good is great.

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    It was great!! It was fun. The weather was perfect. The music was very fun and the dance floor was very lively.

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    Way too expensive. Poorly organized. I like supporting this event yearly but its becoming too much for nothing much in return.

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    3.5(35 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown, Southwest Portland

    Back after a 2 year absence (pandemic) the Blues Festival did not disappoint. They always have a…read morefantastic lineup consisting of some of the best blues artists around and also some jam bands and folk music that crosses all genres. This high energy event attracts people from Portland and all over the country. Dancing, chilling, people watching - it's perfect for all of that. The festival takes place on the waterfront lawn in front of RiverPlace Marina with views of the Williamette River and bridges. There is not any shade so definitely come prepared with a hat and sunblock. This year the weather was perfect, low 70s and some days overcast, but other years it's been high 90s with blazing sun and lots of sunburned people. There are four stages, two showcase the more well known bands. You can purchase seats or bring your own chair and blanket and sit in the lawn, which is what we do. But get there early or be prepared to squeeze into a spot. Those lucky enough to own or have a friend with a boat, dock in the Marina adding to the ambiance. Even kayaks and paddle boarders flock to this area to enjoy the music. The smell of weed permeates; smoking pot is common, even before it was legal, so just be aware if the smell turns you off. It's everywhere, not limited to specific seating areas. There is an area dedicated to local venders selling music memorabilia, jewelry, clothing (including tie-dye and embroidery), artwork, crafts and local services. Also food carts with varied cuisines, definitely something for everyone. Prices range from $8-15. You can also buy beer, wine and cider. Water stations are throughout and there are lots of portable bathrooms underneath the Hawthorne Bridge. The Festival culminates on July 4th with a phenomenal fireworks display on the river. They shoot them from a barge situated right in front of the Hawthorne Bridge and the fireworks reflect on the water. It's spectacular! Trucks and cars often stop on the various freeways overlooking the river and families gather on the lawns of the surrounding park, esplanade and residential area to picnic and watch the display. The Blues Festival used to be free with a donation of canned goods but now they charge a fee. You can purchase single day tickets or passes for the entire festival. Early bird prices are the way to go. Check their website for details.

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    3.3(11 reviews)
    1.2 miSouth Portland, Southwest Portland
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    Fellow Yelper JL and I have been going to Feast Portland since 2013 and always have a blast. As…read morenative Angelenos, we like that this festival introduces us to different parts of the city we probably wouldn't normally see. Oh, and you also get to eat and drink your face off. While there are so many events from which to choose, you really shouldn't miss Night Market. Last year, and again this year, it's been held at the Zidell Yards. We had no idea where this place was, so we were stoked to discover that was a large field smack dab on the Willamette River and within feet of the Ross Island Bridge. The food pays homage to global street food, so there is literally something for everybody. There were also fire dancers, a free photo shoot with a wagon, a dj spinning, and endless amounts of alcoholic beverages. I could go on and on about this festival, but the pictures really do speak for themselves. Can't wait for this year's Night Market! Oh yeah, wear comfy shoes.

    True, I do agree to an extent that the lines here were a little long. If you do come with a friend,…read moredo a buddy system and have him or her to get the food for you while you can do the same for drinks! Food here was redunkulously good! The ravioli was one of my favorite, then Bollywood's cauliflower, then the freshly made handrolls (I had 2!) Mei Lin represented LA with her Pate Egg rolls! YAAS ! I didn't get everything I wanted here, I do have to say. It was dark , just like the Night Markets in Asia but quite frankly, the caliber of food here was superb! I would recommend the event planners to have this again, but to definitely open it up a little more because the correct lines were hard to spot. So maybe bigger banners for the Chefs as well.

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    Feast Portland: Night Market - Gobi Manchurian : Cauliflower w sweet and sour sauce, curry leaves,  and garam masala.  Must try to replicate!

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    Oregon Lavender Farm

    Oregon Lavender Farm

    4.3(8 reviews)
    15.9 mi

    We attended the 6th annual Clackamas County Lavender Festival which is held just outside of Carver,…read moreOregon. What a great location. I didn't realize this location was there. I had a great time listening to the band and drinking lavender lemonade. They had several craft vendors on site as well as free demonstrations on how to make lavender wreathes. The Clackamas River Basin Council had a nice set up of native plants in a portable display kind of fun to check out, however, the placement was next to face painting so I don't think they got as much foot traffic as they had hoped for. They had plenty of u cut lavender. I'm sure they will continue to have that throughout the season. Check out the scene. It's really nice there.

    Went to their 10'th Annual Lavender Festival for my first time here and it was so lovely! The first…read moresite of seeing fields of lavender just blew my mind as I was in the parking area from afar walking in. I was welcomed with the sound of festivities with live bands, drinks, food, various vendors, and u-pick lavenders with a choice of making it into a lavender bouquet or wreath. This place is beautiful and has efficient sprinkler mist system and waterfall ponds for kids to play in, which was perfect for this very warm sunny day. The festival lasts for two days, so this year it was on June 25-26, 2016. The event is free! I was bummed that I forgot to bring a nice camera. Great lavender fields for photography! The scent of lavender everywhere just adds that aromatic touch to the whole experience. *These lavender bushes attract a lot of bees. There will be many bees per lavender bush, but they don't really bother you.

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    Portland Greek Festival

    Portland Greek Festival

    3.8(35 reviews)
    2.1 miKerns, Northeast Portland

    FINALLY attended. I loved it. The iconography in the church alone is worth the two hour trip, and…read moredrinking Greek wine, eating Greek food, and listening to Greek music in war-torn Portland is a treat. My favorite part was absolutely and by far the 'tour' we took. It was actually a beautiful lecture on Greek Orthodoxy by a devout priest with a thick accent and the charisma of ten men. I learned more about the differences between most americanized xtianity and what they practice in that beautiful place than I ever had before, and was blessed to do so in a beautiful setting on a beautiful day surrounded by joy and the smells and sounds of revelry. I am far and beyond not xtian, I practice something somewhat wider, but by my own rules I get to partake in all ideas of spirituality and many of the practices in many flavors with great exuberance. In this. Some days are more beautiful than others. This man, this priest, was truly moved by his beliefs, and I believe Greek priests to be some of the most educated practitioners of any dogma. He had such a beautiful grasp of the nature of his church, and a wonderful knack for communicating those ideas to any newcomer who might cross his path with interest. So unlike the many small clickish churches in the community I'm surrounded by. Instead of exclusionary, it is open-armed, ready to share without force what they believe with examples and proof as to the impact such beliefs can have in a life that needs it. It truly feels welcoming. If you have the chance to walk into one of their public events, do it. Even if it's just to learn some history of a colorful people and stare at the beautiful walls that will surround you. The upstairs presentation of beloved loaned items that represent a variety of subjects in the history of the culture was impressive, and the enthusiasm of those showing it off can't be matched. I was heartbroken we couldn't stay for the dancing. The venue is well organized and easy to navigate, and it's one of the few festivals I've been in Oregon where people were polite all around. Eat the food and you're completely winning! They are a community who love to feed you! Opa!

    I had never been but my fiance had several years back pre covid. We knew parking was going to be…read morehard plus we drive a truck so we always expect that. We found parking with in 10 minutes and only had to walk 1/2 a mile to the festival. I know my fiance was a little sad they didn't have the coins for currency but the bracelets made it quick. As she explained the event to me I was worried we would be there 4-5 hours stuck in long lines. We were there at 12 pm Saturday and the most we waited for 10 minutes. Things were quick, effient and well ran. Let's talk about the food!!! OMG amazing!!! We tried everything pretty much but shared it amongst our self. We left so full and we took a few items home we couldn't finish. Admission was $5 then it was what ever you wanted to purchase food wise. So much fun!!

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    Beaverton Night Market

    3.9(11 reviews)
    6.8 miSouthwest Portland
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    I came here July 2018, and it was surprisingly lit. Did not have expectations going in and was…read morepleasantly surprised. Lots of vendors - diversity in food booths and cultures represented. Some booths sold cultural items and were very interesting. The performances were WOW.

    First time to this event on a beautiful August evening…read more Event opens at 5 p.m and closes at 10 p.m. Event is popular and inclusive of the many diverse cultures in the area. Plenty of people. Come early. Highlights: * Free admission * Plenty of food and drink stands with variety of flavors to suite diverse tastes and dietary needs * Unique hand made crafts from around the world * Organized event staff - helpful, ready to answer any questions * Max train station close by * Interesting performances at the two stages with many international themes * Activities for kids and adults * Free give-aways from some exhibiting organizations * Accessible ATM and restrooms * Plenty of information to learn about other cultures * Good music and vibes Lowlights: * Long lines for food - especially at popular food stands like the Himalayan Dumplings * Parking - this event is popular and parking lots around the area get full. Event parking is not encouraged in surrounding parking lot. Didn't see a dedicated event parking area. Use Max train if possible * Some vendors up-charge items and only take cash. * Not enough seating areas to watch the performances at the main stage * Crowded - be comfortable being very close to people and possibly rubbing shoulders. If you are in the area, bookmark this event. I found it worthwhile, enjoyed it, and learned a lot. Check their website for event details and dates. Bring cash and an empty stomach to taste all the different foods and drinks.

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