September 2008 Events
Summer is almost over, but there is SO much going on in September in Portland! It’s one of the most beautiful months here, so take advantage of all the festivals and events you can.
All month
The Maize
Find your way through the giant corn maize, and visit the other haunted attractions, too.
Through 9/14
Street of Dreams
Mt. Scott in Portland
View a wide array of dream homes and get inspired to do your own interior design and remodeling.
Through 9/7
Riverfest
Waterfront Park
Celebrate the Willamette River in Portland! River tours, live music, paddle tours, cruises and more.
9/4 – 9/14
PICA's Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival
Various venues around Portland
An international festival of art presenting theatre, dance, music, film, visual exhibition and installation
9/5 - 9/7
Muddy Boot Organic Festival
St. Philip Neri Church
A celebration of sustainability with speakers, workshops and entertainment
9/12 - 9/14
NW Chocolate Festival
Ecotrust and the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center
A gala celebration of chocolate: cooking classes, demonstrations, and award-winning speakers and presentations.
9/13
Clackamas Live
North Clackamas Park - Clackamas
Food, entertainment, games, arts.
09/13/ - 09/14
West Linn Arts Festival
Willamette Park - West Linn. OR
Local art, food and drink, and a silent auction.
09/20 - 09/21
Portland Pirate Festival
Cathedral Park - Under the St. Johns Bridge
Historical re-enactments, live music, juggling, and more
9/16
Senior Safari
Oregon Zoo
Anyone 65 or over (along with one companion) can visit for free during this one-day event.
9/19
National PARK(ing) Day
All over Portland
A global event centered where artists, activists, and citizens collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spots into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public parks.
09/20 - 09/21
2008 Pear Party
Various venues in Hood River, OR
Celebrate the pear harvest with pear wines, artisan food, and entertainment.
09/20
Chili on the Green Festival
City of Fairview
A chili cook-off with prizes from the International Chili Society.
9/19 – 9/21
Oaks Park Oktoberfest
Oaks Park, Portland
German food, live music and dancing and of course, lots of beer.
9/21
Race for the Cure
Waterfront Park
A variety of events including 5K and 1K races to raise money for the Susan G Komen foundation, which support breast cancer research
9/25 – 9/28
2008 Home Improvement & Remodeling Show
Oregon Convention Center
The largest show of its kind on the West Coast featuring the latest trends, the newest products and expert advice for remodeling, new construction and home improvement
09/25 - 09/27
Northwest Quilting & Creative Arts Expo
Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive
Shopping, information, crafts displays: it's a great place to see what's happening in the world of fabric arts.
09/26 - 09/28
Portland Juggling Festival 2008: Sweet 16
Reed College Sports Center
It's not just for jugglers! Enjoy a weekend of off-beat entertainment: juggling, unicycling, and prop manipulation.