Posted in Oregon
October 03, 2015
These 8 Unique Festivals In Oregon Are Something Everyone Should Experience Once
Oregonians love to get together and celebrate the things we think are awesome, which is why we have so many great festivals year-round. From Shakespeare to kite flying, to live music; these 8 unique festivals are something every Oregonian needs to experience for themselves.
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Not only does Ashland have art galleries, awesome restaurants, and a mediterranean climate, it’s home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which lasts from February to November every year and features both classic and contemporary plays.
There’s no better time to visit Portland than during the rose festival.
A great day event - take part in a free kids kite-making workshop or lounge on the beach watching the colors float above.
A wacky 3 day music and art festival outside of Eugene. Bring along your costumes, face paint, and a peace-and-love attitude.
This spectacular 3-5 day blues festival on the Willamette waterfront in Portland is an awesome event that celebrates blues music. The festival also benefits the Oregon Food Bank.
Grab some popcorn, turn of your phone, and prepare to be engaged.
Music, carnival rides, beer, floral displays, dinosaurs.... Oregon State Fair has got it all.
Siege the Columbia! The Portland Pirate Festival is an awesome day full of historical re-enactments, costumes, food, and fun.
Make sure to get these great events marked down in your calendar. What festivals are you most looking forward to this year? Have you ever been to one of these events? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
