Portland’s Best Summer Events, From Soapbox Derbies to Canine Fashion Shows

Summer’s nearly here, and so too is the stress of trying to fit in every warm-weather activity you dreamed about all winter. Over the next few weeks, our Summer Entertainment Guide will bring you recommendations for how to spend these sunny days. Today we’re kicking it off with our city’s event guru, Portland actor, and creator Michele Venlee . She’s helping us comb through all the upcoming summer festivals to figure out which are worth the crowd. Parks events: Portland Parks’ Summer Free For All East Portland Summer Arts Festival Tiger Tiger Comedy In The Park Bigger festivals: Waterfront Blues Festival Cathedral Park Jazz Festival Mississippi Street Fair Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade PDX Adult Soapbox Derby Food events: Pride Vegan Night Market Cider Summit Portland Beer and Cheese Festival Portland Craft Beer Festival Jade International Night Market Events this weekend: Juneteenth Cookout at The Redd on Salmon Juneteenth at Lillis-Albina Park Haute Dog Fashion Show Delta Park Powwow and Encampment Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .