Festivals & Events

Every local city or town around the world has its festivals. They are distinguished by ethnicity and wonderful camaraderie that follows. Festivals allow you to be in root with traditions and culture. Portland traveling is lush with the interspersed festivals. Intelligent tourists often plan their Portland tours to be in sync with these festivals.

Portland Rose Festival is quite famous and brings people together on Waterfront and Rose Cup Races. The 'city of roses' blushes with the red flower, and the Rose Festival, held annually are the second largest throughout USA, and not only the state of Oregon.

Portland festival guide

http://www.portlandguide.com/entertainment/festivals.php

Portland events

http://www.oregonlive.com/events/

Portland - Local event calendar

http://www.travelportland.com/event_calendar/

Portland Festival Symphony is another warm festival that brings classical music to the doorsteps of the city. Many eminent performers are invited to show their musical skills ad the city bathes in music throughout the festival.

Then there is the much-awaited Chimpanzee Challenge held on the auspices of Portland Zoo. There is also the annual exhibition of rare photographs and unique handicrafts out of pearls, ceramics, glass and other delicate items. Pittock Mansion plays wonderful host to the exhibition.

For the adventurous, CSI, a famous TV science show, makes you get persona and solve the mysteries yourself by turn. You even get to be on TV if you solve them successfully.

Portland is also a city devoted to beer. Portland Beer Festival is the largest in USA. Willamette River is the scene of the fest and people make their presence felt wallowing with beer in hand and fun in mind.

Portland Rose Festival site

http://www.rosefestival.org/

Then there are regular biking events held on irregular terrains of the city. If you know how to ride a bike, you can take part. If you win, there are plenty of prizes in store.

Travel Guide Portland Oregon makes you enlightened with the list of local and international festivals. They make the atmosphere charming and fun-filled.