June Events

June is called “festival season” for a reason. The city comes to life with dozens of special seasonal events and things to do, including the city’s biggest party — the Portland Rose Festival — and the high-flying Festival of Balloons. Read on for our top picks of things to do during a visit to Portland in June, or search our full events calendar to see everything on offer.

Portland Rose Festival

For more than a century the City of Roses has thrown itself a massive party in the form of the Portland Rose Festival. Declared the city’s official festival in 2010, the celebration includes more than 60 events, starting in late May and ending in mid-June. With the festival comes parades, carnival rides, art shows, dragon boat races, fun runs and more.

My People’s Market

In June, the Central Eastside will host My People’s Market, where shoppers get a chance to discover the diversity of Portland. Connect with BIPOC entrepreneurs, makers, artists, and culinary wizards while experiencing the sounds of local Portland artists and performers, curated by Young, Gifted and Brown.

PDX Beer Week

The region’s top brewers join forces with some of Portland’s best-known snack spots for limited-edition pints and plates, plus way more than seven days of beer-filled events during PDX Beer Week.

Delta Park Powwow and Encampment

Celebrating Native American culture, the Delta Park Powwow and Encampment returns every summer to North Portland at Delta Park. The celebration features traditional dancing competitions and exhibitions, drumming, art and craft vendors, food, traditional Native American games, and more.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is celebrated every summer with a freedom parade and a picnic in North and Northeast Portland on Saturday closest to June 19. This uniquely African American holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas received word that slavery was abolished. In Portland, observation of the holiday was begun in the shipyards in 1944 by Clara Peoples.

Red Dress Party

Since its humble beginnings in 2001, the Red Dress Party has become one of Portland’s most celebrated fund-raising events. Supporting charities like Cascade Aids Project, Q Center and Planned Parenthood, attendees party for a cause. Dress to impress because no costume is too wild at this fabulous party. But make sure it’s red because you won’t be admitted in any other color.

Festival of Balloons

The mesmerizing Festival of Balloons in Tigard (a suburb 30 minutes southwest of downtown Portland by car) brings more than a dozen brightly colored, colossal hot-air balloons to the sky every June. Enjoy balloon rides and a fair-like atmosphere, including a beer garden, live music, and kid-friendly activities.

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

Twenty minutes from downtown Portland, the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts features art demonstrations, an art show, and a juried craft show with more than booths, wine, beer, food, and entertainment.

More June Events

June events around Portland take advantage of the great outdoors.

Festival of Balloons

The mesmerizing Festival of Balloons in Tigard brings more than a dozen brightly colored, colossal hot-air balloons to the sky every June.

Pedalpalooza Bike Festival

Portland's cycling culture peaks during summer's multi-week Pedalpalooza, featuring 200+ local-led, themed rides, all open to the public.

Kickstand Comedy Brings Laughs to Portland’s Laurelhurst Park

Friday evenings in the summer grab a picnic and head to Portland's Laurelhurst Park for Kickstand Comedy in the Park, a series of free outdoor shows featuring local and national standup comics.

Piano Push Play Brings Music to the People

Piano Push Play invites local artists to transform old, donated pianos into whimsical works of art which are distributed across the city.

Summer Free for All

Portland Parks & Recreation offers over 400 free events including free movie screenings, concerts and rock climbing.

Portland Street Fairs

Come summer, many of Portland’s neighborhoods put on local parties with live music, food and fun.

Portland Soccer: Timbers and Thorns

Level up your football fandom with our guide to all things Portland soccer, from the Timbers and Thorns themselves to top-notch soccer bars in Portland.

Sounds of Summer

Portland overflows with concerts and music performances every summer.

Summer Events

Zoo Nights

Enjoy the magic of Portland summer nights with live music, food and festivities at the Oregon Zoo while relaxing among the lush gardens and wildlife at Zoo Nights.

Chamber Music Northwest’s Summer Festival

Chamber Music Northwest’s annual summer festival combines high-caliber classical music with a laid-back atmosphere.

Summer Concert Round-Up

Portland brings the heat with a packed outdoor concert schedule that makes the most of summer’s long days and warm nights.