2024 Portland Spring Festivals

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Get ready for spring festivals in Portland.

My favorite season in Portland is spring. By March, the sun starts to shine once again and our neighborhoods come to life with the sights and smells of springtime blooms. It feels like our city is rising anew with a bounty of opportunities to get out and explore the place we call home.

With the changing of the season comes a whole host of spring activities in and around Portland. Celebrate the season by attending some of these Portland spring festivals. 

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2024 Spring Festivals in and around Portland

Photo courtesy of Gresham Japanese Garden

Yozakura Festival

March 23-April 2

What sets this festival apart is its unique offering of nighttime cherry blossom viewing.

From 7 to 11 p.m. every night, visitors will witness the ethereal beauty of cherry blossoms illuminated against the night sky. Thirteen mature Akebono cherry trees are illuminated with soft lights, creating a mesmerizing ambiance that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Adding to the allure of the event are special performances. Japanese traditional music groups Mitsuki Dazai-Church and Oregon Koto Kai will perform on select evenings.

Here are all the best places to view cherry blossom trees in Portland.

Photo by Tabitha Mort from Pexels

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Through May 5

Want to stroll through 40 acres of tulips this spring? The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival will dazzle visitors this spring with its bounty of blooms. This is a great day trip for a date, a family outing or a photoshoot. And don’t forget your four-legged family member! This farm is dog friendly.

Tickets range from $15-$20 per person. The farm is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If you are looking for a free alternative, visit the tulip fields at Holland America Flower Gardens. 

Trillium Festival

April 6

Tryon Creek Natural Area is celebrating one of the first native blooms of the season: trillium. During the Trillium Festival, partake in many fun activities centering around native plants and habitats. This event is free to attend.

If you can’t make the festival, visit Tryon Creek any time this spring and search for trillium along with other spring blooms. It is one of the best urban parks in Portland.

Portland Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival

April 11-13

Head to the Portland Expo Center for all things crafty at the 11th annual Portland Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival. The festival boasts great deals from vendors, including trade secrets, ideas and products. There will also be make and takes booths, live demos and door prizes daily.

The festival is taking place Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door and $10 online. Tickets are valid all three days of the event. 

Photo courtesy of NW’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale

NW’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale

April 20

Want to visit more than 600 garage sales all under one roof? Attend one of the 2024 NW’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale events. There are two sales taking place this year.

The spring sale is happening from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd. in Ridgefield. Tickets are sold at the door for $8 per person. Children 12 and under attend for free. Parking is $7.

Hood River Cider Fest

April 27

Sample the cider creations from more than 40 Oregon and Washington cideries at the Hood River Cider Fest. Head to the Hood River Event Site from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and sip on cider as you enjoy local music, crafts, food and a kids’ area with giant yard games. In case of spring showers, the cider tasting area is under a tent. 

General admission is $10. Tasting packages start at $20. Kids attend for free.

Photo by Shannon O’Connor

Crafty Wonderland Spring Art and Craft Market

May 3-4

Crafty Wonderland is bringing together our city’s best artists and crafters for a special spring market at the Oregon Convention Center. More than 200 local artists are featuring fun, creative and one-of-a-kind goods.

Tickets range from $4 to $25 depending on the day of your visit. The market is taking place 5-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday.

Spring Garden Fair

May 4-5

The Clackamas County Event Center is hosting the annual Spring Garden Fair. The spring event has been held the weekend before Mother’s Day since 1984. What started as a small fuchsia sale has grown into a two-day fair with more than 140 vendors. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, this is a great event to learn something new and gather supplies and plants.

Admission is $7 for one day and $12 for a two-day pass. Parking is free. Hours are 9-5 p.m. on Saturday and 9-4 p.m. on Sunday. The Clackamas County Event Center is located at 694 NE 4th Ave. in Canby.

Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

May 3-5

The 37th annual Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is open daily between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. with special attractions and featured performances. Enjoy authentic Mexican flavors and other regional specialties. Peruse authentic, unique crafts in the Guadalajara Artisan Village and enjoy live entertainment. 

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for kids. The event takes place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland.

UFO Festival

May 17-18

Every year, McMenamins hosted an out-of-this-world festival in McMinnville. Most of the festivities, including live music, vendor booths, costume contests, costume ball and the parade, are free to attend. Speaker presentation tickets range from $25-$30. Hours vary per activity.

The whole festival centers around the McMenamins Hotel Oregon, 310 NE Evans Street in McMinnville.

Photo courtesy of the Portland Rose Festival

Portland Rose Festival

May 24-June 9

The Portland Rose Festival is back in-person this year with all its beloved events and some new ones as well. There’s the illuminating Starlight Parade, CityFair, Fleet Week, Grand Floral and so much more. Best of all, these activities are free and cheap making this a great opportunity for the whole city to come together.

Most events take place in or around Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Hours vary each day.

Whale Watching Season

March-June

Each spring, nearly 20,000 gray whales will be traveling from Baja Mexico up to Alaska. You can spot whales on their journey north from late March to June. Find a spot along the coast that is a designated whale watching location.

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