2025 St. Johns Bizarre

Photo courtesy of St. Johns Bizarre

Get ready for a dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors and community groups at the St. Johns Bizarre.

Now in its 16th year, the community celebration kicks off the summer street fair season in Portland. 

Here are the details about the 2025 event. 

2025 St. Johns Bizarre

On Saturday, May 10, the bizarre takes over the streets in the beloved neighborhood for a day of music, art, food and fun for all ages. Explore local vendors, four stages of music and performances, food trucks, and games and activities.

The St. Johns Parade is also taking place the same day at noon along Lombard Street.

The event hosts more than 200 local vendors selling an array of handmade art and craft items, including jewelry and clothing, home goods, photography, and painting. There are also numerous food vendors.

For adults, there is the Occidental Brewing Company beer garden featuring Further Beer, cider provided by 45th Parallel Wines and N/A beer from Best Day Brewing. 

There are four entertainment stages at the event: the Plaza stage, John Street stage, Chicago Ave. stage and Wonderwood stage.

Here’s the lineup:

Plaza stage

N. Philadelphia between Lombard and Ivanhoe.

• 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Family fun showcase
  • 10 a.m. Mr. Ben
  • 10:45 a.m. KCPuppetree
  • 11 a.m. Ants Ants Ants
• 12 p.m. DJ Dirtynick
• 2 p.m. Family Worship Center
• 3 p.m Rhododendron
• 4 p.m Federale
• 5 p.m. Shabazz Palaces
• 6 p.m. Black Belt Eagle Scout, featuring Lori Goldston

John Street stage

N. John between Lombard and Kellogg.

• 10 a.m. Patrick McCulley/Grant Pierce Duo
• 11 a.m. William DeLee 
• 12 p.m. DJ TBA (during the St. Johns Parade)
• 2 p.m. Twingle
• 3 p.m. @tlas
• 4 p.m .Jakki and the Pink Smudge
• 5 p.m.Club Deluxe

Chicago Avenue stage

N. Chicago Ave. between Lombard St. and Kellogg/Leonard

• 2 p.m. Pete Krebs’ Catnip Brothers
• 4:30 p.m. Farnell Newton & Tyrone Hendrix Project 

Wonderwood stage

8811 N. Lombard St.

• 3 p.m. Opera on Tap
• 5 p.m. Mo Phillips

The bizarre is taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the heart of St. Johns, N Lombard St. and N Philadelphia Ave. in Portland.

This event is free to attend. For more information, visit event’s website.

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