May Events
Embrace spring with events celebrating local food, crafts and Latinx culture.
May in Portland brings back the Portland Farmers Market, Crafty Wonderland (a celebration of the city’s makers) and one of the biggest citywide events, the Portland Rose Festival. Read on for our top picks of things to do and see in March in Portland, or search our full events calendar to see everything on offer.
Portland Farmers Market
Most of the area’s farmers’ markets open in May. Among the items featured are fresh produce, flowers, seafood, breads and berries. The flagship Portland Farmers Market is at Portland State University, but the organization operates more throughout the city. In addition to shopping, the markets can feature chef demonstrations, spontaneous music performances, fresh flowers, coffee, food carts and more. Enjoy strolling through the market, then spend an afternoon exploring downtown Portland.
Memorial Weekend in Wine Country
During Memorial Weekend in Wine Country, more than 100 Willamette Valley wineries — many not usually open to the public — open their doors to visitors. Enjoy live music and tasty food pairings, along with locally-made art and spectacular views of the surrounding scenery.
Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market
The Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market from the popular purveyor of local crafts, Crafty Wonderland, turns the Oregon Convention Center into a true wonderland of all things handmade each spring and winter. Get a made-in-Portland souvenir while perusing art and products crafted by dozens of the city’s makers.
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Explore more exciting events and things to do and see every May in Portland.
More May Events
Check out our editor's picks for top things to do in May in Portland.
Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn
EVENTS CANCELED AND/OR POSTPONED. Please visit the event website for current information. Since 2008, McMenamins Edgefield, a bucolic venue located 15 miles east of Portland in Troutdale, has welcomed musical acts to its Concerts on the Lawn series, which is a local rite of summer.
Portland Flea + Food
EVENT POSTPONED. Please visit the event website for current information. The Portland Flea + Food is a monthly market held on the last Sunday of the month in Portland, Oregon. Every market features 80+ local artists, makers, and curators of the best vintage, handmade and locally-sourced goods in town.
St. Johns Bizarre & Parade
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely crafted celebration that kicks off the summer street fair season in Portland with music, kids’ activities and more. Held annually on the second Saturday in May, the Bizarre brings music, crafts and food to the crowds attending the St. Johns Parade. After the parade, the entire six block…
UFO Festival
Every May, thousands of visitors flock to the city’s famous UFO Festival, featuring four days of parades, costume contests, expert speakers