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Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University is open Saturdays year round in downtown Portland.
Credit: Aubrie LeGault

May Events

Embrace spring with events celebrating local food, crafts and Latinx culture.

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Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University is open Saturdays year round in downtown Portland.
Credit: Aubrie LeGault

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon’s governor has limited large events based on the current risk level. Some events may be canceled or postponed. For details on the events listed below, please visit their websites.

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.

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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.

Portland Farmers Market

Enjoy fresh, local produce, meals and treats at every Portland Farmers Market location.

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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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More May Events

Explore more exciting events and things to do and see every May in Portland.

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Portland\'s annual Cinco de Mayo festival features live dancing, music and performances.

Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Shop for handmade crafts, snack on traditional recipes and enjoy entertainment straight from Guadalajara at this popular Cinco de Mayo festival.

Join the parade at the annual McMenamins UFO Festival in McMinnville.

UFO Festival in McMinnville

Every May, thousands of visitors flock to the city’s famous UFO Festival, featuring four days of parades, costume contests, expert speakers

The Portland Rose Festival opens with an exciting fireworks show along the Willamette River.

Memorial Day Weekend Events

Enjoy vacation-level-fun events during Memorial Day weekend in Portland.

The Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade is a beloved June tradition in Portland.

Portland Rose Festival

Portland Rose Festival features multiple parades, waterfront carnival rides, concerts, dragon boat races, fireworks and plenty of roses.

Crafty Wonderland

Portland’s biannual art and craft fair boasts unique handmade wares from 225+ local vendors.

A tour of the North Willamette Valley offers some stunning views, like this at David Hill Winery.

North Willamette Valley Winery Tour

This Forest-Grove-based tour features picturesque wineries, an authentic sake brewery and a lively lodge.

Brunch at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is just one of many local Mother’s Day celebrations.

Mother’s Day Events in Portland

Myriad Mother's Day events in Portland make it easy (and fun!) to celebrate moms, grandmas and all of the other important women in your life.

More May Events

Check out our editor's picks for top things to do in May in Portland.

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Portland Flea + Food
Ongoing

Portland Flea + Food

Nova Building Free

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.

Editor's Pick
Food & Drink
Shopping
Canceled
St. Johns Bizarre & Parade
Saturday, May 8, 2021

St. Johns Bizarre & Parade

St Johns Portland, OR 97203 Free

The 2021 St. Johns Bizarre has been canceled. 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…

Canceled
Shopping
Editor's Pick
Mt. Tabor Art Walk
May 15–16, 2021

Mt. Tabor Art Walk

Mt. Tabor Neighborhood

The Mt. Tabor Art Walk is a Portland tradition. This juried show and sale is a great opportunity to see quality visual art and meet artists in their studios and homes. Diverse media are represented including photography, painting, ceramics, sculpture, prints, metal arts, photography, glass, jewelry, book arts and mosaics.

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Art & Design
Guided Tour
Editor's Pick
Filmed by Bike Film Festival
May 20–23, 2021

Filmed by Bike Film Festival

Virtual

The festival will take place as a YouTube livestream event in 2021. Filmed by Bike is a film festival that features the world’s best bike movies. The packed weekend includes a bike ride, visiting filmmakers, six film showtimes, dozens of films, afterparties and much more.

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Festival
Film
Editor's Pick
Memorial Day Weekend in Wine Country
May 29–31, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend in Wine Country

Multiple locations

Join one of the region’s longest-running events where more than 150 wineries and tasting rooms will host special events, capping off the state-wide celebration of Oregon Wine Month. Taste new wines from your favorite labels, sample from the barrel with winemakers or savor specialty food pairings and live music. Enjoy a winery tour or vineyard…

Editor's Pick
Wine
Editor's Pick
Portland Rose Festival
May 31–June 13, 2021

Portland Rose Festival

Various locations

Portland Rose Festival features multiple parades, waterfront carnival rides, concerts, dragon boat races, fireworks and plenty of roses.

Editor's Pick
Festivals
Spring
Summer
Editor's Pick
Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn
Ongoing

Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn

McMenamins Edgefield Prices Vary

With acts that have ranged from Al Green to ZZ Top, McMenamins Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn are an annual rite of summer and the hottest ticket in town.

Editor's Pick
Music
Postponed
UFO Festival
Sept. 23–25, 2021

UFO Festival

Hotel Oregon $20 and up

Every May, thousands of visitors flock to the city’s famous UFO Festival, featuring four days of parades, costume contests, expert speakers

Postponed
Festivals
For Kids
Spring
Weird

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