Outdoors | Fall
Fall is considered by many to be a favorite season in Portland. The sun shines into September and the changing colors of the leaves has unique character in each neighborhood. Here are some popular activities to appreciate.
Art in the Pearl Art In The Pearl®, Portland Oregon’s annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, occurs every year on Labor Day weekend. The 28th annual festival will take place over Labor Day weekend in the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks. The Festival is free and re- quires no tickets for entry. Art In The Pearl has been named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country (source: Art Fair Source Book). The festival fills the Northwest Portland Park blocks with art, theater, music and hands-on activities for people of all ages. Beavers vs. Ducks Civil War Football Game (September 7, 2024) Check college football schedules to view Oregon’s favorite game, the annual Civil War between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon Ducks. Fruit Loop Hood River The Hood River County Fruit Loop is just an hour away from Portland. Located in the national scenic area, the Columbia River Gorge, and the nation’s largest pear-growing region, this is one of the few places that offers the complete experi- ence of growing, producing and enjoying fruit and wine. After touring fruit stands, vineyards, alpacas and lavender farms, spend some time at one of the local hotels and take part of the many varieties of wine and micro beers Hood River County has to offer. Japanese Garden Moon Festival Moonviewing, or O-Tsukimi, is a Japanese festival that takes place when the moon is full in autumn. At this romantic garden event, lantern-lit paths, performances of Chado, and samples of tea and sake await visitors while the sounds of the shaku- hachi, or Japanese bamboo flute and the koto, a traditional Japanese stringed mu- sical instrument, drift through the Garden. Pumpkin Patch For over 50 years, The Pumpkin Patch is a lot more than pumpkins! June through October, visit this family farm, the fresh produce market, the Patio Cafe, the Pump- kin Cottage Gift Shop and the fall corn maze on beautiful Sauvie Island. Certified sustainable by The Food Alliance. Springwater Corridor The Springwater Corridor is the major southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop which was inspired by the 1903 Olmsted plan of a parkway and boulevard loop to connect park sites. Wildwood Trail Wildwood Trail is a six mile loop located near Portland in Forest Park that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round. HINT Limousine tours of Oregon’s wine country on Thanksgiving weekend are popular. JMI Limousine offers a tour of some of the region’s finest wineries - Archery Summit, Domaine Drouhin, Soter Vineyards, and Domaine Serene. Allow a mini- mum of six hours to tour three to four wineries. More informa- tion is available at: www.portlandlimos.com/wine-tours
Portland’s Japanese Garden
(Above) The Pendleton Round-Up, which occurs each September, is one of the 10 largest rodeos in the world. | Photo: Jon Laptad
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