Went to the fair last night. Almost as good as in 2024. Good quese briria with fresh and hot soup…read more The fried oreos were great too! Lots of fun rides, wish there was the plant vendor indoors who lot of great plants last time I visited. Brads reptiles house is always fun!

This is a pretty small fair with the usual fried food, rides, and animals. It's free to enter, but…read moreI'm not convinced it's worth the price of admission. If you don't want to ride the rides, there isn't a lot to see or do.

I had never been but my fiance had several years back pre covid. We knew parking was going to be…read morehard plus we drive a truck so we always expect that. We found parking with in 10 minutes and only had to walk 1/2 a mile to the festival. I know my fiance was a little sad they didn't have the coins for currency but the bracelets made it quick. As she explained the event to me I was worried we would be there 4-5 hours stuck in long lines. We were there at 12 pm Saturday and the most we waited for 10 minutes. Things were quick, effient and well ran. Let's talk about the food!!! OMG amazing!!! We tried everything pretty much but shared it amongst our self. We left so full and we took a few items home we couldn't finish. Admission was $5 then it was what ever you wanted to purchase food wise. So much fun!!

FINALLY attended. I loved it. The iconography in the church alone is worth the two hour trip, and…read moredrinking Greek wine, eating Greek food, and listening to Greek music in war-torn Portland is a treat. My favorite part was absolutely and by far the 'tour' we took. It was actually a beautiful lecture on Greek Orthodoxy by a devout priest with a thick accent and the charisma of ten men. I learned more about the differences between most americanized xtianity and what they practice in that beautiful place than I ever had before, and was blessed to do so in a beautiful setting on a beautiful day surrounded by joy and the smells and sounds of revelry. I am far and beyond not xtian, I practice something somewhat wider, but by my own rules I get to partake in all ideas of spirituality and many of the practices in many flavors with great exuberance. In this. Some days are more beautiful than others. This man, this priest, was truly moved by his beliefs, and I believe Greek priests to be some of the most educated practitioners of any dogma. He had such a beautiful grasp of the nature of his church, and a wonderful knack for communicating those ideas to any newcomer who might cross his path with interest. So unlike the many small clickish churches in the community I'm surrounded by. Instead of exclusionary, it is open-armed, ready to share without force what they believe with examples and proof as to the impact such beliefs can have in a life that needs it. It truly feels welcoming. If you have the chance to walk into one of their public events, do it. Even if it's just to learn some history of a colorful people and stare at the beautiful walls that will surround you. The upstairs presentation of beloved loaned items that represent a variety of subjects in the history of the culture was impressive, and the enthusiasm of those showing it off can't be matched. I was heartbroken we couldn't stay for the dancing. The venue is well organized and easy to navigate, and it's one of the few festivals I've been in Oregon where people were polite all around. Eat the food and you're completely winning! They are a community who love to feed you! Opa!

The 9th annual Arab Festival was a wonderful gathering of community held in Oaks Park. A large tent…read morefilled with picnic tables provided a shaded area for people to gather and enjoy food, conversation, listen to music and watch traditional dance. We chose to sit at a table under the trees opposite the tent so we could enjoy a light breeze on the hot sunny day. Chicken or falafel wraps or as a salad we're available for purchase from Hush Hush; I chose a chicken wrap on pita with lettuce, tomato, onion and a delicious garlic sauce. Of course I also had dessert - Kanafeh, which is crunchy shredded phyllo baked over nanulsi cheese and drenched in a sweet rosewater syrup. The textures are amazing, served warm it's divine! If you have never had it, look for it on menus at Arab restaurants. You will not be disappointed! Couldn't leave without buying 2 pieces of baklava to take home and enjoy at another time. There were a few vendors located in tents around the perimeter: jewelry with inspiring messages of peace and love; hoohkas in different colors and heights; an artist creating henna tatoos; clothing; and a few business supporters (AT&T, a real estate company, health insurance.) It felt more like a big picnic in the park than the festivals I have attended in the past that are connected with a church or place or worship. Everyone was warm and welcoming. Food was delicious. All in all, it was great to stop by and enjoy a delicious meal with friends.

This was my first time at this particular Renaissance Faire and the last Ren Fair I'd been to was…read morein the Bay Area back in the 90's!! So I was SUPER excited to bring my family here. We drove up from Grants Pass just for this faire! We arrived around 10:30am and luckily enough found a decent parking spot fairly quickly. We were very confused when we saw the line, it was several blocks long and seemed to be doubling around....we initially could not figure out where the end of the line was. When we finally figured it out we discovered the wait was over 2 hours long! We did not get inside the Faire till around 12:45ish I believe. Of course we missed the opening ceremony. Being newbies we were not dressed up so we ended up buying outfits to wear from the vendors.... beautiful options but very expensive! Still, once we got dressed up and in the spirit we enjoyed ourselves tremendously!! Almost everyone was decked out in costumes, which was so much fun to witness!! Many people were decked out so elaborately and authentically, it looked as professional as a movie set!! Just incredible!! We were also VERY impressed with the quality of merchandise....the majority of vendors were selling beautiful high end or hand crafted items. I loved what I got! Although the prices were much higher than I've seen in recent times, still I guess you have to pay to play. The food lines were ridiculous! Very chintzy portions for waaaayyyy overpriced food. The only thing we got to eat was a very anemic almost empty looking gyro for the outrageous price of $14 each, the taste was decent....but after waiting an hour in line to get it? Not worth it. I would bring my own food next time. Luckily I did get a beer and the commemorative mug which was soooooo pretty! The beer line went super fast which was nice. Overall I loved going to this Ren faire on their opening day, Saturday which was Fantasy/Fairy day! If I lived closer I'd go every weekend and see it all! I sadly did not get to see the jousting or any little shows as we were not well prepared or organized enough this time around. We did stay the entirety of the faire and only left at closing time around 7:00pm.

We've gone every year for the last four. Faire has been a constant and something we've looked…read moreforward to every year since we started going. Usually parking is a pain but the line has never been more than maybe 10 min wait. No ADA accessibility was a final straw for my disabled mother last year.. AND THEN this first Saturday was a joke and we all left highly disappointed. There weren't enough portas in the parking lot, so tp was out and tanks were full by 330ish. We missed most of the shows waiting for 2.5 hours to get in with one of the longest lines I've ever seen (don't forget having families stand in the road). Then we found out most of our favorite faire food was sold out. Waited in line for other food to be told they had very limited options. Proceeded to wait almost an hour for mead. Highly disappointed in the fact that Faire sold as many tickets as they did but continued to keep ONE entrance, ONE check in booth, and the same amount of space. Also seems like the food vendors were highly unprepared for the amount of people. Unless things change, I don't see us spending money for this Faire next year. Which is a huge shame. AND ON TOP OF IT ALL, people couldn't even be bothered to say HAZZAH.

We took our family to this festival and loved it. It doesn't have the hoopla, overprices and…read moreparking issues that the big RenFes struggle with, which we've experienced as well. It's not that big, but you're given a map when you go in so you can find everything easily. The workers and some are in period costumes and there are plenty of scheduled shows as well as impromtu acts. The size and lack of "ego" lends a more authentic renaissance feel. The food and crafts were great and the kids loved the jousting.

Super fun maze! Love the intricate design, as well as how they have fun trivias to help guide you…read morethrough and the cornudrums. Paths were well kept. Great fun for both kids and adults.

So fun me and my freinds went many times I can not stop going and every year they have a new theme…read moreof the maze it' was peanuts one year and elf so fun to do with family or freind or being solo I do recommend coming here

Plate & Pitchfork experience at Smith Berry Barn tonight was superb! I was lucky enough to be a…read more+1. Exceeded my expectations! Chef Aaron Barnett from St Jack & Chef Scott Snyder from Levant, along with Tom Monroe from Division Winemaking presented us an amazing meal featuring chicken liver, mussels, bay shrimp, salmon, duck confit, leg of lamb, semolina yogurt cake and wines that cheered them all on. (my description doesn't do it justice). The sun was setting by the time we had our last course, in the middle of a pear orchard. I've never had a better meal...ever. Belly is full, head's a little foggy...memorable! We were treated to a tour of this amazing farm as well, by the gracious owner/ operators of Smith Berry Farm. I highly recommend the farm (goats and chickens and all) and the Plate & Pitchfork experience here. Stop by and get some fresh fruits and veggies. It's well worth the drive from Portland. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMER! 10 STARS! Stellar experience. #$%^&*@ amazing! wow. Yum.

Last week I volunteered for Plate & Pitchfork. The diner was located t Viridian Farm on Grand…read moreIsland (about an hour outside of PDX) and the chef's donating their time were Gabriel Rucker from Le Pigeon and Jason Francis French from Ned Ludd. It was a great experience helping the P&P team put together and serve the meal. Emily, Erika, and Hannah were great. And even better, you get to support a local farm AND eat as much of the all-star food as you want without having to pay the $125 the guests pay for dinner. So do it! Volunteer! Pick a date featuring a chef whose food you haven't tried and expect a great experience.

My favorite street festival in Portland! Yes, it is super crowded. Like side by side people filling…read morethe entire street! So go with expectations! The bars, restaurants and shops along this stretch of Mississippi extend their business into the sidewalks and the street itself is lined with tents occupied by vendors of every imaginable kind. Jewelry, clothing, food products, pottery, art, leather, macrame, handbags, belts, wood carvings, plants, massage oils, baked goods, Tarot Card readers and more! Many are handmade from local artisans, some are mass produced, and some resale. It's a mixed bag. There are three stages with music from local bands playing throughout the day and night, schedule provided online so you can plan accordingly. If you choose to sit within the gated area, you must be 21 or older since they serve alcohol in this area. Especially love the Norman Sylvester Band - they always get the crowd up and dancing and we plan our time to coincide with their performance! The bars and restaurants get super crowded, obviously. Bar hopping is the thing at this street fair! The restaurants and bars require people to be 21 or older, so families be prepared and choose appropriate. To satisfy your hunger, stop at one or more of the many amazing Food Trucks, so popular in Portland and now part of Portland's appeal. The trucks are located in dedicated sections at some of the cross streets, like N. Failing, and also throughout Mississippi. Ribs are always in high demand, as is the fried chicken! There are Thai, African, Mediterranean, Southern, Mexican, Chinese, American food trucks with some trucks offering healthy bowls (Fuego) and crepes (NE Creperie). An endless variety to satisfy everyone's cravings and budget. The Bourbon Beignets cart is a must, their New Orleons style beignets are to die for! On a sunny day, it gets even hotter because of the crowds - escape into the shops for Air Conditioning. Parking is exactly as expected at a crowded street festival in an old neighborhood with on-street parking. Take Uber or a Lyft or park a few blocks away. Fortunately because of my tiny car, I can always squeeze into a spot! This fair is dog friendly. And of course people friendly, attracting so much diversity that you will wonder, is this Portland? Just remember it's challenging to walk down the street as a single so pushing strollers or holding hands of toddlers may be difficult. Same with a leashed dogs. If your dog does not enjoy crowds, I'd leave them home. The Mississippi Street Fair is a great way to spend a few hours, day or night, for the best people watching, great music, delicious food and a feeling of community. I already have it in my calendar for next year!

Visited from WA…read more Cons: There's plenty of artists but not artisans. If you're looking for artisan work this is not the place A mix of handmade stuff with a lot of commercial booths Plenty of food options but many booths have hard to understand menus, not well organized Overall food wasn't very attractive. Not sure if it's presentation or something else. Not enough seating for food Pros: Great people watching experience Plenty of food options even though not very attractive Music stages Plenty of restaurants around in case you don't want to eat at the fair Overall it was an ok experience. I wouldn't come back here.