August 2026 Events Guide: Portland Metro & Beyond
August is packed with music festivals, county fairs, neighborhood celebrations, outdoor movies, cultural festivals, races, and a few wonderfully Portland traditions like the Adult Soapbox Derby and Providence Bridge Pedal. Whether you’re in the mood for live music, fair food, a day trip, or something you’ve never tried before, there’s plenty happening around the region to fill the last full month of summer.
August 1–September 30: Dahlia Festival
Canby, OR
dahlias.com
August 7: Camas Comic Con
Downtown Camas, WA
downtowncamas.com
August 7–9: Grand Prix of Portland
Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
traveloregon.com
August 7–9: Elephant Garlic Festival
Jessie Mays Community Park, North Plains, OR
funstinks.com
August 7–16: Clark County Fair
Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield, WA
clarkcofair.com
August 8: Portland Lowrider Super Show
Portland Expo Center, Portland, OR
lowrider.com
August 8–9: Washington Park Summer Festival
Rose Garden Amphitheater, Washington Park, Portland, OR
portland.gov
August 9: Providence Bridge Pedal
Downtown Portland, OR
providence.org/lp/bridge-pedal
August 12–16: Blacksmith Week
Cascadia Center for Arts & Crafts, Government Camp, OR
cascadiaart.org/blacksmith-week
August 15: Multnomah Days Festival & Parade
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR
multnomahvillage.org/event-details/multnomah-days-2026
August 15: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby
Mt. Tabor Park, Portland, OR
soapboxracer.org
August 16: Tailgate: Dog Friendly Hike & Wine Tasting
Knudsen Vineyards, Dundee, OR
exploretock.com
August 18–22: Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo
Clackamas County Event Center, Canby, OR
clackamascountyfair.com
August 21–23: Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana
Legion Park, Woodburn, OR
woodburn-or.gov
August 22: Ukrainian Day
Westmoreland Park, Portland, OR
ukrainianday.org
August 28–30: Northwest Art & Air Festival
Timber Linn Park, Albany, OR
albanyoregon.gov
Wishing you an abundance of fun and adventure!
By Cassidy Campanian | August 2026
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please confirm details on the event's official website before making plans.
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