Lunch Cruise on Seattle’s Lake Union

Virginia V Steamship 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA

Take a cruise on gorgeous Lake Union in Seattle for the opening day of yachting season aboard the historic Virginia V.  Enjoy a lunch cruise for the annual parade of boats celebrating the opening of boating season in the Pacific Northwest.  Step aboard the 1920s era ship in all its... Read More

Portland Dragon Boat Races

Tom McCall Waterfront Park SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, United States

A treasured event accompanying the Portland Rose Festival, the Dragon Boat races are held on the Willamette River, affording mulitiple good viewing points. The event has been bringing this exciting Chinese tradition to Portland for more than two decades. Held on the Willamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge, the races feature... Read More

Powerland Steam Up

Powerland Heritage Park West of I-5 at exit 263, Brooks, OR

Do your kids love all things that move?  Fanatic for trains? Anything with wheels?  Or perhaps that is you? Bring the family and enjoy a fun day at Powerland Heritage Museum's annual Steam-Up celebration.  Also held the following weekend. You will find: trolley rides, miniature train rides, antique car &... Read More

Portland Highland Games

Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR

For more than 60 years, the Portland Highland Games have delighted participants with a unique, Scottish experience featuring incredible Scottish pipe bands, bag pipers and drummers, dancers and athletes. Come enjoy a full day of this Scottish festival. Watch fun demonstrations including dancers, musicians, and sheep dogs. Be inspired by powerful... Read More

Sprint Boat Races at Webb’s Slough

Webb's Slough 4480 Rogers Rd., St. John, WA

Have a need for speed?  You don't have to be a Nascar fan to enjoy watching these speed boats race in the Poulouse in eastern Washington on a manicured water course unlike any other race you've seen. Enjoy a full day of Jet Sprint Boat Racing action at Webb's Slough... Read More

Adult Soapbox Derby

Mt. Tabor Park 6220 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR

This free event is fun for the whole family. Come watch the creative creations by Portland residents as they race their homemade soap box cars on a course down Mt. Tabor. Join in the fun and celebration of all things crazy and unique.  These great images are from Jason DeSomer... Read More

Capitol City 2019 Cornhole Classic

Oregon State Capitol Grounds 155 Waverly St NE, Salem, OR

The 4th Annual Cornhole Classic sponsored by Salem Ale Works as a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, Shangri-La, helping people with mental and physical disabilities.  A family friendly corn hole competition set on the beautiful grounds of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.  Bring your own bags to toss, or... Read More

Oktoberfest & Coeur d’Fondo Cycling Race

Downtown Coeur d'Alene 210 Sherman Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID

A little beer, a little cycle racing, a whole lotta fun. Live bands and multiple beer gardens pouring 30+ beers and ciders ensure you’ll have a fun-filled weekend in downtown Coeur d’Alene! Sip, listen and watch the Fondo bike races! Make sure to dress up in your lederhosen or dirndl... Read More