Portland Oregon: 5 Things To Do During July 2008

2008 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival - Waterfront Blues Festival Celebrate the Blues at the 2008 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on the banks of the beautiful Willamette River in downtown Portland. Proceeds help the Oregon Food Bank fight hunger. July 3-6

Oregon Brewers Festival 2008 - Oregon Brewers
Oregon is the home to many craft beer makers and is going to celebrate the 21th annual Oregon Brewers Festival. Oregonians love their beer and this festival is regarded as one finest craft beer festivals in the nation. Each summer, the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon welcomes more than 50,000 beer lovers to the four-day event. Aficionados come from all over the country and the world to experience this hop roots festival, which began as a way to expose the public to microbrews at a time when the craft brewing industry was just getting off the ground. July 24-27

Portland Saturday Market - A Portland mainstay that features handmade arts and crafts; food and entertainment too, from over 300 artisans. Portland Saturday Market

Portland Farmer's Market Portland Farmer's Market  bringing the best of the country to the heart of the city since 1992. A vibrant gathering place where friends meet and shop with a direct connection to over 250 vendors having deep roots in Oregon and Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers, and specialty foods producers.

OMSI - The largest collection of Chinese fossils is on display, featuring over 20 complete skeletons. After that, enjoy the planetarium, OmniMax Theater, and the science exhibits. All June.

Oregon Zoo - Visit an acient rainforest, see a moving dinosaur, and dig for fossils. This dinosaur exhibit lasts through Labor Day.

Wayne B. Pruner is a Realtor® at Oregon First, who works in the Portland and Tigard, Oregon area. He is ready to help you with all your real estate needs. His phone number is 503-891-0795. Here are links to his real estate website and his real estate blog.