The annual lavender festival brings local vendors ... While she lives in Portland, Maine, she's a local and just so happened to be visiting her mom, Tina Varno. "It's our first time here ...

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For many Portlanders, the Rose Festival marks the beginning of summer. With parades, princesses and a midway downtown, the festival celebrates the city and her favorite flower, the rose.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Fourth of July is fast ... are scheduled approximately from 10-10:30 p.m. What's going on: The Lavender Festival returns this summer featuring a beautiful setting with views ...

Free admission. Live music, food & wine vendors, 30+ vendors, craft classes, U-pick lavender, awesome scenery of 2 volcano's and the Hood River Valley, kid's activities and more. Tour groups welcome.

Lee Sunflower Festival in Tualatin offers sunrise and sunset yoga, picnic packages and butterfly releases in the field in August. In June and July, the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail festival ...