September may start our seasonal cool down, but Portland events continue to heat up.
Down the River Cleanup
Sep 8th, 8AM-5PM
Various Clackamas River sites
Join river recreationalists, outdoor companies, environmental organizations, government entities, and local community leaders for a spectacular day of organized chaos where 300+ river-lovers jump into their rafts, kayaks, and drift boats to scour the banks and bottom of 20+ miles of riverrway. welovecleanrivers.org
El Grito
Sep 14th-15th
Rose Quarter Commons
El Grito Fiestas Patrias celebrates the independence of Mexico and other Latin American countries form Spain. In addition to folkloric and Aztec dancers, live mariachi, salsa, cambia, and pop music, there will also be traditional food and beverages, community booths with interactive and educational materials, and the Mexican tradition known as El Grito de Independencia. elgritoportland.com
Harvest Century Bike Ride
Sep 22nd, 7AM-6PM
Willamette Valley Wine Country
Cap off the summer riding season with the sights, sounds and smells of autumn. The Harvest Century, benefitting Community Vision, will provide participants with rolling hills, wineries, and routes that have something for every rider. eventsbyaxiom.com/harvestcentury
Fruit Drive & Cider Pressing Party
Sep 28th, 12PM-6PM
Portland Cider Co.
Recycle your apples, don’t throw them away! Bring your fallen and unwanted fruit to Portland Ciderr Co. now through September 28th in exchange for cider. Then join the Pressing Party to get hands-on experience pressing apples into cider. All proceeds to benefit Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon. portlandcider.com
Flock & Fiber Festival
Sep 28th-29th
Clackamas County Event Center
Celebrate the full spectrum of natural fiber arts, from the animal or raw fiber to the finished product, and every craft form weaving to felting to basketmaking. The event includes workshops, fiber craft demonstrations, livestock shows, seminars, kids’ activities, and an expansive marketplace for a wide array of fiber goods and accessories. oregonflockandfiberfestival.com