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CityFair

Date: May 23 - June 08, 2025

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On sale this winter!

DETAILS

2025 CityFair Hours:
Friday, May 23 - 5pm – 10pm
Saturday, May 24 - 12pm – 10pm
Sunday, May 25 - 12pm – 9pm
Monday, May 26 - 12pm – 9pm
May 27 – 29 - CLOSED
Friday, May 30 - 4pm – 10pm
Saturday, May 31 - 12pm – 10pm
Sunday, June 1 - 12pm – 9pm
June 2-5 - CLOSED
Friday, June 6 - 4pm – 10pm
Saturday, June 7 - 12pm – 10pm
Sunday, June 8 - 12pm – 9pm
*Weather Depending*

Location(s):

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

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Enjoy Entertainment, Food and Rides on the Waterfront!

Rose Festival’s waterfront activities all take place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland.

At Rose Festival CityFair, you'll find your favorite fair features - carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment - all nestled between the urban energy of the city and the natural beauty of the Willamette River.

Spanning three full weekends, there's something new to do each time you visit!

Here are a few highlights to look forward to in 2025, keep checking back for more details.

May 23-26, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend Brings 4 Days of Fun
Opening Night Fireworks (May 23)
Kids, Clowns & Characters
Two stages of music and performances
Special surprises TBD!

May 30 - June 1, 2024
Focus on Small Business and Lights
Starry Night Small Business Event (around downtown)
CareOregon Starlight Parade (adjacent on SW Naito Pkwy) (May 31)
Special Surprises TBD!

June 6-8, 2024
Focus on Floats & Boats for Final Weekend
Rose Festival Fleet Week (June 4-8)
Grand Floral Float Showcase (adjacent on SW Naito Pkwy) (June 7-8)
Dragon Boat Race (adjacent on Willamette River) (June 7-8)
Ukulele Jam & Sing Along (TBD)

CityFair Concert Series

Excited to check out all the local and regional artists playing in CityFair in 2025?

Check back in the winter for details of the lineup.

A few rules and regulations for CityFair:

Allowed:

Necessary outside food and drinks are welcome
Backpacks are allowed inside of CityFair and subject to search
Service animals are permitted

Not Allowed:

NO GLASS or Alcoholic Beverages
Pets, other than service animals
Outside seating
No weapons including: guns, pocket knives, pepper spray and switch blades are not allowed inside of the fair.

PLEASE NOTE
Pets are not allowed at CityFair. Please leave pets at home.

PARKING SUGGESTIONS

Here are a few suggestions for parking nearby Rose Festival CityFair entrance gates. We also highly encourage arrival by TriMet!
-On-street parking operated by City of Portland - Southbound Naito Parkway and area streets such as SW Salmon, SW Taylor, SW Yamhill, SW Morrison, SW Harvey Milk, SW Oak, and SW Pine
-Smart Park - SW 1st & Jefferson, and SW 4th & Yamhill
-World Trade Center Parking Garage - 56 SW Taylor St
-ABM Parking Services - 121 SW 4th Ave, and US Bankcorp Tower Parking (111 SW 5th Ave)
121 SW 4th Ave parking structure has enhanced safety features, with rollup gates that open for vehicles only, and a ticket barcode reader to access the elevator lobby
ALL SUGGESTED PARKING LOTS & FACLILITIES ARE OWNED AND OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION.

Partnership Opportunities

If your company falls within one of these categories : Automotive, Beverage, Casino, Communication, Credit Card, Financial Institutions, Home Improvement, Hot Tubs & Spas, Hotel/Lodging Industry, Insurance, Medical Facilities, Mobile Tours, Retail Stores, Technology, or United States Military — please contact our Sponsorship Department at 503.227.2681 for partnership opportunities.

CityFair Sponsorship
Contact Kara Landen, or visit the Sponsorship Page for more information.