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CityFair

Date: May 26 - June 11, 2023

DETAILS

Location(s):

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

2023 CityFair Hours:
May 26 - 5pm-10pm
May 27-29 - 12pm-9pm
May 30-June 1 - CLOSED
June 2-4 - 12pm-9pm
June 5-8 - CLOSED
June 9-11 - 12pm-9pm

VIEW CITYFAIR GUIDE

PARKING SUGGESTIONS

TRAFFIC TIPS For Saturday 6/3:
All lanes of SW Naito Parkway will be closed from SW Jefferson St. to SW Davis St. starting at 1:00-1:30pm until the Starlight Parade concludes.
All streets on the Starlight Parade route (see map) will close starting at 4:00-4:30pm until the Starlight Parade concludes.
The Morrison Bridge westbound (driving toward downtown) will be closed Saturday, June 3 starting at 4:00-4:30 p.m. until the Starlight Parade concludes. Access to the Morrison Bridge from the I-5 Southbound ramp will remain open.

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GENERAL ADMISSION: Buy a one-day ticket online & save $3 BUY TICKETS

GENERAL ADMISSION AT THE GATE: $15

Kids age 6 & under are admitted FREE (get kids free tickets at any CityFair gate)

Are you missing the email with the CityFair tickets you purchased? Click this link to look up your order and get reunited with your tickets!
https://www.rosefestival.org/findmyorder

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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 some highlights, keep reading below for more details.

May 26-29, 2023
Memorial Day Weekend Brings 4 Days of Fun
Opening Night Fireworks presented by Xfinity (May 26)
Ukulele Jam & Sing Along (May 28)
Kids, Clowns & Characters (May 29)

June 2-4, 2023
Focus on Brews & Lights
Oregon Brewers Festival Tap Takeover (June 2-4) VIEW BEER LIST
CareOregon Starlight Parade (adjacent on SW Naito Pkwy) (June 3)
One More Time Around Again Marching Band Concert at Salmon Springs Fountain (June 3)
Corgi Jamboree (1pm - 3pm June 3)

June 9-11, 2023
Focus on Floats & Boats for Final Weekend
Rose Festival Fleet Week presented by Subaru (June 7-11)
Grand Floral Float Showcase (adjacent on SW Naito Pkwy) (June 10-11)
Dragon Boat Race (adjacent on Willamette River) (June 10-11)
Quantum Quest Pinball Fest (June 10)
Oregon Brewers Festival Tap Takeover EXTENDED through June 11 VIEW BEER LIST

NEW! Oregon Brewers Fest Tap Takeover

June 2-4, 2023 - EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 11!
Portland Rose Festival and the Oregon Brewers Festival (OBF) are collaborating for a Tap Takeover curated by OBF founder Art Larrance at CityFair. By popular demand, and to allow visiting Sea Services men & women to enjoy Oregon brews, the OBF Tap Takeover has been EXTENDED to include June 9-11!
Access to the Oregon Brewers Festival activities will be included with CityFair admission. BUY ADMISSION TICKETS Attendees will be able to buy the 2023 Rose Festival edition Oregon Brewers Festival Mug with a 12-ounce pour from a selection of OBF-curated beers on tap for $12, and every refill thereafter is $7. Cash and cards are accepted as payment, but OBF tokens will not be honored at this event. TAP TAKEOVER BEER LIST
Special thanks to Travel Oregon for supporting the Oregon Brewers Festival Tap Takeover at CityFair.

Find your favorite entertainment at one of our CityFair Stages:
CLICK HERE to view entertainment schedules for:
Dick's Auto Group Community Stage
Rose City Stage
Artslandia Stage
Kids Zone Stage
All performances are proudly presented by the U. S. Army.

CityFair Admission & Ticket Deals

GENERAL ADMISSION: Buy a one-day ticket online & save $3 off the gate price BUY TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION AT THE GATE: $15
Kids age 6 & under are admitted FREE with adult (get kids free tickets at any CityFair gate)
FREE admission + 1 guest for Veterans & Service Members (with valid ID at any CityFair gate)
Capital One Café Day - Saturday, May 27, 2023 - FREE admission for Capital One cardholders + 1 guest (show Capital One card at any CityFair Gate)
PEMCO Insurance Day - June 3, 2023 - FREE admission for PEMCO Insurance customers + 1 guest, and all first responders (show your insurance card or ID at the CityFair ticket window at any gate)
FREE FRIDAYS with Coupon found in Portland Tribune and Community Newspapers, courtesy of Pamplin Media Group (present coupon at any CityFair Gate)
FREE FRANZ FRIDAY - June 9, 2023 - Show proof of purchase of any Franz product at the CityFair box office to receive one free admission ticket, Friday June 9, 2023 only.

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CARNIVAL RIDE TICKETS
Tickets to ride Funtastic Shows carnival rides will be sold on-site only at CityFair, and are not available online in advance.
Carnival ticket prices are below. Rides take 12 to 13 tickets per ride.
34 ride tickets: $20 cash, $21 debit/credit card
68 ride tickets: $40 cash, $41 debit/credit card
120 ride tickets: $60 cash, $62 debit/credit card
250 ride tickets: $115 cash, $117 debit/credit card
Ride wristbands are not being offered in 2023.

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.