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CityFair

Date: May 23 - June 08, 2025

TICKETS

BUY SINGLE DAY TICKETS for only $12 until May 22. Buy now to save! Prices increase on May 23.

BUY SEASON PASS (ALL 10 DAYS) for $25 until June 6.

Kids age 6 & under are admitted FREE thanks to NW Natural

Military & Veterans are admitted FREE thanks to US Army

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

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

COMMUNITY BOOTH APPLICATION

CLOSING MAY 20

CRAFTERS CORNER APPLICATION

CLOSING MAY 20

EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

CLOSED FOR 2025

PERFORMER APPLICATION

CLOSED FOR 2025

FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION

CLOSED FOR 2025

VOLUNTEER PERFORMER APPLICATION

CLOSED FOR 2025

Kick off your summer at Portland’s favorite event - where families turn moments into memories!

At Rose Festival CityFair, enjoy fair foods, live entertainment, carnival rides, local crafters, and more. All this fun takes place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland!

CityFair spans three full weekends, with plenty to do each time you visit.

May 23-26, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend Brings 4 Days of Fun
Opening Night Fireworks (May 23)
Check out Capital One Café’s swag and free coffee cards.

Interact with the U.S. Army’s mechanical dog

May 30 - June 1, 2025
A Starry Weekend
CareOregon Starlight Parade (May 31)

Test your strength at the US Marines booth
Make a custom State Farm bobblehead

June 6-8, 2025
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 (June 8)

Plus, check out the highlight features that are available ALL WEEKENDS!

Play a game at the Xfinity Superfast Arcade

Shop local wares at the Travel Oregon Crafter’s Corner

Listen to music on the Rose City Stage presented by Cascadia Community Energy or catch a live performance on the Family Stage

Bring the kids to play a lawn game, take silly photos, do some coloring crafts and more at the Evergreen Virtual Academy Kids Zone

Grab a floral-inspired cocktail at the Ketel One Botanical Garden Bar

All the Joy! All the Fun! All Together Now!

CityFair Concert Series

We are proud to bring local and regional artists to our 2025 CityFair Concert Series. Check back soon to see our stunning lineup!

A Few Rules & 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

Parking Suggestions

Here are a few suggestions for parking near 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

Please note that all suggested parking lots & facilities are not owned and operated by 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.