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CityFair 2026: Weekends May 22 - June 7

TICKETS

Tickets on sale in early Spring of 2026!

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

Military & Veterans are admitted FREE AT THE GATE thanks to US Army

$5-ARTS FOR ALL - Show your card in person at CityFair Box Office ONLY. Limit four (4) per household.

Anyone who gets food relief through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and has the Oregon Trail Card or Washington State Basic Foods Card. This includes P-EBT (pandemic food relief).

FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION DUE MARCH 27

EXHIBITOR APPLICATION DUE APRIL 3

2026 CityFair Schedule*
Friday, May 22
Saturday, May 23
Sunday, May 24
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
May 26 – 28 - CLOSED
Friday, May 29
Saturday, May 30
Sunday, May 31
June 1-4 - CLOSED
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6
Sunday, June 7

*Weather Depending*

Location(s):

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

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.

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.